6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 (2012)
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 (2012)
Overview
Merliah Summers, a mermaid from Oceana, travels to Australia for a surfing competition. But when she learns that the evil Eris is planning to take over her kingdom, she must stop her at any cost.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
Merliah Summers, a mermaid from Oceana, travels to Australia for a surfing competition. But when she learns that the evil Eris is planning to take over her kingdom, she must stop her at any cost.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily focuses on apolitical themes such as personal growth, friendship, and overcoming challenges within a fantasy setting. While it includes a theme of protecting the ocean, this is presented as a universal good against a magical threat rather than a specific political stance, leading to a neutral rating.
This animated film features traditional character depictions without explicit racial or gender diversity in its main cast. The narrative focuses on a fantasy adventure and does not critique or explicitly center traditional identities or DEI themes.
Secondary
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on heterosexual and familial relationships, and the broader plot does not touch upon queer identity or experiences.
Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a mermaid princess's adventures and challenges, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a direct sequel where existing characters retain their established genders from the previous installment. No characters from prior canon or source material are portrayed with a different gender.
This animated sequel introduces new characters and continues the story with existing ones. No established character from prior installments or source material has their race changed in this film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
7.0
Critic Ratings
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