Shallow, But Ultimately Fun and Innocent

Rating: 6/10 (15 September 2014)

Y'know, Ursula is a complete evil (w)itch, but she does raise a good point. She says men don't care about what women say, and love a silent, submissive lover. You'd think that the words of our villianess are lies, a warped view of this reality...but then Prince Eric falls for the silent Ariel in less than a day.
I mean, yeah, I shouldn't expect the finest writing in Disney films, but they barely tried here. While I do commend Prince Eric giving up his quest to find his mermaid in shining armor, its not like his "other option" was any better. I can kind of forgive making them fall in love over a short time frame, but there's not a semblance of a conversation between the two. And the movie itself reminds you of this! Both parties are guilty of the "love at first sight" myth.
Alright, alright. The Little Mermaid didn't revolutionize the princess genre. Its meant for the family, especially young girls. By those standards? I did enjoy the movie! xD Its a landmark for Disney, and animation in general. It looks great for its time, has personality to its characters, and has a wonderful environment - the deep blue sea, and all the creatures that inhabit it. It also has some of the catchiest, most memorable tunes in Disney.
If you're looking to catch up on some nostalgia, or want something for the whole family, it still holds up. If you want to rewatch Disney films with a more mature mind, you're not going to find much here though.