Complex sentence: Belle has enjoyed a largely positive reception from critics, many of whom praised her intelligence, contemporaneity and bravery, often drawing comparisons between her and preceding Disney Princess Ariel from "The Little Mermaid" (1989).
Split into simpler sentences: Belle has enjoyed a vastly positive reception from entertainment critics, many of whom praised her intelligence and bravery. Additionally, several critics have drawn positive comparisons between the character and preceding Disney Princess Ariel from "The Little Mermaid" (1989).