Those Seashells...

Rating: 10/10 (26 January 2016)

The Little Mermaid (1989): Dir: Ron Clements, John Musker / Cast: Jodi Benson, Pat Carroll, Samuel E. Wright, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Buddy Hackett: One of the very best Disney animations ever made. The fact that the title describes the mermaid as little indicates that she will accomplish great things. Her name is Ariel and she is sixteen and the daughter of a sea ruler. Like any teenager she is rebellious yet fun loving. When she takes a forbidden swim to the surface and rescues a Prince from drowning. When he awakens he remembers only her voice. Ariel dreams of becoming human so when she encounters the evil sea witch Ursula she exchanges her tail for legs but Ursula obtains her voice. The Prince must kiss her within three days or she becomes Ursula's slave. Other characters include a crab named Sebastian who sings, "Under the Sea." Directors Ron Clements and John Musker visualize her wondrous sea world with great colorful detail. Voice talents include Jodi Benson whom provides the voice of Ariel. Christopher Daniel Barnes voices the Prince. Pat Carroll voices the evil sea Queen Ursula as one of the very best of Disney villains. Samuel E. Wright voices Sebastian the crab. Buddy Hackett even lends his legendary voice to this extravagant, glorious adventure. Strong theme about raising rebellious inexperienced teens. Score: 10 / 10