Title: Scales: Mermaids Are Real
Year: 2017
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Emmy Perry, Morgan Fairchild, Elisabeth Röhm, Jack Dylan Grazer, Nikki Hahn
Description: A shimmering, unsettling beauty permeates "Scales: Mermaids Are Real," a film that transcends its creature-feature trappings. It's not the spectacle of mythical beings that captivates, but the quiet desperation woven into the narrative. The film masterfully explores themes of environmental destruction and female empowerment, using the mermaid mythos as a potent metaphor for the exploitation of nature and the silencing of marginalized voices. The cinematography is breathtaking, mirroring the ethereal yet vulnerable nature of its protagonist. While the pacing occasionally lags, the emotional resonance of "Scales" lingers long after the credits roll, prompting reflection on our relationship with the natural world and the women who fight to protect it. A haunting and ultimately rewarding cinematic experience.