Mermaids (1990)

Réalisateur:

Richard Benjamin

Writers (WGA):

Patty Dann (novel)
June Roberts (screenplay)

Release Date:

14 décembre 1990 (USA)

Genre:

Comedie | Drame | Romance

Accroche:

This is our mother. Pray for us.

Plot:

After another relationship has ended, Mrs. Flax moves to a new town. But now, it's her elder daughter who is love-sick.

Plot Keywords:

Teenager | Parenthood | Teen | Bathtub Scene | Kiss

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 3 wins

Avis des utilisateurs:

Funny older and still can touch your heart.

Ensemble

Cher	...	Rachel Flax
Bob Hoskins	...	Lou Landsky
Winona Ryder	...	Charlotte Flax
Michael Schoeffling	...	Joe Porretti
Christina Ricci	...	Kate Flax
Caroline McWilliams	...	Carrie
Jan Miner	...	Mother Superior
Betsy Townsend	...	Mary O'Brien
Richard McElvain	...	Mr. Crain
Paula Plum	...	Mrs. Martha Crain
Dossy Peabody	...	Coach Parker
William Paul Steele	...	Fred, Boss in Oklahoma
Rex Trailer	...	Dr. Reynolds
Pete Kovner	...	Perfect Family Father
Patricia Madden	...	Perfect Family Mother

Autre(s) titre(s) :

Deux sirènes, Les (France) [fr]
Sirènes, Les (Canada: French title) [fr]

Durée:

110 min | Canada:93 min (Ontario - edited version)

Pays:

USA

Langue:

Anglais

Couleur:

Couleur (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Son:

Dolby SR

Classification:

Canada:PA (Ontario) | Iceland:L | New Zealand:PG | Singapore:NC-16 | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13

Emplacements De Pelliculage:

Big Lake, Texas, USA

Anecdotes:

Christina Ricci's debut.

Goofs:

Factual errors: Although the latter portion of film takes place in January, we never see any evidence of snow, even though the film is set in Massachusetts. Also, the characters don't always seem to dress appropriately for winter in Massachusetts, dressing more as if it were autumn.

Guillemet:

Rachel Flax: Don't do anything I wouldn't do! Or don't do anything I would!

Connexions De Film:

Referenced in Uptown Girls (2003)

Soundtrack:

I've Found A New Baby

Funny older and still can touch your heart.

I have to say that this movie is incredibly underrated. The movie is from the daughter's point of view and Ryder does an excellent job playing the purtian to Cher's mother role. I can't believe Christina Richie's first role- even back then she was incredible. She has a way of stealing the movie. This movie has a sad vibe. Here's the point of the movie, once you see it , you can remember the feelings and 10 years later I'm able to remember how wonderful it is. The music to the movie is awesome. I, along with several of my friends have this soundtrack which makes me think this was one of the first true soundtrack purchases from the 90's