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The Little Mermaid (1989), Directors: John Muskar, Ron Clements, rated G

Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy.

Film ClipStarring: Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Pat Carroll, Kenneth Mars, Samuel E. Wright, Jason Marin, Buddy Hackett

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★★ - perfect

"Hmm... Teenagers. They think they know everything. You give them an inch, they swim all over you." – Sebastian

Why watch this? This film revitalized Disney's animated film reputation.

Plot Summary: A curious young mermaid named Ariel dreams of experiencing life beyond the sea and falls in love with a human prince she rescues from a shipwreck. Desperate to join his world, Ariel makes a dangerous pact with the sea witch Ursula, trading her voice for human legs. With her new form, Ariel embarks on a quest to win the prince's love, but she faces challenges and a ticking clock as Ursula has a hidden agenda.

Dad's Preview: Disney animated films had lost something. This gem felt like they had returned to basics, and found the magic again. It has humor and loveable characters, but it is the music that stands out as iconic. Those numbers just make you want to stand up, sing and even dance! So my youngest son did just that - he was select to portray Sebastian in his high school musical. And, he killed it - we were so proud of him and all the cast!


Walt Disney Feature Animation; Buena Vista Pictures Dist.

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