The Little Mermaid [DVD]

No remake is perfect, and there is always going to be things you can list out that you like or dislike, but with all the remakes that Disney has done this one was done with utmost respect to the original plot, design, and whimsical quality that brought me to love this story in the first place. The character development alone with emphasis that these are not one dimensional characters made me have so much more respect for the director and all who worked on this film. Many of the Disney remakes fall flat because they do not take into consideration what made the original animated inspirations so loved by many, and LM does a fantastic job of incorporating theater, color, music and pure Disney vibes throughout. The new additions of music did not take away from the film, only added, and the re-wording of some of the songs did not skew the meanings or disrespect the power hits that they are. Unchartered Waters and the Gravity song are some of my favorite Disney songs now of all time, along with the remastered originals. They all work with the film's theme so well. Really it all worked together cohesively to give huge fans like me another side and more of what I adored when I was a little girl.Now, is every scene and actor like the most amazing thing I have ever seen? No, and it's not the end of the world that they aren't. This is a movie about fantasy creatures, let's be real here there is a ton of liberty that could have been taken that could have ruined this film and yet they took a loved story and gave another interpretation that added more whimsy to it. When I say I cried the entire movie, I legitimately cried. But I am also a big baby because this movie isn't just any movie for me and has a special place in my heart for very personal reasons. After I saw the movie, I went home to my husband (crying I know, silly me) and was like "they didn't ruin my movie!!!" Yes he also made fun of me just like you are reading this review probably is doing as well, but I mean that's how impactful this movie was to me. That's how remakes should be! They don't have to be perfect with the perfect cast, but they still have that beautiful and magical quality that makes Disney "Disney." That's what all us Disney princesses/princes ask for when we get remakes or new films from the company, we just want to experience that spark of joy just like we did when we first experienced it. That's why there are diehard Disney people out there LOL.This movie did that for me. Obviously I'm a huge fan, 10/10. I was given an opportunity to relive the day back when I was five who fell for Ariel's charming curiosity all over again and for that I had to write this behemoth of a review because I feel it was well deserved.

Movie and book reviews are very subjective. I just have to say Wow. I am one of those people who is not fond of remakes as a general whole - especially the 'live' version of the cartoon originals. But, this one I will make an exception for. It was really fun and beautiful. They mostly stayed true to the original Disney cartoon. I was amazed that they were able to keep the 'magic' of the cartoon. Awesome cast that you will recognize easily. Honestly, this one is worth it. You can always rent first to try - but you'll buy it. It's that good! Of course, just my opinion. We stopped buying DVDs a long time ago in favor of streaming purchases. You don't have to store the DVDs and you watch on most every device when and where you like. Having said all of this, I never hesitate to update my reviews should new info seem useful. All of my reviews reflect my honest, personal experience with the reviewed item - your experience may be different. I am not influenced by any outside source. I receive/accept NO free products or discounts that are not available to all shoppers- ever. I am a verified purchaser - not a paid reviewer. I have been doing honest, trustworthy reviews for well over 25 years with Amazon - posting thousands and thousands of reviews. Those posts have been viewed over 8.2 million times to date, (proof of my thousands of reviews and status in years). BOTTOM LINE: I pay for all my stuff, just like you do - with hard earned dollars!

Kids love it and watch daily. So content with colors , music.

Beautiful movie. Well done and the music is awesome.

My little girls love the original little mermaid, so when a live action one came out they were thrilled. It was definitely still a cute movie about a beautiful mermaid with a lovely voice. It just didn’t have the same magic that the original has. I think when live action movies are made they often leave out the details from the originals that are an integral part of the story. My girls didn’t care for the fact that the chef scene was left out, as well as the appearance of flounder. Overall a cute movie.

Kids love it

While I do not agree with Disney's casting choices and further dislike the direction Disney has been going, this film is still a good movie for the kids. Just keep politics out of it and let the kids enjoy the fantasy's.

Good movie!!!