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The Little Mermaid Reviews

1989 Certificate U
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Awash with breathtaking animation, unforgettably colourful characters, and two Academy Awards for score and song, "Under The Sea," The Little Mermaid is one of Disney's most cherished films. Ariel, the fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is enchanted with all things human. Disregarding her father's order to stay away from .. Read more

Starring Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Pat Carroll, Jodi Benson/ Christopher Daniel Barnes/ Pat Carroll
Director Ron Clements, John Musker, Ron Clements/ John Musker
Genres Animated, Children, Family, Music/Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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  • Critics' reviews (2) of The Little Mermaid

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  • Hans Christian Andersen is given the update in Disney's animated fairytale, the action punctuated by calypso and... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
  • 2 stars out of 4

    A return to Disney's classic manner, with some excellent animation, though sentimentality is rampant.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of The Little Mermaid

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  • 57 out of 58 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    superb

    this film is superb. Ariel, a vivacious red-headed mermaid, dreams of the mystery and excitement of the human world, much to the concern of her father King ... more

  • 22 out of 23 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Little Mermaid

    Personally this is one of my favourite Disney films- it is based on the fairytale of The Little Mermaid, but Disney changed it so it would be less tragic at the... more

      • A customer from Sussex, England
  • 7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    Absolutely Faboulous!

    As a child, i think that this film is super! i have watched it soo many times and never got bored! i now know ALL of the words to the song.....'under the ... more

      • LuLu Rocks from England
  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of The Little Mermaid

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  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    Little Mermaid - The Feature

    You don't get better than this. Good entertainment for everyone. Who in their right mind wouldn't want to see this? It really is a delight with ... more

  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    A classic Disney film for little mermaid daughters everywhere!

    A classic Disney film for little mermaid daughters everywhere! With lovely characters- both human and marine and wonderful catchy tunes, one of the last classic... more

      • A customer from Sussex
  • 57 out of 58 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    superb

    this film is superb. Ariel, a vivacious red-headed mermaid, dreams of the mystery and excitement of the human world, much to the concern of her father King ... more

  • 22 out of 23 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Little Mermaid

    Personally this is one of my favourite Disney films- it is based on the fairytale of The Little Mermaid, but Disney changed it so it would be less tragic at the... more

      • A customer from Sussex, England
  • 7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    Absolutely Faboulous!

    As a child, i think that this film is super! i have watched it soo many times and never got bored! i now know ALL of the words to the song.....'under the ... more

      • LuLu Rocks from England
  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    a favourite

    will always be one of the favourite disney films. my 18 year old loves this film more than my 5 year old lol. enjoyed this film over and over again. its ... more

      • kim from surrey, england
  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    All round fun

    A great family film that entertained and delighted.

      • Ruth Tocknell from Gloucestershire, England
  • 2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Great Entertainment

    My daughter loved this film. She can't wait until Mermaid 2 is delivered

      • A customer from Scotland
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    The kids will love this just as I did

    I watched this cartoon when I was very young and decided to have a look at it again. I loved it just as much. The lobster is sooo funny. Highly recommend ... more

      • A customer from London, UK
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 5.0 stars

    As good as ever...

    A good old disney film, with all the main parts, love romance singing and laughter!!! Good for my 5 year old and good for me.

      • VICKI PATERSON from Perth, Scotland
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 4.0 stars

    Just as good as ever

    A typical Disney feel good film...one for all the family whatever their age. It was as enjoyable as I remember ... more

      • Kim Vidler from Devon, Ilfracombe
  • 1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars

    Little mermaid

    Not much intrest in this one from the kids maybe a little to young

      • MARK from Basingstoke
  • Critics' reviews (2)

  • Hans Christian Andersen is given the update in Disney's animated fairytale, the action punctuated by calypso and... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
  • 2 stars out of 4

    A return to Disney's classic manner, with some excellent animation, though sentimentality is rampant.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
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      Awash with breathtaking animation, unforgettably colourful characters, and two Academy Awards for score and song, "Under The Sea," The Little Mermaid is one of Disney's most cherished films. Ariel, the fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is enchanted with all things human.

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