Little Mermaid, The (Disney Movie)
Created | Updated Jan 28, 2002
The Little Mermaid, based loosely on the Hans Christian Andersen story of the same name, is one of the greatest movies ever made.
For starters, it was the movie that started the Disney Renaissance, elevating feature-length animation to new heights. No matter what your opinion of the movie, you can't deny the incredible artistry of it, particularly the underwater images.
Beyond being a beautiful piece of eye candy, TLM has a great story line. Ariel's struggle to find her identity touches anyone who ever went against the norm. Add to that a little action, a deliciously hatable villain, and unforgettable songs, and you've got yourself a classic.
On an interesting side note, I've discovered that a LOT of people you wouldn't expect to like this movie (i.e., stereotypical 20-something slackers, punks, and ruffians) absolutely love it. If you're one of us, it's time to come out of the closet now.
For starters, it was the movie that started the Disney Renaissance, elevating feature-length animation to new heights. No matter what your opinion of the movie, you can't deny the incredible artistry of it, particularly the underwater images.
Beyond being a beautiful piece of eye candy, TLM has a great story line. Ariel's struggle to find her identity touches anyone who ever went against the norm. Add to that a little action, a deliciously hatable villain, and unforgettable songs, and you've got yourself a classic.
On an interesting side note, I've discovered that a LOT of people you wouldn't expect to like this movie (i.e., stereotypical 20-something slackers, punks, and ruffians) absolutely love it. If you're one of us, it's time to come out of the closet now.
