The Little Mermaid (DVD, 2006, 2-Disc Platinum Edition)

Disney movies are timeless, whimsical stories that will never go out of fashion and will live to entertain generation after generation!
The Little Mermaid is no exception to this rule. 2006 sees the release of this new, remastered version of their 1989 theatrical hit. In a 2 DVD format, this has brighter, more vibrant film footage which only adds to the delight of this film, coupled with extras that the initial pressing did not include - such as the story behind the Little Mermaid, which of course was loosely adapted from a Hans Christian Anderson tale, or a astounding virtual under the sea adventure!!Of course, the real appeal is in the actual tale itself, which tells a story of mermaid Ariel and her wish to become human! In order to achieve her dream , she bargains with the sea witch - Ursula (Disney really created a grotesque horrid character in Ursula which may be a little too intense for the younger viewer) - but of course, things are really not that simple and she finds herself battling for what she really has!!
This movie stands out for two main reasons - the incredible and vibrant graphics, probably amoung the best of the Disney Movies; and the songs - they help capture the mood of the film, tell the story and I would bet that even those who are not familiar with the movie will certainly know some of the songs such as "Under the Sea".
This is a movie the whole family will love and a worthy addition to your Disney Movie collection!

Disney's 1989 animated film THE LITTLE MERMAID is a very formidable movie, surpassing the combined visual and musical artistic talents of all concerned. Character development is one of the strong points of THE LITTLE MERMAID achieved through concise dialogue, music and simplistic yet effective images. However, most effective to the success of this film are the songs that advance the story line and define the characters. That was the brilliance of lyricist Howard Ashman's contribution to THE LITTLE MERMAID. He and composer Alan Menken developed songs that in several minutes clearly define Ariel's reckless but innocent curiosity about the humans above and her yearning to discover that world. Every song in THE LITTLE MERMAID bolsters the depth of the characters, advances the plot or enhances the significance of a scene in addition to being very melodic and well written. So in THE LITTLE MERMAID we are given a substantial amount of information and entertainment in a minimum amount of time. There is not a single frame of wasted footage in this film. The combined effort is one of a splendid and effortless looking perfect creation of a classical animated Disney tale.

My daughter really loves Ariel. This is a wonderful movie. I even watch it. We sing the songs together and its quite a nice bonding time. My daughter has had to be Ariel for halloween the last 3 years.

I am sure everyone knows the story so I won't bore you with that part. But I truly recommend it for your child. It would make a great Birthday or Christmas present.

Music Is Way Too Darn Good.... I keep humming or singing the songs from the movie for days after every time we watch this!

Not as bad as at Disneyland where THAT song keeps running thru your head after riding THAT boat ride.... hopefully I won't start humming it now!

Anyway... this is a really good animated movie, and as you can see from our eBay store, we sell comics, comic books, cartoons, & comic related items, so we know what we like!

Hope you like this one too!

Recommended!

Michael

I have seen this movie and as far as Disney movies go, it is alright. But to see children watch it, its amazing. Kids love it and I think that is what its all about. The Disney films are great for families and children. A person never has to worry about certain content when watching them with children. Its great peace of mind.

One of the most beloved Disney films, "The Little Mermaid" returns on dvd, fully restored and remastered in an all new 2 disc set this October! Rather than talking about the film (c'mon we all know what it is all about and most of are quite familiar with its charm and beauty! Though the first "The Little mermaid" dvd released years ago was just a barebone disc with non-anamorphic transfer, this one will have everything to fulfill every mermaid fan's desire!

Here's what to look forward to in this special 2 disc set:

Fully restored with an all-new Disney Home Theatre 5.1 mix.
Backstage Disney, including an all new commentary.
Treasures Untold: The Making of The Little Mermaid.
The Story Behind The Story.
Deleted Scenes, including Backstage With Sebastian, Sebastian Lost In The Castle, Advice From Sebastian and Fight With Ursula.
Music Video "Kiss The Girl"
Games and Activities inclue The Little Mermaid Under The Sea Adventure: The Virtual Ride, Behind The Ride That Almost Was With Disney Imagineers and DisneyPedia: Life Under The Sea....

....And much more!!

"The Little Mermaid" is surely one of the finest films Disney ever produced and this long awaited platinum edition of this classic would surely be a welcome addition in any dvd collector's shelf!

I call myself "positve feedback" but I'm just going to have to step out of bounds with this one. I've had to deal with a lot of dumb girls in college, and trust me, Ariel is as bad as they come, and for some reason most girls want to be her. Yes, the Disney company did a great job with the music and animation, but they wasted their talent. The protagonist is a bozo. I think if they thawed out old Walt today he'd be very disappointed in this character. Parents, ask yourself, "is this how we want our daughters to turn out?"

We'll set aside the psychological effects that are produced on girls when bodies, such as Ariel's, are portrayed immodestly in our media and create an unrealistic norm. Let's just discuss Ariel's character. All the marketing promos are describing Ariel as "headstrong" . . . ha! She's downright disobedient and immature. People, don't let the marketing and even the popularity of this movie suck you in. Ariel was irresponsible. She was so involved with herself that she missed the concert. And she "loved" Eric so much that she just had to make a deal with the evil sea witch. What Ariel did was really only a step away from prostitution. Should our daughters believe that its OK to do whatever it takes to get what they want now? I thought patience was a virtue. Even in the end, after she had disobeyed her father and caused so much trouble, he still gave her what she wanted. (I thought gods were wise, the god of the sea must not be). What does that tell us? That we can cry and moan all we want until we get what want. Last I checked you can only do that when you're buying something. And the worst part of all, she actually didn't even speak to Eric until the very end when they were battling the sea witch. That's not real love.

If you want a good movie, pick Beauty and the Beast. Oh man! Or shall I say WO-MAN! Now there is a woman who's character can affect a positive change in this world. Belle recognized that Gaston just wasn't dating material (Ariel was more like the three idiot blondes that Gaston only used for cuddle buddies). Belle was willing to sacrifice herself to save her father's life, a true act of love that began the Beast's conversion (you can see it in his face). Belle was also intelligent; she loved to read. So lets see it all you ladies that are lookin' for love. Are you going to be like the idiot Ariel or the Beautiful Belle?

I think Fiona (Shrek 2) had it just right, lets throw Ariel back in the sea.

PS. I'm sure many who are reading are saying that this is "only a movie", but if that were true, then why can every girl sing Ariel's song WORD for WORD. Can you honestly argue that something that is so embedded in our minds doesn't affect us?

Hi bought the dvd today when it first came out(10-3-06)It was a great dvd it has special features and deleted material.It is truly a whole lot better than the other grainy little mermaid version. Like I said it has special features and includes a very old theatrical trailer that I've never seen before.The dvd has interviews with Jodi Benson which are great! The only thing I could say to be wrong is Disney did not include the music video of Jodi Benson singing Part Of Your World and also some trailers weren't included. Other than that it was AMAZING. You can TRULY enter the world of The Little Mermaid and go Under The Sea like never before with this DVD.

Excellent price, quick shipping, accurate item description. What more could you ask for? Great buy!!!

This classic film is timeless and fun no matter how many times you've seen it...The cast and story are exciting and fresh even if you've seen the film over 100 times, as I have...The is a Must Have DVD for anyone’s collection!!!

This is one of my favoite disney master pieces. My iece and I watch it all the time. This is a classic example of why disney is so great, while many of there more recent movies have been disipointing from an adults entertainment and artistic veiw, this and many other classic titles are just so beautifully done, You MUST see this film...

My girls (4 and 3) absolutely loves this movie. I recommend it with a bit of caution because Arial is a not a great influence. She is mean to her friends and disobeys her father. Like all Disney G rated movies it has many up sides but parents should discuss the downsides of the characters with their children. Enjoy a very good movie with your kids, but don't miss out on the teachable moments.

I LOVE THIS MOVIE. IT IS MY FAVORITE KIDS MOVIE. GREAT FOR ALL AGES. I EVEN NAMED MY GUINEA PIG ARIEL.

In my opinion, this is the best movie ever created by Disney. Even before my dayghter, my wife and I watched this DVD several times. The story brings laugh, and tears... Don't waste your money on the version II of this film, they didn't kept the quality, but this one you MUST TO HAVE, even if you do not have kids.

It brings back memorys, I love the songs, I love the story alone. It teaches you to reach for your dreams and to never give up no matter what happens hang on tight.
I was trying to stay in touch with disney, my family grew up with disney. I`m not gonna let go of that feeling no matter what age I am, disney is for everyone so enjoy it.

Just a nice, happy family movie with a great story line and really wonderful music. Fun, colorful characters and you develop a real fondness for them and even though you know it's coming, really hope that all turns out well and there's a happy ending. See this movie.

The seller sent me a broken DVD. I contacted the seller and was told a new one will be sent. I never received the DVD, and the seller is no longer involved with ebay.

The music in this wonderfully presented animated feature is dreamlike and wonderful. Ariel a strong willed "teenage" mermaid ventures into a world beyond her realm. The lovely written comparison of the under the sea world and the land above is magical in itself.
One of my all time favorites.

This is truly a classic Disney movie. It has all of the elements to keep my kids watching it over, and over, and over, and over...you get the picture.
It has fun songs, fun characters (it's hilarious hearing my 2 year old try to copy the bird's gargling part in Kiss the Girl.), and a decent story.
The 2 year old is a bit scared in a couple of parts, but quickly forgets them and loves the show.
This is a 'must have' movie for the serious Disney collector.

it's better than I remember it to be from when I was a child! clearer, soround sound and extra features! A+

Great voices, great character and moral message, and awesome soundtrack to boot! There is very little in this movie that I did not like. The beauty and sweetness of the main character, Ariel, is hard to resist. The colors are great, too!

The Little Mermaid is, by far, one of my kids (and myself!) favorites. The songs are terrific and the story is fascinating. All ages should enjoy this tale!

If i could rate this with a negative, i would. This is the worst example of what a little girl should be looking at. The plot is pointless, and it gives girls the view that they should just look for a good looking guy, and become thin to the point of annorexia. POINTLESS.