Most population have seen Disney's "The limited Mermaid" involving movie. But there are several others which are genuinely perfect - classics. Here they are:
1. My top pick for a mermaid movie is "Splash". Not only is it funny and the plot wonderful, but there is quite a bit of awesome footage of Daryl Hannah mermaiding in the ocean. We can't get adequate of that! Keep in mind that this is not a children's movie. It was made in the '80s, and for the most part it is okay for the house to watch. But there is a limited bit of nudity (when the mermaid is walking into New York out of the ocean with nothing but her long hair to cover her) and there is some implication of what she and the Tom Hanks character are doing in the elevator, though nothing is shown. The movie is wonderful, with a great story and awesome mermaid footage and lots of laughs, as well as a great romance.
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2. My second top choice is "The secret of Roan Inish". This is a safe, quiet movie the whole house can enjoy. It was made in Ireland, and as such is slower and quieter than most American movies. It is about a limited Irish girl who moves to live with her grandparents. While there she unwittingly stumbles upon the difficulty surrounding the island the house used to live on, called "Roan Inish" (Island of the Seals). As she gradually solves the mystery, she brings medical and unity back to the family. In this movie the mythical mammal is a selkie, not a mermaid. The selkie lives in the form of a seal. On opening she climbs up on a rock and removes her seal skin, revealing a beautiful woman. So this movie is a limited bit different, and you will never look at a seal the same way again.
3. My third favorite mermaid movie is "Aquamarine." This one is geared to the teen crowd. It has nothing unseemly, so the whole house can enjoy it. It's a delightfully dissimilar rendition of the superior limited Mermaid story, with a extraordinary surprise ending. The mermaid in this movie is different, more like a regular teen girl. There are several good shots of her in the water. The messages in this movie are high quality, such as loyalty, friendship, personal confidence, selflessness and courage. And it is also very funny.
4. Number four of my top mermaid movies is an old black and white superior called "Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid." You will have a challenge finding this movie to watch, but Vhs versions are ready for sale on Amazon.com. All of the underwater footage was filmed in the renowned Weeki Wachee Springs in Weeki Wachee, Florida, only a year after this underwater theater opened. Made in 1948, this movie is about a married couple taking a vacation in the Caribbean. The man is almost 50 and is having a mid-life crisis. While on vacation he accidentally fishes up a live mermaid from the sea! Ann Blyth plays the involving mermaid and you will love this extraordinary film. The only objections a parent might have is the theme of extramarital flirting, and some funny scenes with a guy trying to give up smoking.
5. One that is a limited different, and which only recently came out, is a Japanese anime Miyazaki movie called "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea", or simply "Ponyo". In this one the fish-girl is depicted as a goldfish with a human face, which is rather strange. But in an unusual twist, this five-year-old fish-girl has to get the limited five-year-old human boy to love her faithfully, or she will turn into sea foam and be no more. It is such a sweet interpretation, these small children studying to love and trust each other in such an innocent way. It is a tale of wonder and courage and should not be missed.
6. My pick for estimate six is Disney's "The limited Mermaid". It was the movie that got Disney back into the favorite movie firm again in the 1980s. The music and story are a delight. I remember how enchanted I was when it first came out - it is a delightful mermaid movie, fun for the whole family.
7. Number seven for me is the Russian adaptation of "The limited Mermaid." This 1976 film shows plenty of extraordinary mermaid footage under the sea. Back then the swimmers had only small flippers, so they had to ripple their legs in a very quick motion for movement. The underwater scenes are only in the beginning of the movie, but they are marvelous!! (I can't figure out how those swimmers could be in the water with all those jellyfish!!). You can find this movie to rent at Netflix and it is directed by Vladimir Bychkov. Again, this version of Anderson's renowned story is a limited different, almost a thoroughly new story. Be forewarned that there is nudity in one scene, and portrayals of a witch performing magic. Other than those the whole house will enjoy this one.
8. "Barbie Mermaidia" is a little-kid movie, but the plot is good and the scenes are beautiful. I especially enjoyed the unusual fabricate of Barbie's mermaid tail. In this story the main character has to make great sacrifice, and learns some good lessons. I like this one better than the most recent Barbie mermaid movie because of its great message.
9. There was much excitement this year over the new publish of "Barbie in a Mermaid Tail." This one has wonderfully fun surfboarding scenes. The mermaid world of Oceana was a limited strange - basically a mimic of our materialistic society. This made it funny but in this setting you lose the difficulty and magic of legendary mermaids. This is what I call a "fluff" movie - nothing deep, just fun images and a nice limited story.
10. My least favorite mermaid movie is a kid movie called "Roxy Hunter and the Myth of the Mermaid." It's about a young small-town journalist named Roxy who gradually discovers her new homeless friend (a beautiful blond) is genuinely a mermaid. The movie is okay but throughout the whole film there are no underwater scenes or scenes with a mermaid in a tail - none - until after the very end. Then, finally, you see about 10 seconds of the blond mermaid swimming underwater with a beautiful tail. The story is involving enough, however, and children will genuinely enjoy this movie.
The Top Ten Mermaid Movies Ever