Truly Spectacular

Rating: 10/10 (26 November 2010)

What a magnificent achievement. I went to see this film in a theater in 1989 after seeing all the critical praise it had received, and was blown away by Alan Menken's score, its stunning visuals, talented voice cast and energetic musical numbers. Today we may take its adventurous nature for granted, but back then it was very different and new. Ariel was the first Disney heroine to take some action and drive the plot, instead of being dragged through it. More than 20 years later and it's still the best. No subsequent Disney film managed to be as original and heartwarming. The Little Mermaid goes straight to your heart, and stays there forever.