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Popcorn Culture - Review: The Little Mermaid

31-May-23 19:30

Popcorn Culture - Review: The Little Mermaid

As far as Disney classics go, The Little Mermaid is one the big ones, and this live action remake has attracted controversy almost from the beginning - particularly for its casting of African-American actress/singer Halle Bailey in the titular role of Ariel. But beyond that, are also questions of whether people are increasingly growing weary of these live-action Disney remakes. So we head under the sea to review this latest outing - which also stars, among others, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula the sea witch, and Javier Bardem as Ariel's father Triton - and discuss whether this version recaptures the magic of its predecessor. 

Produced by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan, Arvindh Yuvaraj

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharmilla Ganesan, Arvindh Yuvaraj


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Categories:  film

Tags:  Halle Bailey,  Melissa McCarthy,  Triton,  Ursula,  the little mermaid,  disney,  ariel,  live action,  remake,  javier bardem, 


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