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Mermaids (DVD, 2001, Contemporary Classics) 
Mermaids (DVD, 2001, Contemporary Classics)

 
Mermaids (DVD, 2001, Contemporary Classics)

Leading Role: Christina Ricci
Rating: Rated PG-13
Release Date: Feb 2001
Format: DVD
Additional Info: Contemporary Classics
UPC: 027616858481
Product ID: EPID3340152
Description: MERMAIDS is the story of the turbulent relationship between a flamboyant, outrageous mom (Cher) and her two daughters (Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci) who just want a normal, stable life. Socially rebellious and provocative, the mother...
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Movie Description
MERMAIDS is the story of the turbulent relationship between a flamboyant, outrageous mom (Cher) and her two daughters (Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci) who just want a normal, stable life. Socially rebellious and provocative, the mother is reluctant to settle down, even at the request of her two daughters (one of whom, despite being Jewish, longs to enter a convent). The unusual family has moved 18 times in the last 15 years, usually whenever Mrs. Flax senses she might have to commit to a relationship. But this time the girls hope the family will stay put, and their conflicting desires lead to a final, near-tragic result.

Credits
Producer:Lauren Lloyd, Patrick Palmer, Wallis Nicita
Cast:Caroline McWilliams, Christina Ricci, Jan Miner, Michael Schoeffling

Details
Edition:Contemporary Classics
Sound:Stereo Sound, Surround Sound

Notes
DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.85
Single Side - Single Layer
Audio:
   Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
   Dolby Digital 2.0 - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
   Trailer, Shot in Panavision; theatrical aspect ratio of 1.66:1.

Swedish director Lasse Hallstrom ("My Life As a Dog") was the original director slated for "Mermaids." He was replaced by Muppeteer/director Frank Oz. Oz, in turn, was replaced by Richard Benjamin, who completed the project.

The role of Charlotte initially went to British actress Emily Lloyd, who was to receive $435,000 and 2.5% of the net profits from the film. When Cher complained that the fair-haired Lloyd could not look like her daughter, she was cast out of the film and replaced by Winona Ryder. Lloyd then sued Orion Pictures Corporation and Mermaid Productions, reaching a settlement on the second day of the trial, July 30, 1991.

Casting agents Wallis Nicita and Lauren Lloyd made their producing debuts with this film.

Winona Ryder won the 1990 Best Supporting Actress Award from the National Board of Review.

Estimated budget $20 million.

Shot in Cambridge, Manchester, Essex, North Easton, Waltham,
Malden, and Rockport, Massachusetts, in Technicolor.

Filming began September 25, 1989; completed December 20, 1989.

Released in USA and Toronto December 14, 1990.

Reviewed in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times on December 14, 1990.

Rated BBFC 15 by the British Board of Film Censors.

Editorial Reviews
"...[A] moonbeam of a comedy....Lively and affecting..."
Travers

"...Gentle if wisecracking comedy....[Ryder] is enchanting and funny..."
Canby

"...Peppered with briskly uninhibited dialogue..."
Los Angeles Times - Sheila Benson (12/14/1990)

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