Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 (2012): A Surf-and-Sea Sequel Released on March 6, 2012, serves as the 22nd entry in the Barbie film series. Directed by William Lau and written by Elise Allen, this direct-to-DVD sequel continues the journey of Merliah Summers, the half-human, half-mermaid surfing champion from Malibu. Plot Summary: The Best of Both Worlds
Produced by Mattel Entertainment in collaboration with , the film received several technical enhancements over its predecessor: Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 (2012)
The film features a mix of returning favorites and new faces: Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 (2012): A
A year after her first adventure, Merliah is at the top of her game, preparing for the ultimate surfing competition in Australia. However, her royal duties call when her mother, Queen Calissa, invites her to the "Changing of the Tides" ceremony in Oceana—a vital ritual that occurs once every twenty years to ensure the kingdom's prosperity. However, her royal duties call when her mother,
Reviewers from Common Sense Media highlighted that the film is notably "less consumerist" than earlier Barbie movies, focusing more on teamwork and personal responsibility than shopping or romance. It emphasizes themes of and the importance of helping others, even rivals. The film also earned nominations at the 2012 Leo Awards for Best Overall Sound and Best Performance in an Animation Program.
The soundtrack features upbeat tracks like "Do the Mermaid" by Kiana Ledé Brown and "Queen of the Waves" by T-Marie. Critical Reception and Themes