The Little Mermaid

Rating: 10/10 (23 June 2005)

When I was a kid, I used to think this was just the tiniest bit more aimed at girls, but I do like all the music and the story. This story is about a troublesome mermaid, Ariel, who has always been interested in being like a human. She one day sees a ship and sees the man of her dreams, she even rescues him from a storm. When her Dad finds out he is furious. Ariel goes to the witch Ursula (with octopus tentacles) who turns her into a human for three days. She has to kiss his love, Eric, before the sun sets on the third day. The Caribbean accent and fun Sebastian may steal the show, but I agree with what Jim from American Pie says about Ariel, "she's so hot", for a cartoon character. It won the Oscars for Best Music for Alan Menken and Best Song for the great "Under the Sea" (also won the Golden Globe), and it was nominated for Best Song for "Kiss the Girl" (also nominated the Golden Globe), and it won the Golden Globe for Best Original Score, and it was nominated for Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical. It was number 51 on The 100 Greatest Cartoons. Outstanding!