TheLittleMermaid Review: Halle Bailey Is The Perfect Ariel In Disney’s Remake
After much anticipation and debate, Disney's live-action The Little Mermaid officially swims into theaters this week. The Rob Marshall-directed movie is the latest in a steadily growing line of live-action remakes put out by the Mouse House, and it's safe to say it is one of the studio's better offerings.
Anyone who has seen the original 1989 Little Mermaid will know exactly how this new film, penned by Dave Magee, plays out. Outside of a couple new songs, a longer sequence wherein Ariel explores the human world, and an added complication from Ursula, the Little Mermaid remake plays out in much the same way as the original, with some shots even being direct recreations of the animated movie .
From the moment she swims onscreen, Bailey becomes the perfect live-action Ariel. Brimming with an eagerness that will not be tamped down, Bailey captures the essence of the beloved princess, from her headstrong nature to her naïveté. If any doubt lingered, her showstopping vocals on "Part of Your World" would put them to rest entirely. Marshall has assembled an impressive cast for The Little Mermaid, though some are better served than others.
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