Review of The Little Mermaid (2023) by Jceurovisionfan — 28 May 2023

"The Little Mermaid" live-action adaptation falls short of capturing the enchantment and whimsy that made the original animated film a beloved classic. While the production values are commendable and the cinematography captures the beauty of the underwater world, the storytelling feels lackluster and fails to evoke the same emotional depth as its predecessor.

The casting is fine for the most part, but casting Halle Bailey as Ariel is enough to justify that the live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid" would be nominated not for an Oscar, but for next year's Razzie Awards. Ultimately, this rendition of "The Little Mermaid" leaves much to be desired, failing to recreate the magic and wonder that made the original tale resonate with audiences of all ages. Therefore, Disney should have no other choice but to remake the movie again by re-casting Ariel completely from scratch and leaving the rest intact.