
As usual with Disney remakes it is the same old thing, but there is something special with this one that I enjoyed!!!
Real Rating:
3.5 Sea Creatures
What I Like:
-I really enjoyed the underwater graphics and special effects, it really created a world that is amazing
-The whole controversy with Halle Bailey casted as Ariel, stupid to begin with, is a mute point now, she was great, and her singing “Part of Your World” was a delight to see, I also enjoyed Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, I thought she encapsulated her character greatly, and was fun to watch
-I also enjoyed watching the culture when Ariel was on land, it was beautiful with the colors and cinematography, a place that made me jealous of wanting to be there
The So So:
-One of my favorite songs from the original animated film was “Under the Sea” I thought the graphics were great with this number, but the music didn’t quite captured me as the original, maybe it was Daveed Diggs attempt at an island accent, but it didn’t quite do it for me
-Javier Bardem definitely looked the part of King Triton, but I didn’t think he demanded a big enough presence, he wasn’t stern enough or showing why he was king
What I Didn’t Like:
-As usual with Disney live action remakes, it is the same old story only with some minor changes, it was almost word for word at times with their dialogue, and the way they made Ursula look when she grew big was too dark and not as thrilling
-Awkwafina as Scuttle, enough said
Overall:
Yes it does go through the same loops as any live action remakes from Disney. It is their biggest weakness. With that said, I really enjoyed watching this one. The underwater graphics and special effects I enjoyed a lot. Halle Bailey as Ariel was great, and so was Melissa McCarthy as Ursula. Yes there were some changes and things I didn’t like, but in the end I had fun watching this Disney classic. It is a love/hate relationship with these kind of films!!!
Real Rating:
3.5 Sea Creatures