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May 26, 2023 · With Halle Bailey making a major splash in the title role, Disney's live-action Little Mermaid ranks among the studio's most enjoyable reimaginings. Read Critics Reviews Audience Says
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- Kids & Family, Musical, Fantasy, Romance
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May 22, 2023 · The literal fish-out-of-water tale of a mermaid who makes a Faustian bargain to explore the human world and pursue true love feels a little archaic in retrospect. Ariel is an inquisitive and rebellious teenager, but she basically goes from being a king’s daughter to being a prince’s wife.
May 24, 2023 · The new, live-action “The Little Mermaid” is everything nobody should want in a movie: dutiful and defensive, yet desperate for approval. It reeks of obligation and noble intentions.
May 22, 2023 · Rob Marshall risks drowning audiences in visual effects, but anchors his 'The Little Mermaid' remake by finding the right actors for the iconic roles.
May 26, 2023 · "The Little Mermaid" currently has a 73% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praise Halle Bailey's performance, but many say it falls short everywhere else.
May 22, 2023 · “The Little Mermaid captures the enchanting musical fantasy of the animated classic. Audiences will swoon as a beautiful mermaid falls in love with a dashing prince. Halle Bailey’s soaring vocals...
Full Review | Original Score: B+ | Jul 25, 2023. Tina Kakadelis Film Obsessive. The Little Mermaid (2023) is the most successful of the live-action Disney remakes. Even with its shortcomings,...
May 22, 2023 · Disney once again finds new life in 'The Little Mermaid,' with Halle Bailey anchoring a ravishing live-action update. Read our review.
May 22, 2023 · Full of heart and led by a star-making performance from Halle Bailey, The Little Mermaid is an acceptable, if not always successful, adaptation of the animated original.
May 24, 2023 · Review by Ann Hornaday. May 24, 2023 at 9:40 a.m. EDT. ( 3 stars) Admirers of the beloved 1989 animated classic “The Little Mermaid” are justified to approach the new live-action adaptation with...