The Little Mermaid (1989)
Disney animated musical following the adventures of Ariel, an impetuous mermaid princess who falls in love with (the very human) Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid is Disney's 28th animated feature and is credited with starting the 'Disney Renaissance' - a boom period that saw the release of Aladdin and The Lion King amongst others.
- Director:
- Ron ClementsJohn Musker ('Basil, the Great Mouse Detective', 'Aladdin', 'Hercules')
- Writer:
- Ron ClementsJohn Musker
- Cast:
- Rene AuberjonoisChristopher Daniel BarnesJodi BensonPat CarrollBuddy HackettPaddi Edwards
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressMay represent Disney's best animated feature since the underrated Sleeping Beauty in 1959.
Time Out
pressThis return to traditional Disney territory is geared to captivate children while allowing them to maintain their street cred, largely by combining extravagant animated technique with ranging musical styles.
The New York Times
pressA marvel of skillful animation, witty songwriting and smart planning.
Roger Ebert
pressA movie that's so creative and so much fun it deserves comparison with the best Disney work of the past.
Los Angeles Times
pressThe Little Mermaid - impudent, grandiose, a multilevel crowd-pleaser - almost returns the Disney animated features to their glory traditions of the '30s and '40s.
Empire Magazine
pressThis was the rebirth of Disney in the modern era and due to superb songs, enduring humour and a touching plot it remains an animation classic.
Variety
pressMay represent Disney's best animated feature since the underrated Sleeping Beauty in 1959.
Time Out
pressThis return to traditional Disney territory is geared to captivate children while allowing them to maintain their street cred, largely by combining extravagant animated technique with ranging musical styles.
The New York Times
pressA marvel of skillful animation, witty songwriting and smart planning.
Roger Ebert
pressA movie that's so creative and so much fun it deserves comparison with the best Disney work of the past.
Los Angeles Times
pressThe Little Mermaid - impudent, grandiose, a multilevel crowd-pleaser - almost returns the Disney animated features to their glory traditions of the '30s and '40s.
Empire Magazine
pressThis was the rebirth of Disney in the modern era and due to superb songs, enduring humour and a touching plot it remains an animation classic.
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