On Wednesday, September 6th, the live action The Little Mermaid made its way onto Disney Plus. Should you give it a watch? Here’s your guide to finding out.
Like many of Disney’s live action movies, the The Little Mermaid reboot is heavily based on the original 1989 film. All of the major songs and scenes from the animated film are included in the live action version, and more are added.
The added scenes and songs make the reboot a bit longer than the original, but they add a bit more depth to the story that can be very appealing. The live action The Little Mermaid dives more deeply into Prince Eric’s character and the relationship between Ariel and him. If you are a fan of The Little Mermaid’s storyline, you will enjoy the similarities in the reboot.
Despite the storyline similarities, the style of the new movie is quite different from the original film. Instead of the classic Disney animation, the movie features lots of real life people and scenes and impressive special effects.
The “Under the Sea” scene may be the most impressive effects of the whole film. It is full of colorful dancing sea life, just like in the animated version, but all of the creatures look extremely realistic. The lack of animation in the new film may disappoint avid animation fans, but the style is very beautiful, despite the differences from the original.
Overall the new The Little Mermaid movie stays true to the original film while also adding new depth to the storyline. This may be one of the best Disney reboots yet, so if you are looking for a something new to watch that has a classic comfort feel, the new The Little Mermaid movie should be the next on your list.
