I first heard about this movie when it showed up in my friend's recommendations on Netflix. I was intrigued because it has Cher in it and it's called "Mermaids" (I'm a really big fan of Cher and mythology) so I watched it. I just want everybody to know, for the record, that the use of the word "Mermaids" in the title is a metaphor; there aren't any actual mermaids in the film. I really enjoyed this film. There are some very funny lines in it, mostly said by Cher's character Mrs. Flax. Each of the characters is interesting and unique in their own way. It feels like a book, probably because it's based on one. Another thing I liked about it was Mrs. Flax and her boyfriend don't get married in the end, which is a ridiculously overused movie cliche. I'm surprised that this movie isn't more popular, because it has a good message and is compelling. There is a LOT of sex in this, though. Not so much sex scenes as talk of sex. Mrs. Flax is very promiscuous and talks a lot about sex and her past sexual experiences. There is a scene in which Winona Ryder's character Charlotte has sex in a bell tower partially clothed. I kind of felt that the women in this movie were either tramps or repressed virgins, and that was a little annoying. Overall, very good movie. I recommend it.