The Little Mermaid II - Return to the Sea
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Movie Reviews of The Little Mermaid II - Return to the Sea
Movie Review: anything that relates to the little mermaid is the best
Summary: 5 Stars
who ever tries to say that disney is just in it for the money is stupid, and doesnt really know what they r talking about. like on one of the comments it said that melody had no mermaid traits, that she could hold her breath for up to and over 3 min., could talk to the fish, and could hold her eyes open under the water,well...DUH!!! those r mermaid traits, so i dont know wat they were thinking, and its a disney movie, for littler kids, they try to make it interesting in the kids eyes!!!so grrr! the first one i must say was better, but i still love the sequal!!Movie Review: Blah Under the Sea
Summary: 1 Stars
As taken from IMDB.com
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The Little Mermaid is one of my absolute favorite Disney movies. I'm sorry to say, however, that Disney completely messed up when they made this sequel. I'll admit it has some good points to it. The songs aren't bad, and the animation is clean and clear. There is some humor, I'm sure--I don't remember, because after watching it I immediately banned it from appearing before my eyes again. The worst point of this movie is the plot. In this movie, Ariel becomes her father. She forbids her daughter to go near the sea (yes, out of fear), just as she was forbidden to go near the land. I personally think that, given her past, Ariel would maintain some of her headstrong ways and not treat her daughter like she herself was treated.
Besides this fact, Ursula was replaced by a non-scary, pathetic sort of sea witch (the underfed, forgotten sister) who is more comical than scary. She, too, has some little underling to do her bidding--but she's not scarier or worse than Ursula. Ursula spoiled us with her believability for badness. This sea witch is a joke.
To make matters worse, Flounder is a fat, deep-voiced father (no longer the cute guppy we all know and love) and Eric's voice is not even done by the same actor (something that always annoys me in a remake/sequel). (His voice difference was very obvious to me, by the way!) I felt that the only reason this movie was made was so that Disney could catch a few fast dollars, something I hate to think about a corporation I actually really do enjoy. I felt that this plot lacked imagination. I know that this act (child following in the footsteps of a parent) happens, but Ariel was different. That was what we loved so much about her. She had a dream, she fell in love, and she made that dream come true. Until she appeared in this movie, that is. Then she became just like the other adults. This isn't the Ariel I know. And I don't like her.
I know of some children who have enjoyed this film, and I know some adults who didn't mind it, either. But for me, and for all of you out there who have the utmost love for Ariel, please don't see this movie. The Ariel we know dies within, resurrected only for a song or two and one final scene that actually isn't TOO horrible (where she accepts the water back again)--although she takes very little part in the ending, regardless.
Movie Review: Very Good
Summary: 4 Stars
You know those sequels that are even better than the original? The Little Mermaid II is not one of them. You know those sequels that are thrown together and so bad that they leave an awful taste in your mouth, even regarding the original? It is not one of those either. What this movie is is lovingly crafted, well-thought out, and a nice effort.
The story takes place twelve years after the Little Mermaid became a human, vanquished Ursula the Sea Witch, and married the man of her dreams. Eric and Ariel have a willful pre-teen named Melody. Melody is drawn to the sea, and can talk to sea creatures. She is awkward around other children, who snigger at Melody at her birthday party. However, Melody cannot confide in her mother - because Melody does not know her mermaid heritage. Ursula's sister Morgana (a green, slimmer version of the original) wants to change all that. Morgana wants to use Melody to get King Triton's trident.
The animation is decent, but does not have the depth and clarity of the 1992 film. Yet it is enjoyable. The songs are clever, but not showstopping as the originals. But they are very good. One thing that is better than the original is the humor. Sebastian is even funnier than before. Tip and Dash, a walrus and penguin, are also hilarious. I laughed out loud a lot.
Pick up this film and return to the sea.
Movie Review: My daughter loves this more than the original!
Summary: 5 Stars
We received videos of this movie and the original Little Mermaid movie at the same time. My 4 year old daughter MUCH prefers this one to the original. In fact, she will hardly ever watch the original (it is too scary for her, especially the part where Ursula grows to giant preportions), but has watched this movie endlessly. This one, while still very enjoyable (I like it too), isn't as scary.Movie Review: Ariel has a baby! My four year old boy/girl twins loved it!
Summary: 5 Stars
It was sweet, innocent and inspired questions I was happy to answer. It held their interest as well as mine. We have and will continue to view it many times. A total pleasure.