The Little Mermaid
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: May 26, 2023
2.3
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LuigiCuauMay 27, 2023
Una basura, una porqueria forzada sin sentido, Ursula es una payasa con chistes, la escena cuando ursula es mujer es de novela mexicana, la actriz Haley es muy fea, nada que ver con Ariel animada, pesimo CGI parece juego de PS2, de verdad esUna basura, una porqueria forzada sin sentido, Ursula es una payasa con chistes, la escena cuando ursula es mujer es de novela mexicana, la actriz Haley es muy fea, nada que ver con Ariel animada, pesimo CGI parece juego de PS2, de verdad es una basura, no la vean y ni digo nada de Falunder y Sebastian que dan pena, de verdad es una basura que debio ser lanzada directamente a streaming.… Expand
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VanduraMay 26, 2023
This movie has none of the charm or magic of the original. The atmosphere is dark, the acting is terrible, the music is awful, and the most memorable parts have been changed to fit some woke narrative. Just watch the original
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PanchogulMay 26, 2023
La chica tiene talento, pero su casting fue una payasada desde el día 1, el resto es de mediocre para abajo, el cgi es sumamente genérico y para nada impresionante, no hay química entre los personajes y en general es otra película progre másLa chica tiene talento, pero su casting fue una payasada desde el día 1, el resto es de mediocre para abajo, el cgi es sumamente genérico y para nada impresionante, no hay química entre los personajes y en general es otra película progre más de Disney.… Expand
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ZquaranteneufMay 26, 2023
Another bland, soulless, and unecessary "reimagining" from Disney that completely misses the point of the original story in favor or the same modern boring tropes they've been plaguing us with for years now. Move along folks, these creativelyAnother bland, soulless, and unecessary "reimagining" from Disney that completely misses the point of the original story in favor or the same modern boring tropes they've been plaguing us with for years now. Move along folks, these creatively bankrupt studios don't deserve our time nor our money.

This review was copy-pasted from the last cheap remake Disney made. If they insist on being so lazy, I don't see why I should bother doing more than the bare minimum either...… Expand
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LightpeinMay 26, 2023
Vamos a hacer como Patricio Borgueti y decir que "nadie" vio el color de la actriz jajaja, bueno omitiendo eso pues quedan malos efectos, malos cambios en la historia, las reglas de la genética en este mundo no existen, incoherencias dentroVamos a hacer como Patricio Borgueti y decir que "nadie" vio el color de la actriz jajaja, bueno omitiendo eso pues quedan malos efectos, malos cambios en la historia, las reglas de la genética en este mundo no existen, incoherencias dentro del guión para justificar algunas tonterias, el final es un asco y escuchar de nuevo a Akwafina es repugnante (quien les sigo mintiendo diciendo que es graciosa), el vómito de la escena de rap, guarden su dinero y no vean esto.… Expand
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GumdropMay 28, 2023
Nope. These live remakes are just starting to feel like a cash grab. Disney's attempt to milk some cash out of old properties. And that would be fine if they were as good or better. But they aren't. I have no problem with changing the race ofNope. These live remakes are just starting to feel like a cash grab. Disney's attempt to milk some cash out of old properties. And that would be fine if they were as good or better. But they aren't. I have no problem with changing the race of the characters. Hell, I don't care if you stick a half Mongolian/half Jamaican in the role. If they can act and do the role justice then have at it. And Halle Bailey does a decent job in an otherwise meh movie. But I have one huge problem. Unless that hair is flaming red then she ain't Ariel. Sorry, but when it comes to something this iconic you don't change the iconic thing. And no, that hair is not red. Not properly anyway.

And don't get me started on the abominations that are Sebastian and Flounder. They're just made of wrongness. Flounder is probably the main victim. And on that note. This has some of the worst CG I've seen. Disney movies are really starting to loook like low-budget trash. What's clear from this and other recent Disney remakes (and let's be honest, most of their recent movies), Disney has lost its magic. In the interest of preserving what's left of my fond childhood Disney memories I'll be ignoring any remakes from here on in.… Expand
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HockeyremiMay 27, 2023
Je ne recommande vraiment pas le film. Les acteurs ne sont pas a la hauteur et les décor ne mon pas impressionné.
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WilliamKyoMay 26, 2023
Bad adaptation, creepy CGI, edited songs that do not respect the classic material.
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K1DR3TR0May 26, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Is Pretty Much the Final Nail in The Coffin for Disney
Very Washed Out According to the Trailers, a Black Actress = Racist Trolls & Ugly & Scary CGI

I Would Definitely DESTROY ALL HOME VIDEO COPIES' OF THIS MOVIE AND ALL THE MERCH THAT COMES WITH IT

#Canceldisneyplus

BTW Stick with the old Disney Movies, They are Better than this CRAP!!!!… Expand
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dnlhdez87May 26, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A nonsense and unnecessary live action. Terrible casting by the way. The race ''diversity'' doesn't make sense sometimes. Triton is polygamist, his daughters are all from different races. Ursula is the pretty one, Eric's mother is black but Eric is white. And of course, the protagonist's absurd race swapping from white to black obviously to promote Halle Bailey's career. She can be sweet sometimes during the film, but she's definitely not Ariel. Her acting feels forced and fake in order to fit a character she never fit into from the very beginning. The CGI sometimes looks good, but most times looks horrible. The animals are not funny at all, and all the comedy that the original movie had got lost. In general, this film does not have anything new to add up to the same formula and falls far short of its animated counterpart.… Expand
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SuperNaivMay 26, 2023
The Little Mermaid is a horrible movie that should never have been made. It is an insult to the original fairy tale, which was a beautiful and tragic story of love and sacrifice. The movie is a mess of plot holes, contradictions and nonsenseThe Little Mermaid is a horrible movie that should never have been made. It is an insult to the original fairy tale, which was a beautiful and tragic story of love and sacrifice. The movie is a mess of plot holes, contradictions and nonsense that makes no sense at all. The characters are stupid and annoying, especially the main character Ariel, who is a spoiled and stupid mermaid who trades her voice and her soul for a pair of legs and a prince who doesn’t even know her name. The animation is ugly and cheap, the songs are irritating and forgettable, and the villain Ursula is a pathetic copy of Maleficent. The movie has no redeeming qualities whatsoever, and it is a disgrace to the art of animation and storytelling. The Little Mermaid is a terrible movie that should be banned from existence.… Expand
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kidcassidy14May 26, 2023
The worst version and one i would absolutely avoid! Harmful for kids, so think twice before you consider to watch this.
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FananaxMay 26, 2023
Everything about this movie from the cinematography to the acting is just downright awful. Disney slapped this thing together and advertised it in a way they knew would create c0ntr0ver5y over the r ace of the main character. That is honestlyEverything about this movie from the cinematography to the acting is just downright awful. Disney slapped this thing together and advertised it in a way they knew would create c0ntr0ver5y over the r ace of the main character. That is honestly the only thing they rely on here. We are sick and tired of it! The new song, the rewritten lyrics to older songs, and plot changes make this entire slog of a film a meaningless experience with so many contrivances anyone looking for a good time should spend their money elsewhere… Expand
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Popacr77hdhdeiMay 27, 2023
Disgusting, woke garbage produced only for losers to Check boxes on the woke radar
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matthias17May 27, 2023
WHY JUST WHY? the candid picture perfect of the animated movie is infinitely better than this woke, corrupted, abomination. Forced diversity is ruining the integrity and quality in movies nowadays because of stupid woke left-wing politics.
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Andrewgtv005May 26, 2023
Unfaithful Disgraceful and Awful. This film is so bad, It makes me want to watch the Good Times knock off instead.
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TritherealoneMay 27, 2023
the most useless movie i ever seen, most throw up after see who disguise as Ariel
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JavhavokMay 26, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible movie... worse than Dragonball Evolution, Disney should stop ruinning classic movies… Expand
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VermoodMay 26, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who grow-up with disney,
i was downright disappointed with the movie.
first of all i notice the so called ARIEL is not the ariel i remembered from my childhood. (look at ariel hair, its dreadlocks !) is it even ariel we know ? bad CGI
movie too dark
in original version Eric help ariel to impale ursula, but Disney change it to ariel cause a VERY OBVIOUS REASON. eric needs help all the time.

worst disney movie so far.… Expand
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AnimexPlayerMay 26, 2023
Otro clásico arruinado...

Una película sin alma, CGI horrendo, personajes planos, dudosa actuación, etc No gasten su dinero en esto mejor vean la Sirenita de 1989 la mejor y que vale la pena ver, como siempre el progresismo arruinado todo
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claudiobelnovaMay 26, 2023
O filme falhou miseravelmente em tentar melhorar primeiro, Halle Bailey é uma ótima cantora mas uma atriz é muito rasa, um filme infantil com pouca cor e pouca fantasia desinteressante para público infantil. Cheio de mensagem ideológicaO filme falhou miseravelmente em tentar melhorar primeiro, Halle Bailey é uma ótima cantora mas uma atriz é muito rasa, um filme infantil com pouca cor e pouca fantasia desinteressante para público infantil. Cheio de mensagem ideológica embutida triste ver um filme lindo poderia ser lindo… Expand
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ernes_sierraMay 26, 2023
Soulless cashgrab, the effects and photography look dull, the fish flounder look so lifeless, king triton is not the right cast. Boring movie overall
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senasrailMay 26, 2023
Tthe worst the little mermaid movie ever. it's feels like a tragic horror moive
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suilnwMay 26, 2023
It's a very bad movie. destroy childhood memories Only sea creatures are good, besides, there are almost no advantages. CG is no better than other movies.
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ScienceAdvisorMay 26, 2023
Woke, overly long, and Halle's songs are all auto-tune. So anyone suggesting that is good signing can probably do better that what you hear in this mess. The CGI is terrible with actual divergences, suggesting that when it was baked thereWoke, overly long, and Halle's songs are all auto-tune. So anyone suggesting that is good signing can probably do better that what you hear in this mess. The CGI is terrible with actual divergences, suggesting that when it was baked there were system issues, and no one cared. They just shipped it with encoding issue. The "real" CGI characters have no ability to emote, which robs a lot of the charm of the original movie. A total disaster.… Expand
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TJD2May 26, 2023
Everything about this movie from the cinematography to the acting is just downright awful. Disney slapped this thing together and advertised it in a way they knew would create c0ntr0ver5y over the r ace of the main character. That isEverything about this movie from the cinematography to the acting is just downright awful. Disney slapped this thing together and advertised it in a way they knew would create c0ntr0ver5y over the r ace of the main character. That is honestly the only thing they rely on here. We are sick and tired of it! The new song, the rewritten lyrics to older songs, and plot changes make this entire slog of a film a meaningless experience with so many contrivances anyone looking for a good time should spend their money elsewhere.… Expand
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JohnLSDMay 26, 2023
A political movie for kids. Stop involving kids into politics, Disney. The only reason why this movie exist is to mess your children's mind.

You realize that it's politics when you see Amazon (imdb) replacing the real rating with their own rating
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Canopys12May 26, 2023
Totally different feel from the 1989 classic I loved. Not a fan of this new Ariel. I mean, seriously! She doesn't look a bit like Ariel at all.
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FabiancscMay 26, 2023
A lack of respect for a whole concept of a little mermaid already raised. A hypocritical idealism and inclusion.
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jhowweberMay 27, 2023
Boa música, história forçada pra cumprir a agenda woke, ou o rei pulou a cerca ou a rainha pulou, castelo medieval no Caribe.... Sem coerência
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AugustoCMay 26, 2023
Deveria ser fiel a obra original, não custava nada colocar a atriz para fazer uma live action da princesa e o sapo, a alegria e nostalgia é ver o personagem idêntico a animação e não diferente
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Evan_DragoMay 26, 2023
Utterly abysmal. First off it’s 2.25 hours long, kids can’t sit still that long. Immense changes to the source material plus a lot of unnecessary additions make this a Frankenstein’s monster of terrible filmmaking. This movie was intendedUtterly abysmal. First off it’s 2.25 hours long, kids can’t sit still that long. Immense changes to the source material plus a lot of unnecessary additions make this a Frankenstein’s monster of terrible filmmaking. This movie was intended just to virtue signal, not entertain. And I didn’t think it could get worse than Pinocchio.… Expand
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LonesteadMay 26, 2023
It is just absolutely bad. No magic, no color and story changes makes things absolutely awkward.
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FOREXMay 26, 2023
Раз начали так менять персонажей, то давайте уже и в мультфильмах про Африку ( центральную и южную ) делать главных героев их сказок белыми.Раз начали так менять персонажей, то давайте уже и в мультфильмах про Африку ( центральную и южную ) делать главных героев их сказок белыми.
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ezio2333May 27, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 逆天迪斯尼，选了个鲶鱼来当美人鱼，真的是辣眼睛.，竟然选了个白人王子，为啥不是黄种人，迪斯尼是不是歧视亚裔。为什么小煤人鱼一定得是个异性恋，迪斯尼是否抵制多元。为什么美人鱼一定得是个女的，是否暗示多重性别认同在童话世界不受认可？… Expand
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CristianTempMay 26, 2023
Disaster, another remake that is not faithful to its original film and the producers to follow their ideologies destroy yet another classic.
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katieelizabethMay 26, 2023
The race-swapped Ariel is honestly the least of this movie's problems. It's just a soulless cash-grab of the original that fails compared to the original in pretty much every way. Disney, just stop mining the past and create something new forThe race-swapped Ariel is honestly the least of this movie's problems. It's just a soulless cash-grab of the original that fails compared to the original in pretty much every way. Disney, just stop mining the past and create something new for a change. It's beyond embarrassing the trash you're putting out, year after year.… Expand
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Dsvid9011May 26, 2023
I didn't expect anything from the movie and well, it didn't disappoint in that aspect, I didn't get anything that would add up and justify an adaptation. I regret not having invested those two hours in a good sushi in the company of my wifeI didn't expect anything from the movie and well, it didn't disappoint in that aspect, I didn't get anything that would add up and justify an adaptation. I regret not having invested those two hours in a good sushi in the company of my wife to later enjoy the animated version, which despite the years, the story is still very funny and interesting… Expand
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HyorenMay 26, 2023
The movie had terrible effects, like... we are in 2023... It was a little bit long for my taste and it made it pretty boring in my opinion. Still childish, but well the original was too...
Not a fan, I give it 1 star since the music was quite good.
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JCenaMay 26, 2023
The ill informed will say you are a racist bc you don't agree w/ them. Isn't the case! Disney continues to push the WOKE agenda and this needs to change! Disney needs to be creative like it used to be, instead of butchering beloved classic IPs!
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TafferChuckMay 26, 2023
This movie is mediocre at best. They're not even trying to pretend they just want your money easy. My advice, I know you wanna watch a movie, but it's not even worth the cheapest of tickets anymore. I enjoy meals nowaydays more.
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AlanFroesMay 26, 2023
Um verdadeiro resto de lixo que fede à chorume, totalmente desprezível com CGI mal feita, personagens trocados e mal interpretados, nunca será melhor que a animação original.
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hghlndrMay 26, 2023
This is awful. Halle Balley is beautiful and has an angelic voice but she's not Ariel at all. Pls Disney stop tryin this garbage happens...
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pcerioniMay 26, 2023
The Little Mermaid is an European tale produced by a Danish author and the source material and culture it originated from were mocked by this adaptation. Why there is no interest on producing an original story with a Caribbean setting orThe Little Mermaid is an European tale produced by a Danish author and the source material and culture it originated from were mocked by this adaptation. Why there is no interest on producing an original story with a Caribbean setting or adapting a tale from a Caribbean author or its folklore instead?… Expand
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LagnumMay 26, 2023
It is for much the worst movie that I have ever seen, the hair doesn't help, and all the movie had bad illumination, about the history, they modified it only to be ok with the "woman power" and that is stupid
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ElObjetivo89May 26, 2023
This movie has many problems and is so worse than the original that results totally unnecessary. Excesive duration. Excesive duration. A lof of confusion. Without soul. And always thinking in introduce absurd politics as the main factor.
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CarapiaMay 26, 2023
Really bad movie, the effects on the water seems to be done by a windows 98. This woke agenda change the star and the songs and is so boring, the kids are sleeping the first 15 minutes.
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WeAreVenom87May 26, 2023
listening to awkwafina sing/rap is a crime against humanity! What an abomination not to mention Ariel apparently doesn't need a man she just does everything herself Girl Boss incarnate!
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kryjnnMay 26, 2023
Totally different feel from the 1989 classic I loved. Not a fan of this new Ariel. I mean, seriously! She doesn't look a bit like Ariel at all. Kiddos were confused. Horrible CGI, atrocious rapping by Scuttle.
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CineMasterMay 26, 2023
Sigh.

I didn’t expect much… but I certainly expected better. A follow up to young girls masterful GOAT animated movie would never have been easy to pull off but Disney can’t even get a 1/10 here. Awful new music. Awful. Unnecessary changesSigh.

I didn’t expect much… but I certainly expected better.
A follow up to young girls masterful GOAT animated movie would never have been easy to pull off but Disney can’t even get a 1/10 here.

Awful new music. Awful.
Unnecessary changes to characters…
Such a dark and gloomy world compared to original ad well? I don’t understand that direction.

The lead actress had a great voice but terrible casting choice. She simply doesn’t fit the part from the Ariel we all grew up with. Re-imagine something les iconic next time.

Also the cgi is an abomination.
Run time was way too long.
Also I can’t stand Melissa McCarthy anymore.

Save your money this Memorial Day weekend and play the original film for your kiddos.

Do better Disney… Expand
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jorgemc9221May 26, 2023
Patética, no tengo otra expresión para este live action, que a la verdad esperaba mucho más. La original tenía su propio ritmo que le fue depurada en esta adaptación. Es una pena la verdad.
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Niza-FoxMay 26, 2023
Un desperdicio de talento actoral y presupuestal.
Nada brilla ni se destaca en casi dos horas de duración siendo solo un refrito de todo lo que ya conoces y te sabes de la versión original, pero quitando toda la magia y fantasía que teUn desperdicio de talento actoral y presupuestal.
Nada brilla ni se destaca en casi dos horas de duración siendo solo un refrito de todo lo que ya conoces y te sabes de la versión original, pero quitando toda la magia y fantasía que te sumergía en el mundo que Disney creo dejando solo la tragedia y oscuridad que te saca de la diversión.
No es lo peor del año, pero sin duda no destaca en nada.… Expand
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danielbasado87May 26, 2023
Why are all these Disney's live actions necessary in the first place? We already have the classics. These new remakes are not helping or getting things any better for the company. The Little Mermaid (2023) is absolutely unnecessary, soulless,Why are all these Disney's live actions necessary in the first place? We already have the classics. These new remakes are not helping or getting things any better for the company. The Little Mermaid (2023) is absolutely unnecessary, soulless, hollow and colorless. Halle Bailey's acting was not bad, but definetely feels forced, overacted and too theatrical most times. Ursula doesn't feel like Ursula. The GCI sometimes looks fair, but most times look terrible. The new songs don't seem to fit in the whole film concept. And of course, not to mention the feminist agenda behind this product, which is really pathetic considering this was a movie that was supposed to be made for kids. Sorry, but I consider this movie a flop. It's not the Little Mermaid and definetely not Ariel.… Expand
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TimonandpumbaMay 26, 2023
Just like the others, another soulless remake. Horrible acting, the worst of the worst singing, hello wheres the color? If everyone was supposed to sound like an actual fish well... Good job ....I guess?
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enut_butterMay 26, 2023
The absolute epitome of a soulless remake. The laundry list of things wrong with it would be worth going through if it wasn’t the exact same issues plaguing everything Disney does. There is absolutely nothing redeeming about this film and theThe absolute epitome of a soulless remake. The laundry list of things wrong with it would be worth going through if it wasn’t the exact same issues plaguing everything Disney does. There is absolutely nothing redeeming about this film and the only notable take away I got from it was how bad McCarthy and Bailey are at their chosen profession.… Expand
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AngelcraftMay 26, 2023
Está película es un insulto a la original ya que en si cambiar el color ya es un problema por qué es como cambiar el color de piel de Tiana de la princesa y el sapo y la hicieran blanca y también como puedes poner que sirenita pelea conEstá película es un insulto a la original ya que en si cambiar el color ya es un problema por qué es como cambiar el color de piel de Tiana de la princesa y el sapo y la hicieran blanca y también como puedes poner que sirenita pelea con Vanesa osea hello … Expand
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KinaleMay 26, 2023
Very bad movie af
Pls Disney stop doing this kind of garbage And people pls stop giving they money
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LadyFoxMay 26, 2023
Betrays EVERYTHING that made the original so endearing. Halle Bailey is the latest immoral young woman Disney are pushing to corrupt the youth. Utterly miscast as sweet, innocent Ariel, Bailey churns identity politics in every interview toBetrays EVERYTHING that made the original so endearing. Halle Bailey is the latest immoral young woman Disney are pushing to corrupt the youth. Utterly miscast as sweet, innocent Ariel, Bailey churns identity politics in every interview to avoid scrutiny for a failed adaption and an obvious lack of serious acting chops. McCarthy’s impression of the late, great Pat Carrol is cringe inducing.… Expand
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iialaq01May 26, 2023
I usually take my kids to watch Disney movies in theaters as a surprise but this of all bad Disney movies, this was the worst. My daughter stated that Ariel in this movie doesn’t look like the original which she loves a lot. My family askedI usually take my kids to watch Disney movies in theaters as a surprise but this of all bad Disney movies, this was the worst. My daughter stated that Ariel in this movie doesn’t look like the original which she loves a lot. My family asked to leave and go to play in a park. What a waste!… Expand
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iBrendaWongMay 26, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Aburrida y unos efectos horrendos, esperaba mucho más por esta película, siendo que Ariel es mi princesa favorita.… Expand
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KeysPleaseMay 26, 2023
Amazing! Loved it! Nostalgic, great singing, nice changes. Only a few dry areas that amped up again pretty quickly. We enjoyed it and will re-watch!
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NorixisMay 29, 2023
Overall, I was more sad about how much this disappointed my wife more than anything. This movie was just bad, on every level. My wife is a huge, life long fan of the little mermaid. To the point that she has a tattoo of the original. SheOverall, I was more sad about how much this disappointed my wife more than anything. This movie was just bad, on every level. My wife is a huge, life long fan of the little mermaid. To the point that she has a tattoo of the original. She wanted to walk out of the movie less than half way through. She (and I) were disappointed by the story changes, the unnecessary changes to songs/new songs, the CGI, the acting and more. The CGI was bland, the acting stiff and lifeless, they destroyed the supporting characters, they changed Ariel from a young woman who was curious and excited about the world outside, but was taken advantage of and needed to overcome the unknown to now being a girl boss who doesn't need any help, knows how to do anything/everything, and has an "I'm better than you" attitude. I'd say save your money, but what do I know?… Expand
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quynhMay 30, 2023
The script is the same as the original. Lots of ridiculous details. bad main character shaping,hair like a mop.The dress Ariel wears when she goes ashore is like a copy of the dress Cinderella wears when doing housework.Movie soundtracks likeThe script is the same as the original. Lots of ridiculous details. bad main character shaping,hair like a mop.The dress Ariel wears when she goes ashore is like a copy of the dress Cinderella wears when doing housework.Movie soundtracks like slow motion have unnecessary vibrations.The part I didn't like the most was the ending scene.While the original was an epic wedding on a boat,this one is floating in a small boat out to sea.I swear that stepping on that little boat will only lead to death.… Expand
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jindocoJun 1, 2023
Such an insult to the original masterpiece! The main couple were totally miscast. Not only Ariel but also Eric lost the charm they used to have in the animation version. The actor, with his glazed eyes, seemed willing to act as a love-smittenSuch an insult to the original masterpiece! The main couple were totally miscast. Not only Ariel but also Eric lost the charm they used to have in the animation version. The actor, with his glazed eyes, seemed willing to act as a love-smitten prince in every second he appears, which Eric does not. He totally lacks masculinity, quick-wittedness and the energy Eric has. And what’s more? Halle Bailey’s acting is so weak and unconvincing. I don’t care her singing. I’m watching a movie and all I want is good acting. Her appearance certainly has nothing relevant to Ariel but I always hoped that her acting could somehow save it and bring me round but no, it is worse than what you can imagine. A lifeless Ariel, a cringe romance with Eric. What Disney has done to my all-time favorite Little Mermaid is unacceptable!… Expand
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HellkultJun 1, 2023
This movie is really bad!
The animation are horrible and the actress was the worst choice ever!
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Marco_AGJJun 5, 2023
As ridiculous as any recent Disney movie, and it's another remake, another dull, colorless, lifeless, unnecessary remake from a company that is completely and utterly creative bankrupt.
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BillCooper2049Jun 4, 2023
More goyslop from Disney. Stop replacing beloved characters! No wonder this movie is flopping around the world!
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AlepxJun 4, 2023
Remake innecesario, peces que dan mala vibra y un rap muy malo que esta de más
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JcwatchdogMay 28, 2023
I’m not a fan of live action for cartoon anything, so maybe that’s why I don’t actually like this at all. If they would have just released a little mermaid soundtrack with Halle Bailey, that would have been enough. She’s cute, seems veryI’m not a fan of live action for cartoon anything, so maybe that’s why I don’t actually like this at all. If they would have just released a little mermaid soundtrack with Halle Bailey, that would have been enough. She’s cute, seems very kind, and has a beautiful voice. Hopefully she isn’t wasted anymore on Disney. They don’t have original ideas anymore, and recycle old ones and try to put new spins on those ideas hoping the public will buy them again. Why not make a brand new little mermaid movie, or something completely different, to showcase Halle instead of throwing together a live action with poor cgi?… Expand
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JumpingJack99May 30, 2023
Well, the only thing that did not drop it to a 1 or 0 is Halle Bailey, very beautiful with a great voice -- not the best actress though, but acceptable. The overall film was horrid however with horrible CGI, horrible presentation, too long,Well, the only thing that did not drop it to a 1 or 0 is Halle Bailey, very beautiful with a great voice -- not the best actress though, but acceptable. The overall film was horrid however with horrible CGI, horrible presentation, too long, very boring, drab, muted colors, changes to the songs were a crime and the rap song was just vomit inducing. They mimicked the story well enough but they did not capture the magic of the original.… Expand
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jcvilledJun 4, 2023
Almost expressionless protagonists throughout the film. Animal characters without charisma, without soul. CGI generally bad.
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firesenshiMay 29, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I watched the original cartoon 13x as a preteen. I have no issues with the casting and love the diversity, but it’s really so BORING. How can it be boring when they just copied the cartoon? Sure, they added some backstory but not enough backstory like they did with Maleficent. Ursula was bad for no reason. Melissa McCarthy tried to ad lib some 3 words to make it her own but she still ended up so boring. How can Ursula be boring? Sebastian also is BORING compared to the funny cartoon one. Maybe because he looks like a tasty crab with no facial reactions but his expression and singing were so bland. Regarding the mor developed love story, yeah sure… Ariel and Eric are made for each other — they’re both hoarders, hate their parents, and escapist reckless adventurers who got their families in big trouble. Whoopee. Yep, we should teach our kids to be like those two. I was looking forward to the diversity under the sea. The daughters of Triton representing the 7 seas were magnificent and I love how my Asian sea was represented. But that’s just 20 seconds? Ok maybe 30. But then again, Disney teaching me to be woke is all about that lecture? I mean, the ocean has way undiscovered species with fish of different colors and creatures. Why should the merpeople represent the way surface dwellers are represented? Shouldn’t there be merpeople whose skins are blue or yellow? Can’t those fish also be represented just like they did in Aquaman? A little thing with diversity - yes it’s great and appreciated. But there’s this part where forcing it and lecturing the world about it when we’re supposed to enjoy a movie makes it lose its message. I loved Halle Bailey’s voice and performance but with Ursula, Sebastian and Scuttle all acting soooo sleepy, the Prince acting like he’s always on edge, etc. These things really don’t get me to think it’s a good updated tribute to the original. By the way, Disney, if all your live action remakes are just copies of the cartoon, why even do it? This is the opportunity to retell the story with new eyes and even provide a backstory we didn’t know, just like you did with Maleficent. You missed an opportunity with Cate Blanchett in Cinderella (Gregory Maguire did a better backstory.) Now you missed this with Ursula. You could’ve given her some moments about why she was banished or became an outcast. She ended up with just being evil for no reason. So if these are all we will expect from Disney’s live action, let’s just watch the cartoon.… Expand
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OdogaronJun 3, 2023
Esta adaptación tiene tantos fallos qué es difícil contarlos, es una película olvidable, mediocre es más acertado, no es la joya que te hacen creer.
Me parece irónico que la película original, la película animada haya sido la qué salvo aEsta adaptación tiene tantos fallos qué es difícil contarlos, es una película olvidable, mediocre es más acertado, no es la joya que te hacen creer.
Me parece irónico que la película original, la película animada haya sido la qué salvo a Disney de la quiebra, pero sea esta, su remake la qué posiblemente sea uno de los últimos clavos de su ataúd.
Tal vez la magia muera pronto, ¿quien sabe?
Ojalá Disney entendiera qué la gente no quiere ver este contenido y darle atención a una minoría berrinchuda y que evidentemente nunca esta satisfecha con nada no hará que sus ganancias aumenten.… Expand
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jaco111Jun 1, 2023
One point for Melissa McCarthy as best actor in this movie, but well if the best a movie has to offer is Melissa McCarthy this is kind of sad.
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APIceJun 7, 2023
Gotta love the people who are blindly giving this movie high marks criticizing those who didn't enjoy it. After all, if you didn't like it you are.....wait for it.....r-r-r-r-racist! Yes, that old chestnut again. The folks who didn't enjoy itGotta love the people who are blindly giving this movie high marks criticizing those who didn't enjoy it. After all, if you didn't like it you are.....wait for it.....r-r-r-r-racist! Yes, that old chestnut again. The folks who didn't enjoy it simply had a problem with the changes from the original, as well as the subpar CGI and the cringy songs (that Scuttle rap....ugghh!). Not to mention the virtue signaling, which is unfortunately ever-present in today's media.....and no, pointing that out doesn't make you racist! In short, stick to the original movie.… Expand
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ElementalSoldieJun 3, 2023
Creepy CG animals and horrible music. This is not how anyone should remember this stinky fish tale.
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brxsoldierJun 5, 2023
This movie has no soul. Everything feels forced. Do not recommend your family to see this. Not sure what is going on with Disney, but all of there movies in the last few years have been duds it seems.
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userhiljkJun 5, 2023
Terrible looking movie, bad acting, changes in the original story for the worst.. just extremely boring.
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luis90May 31, 2023
Infelizmente aquela msm estrategia que não funciona mais, mudar algo tão lindo cheio de fantasia e romance de uma princesa e um principe , transformar em algo superficial sem empolgação com cenas escurar sem vida sem aquela magia classica ,Infelizmente aquela msm estrategia que não funciona mais, mudar algo tão lindo cheio de fantasia e romance de uma princesa e um principe , transformar em algo superficial sem empolgação com cenas escurar sem vida sem aquela magia classica , nós fás so queremos lealdade e nenas lacro... por favor.… Expand
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JayyaMay 31, 2023
The latest in Disney's attempt to cash in on all their old IPs instead of making something new and original has finally hit the screens and it's not great.

A far cry from the bright captivating colors of the original, this ocean is dark andThe latest in Disney's attempt to cash in on all their old IPs instead of making something new and original has finally hit the screens and it's not great.

A far cry from the bright captivating colors of the original, this ocean is dark and muted. Have the animators even visited a coral reef before? Or are they just trying to hide imperfect CGI by just turning down the color and brightness? Perhaps they should watch Avatar 2 to see how to do a stunning live action underwater world right. The live action aspect actively hurts the film due to making the non-human characters unexpressive at best, uncanny valley at worst.

The run time is bloated, and although they have added some extra things in to fill the time, you kind of wish on the whole that they didn't. The rap song is particularly bad and doesn't feel like it fits at all with the rest of the music in the film.

Halle can certainly sing, but that's just not enough by itself to save this movie. Like many of Disney's remakes that have gone before, there's no particular reason for this live action remake to exist apart from being nostalgia bait. A low effort way to try and reel audiences in rather than making something shiny and new. Give it a miss and watch the original instead.… Expand
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ciberjoseJun 4, 2023
Otro desastre progre por parte Disney, que necesidad hay de hacer un live-action de todas las peliculas animadas de antaño, es quitarle el alma a la obra, es como intentar hacer un live-action de un anime, sale terrible. Y ademas, como no,Otro desastre progre por parte Disney, que necesidad hay de hacer un live-action de todas las peliculas animadas de antaño, es quitarle el alma a la obra, es como intentar hacer un live-action de un anime, sale terrible. Y ademas, como no, con su carga politica obligada.… Expand
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PhoenixMoviegoJun 7, 2023
Definitely there are some movies that should never be touched and less to make them popular for the fashion of the moment, the classic version is a masterpiece and this relaunch is just one more work of directors wanting to join theDefinitely there are some movies that should never be touched and less to make them popular for the fashion of the moment, the classic version is a masterpiece and this relaunch is just one more work of directors wanting to join the progressive fashion.… Expand
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RealisticCritiJun 7, 2023
Disney has fallen so much from there glory days this company reminds me of Konami
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ZevahcJun 5, 2023
This movie is soulless and the effect are attrocious, There is nothing good at all
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insanePandaJun 3, 2023
Doesn't mention slavery in a movie that's based in the 18th century, it makes no sense, movie would have been good if it was a romance that also involved the reality of the 18th century
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andresbfg1Jun 3, 2023
Si fin la pude ver y me decepcionó, pensé que está sirenita sería más similar a la original o que el cgi haya estado a la altura, etc. para colmo me pareció muy larga, la acabe de ver solo por morbo.
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PlinyDaIllJun 8, 2023
Super Mario Bros. has a lower metacritic score despite being a much better movie in terms of freshness and creativity. They literally did the best they could given the game material. Meanwhile, this garbage which is so corny and boring withSuper Mario Bros. has a lower metacritic score despite being a much better movie in terms of freshness and creativity. They literally did the best they could given the game material. Meanwhile, this garbage which is so corny and boring with every song and acting choice, has nothing new to offer the world (how hard is it to remake a story that was already a movie and exists in numerous narrative formats?), and cost 250 million to make. Basically, the only good reviews for this movie came from being paid off or the incredibly liberal reviewers wanting to bump up the review score.… Expand
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anfeherle89Jun 10, 2023
all is bad, a very boring story, bad actors, the need to take more actuations classes, don't see, really more movies are ready to be watched
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LustAndLaceJun 7, 2023
Another live action remake that sullies the original to an unwatchable state.

Ariel no longer has her famous red hair, it is now a very dull orange. The actress playing her has an absolutely beatiful voice but again it is not Ariel becauseAnother live action remake that sullies the original to an unwatchable state.

Ariel no longer has her famous red hair, it is now a very dull orange. The actress playing her has an absolutely beatiful voice but again it is not Ariel because she looks like an iguana with eyes on different sides of her face. They made Halle change the iconic notes and melodies of the original songs so they sound very off and displeasing to the ears.

They have also removed many of the beloved original songs and replaced them with horrid "originals" that never should have made it past the discussion phase. After the atrocious gender changing of Scuttle they even went a step further and added one of the worst "raps" to ever be recorded that has nothing to do with the tone of the rest of the movie and every single person and child in the theater around me I could see had a grimace of contempt being forced to listen to it, so disrespectful to the original and it just would not end. Who thought The Little Mermaid needed a friggin' rap song? No one wanted or needed it and it completely takes you out of the movie. Several adults even walked out during it because of how terrible the entire scene was. No one I've spoken to about this remake of TLM has said a positive word about that entirely too long scene, so whoever gave that the go ahead needs to never be allowed to make discissions involving music in movies ever again.

The CGI and graphic effects don't look like they belong to a multi billion dollar company, they look out-sourced to a studio that gave the lowest bid. Everything is so dark and brooding looking when the original was bright and colourful.

Beloved characters like Flouder and Sebastian look like cheap mutant abominations that take away the magic from the original cartoon. This is a major part of why all of these remakes (besides Cinderella) have been horrible because they all have destroyed the magic of the originals because they take classic story paces away and add awful things in their place which not a single person enjoys and only hurts the good will hey have built up over the decades.

They even ruined Ursula and her eels because of the cheap CGI and atrocious make-up they gave to poor Melissa McCarthy. She is the ONLY person in the entire cast that actually seems like they want to be there and putting their best acting foot forward but unfortunately she cannot carry the entire movie since her appearance doesn't last long enough so we are left with the rest of the mediocre cast for far too long. I have never seen Javier Bardem look so bored and over a movie like he looks in this, like he just looks like he cannot wait to go home he just seems so bored.

They made Triton and Ursula related in this movie which was the only positive edition considering they took that out of the original TLM, however not a single character in this TLM look related at all. Melissa looks nothing like Javier, Halle looks nothing like either of them. Prince Eric doesn't even look like he's from the same part of the world as the rest of the cast let alone the actress playing his mother. I don't understand how you have an entire movie based around family drama where none of the characters even look remotely related at all. I genuinely do not understand how all of these horrid changes got greenlit unless it was done completely on purpose to drive up internet conversation about how they wholly destroyed another beloved classic in their catalogue. Someone once said "all attention is good attention" but this remake of TLM proves that it is absolutely not the case. They even had to ruin the ending to the original. Virtually none of the amazing aspects from the orginal still exist here outside of 'poor unfortunate souls' because of all the completely awful and unnessesary changes that were made for some inane reason.

The only surprise I found enjoyable was the 30 second cameo from Jodi Benson (original Ariel voice) but of course even though she's a stellar actress they couldn't even give her a decent part. It would've been so much better if she was cast as Eric's mother so you could at least pretend that Eric was actually RELATED to the person playing his mum.

I beg Disney to stop dancing on the corpse of my already dead childhood. These movies were the only thing as a severely bullied child that kept me going because they showed me everything would get better "you just have to get past the rough patches". All of these unnessesary remakes are retroactively runing the only solace I had as a child and I am so very disappointed that they continue to destroy everything they touch from cartoons to Star Wars to video games. Please stop ruining my childhood.… Expand
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JasondeAngeloJun 11, 2023
None of the charm of the original and full of anti family messaging. Who came up with the songs?? Chat GPT could write better songs and script. Not even good enough for direct to TV.
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Kairo98Jun 6, 2023
While ursula's charisma from the original film completely ate the other characters, here, not even that exists 0 charisma. the special effects are lousy, avatar set the bar so so high.
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Kdog152Jun 6, 2023
Everything move taken in this film was a left. It's woke, the cgi is awful, they have taken out iconic songs and rewritten others and the new songs are God awful, the acting was thoroughly mediocre and the whole film was so dark. Just anotherEverything move taken in this film was a left. It's woke, the cgi is awful, they have taken out iconic songs and rewritten others and the new songs are God awful, the acting was thoroughly mediocre and the whole film was so dark. Just another virtue signaling from Disney. It's pretty clear this film was just a quick, lazy cash grab.
This film has done Halle Bailey a disservice.… Expand
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Stea1thJun 10, 2023
Women playing Arial has a decent voice but the changing of the songs and the new ones are terrible. The other characters felt so empty and dull.

CGI is terrible. They should have made it a 3D movie and have the same original characters butWomen playing Arial has a decent voice but the changing of the songs and the new ones are terrible. The other characters felt so empty and dull.


CGI is terrible. They should have made it a 3D movie and have the same original characters but oh well. Gotta make things society friendly otherwise we get the mob coming.… Expand
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onimvshaJun 6, 2023
It was a big mistake making this live action the way it's made. the only reason u can watch this is only for Melissa mcCarthy, horrible CGI, casting not so great, it's just BAD 0/10
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reggaetoneroJun 11, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This monstrosity is not an adaptation but a distorted vision of people who try to forcefully throw ideology into everything. The plot makes no sense - why is Ariel's father supposed to convince himself of the people - who, according to this version, killed his wife and Ariel's mother, when all the work in the finale is done by our little mermaid? That was the point of the original - the prince showed that he was worthy of a little mermaid despite the fact that he is "only" human. But of course, the screenwriters' delusions must be stronger than the positive message of the original.… Expand
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Trey333Jun 9, 2023
None of the charm of the cartoon I enjoyed as a kid. Overproduced and dumb.
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AndrudisJun 9, 2023
The only Ok thing in this movie is actors play - this is the only thing that raises it above 0/10 mark it could have otherwise. Unfortunately even the best actors are not able to cook a good cake from a dung pile...
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JarayJun 6, 2023
Lack luster, leaves much to be desired, something is odd about the movie...
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mentalhellJun 8, 2023
Disney appears to have once again misstepped with a cherished classic. Their scant regard for the foundational work begs the question: why recreate, when you could create anew? This adaptation is shrouded in an unexpected gloom, and theDisney appears to have once again misstepped with a cherished classic. Their scant regard for the foundational work begs the question: why recreate, when you could create anew? This adaptation is shrouded in an unexpected gloom, and the computer-generated effects have crossed the border from subpar to downright eerie. The leap from animated whimsy to live-action reality falls short in ways that words struggle to encompass.

The alterations to the iconic musical score instigate more discomfort than nostalgia, and the plot revisions, aimed to please a presumed "contemporary audience," only serve to dilute the movie's essence. Moreover, the film's inflated length feels more like an unnecessary filler than meaningful narrative expansion.

This latest offering emerges as a lackluster imitation of the initial masterpiece, with its existence posing more questions than providing answers. You would be better off conserving your resources and simply re-experiencing the original's timeless magic.… Expand
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mcharltonJun 20, 2023
So basically, not only is it an unoriginal movie using the exact same dialog, songs, and plot, they decide to wreck the main character while they're at it. What did you think was going to happen?
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