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The Little Mermaid (1998, VHS)

Movie Description
Mermaids are supposed to stay under the sea, but Ariel, a headstrong teenager, longs to be part of the magical world on land. When she falls in love with a human prince, Ariel strikes a bargain with the diabolical Sea Witch to win the prince's love. THE LITTLE MERMAID is a beautiful splash of art and music that revived the classic Disney tradition.

Credits
Producer:Howard Ashman, John Musker

Details
Edition:Special Edition
Sound:HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, THX Sound

Notes
Theatrical release: November 17, 1989.
Rereleased November 14, 1997.

THE LITTLE MERMAID is the 28th full-length animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures.

Alyssa Milano confirmed to Premiere magazine that her body was used as the inspiration for Ariel.

Shot in 70mm; color by Technicolor.

THE LITTLE MERMAID is the 28th animated feature to carry the Disney name and was originally released in theaters November 17, 1989.

David Dunnet was the layout supervisor and Donald Towns was the backgrounds superior.

Budget estimate $20 million.

Rated BBFC by the British Board of film censors.

The original Hans Christian Anderson story, "Little Mermaid," was published in 1836.

25 special effects artists and animators were used to create the special water effects of the film. Over 400 artists and technicians were used to make the film, overall.

The making of the film produced nearly 150,000 painted cells, 1,100 backgrounds, 1 million drawings (including sketches, pencil animations, and layouts) and 7,000 feet of hand-drawn film, and utilized more than 1,000 different colors.

The two-and-a-half-minute storm scene in which the prince's ship runs aground took eight weeks to choreograph.

Two-thirds of the film is set underwater.

***Returned from moratorium status as of 3/31/98.***

Editorial Reviews
Included in the New York Times "10 Best Films of 1989" List
New York Times - p.II, 22 - Vincent Canby

"...The animators fill the water with shimmers and sparkles, wraiths of weed and shiny crops of coral, and they create amazing illusions of underwater movement..."
Los Angeles Times - Michael Wilmington (11/15/1989)

"...The songs are fresh, the script is tight..."
Total Film - Simon Brew (07/01/2000)

"...Glorious....THE LITTLE MERMAID is a marvel of skillful animation, witty songwriting and smart planning. It is designed to delight filmgoers of every stripe..."
New York Times - Janet Maslin (11/05/1989)

3 stars out of 4 -- "The 1989 film that ignited the second golden age of Disney animation..."
Premiere - Premiere Staff (10/01/2006)

Awards
1989Academy AwardsBest Original ScoreAlan Menken, 1989Academy AwardsBest Original SongAlan Menken, 1989Academy AwardsBest Original SongHoward Ashman

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      Little Mermaid is THE Classic Disney Film A+
    Review created: 09/26/05
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful.

    I'm not sure how you can fault The Little Mermaid - a delightful Disney cartoon that has lasted the test of time and remains, years after its release, one of the classic Disney movies. Like most Disney films, The Little Mermaid is rich with family entertainment - the story and visuals that delights kids and the sophistication that adults enjoy in family films. Kids enjoy Ariel and her lineup of underwater friends - adults enjoy the dialouge and story. While the visuals aren't necessarily the finest ever - the music, the characters and the humor are plenty entertaining and certainly long-lasting.

    The Little Mermaid DVD has been in high demand on eBay for as I long as I've checked - and for good reason! This is a classic DVD that any family will enjoy. Excellent addition to any DVD library. Enjoy!!


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      The little mermaid 1998 special edition
    Review created: 09/01/06
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    6 of 13 people found this review helpful.

    Someone told me a few weeks back that they were going to again release this masterpiece onto the big screen, I think he might meanionto DVD but I don't know .. This movie have been a Fav in our house since 1998 , all my kids fave grown up watcjing tis tape I have hadto buy 3 .. I will never stop loving this movie, the story line of the father daughter and growing up is just right for kids of all ages , but your children will if the are old enogh see the clear picture of this great film. I would love to again see it on the big screen , I hope my friend is correct. I give tis movie 10 stars. but I love all disney movies. this one is a keeper


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    Review created: 06/01/08
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    EXACTLY WHAT WAS DESCRIBED. THE PACKAGE ARRIVED PROMPTLY AND IN PERFECT CONDITION. IT WAS A PLEASURE TO DO BUSINESS WITH THEM.


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      Little Mermaid Movies
    Review created: 03/29/08
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    Great movie for the little ones. One of the few that have no Adult inuendo's. I have 3 daughters and they love it.


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      Mermania
    Review created: 03/18/08

    I bought this movie for my daughter but I probably enjoyed watching it more than she did (she's only one). I really like the songs and the characters are so cute. It's very entertaining. One of Disney's best.


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