The Little Mermaid – Movie Review
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Director: Rob Marshall
Writer: David Magee (Screenplay)
Writer: John Musker, Ron Clements (Original Screenplay)
Cast
- Halle Bailey (The Colour Purple)
- Jonah Hauer-King (Ashes in the Snow)
- Melissa McCarthy (Spy)
- Javier Bardem (Dune Part Two)
- Noma Dumezweni (Mary Poppins Returns)
Plot: A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince.
Runtime: 2 Hours 15 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Little Mermaid starts as we meet a young mermaid Ariel (Bailey) who dreams of more for her life in the sea. Her father King Triton (Bardem) demands his daughters follow his desire to maintain his reign under the sea.
When a human ship gets wrecked, Ariel saves handsome prince Eric (Hauer-King) and returns him to land. Ariel’s desire to reach the surface leads her to Ursula (McCarthy) who offers her a deal. She is left to chase her heart or follow her father’s demands. However, it will cost her one of her most important gifts, her voice.
Verdict on The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid is the live-action remake of the popular animated classic. It follows a young mermaid who dreams of heading to the surface to meet a handsome prince. However, she makes a deal which will change her life forever.
This movie is a beautiful live-action retelling of the story. The musical side of things is fantastic and the story keeps things true to the original idea. Sure, it is about princes and princesses trying to find perfect love in life. It checks all the best marks and is enjoyable to watch.
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Final Thoughts – The Little Mermaid is a beautiful retelling of the story.
