3. Do you know what is it
?
• Is it a “fish” ?
• Is it a “diver” ?
• Is it a
“monster” ?
• It is a
4.
5. Little mermaid
• "The Little Mermaid" is
a literary fairy tale by
Hans Christian Andersen
• About a young mermaid
willing to
sacrifice her life in the
sea and her identity as a
mermaid to gain a human
soul and the love of a
human prince.
• Andersen was familiar
with traditional and
literary lore about
mermaids and other water
creatures but the tale is
6.
7. First impression
• Following a violent storm, a beautiful and
sassy mermaid named Aquamarine washes
ashore and into the lives of two teenage girls.
After Aquamarine falls for a local, hunky
lifeguard, she enlists the girls’ help to win his
heart.
• Main Cast: Emma Roberts, 'Jojo', Sara Paxton
• Director: Elizabeth Allen
• Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Teen Movie
8. In s id e m o v ie a n d
• C l a i r e --- E m m a e o s e R oi b e r t s
o u t s id R m o v e
• In s id e m o v ie :
• Thirteen-year-old Claire and same-aged Hailey
are two close friends living in Tampa,, who are
facing a separation in a few weeks. Claire, who
is still struggling with a fear of water after the
drowning deaths of her parents.
• O u t s id e m o v ie :
• She was born in 1991,only 18 years old
• An American teen actress, singer-songwriter,
spokesperson, and designer
• She is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and the
niece of actress Julia Roberts.
9. 'Jojo'
• In s id e m o v ie :
• Hailey ---"JoJo“
• Hailey’s mother is a marine biologist who has been
given a new job in Australia, meaning the girls are
not likely to see much of each other again. The
girls wonder if there's anything they can do to
avoid the inevitable.
• O u t s id e m o v ie :
• She was born in 1990 ,only 19 years old
• An American pop and R&B singer,songwriter,
and actress.
• She started singing when she was two years and
three months old by imitating
10. Sara Paxton
• In s id e m o v ie :
• Aquamarine--- Sara Paxton
• Aquamarine is an independent mermaid who swims
away from home to avoid being married off to an
arrogant merman. If she can prove to her father that
love exists ,then she can call off the arranged
marriage.
• O u t s id e m o v ie :
• She was born in 1988 ,only 21 years old
• One of Hollywood’s hot young stars
• Began acting at the age of six
• In addition to acting, Sara is also a singer, releasing
a single titled “Here We Go Again” on Epic
Records.
11. Let me tell you the
story…
• AQUAMARINE is the story of Claire and Hailey
,two 13-year-old best friends who embark on
the adventure of their lives when they discover
a mermaid named Aquamarine in a swimming
pool.
• Meanwhile, Claire and Hailey are trying to
come to terms with Hailey’s impending
departure: She’s moving to Australia with her
marine biologist mother after this last weekend
of the summer.
12. Next…
• The beautiful, blue-haired, 18-year-old mermaid swam
away from home just before her arranged marriage, in
search of real love. If she can’t prove to her father that
love is real, she will be forced into marring an
unappealing merman but he’s only giving her three
days. Aqua enlists the help of Claire and Hailey .
• Aqua sets her sights on the Club’s lifeguard--
Raymond
• If Claire and Hailey can help Aquamarine attract
lifeguard ,and get him to say "I love you!" ,the
mermaid will grant the girls a wish. In that case
something magical happens, Hailey will be not
moving. Trouble is, time is limited. Worse, there's an
unscrupulous girl who also longs for the lifeguard.
13. Then…
• She fortunately sprouts legs when on dry land
during the daylight hours, If she gets wet,
however, or stays out past sunset, the tail
returns.
• Raymond is the object of the mermaid's
affection, a nice guy but not much of a prince.
When Aqua asks him if he loves her,he
responds, "No, but I think you're hot."
• The girls pool their knowledge and give
Aquamarine a crash course,to teach her how to
attract Raymond.
14. Afterwards…
• Of course, Aquamarine wins Raymond’s
heart.
• But before the happy ending there happens
a storm led by Aquamarine’s father, who
wants to let his daughter back to him.
• The girls literally pray for a miracle to keep
them together. But under such situation,
they change their pray to own their
friendship forever.
15. Happy ending…
• Aquamarine’s father believes there
exists real love. When the storm is
over, Raymond quickly swims to
Aquamarine…
16. I was greatly touched
• True friends
by…
• Learn some important lessons about
the power of friendship, the true
magic of love
＆
• The importance of standing on your own two
feet.
