Ariel singing on the rock in The Little Mermaid
Thirty-five years ago this week, Disney released Ron Clements and John Musker's The Little Mermaid, and pop culture was never the same. Between its iconic visuals and addictive soundtrack, the movie has long since become one of the Mouse House's most beloved movies, and for good reason. Ariel's story is timeless and continues to inspire the imagination. Even if some want to claim parts of the story are problematic, The Little Mermaid has a message that resonates to this day.
Like most Disney animated movies, The Little Mermaid tells its story at a brisk pace, effectively establishing each character and their personality right before diving into the meat of the plot. Ariel's impulsive decision to give up her voice, frequently criticized today, can be understood within the first moments of her appearance.
Every character is clearly defined and expertly drawn, and that extends to the evil Ursula, one of Disney's best villains. Ursula's character design is the most inventive; the lower part of her body is that of an octopus, she's able to slink and float across the screen in a visually arresting manner . As a whole, The Little Mermaid makes the most of its underwater setting.
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