The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning2008
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)
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Critic Reviews for The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
All Critics (6) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (4) | DVD (1)
An extremely slight improvement over its immediate predecessor...
"A prequel to The Little Mermaid where the emotional battleground is largely identical to that movie" didn't inspire anybody's best work. Who could have guessed?
It's a beautifully told, charming story with lyrical songs and fabulous dance routines
Should Disney continue with other straight-to-DVD sequels or prequels like this one, "Bambi II"....needs to be required viewing. A close relationship between characters, as with Bambi and his father, works. An insufferable Flounder does not.
for young girls and die-hard Little Mermaid fans, it works
Perfectly watchable yet not entirely memorable.
Audience Reviews for The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
I surprisingly liked Little Mermaid 3 and I'll tell you why. It was an original story that answered questions left unsaid in the original (i.e. Ariel's mother) and also provided a background to Atlantica that makes the first film all the more enjoyable than it formerly was. The animation is it's only flaw.
Super Reviewer
Judge it compared to the original and it looks awful. For a direct to video film, and compared to the sequel, it's pretty darn good. The best thing about it, is that it doesn't go for bigger action. Had it done, it would lesson the impact of the adventure in the original. This does mean that the villain isn't particularly awful, nor is the adventure THAT exciting. What it does do is present a solid prequel. It adds some layers, with the death of Ariel's mother, and gives us a plot that doesn't effect/change the original. Characters are also able to learn valuable lessons, without contradicting their future selves. The film also has a great character in a softly spoken manatee. It makes a nice change to see an engaging Disney character that isn't obnoxious and loud. Can be watched before or after the original.
Super Reviewer
This was boring :|
Super Reviewer
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