A tail of never giving up hope

Rating: 9/10 (7 February 2011)

The iconic scene of Ariel sitting on a rock, looking out at Eric and singing 'Part of Your World', obviously sums up what the film is all about- reaching your goals and never giving up, whatever the circumstances. A modernised adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's classic, truly speaks for itself. With the production stylings of Howard Ashman and John Musker, they have truly achieved this beautifully and really makes anyone emotional, every time they see it.
A story of a daring, sixteen year old mermaid, Ariel, who is fascinated by humans and what is beyond the water. When going against her father's rule that no-one was supposed to go above the surface, she sees the most beautiful thing ever- Prince Eric. With her side-kick, Flounder and the 'party pooper' Sebastian she goes to the sea witch, Ursula to get Prince Eric. However Ursula has other plans, that may ruin Ariel's chance with the Prince.
With the vision of producers, Howard Ashman and John Muskar and the crew behind them, they have captured this epic tale in such a way, that is true poetry- no lie. True, they have changed the ending from the original, all they want is that everyone goes home relieved that Ariel gets her happy ending, as opposed to the Hans Christian Anderson version, in which the feisty mermaid doesn't get her happy ending.
With a all-star cast, consisting of voices from: Jodi Benson (Ariel/Vanessa), Christopher Daniel Barnes (Eric), Pat Carroll (Ursula), Kenneth Mars (Triton), Jason Marin (Flounder), Samuel. E. Wright (Sebastian), Ben Wright (Grimsby), Buddy Hackett (Scuttle), Edie McClurd (Carlotta), Paddi Edwards (Flotsem and Jetsem) and Will Ryan (The Sea-horse), they have come together to make this creation come alive.
Overall, I do not think there is any fault with this film, as with the other films Disney has made. Just one word- AMAZING!!!!!!!!