Disclosure: I was provided with a screener from the vendor in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.
“CAPTURES
THE MAGIC OF THE ORIGINAL”
– Ross
Bonaime, Collider
Includes All New Sing-Along Version for
Families to Enjoy at Home!
Since being sent the screener to watch, my family has already watched this movie a handful of times. Each time we watch it, we find something new and magical about this live-action movie that makes us fall in love with it all over again. Be sure to check out the bonus content which includes featurettes, bloopers and more, as well as play the movie in sing-along version, so you can add to the fun for an upcoming family movie night. We are already counting down the days until this upcoming weekend as we plan to watch it again, and do some themed arts and crafts prior to make a day of it.
If you are looking for a fun family-friendly movie to enjoy with your family as you say goodbye to summer, I highly recommend you check out this live-action version of Disney's beloved The Little Mermaid. It will delight all ages and become an instant hit with everyone in your house. I know, as we all love it in our house, and can't get enough of it!
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More about this release:
"Relive the magic of one of Disney’s most beloved films when the
“radiant and romantic live-action retelling” (Jenna Anderson, ComicBook.com) of The Little Mermaid becomes
available to audiences to enjoy at home. Rob Marshall’s sparkling
new take “captures the magic of the original” (Ross Bonaime, Collider) while “Halle Bailey simply soars” (Pete Hammond, Deadline) as she brings viewers into the
world of Ariel and on a magical journey. Walt Disney Studios’ The Little Mermaid arrives at digital
retailers (Apple TV, Prime Video and Vudu/Fandango) on July 25 and on 4K Ultra
HD, Blu-ray and DVD on September 19. Fans can add
the film to their collection and access exclusive bonus features
including a sing-along version of the film, song breakdowns, bloopers, and
exclusive featurettes.
Film Synopsis
The Little Mermaid is visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall’s live-action reimagining of Disney’s beloved animated musical classic, the story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy. “The Little Mermaid” is directed by Rob Marshall with a screenplay by David Magee, and is produced by Marc Platt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, John DeLuca and Rob Marshall."
Bonus Features*
·
Sing Along Version –
Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen
lyrics.
·
Hotter Under The Water – Discover
how director Rob Marshall and his team brought the story of The Little
Mermaid to life with this documentary in five chapters:
o
A
Tale Of The Bottomless Blue –
Join Rob Marshall on the set of one of the most ambitious and challenging films
he's ever directed.
o
I
Know Something’s Starting Right Now –
Join cast members Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Jonah Hauer-King and more and
learn how they were cast in the film and what it was like to bring director Rob
Marshall's vision to life.
o
Down
Where It’s Wetter –
Dip your toes into the virtual ocean and learn about how the breathtaking
underwater world was created with visual effects, imagination and a lot of
talented artists.
o
Explore
That Shore Up Above –
From Prince Eric’s castle to the beach, explore the above-the-sea locations and
the elaborate production design behind them.
o
Do
What The Music Say –
Discover how legendary composer Alan Menken teamed up with Lin- Manuel Miranda
to write new songs to accompany the original classics
·
Song
Breakdowns
o Wild Unchartered Waters – Prince Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King, gets his own song,
written by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Go behind the song, from the
writing to the recording, to the filming on a practical ship.
o
Under
the Sea – Get
a first-hand look at how professional dancers helped bring director Rob
Marshall's vision to life as they stood in for the various animated sea
creatures that sing and dance in this showstopping number.
o
Kiss
The Girl – Float along and get a
frog's-eye view of the beautiful set built to film the live-action version of
this classic song.
o
Poor
Unfortunate Souls – Join Melissa McCarthy
(Ursula) as she takes us on the journey of making her character's signature
song.
·
Featurettes
o
The
Scuttlebutt On Sidekicks –
Dive in and meet Sebastian, Flounder and Scuttle, who not only have their own
song, "The Scuttlebutt," but also fresh looks as they work hard to
make sure Ariel and Eric kiss before Ursula's deadline.
o
Passing
The Dinglehopper – Ariel
met Ariel when Halle Bailey worked with Jodi Benson — the voice of Ariel in the
original animated movie — who appears in a clever cameo in the live-action
film.
o Bloopers – Laugh along with the cast as they have the time of their lives making The Little Mermaid."
*Bonus features vary by product and retailer
Follow on Social Media:
Twitter: @LittleMermaid
Facebook: @DisneyTheLittleMermaid
Instagram: @disneylittlemermaid
#TheLittleMermaid
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Voice Cast
Halle Bailey as Ariel
Jonah Hauer-King as Eric
Melissa McCarthy as Ursula
Javier Bardem as King Triton
Noma Dumezweni as The Queen
Art Malik as Sir Grimsby
Daveed Diggs as Sebastian (voice)
Jacob Tremblay as Flounder (voice)
Awkwafina as Scuttle (voice)
Director
Rob Marshall
Produced by
Marc Platt
Lin-Manuel
Miranda
Rob
Marshall
John DeLuca
Executive Producer
Jeffrey Silver
Screenplay by
David
Magree
Rob
Marshall
John DeLuca
Product
Specifications
Street Date
Digital: July 25, 2023
Physical: September 19, 2023
Product
SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
Physical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (Retail Exclusives: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Code) & DVD
Feature
Run Time
Approx. 135 Minutes
Rating
U.S.: Rated PG
*For action/peril and some scary images.
Canada: Rated PG
*For frightening scenes/violence.
** Bonus Material Not Rated
Aspect Ratio
Digital: 2.39:1
Physical: 2.39:1
Disc Size
Blu-ray: 50GB
U.S.
Audio
4K Ultra
HD: English Dolby Atmos, Spanish
7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, English AD 2.0 Dolby
Digital
Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish 5.1 Dolby
Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English AD 2.0 Dolby Digital
DVD: English 5.1 Dolby, Spanish 5.1 Dolby, French
5.1, English AD 2.0 Dolby
Digital: English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)
U.S.
Subtitles
4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, French
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French
DVD: English SDH, Spanish, French
Digital: English SDH, Spanish, French (some platforms)
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