EJ Moreno breaks down Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid…
What happens when Disney takes another of its beloved animated films and puts it through the live-action filter? Another mediocre mess, but this time, The Little Mermaid is let down by its ability almost to be a great film.
Join critic EJ Moreno for a look at what went wrong with the film and how little tweaks could’ve let this film hit levels its peers could never. Check out the review below, and be sure to follow us on YouTube for more reviews, exclusive interviews, and other video content…
SEE ALSO: Read our written Little Mermaid review here
“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
Directed by Rob Marshall (Mary Poppins Returns) from a script written by David Magee (Finding Neverland), The Little Mermaid stars singer and actress Halle Bailey (grown-ish) as Ariel; Jonah Hauer-King (A Dog’s Way Home) as Prince Eric; Daveed Diggs (Hamilton) as the voice of Sebastian; Awkwafina (Raya and the Last Dragon) as the voice of Scuttle; Jacob Tremblay (Room) as the voice of Flounder; Noma Dumezweni (Mary Poppins Returns) as Queen Selina; Art Malik (Homeland) as Sir Grimsby; with Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men) as King Triton; and Melissa McCarthy (Can You Ever Forgive Me?) as Ursula.
The Little Mermaid is now playing.
Originally published May 26, 2023. Updated May 29, 2023.
