The Little Mermaid (2023) is the latest live action film whose story is based on the adaptation of the Disney animated story of the same name in 1989. Now, the live action film of The Little Mermaid has been shown in theaters in the country since May 24, 2023. It's no secret that film adaptations of Disney animated movies always manage to attract the attention of fans who are waiting for its release. This live action version of the film is directed by director Rob Marshall who previously directed 'Mary Poppins Returns' (2018) and 'Into the Woods' (2014).

The story of Princess Ariel in The Little Mermaid will present a new experience of watching live action by accompanying her to explore the underwater world with her. Most of Disney's live action films are made to closely resemble the original animated films. So that in this film you can also see how Princess Ariel wants to be able to live with humans so that she can be with her idol. For those of you who are curious about the story of The Little Mermaid, here is some information you can get about the film.

Synopsis of The Little Mermaid

Like its predecessor, The Little Mermaid live action tells the story of Ariel, a mermaid who has an adventurous spirit. Ariel is the youngest daughter of the ruler of the Kingdom of Atlantica, King Triton. Throughout her life, Ariel only spent time underwater and away from land. However, Ariel has always been curious about life above the sea. Until one day when she visited a shipwreck with her fish friend, Flounder, Ariel found many unique items and asked the seagull, Scuttle, about these items.

Because of her curiosity, at night Ariel saw a ship floating on the surface of the sea. It seems that the humans on the ship are having a birthday party. Of the many people on the ship, Ariel fell in love at first sight with Prince Eric. Suddenly the ship was hit by a storm and hit the ship, causing Prince Eric to fall into the sea. Even though mermaids are actually forbidden from interacting with humans, Ariel doesn't care about the ban until she saves Prince Eric.

Before Eric regain consciousness, Ariel was back in the water before any other humans saw her. However, Ariel's curiosity about the world above the sea is even more passionate. Later, Ariel is eager to meet the figure she saved. She is even willing to trade her precious things to the cunning witch Ursula in order to meet Eric once again. Was Ariel's decision the right one? How will the story go from that point? Witness the story for yourself only in The Little Mermaid.

Review of The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid isn't Disney's first live action film adaptation. However, this film adaptation of Disney's animated movie is not always praised. The Little Mermaid itself received negative reactions from netizens. Starting from the trailer and teaser ratings which received a lot of dislikes, to the many fans who initially disagreed with Ariel's actress in this film.

But, for those of you Disney animation fans, you can definitely feel how the storyline shown in The Little Mermaid film is exactly the same as that in the animated movie. Even though the director continues to add various complementary elements to the storyline, he still doesn't stray away from the originality of the story. The new elements added to the film's story actually complement the story details of the animated version.

Not to mention that the role of Ariel, played by Halle Bailey, fits perfectly with Ariel's figure. Although at first many people were disappointed with Ariel's appearance which is different from that in the original animated movie, Bailey managed to prove that Ariel's inner character can be conveyed well and make the audience amazed. So that in the end, Bailey managed to prove the reason that she really deserved this role.

One more thing that is amazing about this Disney animated live action film is the CGI which successfully depicts beautiful underwater scenery with a variety of colors that spoils the eyes of the audience throughout the story. The CGI succeeded in providing a realistic picture of underwater life with slick visuals. Do not forget that Ariel's animal friend characters have also been successfully depicted with realistic visuals as well.

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The Little Mermaid (2023) Cast

Berikut ini daftar pemain yang hadir menjadi bagian dari film live action The Little Mermaid 2023.

The following is a list of the cast who play in The Little Mermaid 2023 live action movie:

• Hailey Bailey as Ariel
• Jonah Hauer-King as Eric
• Daveed Diggs as Sebastian
• Awkwafina as Scuttle
• Jacob Tremblay as Flounder
• Noma Dumezweni as Ratu Selina
• Javier Bardem as Raja Triton
• Melissa McCarthy as Ursula
• Jessica Alexander as Vanessa
• Emily Coates as Rosa
• John Dagleish as Mulligan
• Martina Laird as Lashana

The Little Mermaid 2023 Controversies

Not as smooth as the end result, before the film was officially shown, The Little Mermaid had received a less-than-good reception. The first trailer even had more than 3.5 million dislikes. The latest trailer, before its premiere, still received scathing criticism and received more than 428 thousand dislikes. Not to mention the coupled with several controversies that make this live action film never stop getting hate comments. The following is a list of The Little Mermaid 2023 controversies before the film is released.

Ariel's Race That Is Different than the Original Animated Movie

It's not meant to make racist comments about certain races, but at the beginning of the release of the film trailer, many Disney fans were surprised by Ariel's character, Halle Bailey. Because if you watch Ariel in the animated movie back then, then Ariel should be represented by actresses with white skin. But in the end, Halle succeeded in proving how totally she played the figure of Ariel, which she played well and amazed the audience.

Incorrect Character Details

Doesn't stop with the main character controversy, other controversies arose regarding this film. This time, it's about the details of the characters that are different from the animated movie. As we know, The Little Mermaid animation first came out in 1989 and many Disney fans have really enjoyed this animated film. Many fans were surprised to see how their beloved character grew into a different person from what they had previously known.

Starting from Ariel's hair, which is not as bright red as in the animation, to Ariel's fish friend, the adorable Foulder, who doesn't look as cute as before, even the color of the fish, which is identical to yellow, appears in a pale white that is completely different from the original.

FAQ About The Little Mermaid

1. Who is the Name of the Red Crab in The Little Mermaid?

Ariel's best friend, who has the form of a red crab, is named Sebastian. Sebastian has the full name Horatio Felonious Ignacious Crustaceous Sebastian. He is known as Ariel's best friend who has the form of a red crab and has a Jamaican accent when speaking. Besides being friends with Ariel, he is also a servant of King Triton, the ruler of Atlantica.

2. Who Play as Ariel in The Little Mermaid 2023?

Halle Bailey is the actress of Princess Ariel, the youngest daughter of King Triton, the ruler of the seas and the kingdom of Atlantica. Not only showing off her acting skills, but Halle Bailey also sings several soundtrack songs herself for this live action film. So, not only did she succeed in playing Ariel, but Halle also managed to hypnotize the audience with her beautiful voice, just like Ariel in the original animation.

3. Where to Watch The Little Mermaid 2023?

Currently, The Little Mermaid is playing in your favorite cinemas. It has been premiered since May 24, 2023, and is predicted to play in theaters until June 26, 2023.

4. Who Produced The Little Mermaid 2023?

The original animation itself is a classic musical fantasy animation produced by Walt Disney and premiered in 1989. Meanwhile, the live action film adaptation itself is directly produced and produced by Walt Disney Pictures and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures and Motion Pictures.

When Will The Little Mermaid 2023 be Released?

The Little Mermaid itself live action has been showing since May 24, 2023, in all theaters in the country. Meanwhile, the estimated showing schedule for this film, for new films, will be shown in theaters for approximately one month. So, it is estimated that The Little Mermaid will finish airing and be withdrawn from all theaters after June 26, 2023. Go watch this Disney live action movie right now before it's too late with the hype of Ariel's neat adventure story under the sea in The Little Mermaid.

So that's the complete information about The Little Mermaid (2023) live action movie. Make sure you watch the film only in your favorite cinema before the screening schedule ends.

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