Review of Mermaids (1990) by Edward Guthmann for San Francisco Chronicle — 16 Oct 2004
The film is burdened by curious details and observations, and its preoccupation with all things aquatic (little sister is an ace swimmer, Mom dresses up as a mermaid for New Year's Eve, etc) is overworked.
Characterisation suffers, with Charlotte and her mother too self-absorbed to engage our sympathies. Crucially, they just aren't funny.
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This review of Mermaids (1990) was written by Edward Guthmann and published by San Francisco Chronicle on 16 Oct 2004.
Mermaids has generally received positive reviews.
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