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Summary: The Movie that Should not Have Been Made
Review: Disney should be ashamed for making this movie...and then actually releasing it! Never have I seen such a piece of Garbage this bad. It is an insult to the original. The movie was 70% the original movie (which was a great film, as everybody knows), 20% stolen from other films (ie. the rivalry Morgana describes between her and her sister is pulled out of The Lion King in one scene), and 10% originality....if you can call it that. The animation was disappointing as a whole. In fact, some of the animation seemed pasted in from the original...just altered and coloured slightly (this is most prominent in one of the scenes just after Melody becomes a mermaid. The animation matches that of a scene ffom p.1 when Ariel swims upward during Part of that World). Colours in general were too bright. I had to turn the darkness on my TV down as low as it would go. Usually, for other movies, I have to turn it UP. Finally, the music that made the first so great is gone completely, leaving drap, un-memorable tunes that make you gag. There was *one* good point to this film, though.....it was wnen the end credits started and there was a new version of Part of your World. Oh, and the backgrounds used in the movie were nice. Bright, but nice.
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Summary: Life's even better after the wedding for Eric and Ariel!!
Review: Of course, this is great fare for the kids and teens. This is to the grownups!.. The Little Mermaid is now multi-generational. Ariel's dream is fully realized, the quintessential air-breathing Princess, wife and mom, now has a daughter for the current generations of kids and teens to relate to. Those dissatisfied with the sudden ending of the first movie will enjoy seeing that contrary to the fairy-tales, life's best should and can occur AFTER the "and they married and lived happily ever after" event. TLM2 clinches it. Adults will forget the implausibility of the biology. It's sheer fun to see how Eric and Ariel have grown ever closer in married life... they support, touch (yes, and smooch), frolic, and fight together. Naturally, there's a tough mother-daughter conflict. And.. there's a satisfying ending that will totally amaze you! The story editing hangs together quite well...for those who care. I was always hoping that Disney would bring us a sequel to TLM. And happily, Disney has lavished tons of care and attention on this production. The wait was worth it! The DVD version is easy to navigate, and allows you to go straight to the movie. Both TLM1 and 2 could benefit with in-studio interviews with the lead animators, and particularly, the great vocal talent (Jodi Benson and Tara Charendoff, Samuel Wright and Pat Carroll -- ARE YOU LISTENING, DISNEY???) I sincerely hope that more great follow-ups are in the works! Unencumbered by the Hans C. Anderson story line, this one touches on such a wide spectrum of relationships and themes, has such heart, comedy, and action, it's going to attract thousands of adult fans as well as teens and little'uns. TLM2 is artistically and story-wise true to the original film, but breaks out entirely on its own. You can plainly see the heart in this film, not only in its story, but in the animation and articulation as well. Watch the facial expressions (the eyes espec.) and body language. Musically, it gives notable tributes to Broadway Musical giants Alan Menkin and the late Howard Ashman with hints of "Part of your World" interwoven with a wealth of new, and original toe-tapping beats. The backgrounds, color schemes and character styles are rich enhancements over the originals, while still consistent with the original world. If you haven't seen the first one, shame on you! But this movie stands so much on its own, it won't matter. We've had it 24 hours and seen it six times.
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Summary: Ariel is Back!
Review: I found the new Little Mermaid a delightful adventure. The new characters are fun. Take an adventure in the opposite direction with Ariel's daughter wanting to return to the sea. My kids loved it. It was good to have the Little Mermaid back with all the original characters plus some.
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Summary: Ariel's like a different person!!
Review: They RUINED the main characers. Eric sounds like a different person! Couldn't they have found someone who sounded just a little like the original Eric?? And I found it very disconcerting to see Flounder as a fat adult with a bunch of kids. He had such a cute, clumsy, little-kid charm...that's who he was. Now, most disturbing of all, was seeing Ariel transformed from a spunky and spirited, independent teenager to a very motherly..."old" character. What happened? They turned her into her father, exactly! That's not who she is, at all.Otherwise, the movie was adorble. The film was entertaining and fun thanks to Melody and her friends. I didn't think I'd like Melody but she's a mettlesome little daydreaming mermaid with alot of personality. I just love Sebastian no matter what! And the penguin and walrus she meets along the way are a really cute and funny pair! If they'd just elimate the original Little Mermaid characters this would be worthy of five stars!
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Summary: As superb as the first movie
Review: In this video, Ariel and Prince Eric now have a daughter named Melody. Melody is very much interested in the sea, and Ursula's evil sister Morgana, knows it, and wants to try and trick Melody into becoming a Mermaid as revenge against Ariel, but will she succeed? Or will Ariel be a heroine? You'll need to get the movie and see for your self. But I will let you know the movie is filled with action, drama, and comedy, just like the first movie "The Little Mermaid". Adults and children alike of all ages can enjoy this wonderfully animated motion picture. Most of the original characters are featured in the movie along with some new faces. As with the first movie, (which by the way was released over 9 years ago) this one contains fun music which the kids can enjoy. If you want a film you and the kids can enjoy for years to come, "The Little Mermaid II" is one to get.
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Summary: Disney magic
Review: This is a darling show for kids. It addresses some of the problems that kids and their parents have when kids feel their parents don't understand. I didn't think the nemesis was as scary for very small children as the last one also which is good. I'd definitely add this to your Disney Collection.
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Summary: Not up to the original, but great nonetheless...
Review: Having been a fan of the original Little Mermaid for years, and having two children who are big fans, our household couldn't wait for the release of this sequel. We weren't let down. I admit I was somewhat apprehensive after the Lion King 2 sequel, which was much more frightening than the original, but as my 2 1/2 year old said after watching this movie "it didn't scare me!", so I was quite relieved. The kids absolutely loved the movie and were glued to the screen. They've watched it twice in the span of about 20 hours now. The 4 star rating is somewhat misleading, as on its own, it would probably be a 5 star movie. The reason I could only give 4 stars is that I couldn't help but compare it to the original, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who will do so. That said, the movie was quite good, although not quite up to the standards of the original. The music was somewhat repetitive, and not as gripping as the original, but was still entertaining. Sebastian, as always, was a treat, and the new characters introduced mesh quite nicely with the existing cast. The DVD extras include a trivia game, animated storybook, and an 8-minute short cartoon "Merbabies", which my children loved. In summary, I would certainly recommend this sequel to anyone who enjoyed the original, as well as all fans of Disney.
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Summary: just ok...
Review: This film had some great potential...a solid cast and good plot. But like all of the Disney made for video features, it quickly goes downhill with pointless and overdone comic relief and lack of quality animation. I still don't understand why Disney releases all of these video features when they have such potential as theatrical releases and would be far better had they been that way. This is far better than many of the other sequels that Disney has brought to video, and even made me smile some of the time, but it just isn't a true Little Mermaid sequel...the animation isnt right at all...and the overall feel of it all is lost by all the lame new characters and comedy acts, and of course the sloppy animation...this film could have worked well on the big screen had enough time and attention been given to it...c'mon, they had so much time to make a sequel and this is what we get? Dont get me wrong, its not all bad, but the animation just bothered me, even though a child will not notice the difference...I just hate to see a film that could have been so great be so bad...the plot works, but there could have been more complications and more suspense...at 75 mins this is too short a sequel for such a classic...and as an ending note I repeat myself by saying I wish this went to theaters with more time spent on it...its just not the same Mermaid I once knew...
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Summary: What a whale of a tale!
Review: I walked into the store with excitment pumping through every pore of my being. I had waited so long for the sequel that I was just as excited as my two little girls. And when we reached the video aisle and a special display caught our eyes, I know we all squealed in delight. We bought it, and ran straight home. The VCR was set to go and the popcorn at the ready. The lights were dimmed to a golden low and our breath caught in awe as the opening sequence began. There before our mermaid hungry eyes was a scene of unforgettable glee. King Triton welcoming his new grandaughter Melody with open arms as the shining, love filled eyes of Ariel watched with Pride. All was set for a happy scene when to our horror in bursts Ursula's evil sister Morgana, snatching an infant Melody and placing her in the arms of certain death. I have to tell you this movie kept me as much on the edge of my seat as the first. It was so wonderful to go back in time to when I was a teenager and watching The Little Mermaid for the first time, I was now watching the sequel with my own daughters, whose eyes were just as wide as mine. Thank you Disney for bringing a wonderful story to life again for all of us who have been waiting for so long. You have once again brought a world of wonder into our homes and our hearts.
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Summary: ..... SPECTACULAR MERMAID PRINCESS ARIEL
Review: I LOVE BEAUTIFUL MERMAID'S LIKE ARIEL.
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