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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

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

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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 – Halle Bailey goes full mermaidcore in Disney’s CGI remake

Bailey is the best thing about this film but, despite a team crammed with talent, this live action reworking can’t match the magic of the 1989 classic

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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.

Cinemablend

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

Beaches featured in the new Little Mermaid, and how you can stay there

Stars from the film, including Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King, have already been spotted soaking up the Italian sun

Wales Online

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

Evening Standard

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’

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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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

Los Angeles Times

Ursula's 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' terrified Melissa McCarthy. Then she got over herself

Pathetic? Not Melissa McCarthy.

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.

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Cinemablend

Daveed Diggs Shares How He Put His Own Mark On Sebastian’s The Little Mermaid Songs Despite Being ‘Terrified’ To Do Them

Hamilton icon Daveed Diggs shares with CinemaBlend how he made Sebastian his own for the live-action The Little Mermaid.

Evening Standard

Little Mermaid’s Jonah Hauer-King on ‘pressure’ to do Disney remake ‘justice’ and his bond with Halle Bailey

EXCLUSIVE: The British actor, 27, plays Prince Eric in the live-action remake of the beloved Disney classic

Daily Mirror

The Little Mermaid 'takes subtle swipe at Kate Middleton and royals', claims early viewer

Disney's live adaptation of 1989 animation The Little Mermaid is said to take a subtle swipe at Kate Middleton during one scene, with Princess Diana's name also mentioned, according to reports

Marie Claire

The Little Mermaid cast is proving that this niche summer trend is here to stay

Under the sea.

Daily Mirror

The Little Mermaid star Halle Bailey dazzles in a white shell-themed gown at UK premiere

American actress Halle Bailey ensured to stay in theme as she arrived for the British premiere of Disney's eagerly anticipated film, The Little Mermaid, which will hit cinemas soon.

Total Film

Halle Bailey's breathtaking Part of Your World performance is the perfect taster for The Little Mermaid

If you listen to just one Disney song today, make it this one

Creative Bloq

Were we all wrong about Disney's Little Mermaid?

We take it all back... almost.

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