The Little Mermaid (2023) REVIEW - Another Terribly POINTLESS Disney Live-Action Remake

[@LukeLovesRose]

The Kiss the Girl song is not about forcing Eric on Ariel. She wants Eric to kiss him. He is totally withdrawn. He wants the girl with the voice. In this version, she apparently knows nothing about why she needs Eric to kiss her. They destroyed her autonomy. In the original classic, Ariel puckers up several time. She was about to jump on him before the eels attack

[@KyleALarkins]

While I completely agree with you; I never really thought how this could be applied to Eric and not Ariel. Literally everyone pressuring him to kiss someone, lol.

[@dustymcwari4468]

@@KyleALarkins the song is about how Sebastian is subliminally manipulating him into giving Ariel a chance and hurry up, because the guy was a legit gentleman, he had his heart belonged to someone else, and he would rather take his time get to know her better first And in the live action, while still shy, he's now the one making approaches towards a now oblivious Ariel because Ursula erased her memories, which doesn't work because she's being artificially manipulated to reject the kiss

[@stefanienaranjo4477]

They didn't destroy it. They took pieces from the original story of the little mermaid not just the disney version

[@ricecakedeer]

To be honest the movie does have its upsides-Ariel and Eric are given a reason to connect more, and without the looming task of the kiss, Ariel can fall in love with Eric more organically instead of trying to make him fall for her bc of her goal to turn human? Idk, I just think there were some good bits abt this movie when it comes to Ariel and Eric’s chemistry. Also, I think the main reason they had her forget about the kiss is because the plot hole in the original movie was, “why couldn’t she just write down that she needs a kiss from Eric?” Or something like that. So either way one party wasn’t gonna be happy lol

[@grelly_chan8401]

​​@@ricecakedeer I would have had it in the contract that she's forbidden to tell him so when she tries to write it down, she gets the stabbing pain in her legs. It fixes the plot hole and also pays tribute to the book.

[@crowevil4658]

Hand drawn animation was the most magical aspect of those classic Disney films. If they want to remake, they should just stick with animation or a recording of the staged musical. This hyper-realistic animation move is disrespectful to the “magic” of Disney.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Wrong

[@SIMBA-tq2ch]

​@@BAKER22-l4u🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@TheNbmonstre951]

@@BAKER22-l4u someone have a bad childhood :0

[@stephyalysse]

I just don't get how they think Kiss the Girl is forceful against Ariel. It's what SHE wants, and needs to stay human. Yet, oh noooooo, Eric might get metoo'd for it! Ugh, thanks for seeing this for me, Andy. Now I don't have to!

[@LukeLovesRose]

I know right? She is DESPERATE for Eric to kiss her. How can that be forceful in any way?

[@zthetajulietta8184]

they added a trick by Ursula where Ariel is under a spell where she is unable to remember the importance of the kiss. context is a bit different and Ursula made it so Ariel could never succeed. which I doubt she would've in the original the way she kept trying to sabotage.

[@zthetajulietta8184]

find it kinda cute because it turns into a scene where she wants to kiss him, but she's treating the situation normally where she is just too shy and nervous as it's her first kiss.

[@LukeLovesRose]

@@zthetajulietta8184 In doing so, they destroyed Ariels autonomy. She literally was about to jump Eric... even though that might mess up the whole spell

[@zthetajulietta8184]

@@LukeLovesRose She still loves and wants to kiss him, she doesn't remember it being tied to breaking the spell. it's a more organic scene + how she would behave in a normal date setting without the life-threatening stake. in the 89 version, she was trying to jump him because of the urgency of her limited time. I wouldn't say it's an ideal context for a first kiss and pretty stressful tbh. Even with that choice (that is heavily influenced by a third party) Ursula still would sabotage no matter what. She's rigged the game and won't let ariel have a fair shot. How much autonomy can a girl have anyway when a witch has only given her a short window to succeed and cuts out her tongue? (Han's version)

[@kittyprincess2528]

All the live action remakes just make me wanna go home & watch the original. He’s so right, they removed the magic. 😢

[@malikelalaoui6343]

thats why i started collecting all my favorite Disney Classic movies on BluRay.

[@melindamercier6811]

They CUT Le Poissons?! Ok, now I’m mad. I was already highly annoyed by the unnecessary Kiss The Girl lyric change, and removing Ursula’s best line as well as an ENTIRE verse of Poor Unfortunate Souls. And now this??? 😡 The music is EVERYTHING to this story, and they’re just butchering it. Howard Ashman is rolling in his grave.

[@annabelmiller8]

Probably because it goes "hehe he haw haw haw" and that's racist now? Lol

[@-.Germanicus.-]

​@annabelmiller9823 ya and his character is crazy in a bad way 😂

[@via3155]

That song fucking sucked lmao

[@BAKER22-l4u]

LMAO.. Stop crying

[@amatjing922]

Stop crying meanwhile millions of black little girls are like 🥰🥹

[@bobbiboucher1970]

You nailed Andy. The whole point of an animated movie is to have over the top expressions. Kids laugh at that, and their imagination works that way. Their need to bring it up to date is what kind of ruins it. They don't seem to grasp how to do this without losing the story.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

LMAO.. Seriously?

[@m.hitner102]

Wow same guy out here pissing on everyone’s personal opinions 😂✌️

[@robinvolpi]

LMMFAO You folks are ridiculous. Geeeezus

[@sashav.3189]

Lmao you should have been in the theater kids laughed throughout this movie, this one kid kept asking where it was and if the water was real and can he go there? Y’all have no idea what you’re talking about, the theater applauded when the movie was over and several kids kept asking each other did you se when…. This is an amazing film. My new favorite Disney film and my nieces wanna see it 3 more times apparently.

[@m.hitner102]

@@sashav.3189 yea we do know what we’re talking about, because it’s our personal opinion. Just as you have your own. It doesn’t make it wrong or right. Because it’s an OPINION.

[@siomhaithwarren739]

I tell you the why: the original character in the cartoon is white. And if you want an Oscar or no mimimi they have to put in black / asian / latino and more often lgbtq character. It's astounding that in the remake Ariel isn't a lesbian. Why? It's FORCED diversity. If they'd really wanted this diversity, they would write new stories to different ethnicities etc. Rather than coping, rewriting history or classics...

[@deenahuettig8869]

In the cartoon version they made the characters in the image of the person that was doing the voice, that's what made it a classic! Buddy Hackett was a classic!

[@robinvolpi]

I viewed it at a Friday matinee & the movie was phenomenal. I watched it in a theater filled with mostly white and hispanic adults w/their children/grandkids - in a politically purple area. An older white gentleman of around 70 was seated beside me with his adult daughters and their young girls who laughed and sang quietly throughout the film. At the end everyone applauded. It was beautifully executed. I thought about how many reactors lied their asses off and what motivated them to do so. ;)

[@pamalasmith5659]

Your a hater of course u hate it and we know why

[@cali4niasf]

In real life -Yul Brenner and Elizabeth Taylor had zero resemblance to their historical characters. Jesus imagery is found in millions of hillbilly households ... as an Italian with Norwegian highlights. Stop whining about fictional characters not being White enough for your sick pathetic tastes.

[@fredwilkins4644]

@@robinvolpi Of course there are still gonna be people that like the film regardless. It doesnt mean the ones who dont like it are lying. The fact still remains that the original was much better.

[@robinvolpi]

@@fredwilkins4644 And Many DISAGREE. How does YOUR opinion hold the weight over Others? Lol Just as you dismissively declared that "Of course SOME will like it" - I can exclaim that "Of course some biased individuals will NOT like it - for a variety of ridiculous reasons." You aren't more Right than me.

[@seffie]

Also, I thank you for taking the bullet to watch this movie so I don’t have to.

[@nicolenichol8523]

I agree, I appreciate his reviews so I can avoid wasting money and time on movies like this.

[@tatum635]

you all wouldnt have watched it anways lol

[@nicolenichol8523]

@tatum635 I was thinking about going to watch it with my mom. I'm 40 & she's 61. It would have been a nostalgic moment cause we saw the original in theaters, and I loved it. My mom still has the VHS I watched a lot as a kid. So I believe your statement is wrong.

[@seffie]

@@tatum635 sometimes, curiosity will get the better of me. Kind of like “ should I watch this to see if it’s as bad as I think it’s gonna be?”

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Bullet? LMAO.. This guy is clueless. Go see it. I did and you'll like it

[@josephensworth7044]

Be careful! They'll end up calling you racist too! Look what they did to poor Mena Massoud when all he said was that (in his opinion) he doesn't think TLM will hit the billion dollar mark and they crucified him for it. He said nothing bad about anyone involved in the movie, yet he's apparently a bitter racist now and everyone's teating him like a villain. It's pathetic!

[@lindseysanders3656]

He’s either being soft to not be called racist or doesn’t understand what they are actually doing with these remakes here. And, it’s okay if you don’t agree with me, but it does involve racism, on their ( the studios) part.

[@Bamgeutcutiepie]

i think "part of your world" sounds like she was trying to impress and give us a few Beyoncé notes, but no feeling in it. that desperation and yearning to be up there on land, i couldn't feel it.

[@lessismore8533]

Yup

[@palitayoungyuen4754]

The last real live Disney movie I went to see was Mulan and they cut Mushu out! I found that offensive. How could they cut him out! Mushu was the star of the show! Not to mention that the story line was changed and it was super boring! I totally agreed that Disney destroys its own heritage with all these new live movies. They will NEVER be as good!

[@lessismore8533]

Mushy was HALARIOUS

[@alikarol3]

I agree with everything you said. Overall, everything about this movie - the performances and the music - is FLAT. There's barely any dramatic expression or intense emotions. I want an over the top performance! I want emotionally lead (instead of technically lead) music!!

[@BAKER22-l4u]

So you obviously DIDN'T watch it did u

[@annas4843]

@@BAKER22-l4uI did and agree, totally flat, zero expressions, zero chemistry

[@lessismore8533]

@@BAKER22-l4uyou obviously want everyone to like this film just like you do😂

[@kaylaleiann]

The issue, like you said, is that the live remakes lose all the nostalgia and magic that the original animated versions had. It kind of feels like “meeting your heroes”. The only time the live action remakes were any good was when they had original storylines, like Maleficent. They remade my favorite, Beauty and the Beast, and even Emma Watson couldn’t save it. It’s like even when they do everything TECHNICALLY right, it’s still missing the magic and wonder that the animated versions had.

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

Maleficent was neither good or original.

[@seandalo]

Halle will save it. trust her

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

@@seandalo No she won't

[@seandalo]

@@yrooxrksvi7142 She will babe. Trust

[@yrooxrksvi7142]

@@seandalo No, she won't. Just a bunch of pretty songs don't make this movie less pointless and less dumbed down. Stop shilling.

[@naturalistwarrior]

I like the part where Ariel said "Grab a parneter and slowdance to ''I Squeezed Out the Baby, But I Have No Idea Who the Father Is!''.', That song was so rock n' awesome that everyone in the theater just got up from their seats, drop there popcorn and drinks and start dancing!

[@popfacepopface9489]

The Little Mermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ is my favorite Disney princess 👑 I’m so disappointed in all the changes they made starting with the main character I’m not racist but that is not how Ariel looks like.

[@lessismore8533]

Exactly

[@Aight7]

I still don't understand why didn't they pare with pixar for the side kick characters... That Flounder looks terrifying...

[@Pauldjreadman]

Don't they own Pixar?

[@BAKER22-l4u]

LMAO.. You need serious help

[@TheRyanVillareal]

I would love to see how Disney would remake the SpongeBob movie with realistic animals

[@johnharding792]

Plus a real sponge knowing the morons at Disney...

[@seffie]

As a red head who fell in love with the music and the story, I can’t even consider wasting money to give this a chance after any of the trailers. If they had made a movie of the ORIGINAL story, then maybe I would have, but this……the trailers alone turned me off. Let alone, if any movie actor lectures me, I won’t even give it a chance. If you need to lecture me to watch/play something, it isn’t worth the time to give it.

[@piratesthatsteal]

I come from a long line of redheads. Now they are gingerciding redheads in media. They could have done a cash grab n had African mermaids outside Africa instead with a different story n people would watch it. But Disney can't make any new original content that people want.

[@seffie]

@@piratesthatsteal your story idea, I would likely have watched. Creativity seems to almost be dying.

[@melaninatedgoddess3678]

@Regina Rogers last I checked, Ariel is still a redhead. So let's stop pretending it has everything to do with her hair color.

[@piratesthatsteal]

@@melaninatedgoddess3678 it's Disney race swapping to try to lure in people to watch it. They truly do not care about minorities except for the cash grab aspect. Not creating original content with black characters, Mexicans, Asian characters, etc. Not creating new stories or cartoons with original plots, n good cgi. Bad cgi, bad songs, and taking away from the original story plot. Also treating the black consumers like we are stupid. Plot black Ariel goes up to the surface and doesn't need a man. That is racism by Disney. Princess n the Frog by Disney. Good movie. Yet Titainna works her butt off while her white friend doesn't. Also her partner is portrayed as a lazy black man..Disney racist stereotypes in that movie as well that are not being talked about. Lots of interesting different people in the world and Disney is Euro centric. Need more variety of new material for audiences. Could make story lines of different fairy tales fables from other countries besides Europe and represent thier countries culture better without stereotypes. But Disney will not do that either!!

[@trawlins396]

​@@piratesthatsteal oh calm down. They're not getting rid of redheads lol. Stop w the false moral outrage 😂😂😂

[@andyhirth2271]

Well it's just like i always say that live action remakes are never as good as the originals. Literally.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

FOOLISH.. I saw this with two friends who are current cast members and this movie was good.. Sounds like you need anger management.. Why are you so angry?

[@MovieWorldPlus]

Sounds like you guys need better taste

[@brandyreads]

Are we surprised? 😂. Just yesterday my eldest daughter and I re-watched the original Little Mermaid 🧜‍♀️. We aren’t interested in this remake. I’m done with Disney, I just don’t care anymore. I have the original movies on DVD, so my kids and I can re-watch those

[@melaninatedgoddess3678]

@Balletified how exactly is it a scary story. And how is it too scary for children? When the children who have viewed the movie have loved it?

[@usonohoshi6165]

​@@melaninatedgoddess3678 I think they mean the uncanny valley feel of the realistic looking animals. I don't feel it personally. But I wouldn't be surprised if there are people who feel uncomfortable with it.

[@BB-ed4om]

DVD is like 480 p. How does anyone watch dvds in 2023?

[@brandyreads]

@@BB-ed4om With a blu ray player or a PS4. I still own my physical media, I also still collect physical books.

[@amatjing922]

Well the old Ariel was a illusion cause no supposedly white fish lives in a sea full of tropical fish and Jamaican crab but keep on you can’t stand the fact that she outshined Jodi and you learn your daughter to be hateful like you. Sad girl u are but we don’t care if u watch it or not there are millions of little black girls enjoying this 😂😂😄😄😄🤣😂

[@larasteinbacher8140]

My favorite princess was the little mermaid growing up, I can't watch it. Too attached to the original. The lion king was not the same either.

[@shesaB990]

The original voice actors gave better emotion in their delivery of the lines than the live-action actors did.

[@trawlins396]

Because these actors are C list

[@digrom3279]

​@@trawlins396 your crazy

[@Jennymule1]

Because it was a cartoon..duhhh

[@joyfulosity]

@@Jennymule1 Actually, that is not completely true. Expression can certainly be a part of it, but the voice is capable of actually incorporating and inflecting different emotions whether it’s sadness or joy or fear or even love. One should even in theory be able to feel that emotion or intensity or longing or whatever, even if a person had their eyes closed and they couldn’t see them. That is part of really connecting and feeling the music and what you are actually singing about.

[@sashav.3189]

Lol please I can tell who hasn’t watched the movie. The laughs in my theater and the sound of ppl sniffling proves you wrong. The original never had ppl like that.

[@MsamerieJohnson]

You nailed my issue with all the clips and trailers. Hailey is a great singer but she is very one note acting-wise it seems.

[@LaBellesGrace]

The reason why Jodi's 'Part of Your World' was so emotional and reacting was because of the work of Howard Ashman. He didn't want Jodi to sing it in a broadway style and taught her to act sing over belting. He wanted the audience to *feel* Ariel's struggles and desires. It was all done with full intention, and a lot of people seem to miss that completely when comparing the different verisons of the song. I still want to check it out since Ariel meant so much to me as a kid (this movie and the bonus feature behind the scenes on the dvd *is* the reason I started to do art. I always drew Ariel), but I was worried it was just copy and paste in live action. That's really disappointing, but not surprising.

[@MARS0l]

This new part your world didnt nothing for me the way the original did. To me it just sounds like another singer belting a great song. Everything about the original resinates with me so much more.

[@amatjing922]

Halles version is a million times better 😂😂😂😂

[@LaBellesGrace]

@@amatjing922 firstly, thats your opinion - which you are obviously intitled to. Secondly, if you read what I wrote did *not* say anyone was better, but rather what made Jodi's verison of the song stand out. Halle has a fantastic voice, but don't be a troll or hater towards anyone else who sang the song. The simple fact of the matter is Jodi's came first, so a lot of people will think of hers over anyone else's. Your comment is just as bad as those who put Halle down. Be kinder 👋

[@via3155]

Im aware of the fact Howard initially told Jodi to Kinda tone down the singing in part of your world but I think Halle’s direction for this song didn’t take away any magic….being more belt-y and more vocally showing off doesn’t necessarily mean emotion or feeling gets taken away. Halle’s direction for this song is a longing and determination. She WILL get to the above world somehow, and I think that was executed perfectly for what it was.

[@LaBellesGrace]

@@via3155 you might be aware, but some other people are not which is why I wrote it. Some people have stated Jodi's verison isn't all that great, without understanding the reasoning behind it. Halle's is incredible no doubt whatsoever - her vocal range and talent is huge! The way she sang the song is pretty and very grand. Will that translate well into film as the character interacts with surroundings? I will have to wait and check it out myself before I say for sure.

[@emc6811]

My kids got so bored during the lion king cause it was like a documentary to them

[@amandagrubbs3000]

I don’t know why y’all are hating, The Little Mermaid remake is the number one movie.

[@felixreadyonce]

they’re mad she’s black

[@Pauldjreadman]

This whole review just reflects how Disney got into trouble.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

LMAO. WTF?

[@BreeAccalia-ng6lo]

It seemed dark and dreary. My three year old lost interest halfway through and an older gentleman fell asleep and was snoring 🤦🏻‍♀️ some people also walked out. I felt like taking myself and my 4 kiddos out of the theater and getting our refund.

[@srenee8112]

Personally, I don't care for the little growl she did in "Part of Your World," on the word "free." ("Wandering free" grrr) That was the only nails-on-a-chalkboard part for me. The rest of the song is good but that one note hurt my ears. Also, I wish she could have put more longing emotion into the line "When's it my turn." The note was over too quickly on "turn." It's my favorite line of the song and pretty much the mantra of my life, when's it my turn? Benson draws that note out more and really makes you feel her frustration and grief. It just felt more genuine, the original. But then, I grew up with the animated so I have a soft spot for it. Still, it's sad when a cartoon feels more authentic than a live action.

[@nic3525]

The issue I have with disney is they is that they are remaking for cash grab. Unfortunately this is the world disney has chosen. The only remake I can say I enjoyed was beauty and the beast the backstory to belle and her dad was explored more and a few original songs added

[@melaninatedgoddess3678]

@Balletified Mind you, there is barely an autotune... and all of them can sing it live. Especially Halle, whose a trained 5 times Grammy nominated singer.

[@melindamercier6811]

That was easily the worst one. Whoever produced and mixed that movie should be fired. ​There is ALWAYS significant autotune and compression used in music these days. Especially modern disney soundtracks. Anyone who knows music production knows that. But Belle’s repise alone was so poorly over-produced, that one of her words clips! They “fix” it on the soundtrack, but it is still very much there in the movie. That movie’s music was not only horrendously produced, but horrendously cast, and horrendously sung (with the exception of Luke Evans who was still a poor choice for Gaston given the macho baritone Richard White had). And then the random new scenes that added nothing to the storyline? Ugh. They ruined a perfect movie.

[@noca5727]

@@melaninatedgoddess3678 he was talking about beauty and the beast…

[@melindamercier6811]

@@melaninatedgoddess3678 they can all sing live, yeah, but Disney’s MO is to use excessive compression and excessive autotune these days. They have some of the worst soundtrack mixers in cinema.

[@melaninatedgoddess3678]

@@melindamercier6811 Which they didn't... with this movie.

[@theunicornmouse5424]

Oh dearie me. I just listened to Scuttlebutt. I made it about 20 seconds. That's just... I mean... COME ON, DISNEY! YOU ARE SUPPOED TO BE BETTER THAN THIS!\

[@KaRen-bo6et]

My favorite character from the original is Vanessa. Nobody seems to be mentioning her at all from the reviews ive seen so far for the 2023 version

[@ACEVegasStudios]

Agreed. Vanessa was bad ass! 😈❤

[@lessismore8533]

Vanessa’s actesss NAILED it.

[@apollolancer78]

Andy said what needed to be said. It's so bad in so many ways.. Rob Marshall is a horrible director. Please no more live action remakes from him. He ruined Chicago, Mary Poppins and Memoirs of a Geisha

[@thedashinbetween]

I still havent watched Aladdin or lion king. Im heartbroken about lilo and stitch. If its not broken dont break it

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Heartbroken? LMAO

[@minecratsilentbuild5720]

alddin remake was good but lion king remake sucked so bad

[@the.h.is.silent]

Your Awkwardfina impression was SPOT ON

[@lisaboo5806]

Huge fan of the original and no not paying to see a version that is a pale remake. Thanks Andy ❤❤❤

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Oh well. We DON'T care

[@amatjing922]

It’s a black girl magic remake. Those woman y’all always hated but wanted to look like, keep your pale behind in the sun for hours to get a little tan and add some fillers to your lips. I know your blood boils every time you hear halle’s voice cause she’s outshining Jodi huh? 😂😂😂😂

[@natalieromanolive]

@@amatjing922 OHH HUN, stop flattering yourself by thinking anyone would want to purposely look like you or ANY other different race for that matter. “Black girl magic” c’mon now. Do you ACTUALLY think this is proper “representation” for POC? Google token representation and see what pops up. This right here is the problem and it’s hypocritical and discriminatory in itself regarding TLM. You’re the same people who will defend this with your ENTIRE existence, yet somehow say it “has nothing to do about her skin color and that people are ONLY focusing on that” when in reality YOU’RE the ones OBSESSED with her appearance and creepily bragging that a black girl beat out a white girl and that she’s so much BETTER than the original. It’s freaking CRINGEY and an exact example of racism. (You are judging, taunting, ridiculing and rejecting a different race while simultaneously getting enjoyment out of it.) BUT I guess the ONLY people that can emit racism is ANY other race EXCEPT yourselves. 😂 You don’t care about TLM, you ONLY care because they unfortunately changed her to appease you. If they would’ve left her alone, you wouldn’t even BE in this comment section let alone CARE about this whatsoever. This is so FAKE, and I hate what Disney has done.

[@lessismore8533]

@@amatjing922umm Halle will NEVER replace Jodi. What a shallow comment. The original will always be more iconic

[@Dragonlady141]

Great review. If these remakes do anything good they make us all truly appreciate the creativity and beauty of the originals!

[@lessismore8533]

Amen

[@faustoutloud]

There's No Connection nor Magic with Disney movies anymore they've lost there Magic.

[@piratesthatsteal]

The only magic is the almighty dollar.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

STOP crying

[@batmandarkestknight3136]

Keep crying woke

[@h.ar.2937]

Haha not a fan of Awkwafina myself, thanks for the review. You can tell Disney truly does not care about quality

[@dillontrainvids25]

“So unnecessary” you just summed up my thoughts on every single one of these live action remakes

[@halomerric8611]

Couldnt agree more. E ver since Disney started this remake crap...i already knew it would be bad. This one in particular allowed the wokeness to market it to a certain demographic...it was the main focus of the marketing...and the introduction of Halle Bailey into acting.They needed someone whos an actress who can sing to connect with the songs. This was used as her acting debut and to get attentiom for The Color Purple...another remake....Oprah is behind this. Enough said.

[@asiran4571]

I commented in the official trailer that i see a singer singing the best of her ability but lack the yearning 'the acting' of the song. Ppl says i am eacist

[@daisyv316]

I saw Aladdin and the lion king remake and they are really bad. I will not be watching this movie. As much as I love Disney they need to stop making these terrible movies.

[@leahpetutin7722]

They keep making these half baked remakes and the only thing it is doing is ruining my nostalgia for the originals. Flounder was my favourite character and as soon as I saw the movie poster for him I was out. They had the same problem with The Lion King remake, they lost all emotion in the characters with the lack of facial expressions. The absolutely beautiful animation in the originals does not translate to hyper realistic animation.

[@dustymcwari4468]

From being very iconic and unique characters you can recognize from colors alone, to very generic looking animals you could use as stock images and no one would notice

[@juliannajones3113]

I know everyone had different opinion for some reason it was my favorite live action remake but I do understand people have different opinion

[@lessismore8533]

It’s ok if it’s your favorite but it doesn’t erase the flaws in this film. Arie isn’t the one that should’ve killed Ursula

[@ZatannaFan94]

You cant compare animated to the cartoon thats your issue and vocal coaches are praising all her songs lol

[@loriburnip]

Little Mermaid was my favourite movie as a child along with Karate Kid and Indiana Jones. You asked if you were being too harsh, I don't think you're being harsh enough! I haven't seen the whole movie, because I refuse to! However I have seen moments of it and I was just absolutely aghast with how they tried & failed to remake this it looks awful! Ariel doesn't even have bright red hair! And them changing the songs to be more PC is just BS, the songs were fine the way they were!

[@amatjing922]

😢 Ariel is black 😂😂

[@Snozberry24]

Then watch the original...problem solved. Your menstruating, bitching and moaning isn't going to change anything. The movie is still coming out, it's going to be a success, stay mad.

[@kipolem53]

I feel like something to do with Ursula's familial relationshi with a certain character is as bad as Buzz beign Zurg himself.

[@amyahc29]

The movie was phenomenal. The reactions I’ve seen and personally watching myself, everyone applauded. I will say the guy they casted for Harry wasn’t a great singer to me. But some of your opinions I can understand. And Halle’s version of Part of Your World was amazing. I got chills every time she sang.

[@LetsGetMezzy]

Wasn’t that good girl lol 😂

[@annas4843]

Phenomenally failure 😅

[@mattiaslarsson5647]

Said no one ever😂

[@TheGogirl901]

Everyone in my theatre had a great time and applauded as well. I loved the movie. Can’t wait to watch it again ❤

[@annas4843]

@@TheGogirl901 everyone in our theatre.. well.. stayed home, cause no one is willing to watch the woke BS outside of US 😅

[@jazwilly85]

This movie struggles to justify its own existence. If it's to make money then it fails on that front as well.

[@LaceyLace_]

I'm not going to see the movie. I'm sooo done with Disney trying to do these live action remakes. The Little Mermaid was my favorite Disney film growing up; I learned all the songs in 3rd grade and sang along every time I watched it. They can't replicate the sea creatures; they look so tacky! I will not watch it. Same reason why I didn't watch the Lion King.

[@DNice_Santi]

The BTS of the original Little Mermaid with Jodi Benson getting directed on how Ariel’s emotions in the songs should be. Jodi did AMAZING. I wonder how Halle was directed on this or if she got constructive criticism. Or was it just a - Let her do her thing- type of thing?

[@MARS0l]

Something tells me, it was more like let her do her thing since they knew she had strong vocals. I dont feel this version captured Ariel for me like the original. Just sounds to me like another artist belting a song with a great voice.

[@Bxyxox]

@@MARS0lthat’s laughable

[@mhuston865]

I wondered about Halle's direction (or absence) as well. She can BELT, but I didn't get the same emotional nuance that I got from Jodi. Even Danielle, who did the Korean song for the movie (it's on KZbin) just KILLED the emotion.

[@AP-vo2mp]

A 250 Million Dollar movie and you think they didn't direct the lead? There was a totally different director, totally different vision, totally different generation.

[@DNice_Santi]

@@AP-vo2mp my point is that right now. In todays day in age. Most directors are casting due to the “need for diversity”. Emma Watson looked the part for Belle. She has a good voice but majority of her songs as Belle were HEAVILY auto-tuned. Naomi Scott as Jasmine was okay but she didn’t get a chance to show us shes a strong woman. No the writers needed to tell us she’s a strong woman. Linda Larkin had the sassy tone which we all loved and made us feel that she really wasn’t “a prize to he won”. I haven’t seen the live action Mulan yet. I bet it was visually stunning. But I heard Mushu was absent. Gone are the days of good proper story telling and talent. In are the days of producers yelling “Diversity! We must have it.”

[@MelbourneArchviz]

the older generation loved the story and the craft, the newer generation love themselves only.

[@MovieWorldPlus]

Facts

[@deez3913]

Race swapping, radical feminism, and then using any criticism as being racist by the cast/filmmakers is toxic AF.

[@xgray2012]

No shit, Sherlock.

[@RaquelAdriana-jp6sd]

I thought I was the only one who thinks that Halle Bailey's acting was forced and not good. All the times I hear her talking in the trailers looks like she is trying too hard to impersonating something but can't. The only one that does a good character is Melissa McCarthy, you can see that she made an effort on impersonating Ursula while singing. It's not 100% good either, but it's better than everyone else on this movie.

[@via3155]

That’s literally Halle’s regular speaking voice……have you listened to her talk in interviews before??

[@DeejayyyYTT]

Sorry to break it to you, but that's Halles actual speaking voice. While some parts may be exaggerative, that's her speaking voice. It's not that she's forcing her voice, it's the fact that you think she's forcing her voice while she's clearly not.

[@EmpressbyBlood]

OMG... Can't stop going After people hating my Queen Halle and the cast But plz stop hating the movie plz stop I love it

[@vickiwood9192]

Ursula's make up makes me think of Faye Dunaway playing Joan Crawford in Mommie Dearest.

[@kallen868]

😂

[@PhoebeMc]

I absolutely loved Sebastian in the original movie. I hand painted t-shirts for my kids with all the characters from The Little Mermaid. I thought that was a wonderful movie! I would say I'd feel about the same as you if I see the new one. And just like you it doesn't have anything to do with race. I could care less if she's purple with green polka dots. And I've heard her sing so I know she has a very pretty voice but just the overall feel doesn't work. Now I'm I would kill to see The Lion King on Broadway. I've seen bits of that and would absolutely love to see that because I was a former for many many years and a dancer so it just enthralled me. The last Broadway play I've seen was the original cast of cats and I thought it was fabulous! The stage, the set, the costumes I thought were terrific!!

[@Disney65Fan]

Love the 1989 version. I read that there is no wedding in this film at all and Ariel is the one to defeat Ursula.

[@piggywahwah]

Disney have gone full anti nuclear family, anti family values. They got in a load of activists and this is the result.

[@BB-ed4om]

😂😂😂 no. Way. Why??? It’s so funny they think these things will endear the fans to the movie.

[@-i_own_you_-]

As she should.

[@vim2339]

The 1989 was so dark !!

[@mjay0019]

What exactly did everybody love so much about the original version, I recently watched it and I thought it was boring just like Bambi

[@victoriacarollo818]

The live-action remake of Cinderella was the best live-action film remake they have made. Everything else has been subpar

[@kipolem53]

I saw that three times in theaters, really for Frozen FEever.

[@lessismore8533]

EXACTLY. Nothing beats Cinderella

[@fcv4616]

You lost me when you said that the story of the original 1989 doesn’t hold up. Nostalgia aside, it’s still a charming, exciting, excellently paced film with adventure, romance, some spooky and action scenes, and themes about self-discovery, coming-of-age and parental relationships. It’s emotionally resonant and a classic for a reason.

[@lessismore8533]

So true dude

[@Femmeaesthetic]

I haven't watched the movie but the actor who played Eric seems more boring than the original version (no hate to any actors, they did there best).

[@annabelmiller8]

When the entire movie has to be CGI, its likely not going to be good.

[@vecna5753]

wow you judging part of your world is somthing else, you clearly dont watch broadway versions of this

[@itsokandres]

why can’t ppl let go of the past is that too hard??? the cartoon version is still there if that’s what you want…but i won’t stand people masking racism with “oh they’re pissing on my childhood” grow some balls and say that you’re racist and don’t tolerate inclusivity. like damn we get it you’re old (people complaining)

[@natalieromanolive]

FISRT OFF, obviously people will compare it to the BELOVED original (“old”😂) version because it is, AFTER ALL, the live action version of it. SECOND, just because someone wants to see their number one favorite Disney princess come to life as she was ORIGINALLY DEPICTED does NOT mean someone is “racist.” It’s extremely apparent that you have ZERO care or knowledge about TLM, or you wouldn’t have made this inappropriate and disrespectful comment. Do you ACTUALLY think this is a proper and respectful form of “representation?” This is the BARE MINIMUM and here you are sheepishly applauding them like they expected. 😉 YOU’RE the one who needs to grow some balls and admit that you’re being used and laughed at by a company who thinks you’re an idiot for falling for this “politically correct” BS. They are using skin color as the main selling point for this movie. They don’t care about YOU, or anyone for that matter. They care about meeting quotas and making profits. It’s funny how all they simply had to do was a little swaparoo, and people like you will literally go so far as to APPLAUD and DEFEND this with your entire existence. It’s hilarious how the same people try and say this “has nothing to do with skin color” when in reality you would’ve never even cared about TLM if they didn’t (unfortunately) race swap an ICONIC, extremely ESTABLISHED character known for over 30 years. You want to call me racist? I couldn’t care less because I know that’s the only thing people can come up with, trying to deflect the actual truth. Them promoting the ILLUSION of real inclusion, is NOT real inclusion. Read that again. Maybe an extra time for you. Some know better and either choose to ignore it, or they’re just completely oblivious to how unscrupulous entertainment companies operate.😔 The SAME people also love to complain when another character is changed. Like that girl in Moana not being “DARK ENOUGH!” The DOUBLE STANDARDS are wild. This push and pull struggle will NEVER end if we keep letting companies purposely create racial controversy. It’s sad most who are bending over backwards for this, don’t seem to care about the OG film. I’ve seen people GO OUT OF THEIR WAY to BASH it and the FANS. They taunt that “THEIR” black Ariel is BETTER, and how no one cares about the “old” Ariel because she’s “boring and brainless!” 👎 ALSO somehow they’ve claimed this movie as their own. I saw a comment stating that someone’s opinion wasn’t “valid” because they were white! WTF? HOW is that helping anything? That reminds me of spiteful kids who bully others to make themselves feel better. Statements like that are SO ironically discriminatory, problematic, and classless, further DEEPENING open wounds. Here’s a little life lesson for you, child: Before impulsively speaking or typing something, try to think even a TINY little bit (if that’s even possible) before making false accusations and offensive statements about the TRUE, LONGTIME, LOYAL fans. OR, don’t and be prepared to get put in your place. Your choice. 🤣 Toodles 👋🏼

[@jamietuggnut3312]

My favorite part was when Ariel made Prince Harry come to terms with his privilege, and the movie concluded with him donating his castle to BLM....

[@AP-vo2mp]

Who is Prince Harry? The only prince in this movie is Eric. Also, Ariel and Eric are both royalty... troll.

[@jamietuggnut3312]

@@AP-vo2mp I also loved the scene where Ariel swam thru the oil spill...It literally gave me chills!

[@natalieromanolive]

@@AP-vo2mp 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 it’s so hilarious that you don’t understand.

[@digrom3279]

Ok...then go watch the cartoon dude. You dont need to repeat the same thing 10 thousand times. The kids are loving this movie

[@TamC90]

Interestingly enough certain stores, not sure if I'm allowed to mention names, are selling the cartoon merchandise not the live action merch. I found that interesting

[@melaninatedgoddess3678]

Yes... most stores are selling the animated. What point are you getting at?

[@TamC90]

@@melaninatedgoddess3678 my point is that in these store who would normally be promoting merch for a new movie are not doing that. They are putting out the merch for the animated movie.

[@melaninatedgoddess3678]

@@TamC90 Hun... not all stores are getting new little mermaid merches. But most are, and the ones who are selling amazingly. There's nothing interesting about it.

[@oldfashionedstitches2378]

@@melaninatedgoddess3678 Lol no their not. The merch is starting to be discounted now. 😁

[@TamC90]

@@melaninatedgoddess3678 Wow. Just wow. sorry I said anything. I'll be sure to never comment again.

[@soflirty84]

You basically said everything I thought when I saw the trailer, but you were kinder about it. You skirted around the Halle Bailey issue when it comes to her acting. I could tell from the trailer that she's not a good enough actress. Ariel is a very expressive role. She conveys a lot with her eyes as well as her words, tone and actions. Much like Johnny in Edward Scissorhands, you need someone that can act from head to toe to convey all the complex emotions of the character. Halle is new to acting. She is not seasoned enough and does not have enough raw talent to pull of this role. The CGI doesn't help though. It dilutes any emotion on the actor's faces. The actress that plays Ariel needs to have a lot of life inside her eyes. Her eyes should light up with excitement, confusion, wonderment, etc. Halle has dead eyes, as in she doesn't know how to act with her eyes. There's no emotion. I also think Disney should've done a colorblind casting to find the best actress for the part instead of insisting on a Black actress from the start. Everything else you said about everyone else, including the sea animals was right on.

[@Ilovegrunge123]

I wonder if it's done on purpose at this point having actresses show no emotion. The beauty in the beast Mulan and now This movie. Snow white will probably be the same seeing as they already insulting the original movie and saying she was the worst princess. Not sure if they equate women showing no emotion to girl power it's pretty odd.

[@soflirty84]

@@Ilovegrunge123 Well, Jasmine in the Aladdin remake showed emotion and was a fierce female character. They actually gave her more of a story than the cartoon. I had no issue with that, but you can't have an emotionless Ariel. It just doesn't work.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

The trailer is NOT the movie.. I actually saw the movie with several cast members from Disney world aand it's very good

[@soflirty84]

@@BAKER22-l4u Perhaps, but the trailer gives a sense of everyone's acting ability and it just wasn't up to par. I didn't say it was her fault. She's new to acting and this was a role that has to be acted with the entire body, especially the eyes. She likely was concentrating on swimming and lost the expression in her eyes as a result, at least in the underwater scenes from the clips I've seen. There seems to be a lot of people that don't have the same expectations of Ariel as me and that's fine, but that doesn't void my opinion.

[@Ilovegrunge123]

@@soflirty84 Yeah now that you mention it Jasmine was the best disney live action women character though I haven't seen the Cinderella one. Wonder how they will have Meg from Hercules cause she has the personality already that they will like but Disney being Disney will find something to say that character was problematic in the cartoon.

[@mjveee1274]

Andy can sing better than Awkwafina !

[@Terelon]

You are too critical, isn't realism a good thing?, if they looked too cartoony y'all would've complained about that and said they were copying the animated one, just like those complaining about her hair, she's not doing cosplay, realistically some parts of the underwater are gonna be darker than others, there's not gonna be brightness everywhere underwater.

[@MovieWorldPlus]

Or maybe you are too forgiving of crap?

[@pancakegamer335]

GaiaTV so you don’t want people to think for themselves ? Now we’re not allowed to have different opinions ?

[@Terelon]

@@pancakegamer335 Did I write that?!, don't twist my post, I have a right to my opinion and can challenge what he said in the video, it seemed like a bunch of nitpicking

[@pancakegamer335]

@@Terelon you didn’t challenge anything

[@Terelon]

@@pancakegamer335 ok

[@alisahall2098]

I am a black women and I did not know why they had to make Ariel black. Why not just stick to the original and give Halle another character to play. Also, Halle Bailey is a wonderful singer ,but a bad actress. From the trailers her acting looks below average. She has no emotion and it looks like they are doing Broadway and not a film. Your review is spot on.

[@AP-vo2mp]

What are you getting at? You should watch the movie. Halle did extremely well. Her blackness is never brought up in the movie.

[@Chameleon-wq4ul]

@@AP-vo2mp Apparently she got acting classes AFTER she was cast as Ariel. That means that there were other reasons why she was picked. To tick the necessary boxes. Lets be real.

[@tiffs672]

💯 spot on review! Well said👏

[@BAKER22-l4u]

LMAO.. Spot on? LMAO.. As someone who saw it with cast members I can honestly tell you this guy is NOT spot on and is actually 100 percent way off

[@batmandarkestknight3136]

Spot on review. That it keeps woke crying hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha it so nice when woke go broke

[@AP-vo2mp]

Have you seen it for yourself?

[@batmandarkestknight3136]

Did you see your self the woke has no history, myths and legends story they only is to steal other peoples history and story. They have no talent, no creativity, no imagination. Pathetic, weak, trash woke

[@kaylaheafey5888]

Your dead wrong Andy the movie was AWESOME💖

[@mlwest4141]

I really don't think you did. I had the same qualms you did going in and I was able to suspend reality and enjoy it, with its differences. By the end of your video I felt like your critique was satire....sooo

[@MegaOev]

Disney has lost its magic. This is what happens when you sell your soul for the almighty dollar. Walt Disney is rolling over in his grave.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

STOP crying

[@MegaOev]

@@BAKER22-l4u "Waaagh."

[@xgray2012]

At least the 2019 remake of Aladdin is more watchable, nowadays. This remake?! Not so much. It's easily forgettable.

[@markusrogerson]

Noticed Jodi! But not the original Sebastian voice.. i think Samuel E. Wright passed away? x

[@Chameleon-wq4ul]

Yes, in 2016 I believe. You can look it up online.

[@paolajurczak4771]

What I missed in the film was the beautiful blue dress after King Triton turned Ariel into a human. Also, there was no crazy chef Louis and his scene with the crab. And of course there was no that beautiful white wedding dress at the end. If the final scene had been switched so that everyone was on the ship and Ariel and Eric were getting married at the time, the film would have been a miracle! I wasn't disappointed, but something was missing. And red hair😢😢

[@natalieromanolive]

Oh no, you mean to tell me that they actually didn’t give her the sparkly dress at the end? It’s not really a surprise at this point. OF COURSE they wouldn’t. Wtf. 💔 That part always makes me emotional.

[@paolajurczak4771]

@@natalieromanolive yeah, I know 🥲🥲🥲

[@victoriafrost5461]

Why touch something that was already perfect?

[@Leamichellefan2244]

Based off of the clips, the trailers and the music, none of them and let me say it again, so I’m not called a racist. None of them are any good at the parts they were Casten I can’t say anything about the CGI because I’m blind and I can’t see it but I believe people when they say it’s garbage and I’m like you, Andy this whole thing is stupid and pointless and I don’t care what people say the original. It will always hold up and be the superior package in my eyes.

[@melaninatedgoddess3678]

Then don't watch it. You're simply not the targeted audience. And that's okay.

[@Leamichellefan2244]

@@melaninatedgoddess3678 oh OK how about you don’t watch snow white or anything like that since that’s the game you wanna play see you saying stuff like that is really not gonna help the movie that you so desperately want to succeed and why do you wanna do 60 because it woke garbage and you subscribe to that without question.

[@melaninatedgoddess3678]

@Hailey Hoopes Hun, I don't think you know what you're talking about. You're making a fuss for live action remakes. And I'm telling you that you don't have to like it or watch it because you simply aren't the targeted audience. The target audience is those who like live action remakes and the new generation of kids.

[@melaninatedgoddess3678]

@@Leamichellefan2244 what's "woke" about it... tell me. The movie is going to do well, no matter what your ignorance is saying.

[@BossAlbatross]

point of the movie is to make ariel black to please activist.. next is to make a black cleopatra

[@m.hitner102]

Thank you for this honest review and I couldn’t agree with you more 😂

[@BAKER22-l4u]

LMAO

[@vim2339]

I love this movie honestly is more beautiful than i thought

[@m.hitner102]

That’s great that you love it. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and yours isn’t any better or any worse than mine.

[@lessismore8533]

@@vim2339it’s your choice. But you can’t say this film is flawless because it isn’t. And it will never hold a candle to the original

[@lindiehopkins8394]

Oh Andy, when you did the Scuttlebutt song, you've made me laugh out loud.

[@BrcRosa]

Yes about Jodis version of Part of That World! It has all the emotions in it and it is acted perfectly and connects you to her character. I saw a video talking about the making of the original. The way Jodi and others talk about Howard and how he made that movie brought tears. AND Thank you for putting Scuttle Butt in it's place. What a horror show.

[@seandalo]

y’all are so dramatic

[@lessismore8533]

@@seandaloumm how so? You seem sensitive. It’s just a KZbin commenter

[@seandalo]

@@lessismore8533 Sensitive? the call is coming from inside of the house

[@Rtombooksart]

I remember watching the new lion king was a big disappointed, it had literally the same dialogue word for word with animal planet reality,

[@jesusvalle2685]

Me and my family will pass on this.

[@vim2339]

Ok how about you see it and have your own opinions

[@ania5038]

I also hate that they included the stupid scene of her wincing when Eric guesses her name to be Catherine which in the context of also guessing Diana was clearly a dig at Princess Catherine and I have zero doubt in my mind that Megain somehow was able to sneak that into the movie to make herself look better. It also just made no sense. The original name she winced at was Mildred, which made more sense because for Americans it is a very high-brow, old-fashioned, British name that they historically would have steered away from, whereas C/Katherine/C/Kate is still a popular name everywhere so again, it made no sense.

[@slatea.4553]

To say it’s “unnecessary” to make this movie is ridiculous. No movie is necessary to make. And any fan of The Little Mermaid has always wanted this film to be brought to real life. And to say “there’s nothing new” is crazy! There’s an entire hour of new material that adds to the story. You seem to just want to dislike it for personal reasons.

[@lexh5121]

What fan wanted the film to be brought to real life? Stop trolling 😂😂

[@karin3594]

i most see this movie i love the 1989 version and I also love the first version and the true version by HC Andersen...

[@carina6712]

😂 hahahah Andy's awakifina performance its amazing. Can't stop laughing 😂

[@NietoShure]

Seriously, he actually sounded funny, Aquafina is just annoying ear violation.

[@jgirlinluv55]

Lol

[@ezrajuarez3334]

Disney already ruined my childhood then they sure of put Mexican princess as little mermaid or any Disney princess their going keep changing any race

[@amandabellelee]

Wasn't planning on seeing it but after this and the reported dig at Princess Catherine I'm 100% not going to see it. It's sad, what Disney has become. Nothing but cash grabs and no magic. Walt would be so disappointed.

[@jcnyc9353]

I agree. The connection between Ariel and dad not good, honestly King Triton and Sebastián deliveries lacked energy.. im sorry.

[@digrom3279]

The fact all u do is spew hate and went in with hate obviously means ur gonna hate the film. Halles part of your world made everyone cry and once again, u went in being negative

[@paulagreat7801]

Why people compare so much, it is a different movie either watch or not watch or produce your own. Unhappy people complains.

[@jameslau5497]

Here for Andy S

[@theosvaldolopez]

Everyone keeps saying that the race swapping is not an issue, but in fact it is whether we are conscious of it or not. I don’t mean that there cant be a black mermaid, but when you change a beloved characters race just to prove a point, assume it will be the selling point of the movie AND call it the best version of that character then that’s where the problem is.

[@amatjing922]

We don’t care, Halle is the perfect Ariel and that’s that. Why use a Jamaican crab and tropical fish and put a white mermaid in the first place? That to me don’t make sense ☺️ also when Angelina jolie and many others were playing blacks please have the same energy. Please let these little black girls enjoy their black ariel in peace, times are changing be a part or stay mad 🤬🤬🤬😂

[@BAKER22-l4u]

BS.. The race is NOT an issue

[@Rosyrose101]

​@Ama Tjing preach 🙌👏 yea let's have the same energy when countless time White actors have played another race...all of a sudden now its an issue.

[@Rosyrose101]

Did It also bother you the COUNNTLESS TIMES Whites have played other races????

[@AP-vo2mp]

No one trying to prove a point?

[@jennowak3160]

They needed to cast theatrically trained people not just people who can sing. It’s a musical the story is told in song. I will not be wasting my money on this.

[@AP-vo2mp]

The movie is much longer. There are mainly regular acting parts. It doesn't bounce from one song to the next like a musical.