PLOT
The little mermaid Ariel, whose infatuation with people changes her life. It is featured in the live-action adaptation of the 1989 Disney animated classic. Their odd romance is more complex than we’ve ever seen, but it comes at the expense of pace problems.
Those Pace problems are made worse by the songs, some of which are new songs and more extended versions of old favourites. The movie’s narrative flow could be better by this, especially throughout the first few parts.
REVIEW
King Triton and his daughters rule the seven seas, but one has other interests. Ariel collects trinkets and relics from people on land, and her curiosity frequently gets her into trouble. She has her head above water. Much to her father’s dismay, she rescues Prince Eric when he is swept overboard during a storm and soon falls in love with him.
Triton’s rage causes him to destroy Ariel’s priceless collection because the only rule he has established is that merpeople are not permitted to enter the human world. The distressed mermaid strikes a deal with Ursula, the villain, in which she agrees to lend Ariel her seductive voice in return for human legs. However, a harsh condition is attached: the sea witch will permanently imprison Ariel if she doesn’t receive the kiss of true love in three days.
Hearing Halle Bailey perform the timeless song “Part of Your World” makes it clear that she has a remarkable voice, and her casting is ideal. Bailey perfectly captures Ariel’s naiveté and commitment to her cause. Her connection with Prince Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King, is also captivating, which is made possible by choice to give his character more backstory.
Shaky CGI, which frequently pulls you out of the underwater experience, is another problematic area, especially in light of recent films that have raised the bar for that genre very high. With their exceptional talent, Melissa McCarthy and Javier Bardem can uphold their roles as Triton and Ursula. The stunning photorealistic design of old favourite Flounder (voiced by Jacob Tremblay) makes it difficult to ignore this.
Ratings: 2.5/5
The plot progresses thanks to the hilarity provided by supporting characters like the irritable crab Sebastian (voiced by Daveed Diggs) and the eager seagull Scuttle (expressed by Awkwafina). Rob Marshall’s adaptation does not entirely capture the same magical essence of the original, but Halle Bailey’s star-making performance helps to make up for this. It got two and a half stars out of five as a result.
Rob Marshall was the director of the film. Rob Marshall, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Marc Platt, and John DeLuca were responsible for its production. It opens in theaters on May 26, 2023. The movie’s main actors are Halle Bailey, Daveed Diggs, Jacob Tremblay, and Awkwafina. Disney+ will release it shortly.
