The Little Mermaid (Two-Disc Platinum Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The Little Mermaid (Two-Disc Platinum Edition)
Movie Review: the little mermaid
Summary: 5 Stars
i was blown away that i could find disney clasics to be available whenever i wanted them! usualy i have a habbit of being nostalgic and thinking hey id like to have that movie that i loved as a kid and would go to purchace it only to find that its locked in the disney vault! but here they are available whenever i want them and at a much more reasonable price. thanks amazon!Movie Review: A Must Have!!
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best Disney Movies. It is always perfect when the adults can enjoy the movie as much as the children. Movie Review: Instant Classic!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is a lot of fun, and definitely ranks right up there with older Disney "classic" films such as Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella. The folks at Disney did take some creative license with the tale (in the original the mermaid does NOT end up with the prince!), but you can forgive them for that. :) Ursula is a delightful villian; the music is terrific; the story is charming. Buy this one!Movie Review: The Revival of Classic Disney Animation
Summary: 5 Stars
I remember the excitement of this film's release. It had been years since Disney had given us anything of note from their animation department. Based on the Hans Christian Anderson classic, "The Little Mermaid" brought large audiences back to the type of Disney tradition millions had grown-up on.
With characters like Sebastian the crab, the evil witch Ursula, king Triton and Prince Eric, great Disney family storytelling was back on track. But Ariel "the Little Mermaid" with voice beautifully provided by Jodi Benson, truly is the star of this warmly touching cinematic delight. You truly feel for her, and her deep longing to become human. Such a lovable tale for all ages, which can even be a little frightening for very small children; especially towards the end when evil Ursula seems to have conquered all of the sea kingdom and everyone of its inhabitants. But most will be pleased with the extremely happy ending. Outstanding Howard Ashman and Alan Menken score.
Movie Review: A classic
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a classic Disney twist on a tale penned with a less than happy ending. It's for kids, so of course Disney is going to change the end to be happy. As far as Ariel not being a 'strong' role model, I can see some people's point, but I think it takes a lot to break out of your family's expextations and go after what you really want. Yes, she falls in love with a prince (of course), but remember that she is a princess even before she marries Eric. Also, the much-lauded character of Mulan is based on a Chinese ballad, and in the movie, is a caricature. Yes, she kicks [...], and proves everyone wrong, showing that women really are strong and can stand up to the test as much as men can. Fantastic. It's too bad that such a big deal is made of it, really, because if it were a normal occurance, no one would remark. If the movie showed that women in general are strong, rather than making a point of this one woman, it would be much more effective for the point that some people try to make with the movie. Note her mother, who seems to stay at home worrying; also see how she is repressed when revealed as a woman, and left for dead. Well, that's great. Show that you are strong, and we'll leave you to prove it. Hope everything turns out all right, bye.
My point is that no story is perfect, and every story can be seen as 'bad' or 'good' from different angles. If you are concerned about what your children get out of such movies, then talk to them. That will teach them far more about life than any movie ever will. As for the Disney movies, they are stories. Teach your children right and wrong, fact and fiction, and life will go on. The Little Mermaid is a favorite of mine, and I highly recommend it as a feel good movie. Mulan, too, in fact.