On November 17, 1989 Walt Disney Pictures’ wide release of The Little Mermaid happened. THEN…. every little girls’ dreams were of swimming under the sea, with fish friends, and having her own long beautiful tail, and gorgeous flowing hair-at least mine were, anyways. Ariel had become a part of our world! The Little Mermaid was the twenty-eighth animated feature of Disney’s animated feature collection. It was based off “The Little Mermaid”, short-story by Hans Christian Andersen, and grossed over $111 million in the U.S.. Plus, $99 million worldwide!
About a teenage princess with dreams as big as the ocean she lives in, Ariel’s father, King Trident, doesn’t want his youngest daughter growing up so fast. Ariel comes across the evil sea witch, Ursula, who trades her for her voice, and in return gives her legs so that she can walk on land and meet Prince Eric, whom she had fallen in love with (and saved after a horrible shipwreck). But the Prince does not recognize Ariel without her voice (he remembers the song she was singing after she rescued him). Ursula then disguises herself as a beautiful human and tricks Prince Eric into marrying her instead of Ariel. …eventually all is revealed, BUT you will have to go watch the film (if you haven’t already) to find out the rest of the story!
The Little Mermaid is definitely one of my favorite Disney movies from my childhood. I remember having to sing the upbeat songs in elementary choir. What’s not to like about a girl falling in love with her prince charming?
I LOVE The Little Mermaid! It’s my favorite Disney movie. Even though it is based on the story, the movie is so much better! I had to read the story in high school and it was really sad and depressing. Disney makes everything magical!