The Little Mermaid

Director: Rob Marshall
Actors: Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy
PlotA young, adventurous mermaid named Ariel lives under the sea with her father, King Triton, who has a deep mistrust of humans. Despite the warnings of her father and her adviser Sebastian, a crab, Ariel is fascinated with the human world and often collects human artifacts that have sunk to the bottom of the ocean. Her curiosity peaks when she rescues a drowning Prince Eric, whom she has observed from afar and immediately falls in love with. Desperate to become human and be with Eric, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with Ursula, a banished sea witch. Ursula promises to transform Ariel into a human for three days in exchange for the mermaid's beautiful voice.
Once Ariel becomes human, she finds Prince Eric, but is unable to communicate her true identity due to the loss of her voice. Eric is drawn to Ariel's charm and the two begin to spend time together, fostering a growing connection. However, Ariel must earn a “kiss of true love” from Eric before her three days are up, or she will revert to mermaid form and belong to Ursula forever. With her friends Scuttle, a seagull, and Flounder, a fish, alongside Sebastian, Ariel seeks to win Eric's heart. Meanwhile, Ursula has plans of her own, aiming to manipulate events to undermine Triton and take control of the seas. Ariel must navigate the challenges of her new human form while attempting to thwart Ursula's nefarious schemes and safeguard her underwater kingdom.
Writers: David Magee, Hans Christian Andersen, John Musker
Release Date: 26 May 2023
Runtime: 135 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Physical Media Reviews
The Little Mermaid
Blu-ray Review
Score: 82
Visually arresting and aurally sumptuous, this Blu-ray offers sterling technical merits and delightful extras, making the experience enjoyable and recommended.
Reviews praise the film's technical brilliance & Halle Bailey, despite mixed feelings on the remake.