The last movie of Disney's golden age!

Rating: 10/10 (28 December 2004)

The Little Mermaid is truly a masterpiece among all of its followers in the Disney canon. I can remember seeing this movie in the theater when I was six years-old and being completely mesmerized by the story,songs and characters. Even as I watch it today, I can see why it has remained so popular for all these years. The Little Mermaid ushered in an entire new era of Disney movies,yet took us back to the golden age of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. What makes this movie so great is its simplicity. It is entertaining to both children and adults. It is a timeless love between two unlikely heroes. The songs in the movie are beautiful and truly enhance the story. Not to metion, they get stuck in your head for days. As a child I remember walking out of the theater and singing the songs all the way home. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman are the modern-day Rodgers and Hammerstein of movie scores. As the last Disney movie to be entirely drawn by hand, it holds a special place in Disney history. The animation is truly breathtaking. The characters have the wonderful combination of both depth and lovability. There are so many elements that make this movie a classic, i would be here for days if I went into any more detail. Bottom line, this is a must see movie for all ages. The best Disney movie of the last 20 years.