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The Little Mermaid review: A luminous Halle Bailey aside, this live-action remake stinks

Nice casting can’t cover up the ugly visuals and lack of creative risk

The Independent UK

Don’t Believe The Overly Harsh Reviews On The Little Mermaid Remake

It isn't the original, but it shines in so many unique ways that it doesn't even matter.

Pedestrian.tv

The Little Mermaid: Every Song From The 1989 Film, Ranked

The Little Mermaid soundtrack is one of the best that Disney has to offer, so let's rank the songs from worst to best.

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Halle Bailey has viewers hooked in 'modernised' The Little Mermaid but Sebastian isn't the same

The Little Mermaid actress Halle Bailey stars as Ariel in a reimagined, 'gently modernised' version of Disney's 1989 film, which 'felt a bit old fashioned' – but Sebastian's makeover is 'creepy'

Daily Mirror

Movie review: Disney's 'Little Mermaid' remake justifies being part of our world

Whether audiences want them or not, the Disney live-action remake machine continues to churn out new versions of beloved animated classics without showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon.

Tribune News Service

Movie review: Halle Bailey makes a lovely 'Little Mermaid,' but this remake is less than shipshape

"But a mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more." The line springs from Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid," and it also graces the opening moments of Disney's latest feature-length spin on that immortal fairy tale. Arriving amid mighty cascading walls of water and a few…

Los Angeles Times

The Little Mermaid: Critics torn between ‘ugly visuals’ and ‘luminous’ Halle Bailey

Many critics are divided over the hugely anticipated Disney film

The Independent UK

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The Single Best Thing About Every Major Little Mermaid Character

The Little Mermaid live-action remake is coming to theaters. Let's talk about the best trait of every main character of the original movie.

Cinemablend

Movie Review: Disenchantment under the sea in live-action ‘The Little Mermaid’

Disney's takes on “The Little Mermaid” for its latest live-action adaptation, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as her human love Prince Eric and Melissa McCarthy as the sea witch Ursula

The Independent UK

Disney's Big New Movie Borrows a Brilliant Trick from 'Black Panther'

The Disney remake takes a page from the revisionist worldbuilding of 'Black Panther' and 'Bridgerton,' but something’s missing.

Inverse

The Little Mermaid movie review: Halle Bailey makes a real splash in bringing Ariel to life

While not quite as satisfying as the cartoon, it’s easily the best of the recent live-action Disney adaptations.

Evening Standard

The Little Mermaid review: "A fun, fresh reimagining"

Disney's live-action remakes range from inspired reinterpretations (Cruella) to almost shot-for-shot adaptations of beloved classics (The Lion King). Directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago, Mary Poppins Returns), The Little Mermaid sits squarely in the middle. At times it lovingly recreates moments from the '89 animation; at others there are new twists…

Total Film

Don't worry: The Little Mermaid nails the songs, and that's what matters

The Little Mermaid is big wet fun, but hits the same rock as too many Disney remakes: it's too damn long.

TechRadar

The Little Mermaid Review: Rob Marshall’s Take On The Disney Classic Is A Visual And Musical Spectacle

The Little Mermaid delivers for fans new and old, and Halle Bailey is a bonafide superstar.

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The Independent UK

The Little Mermaid review: A luminous Halle Bailey aside, this live-action remake stinks

Nice casting can’t cover up the ugly visuals and lack of creative risk

Evening Standard

Halle Bailey on how she overcame ‘shocking’ Little Mermaid casting backlash

The performer, 23, landed the lead character of Ariel in the live action remake back in 2019

The Independent UK

Melissa McCarthy recalls ‘volatile’ set experience that made her ‘physically ill’

Actor stars opposite Halle Bailey in Disney’s live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’

The Independent UK

Melissa McCarthy recalls ‘volatile’ set experience that made her ‘physically ill’

Actor stars opposite Halle Bailey in Disney’s live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid’

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Daily Mirror

Disney's Halle Bailey 'blindsided' by racism from trolls after Little Mermaid casting

Halle Bailey faced online hate when she was cast as Ariel, but believes it's inconsequential compared to what her grandparents experienced in America's Deep South

The Guardian - UK

Man arrested after hammer attack on Eric Gill statue at BBC’s Broadcasting House

Man in Spider-Man mask scaled London headquarters in apparent protest against paedophile sculptor

My Imperfect Life

'Mermaidcore' is everywhere for summer 2023—here's how to wear the magical aesthetic without being extra

Mermaidcore is making waves for summer 2023—here's how to incorporate the look in your own style...

The Guardian - UK

The Little Mermaid’s Halle Bailey: ‘As a child, seeing a black Ariel would have changed my life’

From tween YouTube sensation, to pop star, to Beyoncé’s tour mate … now the actor and musician is about to star in the live-action remake of the Disney classic. She talks about overcoming self-doubt, her soulmate sister Chlöe, and a racist backlash

Cinemablend

Why Javier Bardem's King Triton Song Got Cut From The Little Mermaid

Javier Bardem's King Triton almost had a song for the first time ever. Director Rob Marshall shared with CinemaBlend why it was cut from The Little Mermaid.

Woman & Home

Royal fans are convinced that Kate Middleton gets a special shout-out in The Little Mermaid, but not in a positive way

After watching the new live-action The Little Mermaid fans are convinced that Kate Middleton gets a shout-out in the Disney movie

Bangkok Post

Misty Mynx makes a splash with Disney’s Ariel

Before its screening next Thursday, The Little Mermaid has already splashed onto the local fashion scene. Disney’s Ariel appears on various prints from The Little Mermaid by Misty Mynx collection.

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