Disney's Live Action The Little Mermaid

[DKampy]

It’s strange to me that this thread has become almost obsessively focused on box-office takings. There’s so much more to talk about.

Could not agree more… it seems like this thread have been hijacked by people who have not even seen the movie

 

[Angel Ariel]

Bring people in without suggesting the original was “wrong”…and that maybe how it’s perceived.

Imo, anyone thinking this casting implies that that the 1989 version was “wrong” are the ones that are reaching. there’s never been any kind of racial issues attached to TLM prior to this movie (unlike the splash mountain/Song of the South comparison). That so many these days (not referring to here specifically, but in general) equate different to wrong is part of a larger issue. Whether one feels Disney should or shouldn’t oblige that view will never be “resolved” on an internet thread.

ETA: also, apologies for the quote - I didn’t see your post about that until after I posted.

 

[erasure fan1]

Nor should you… the profit of a movie has no bearing on how good a movie is…

You are correct about profit having no bearing on the quality of a film (although sometimes it can). But should you care about profit? Absolutely it should matter. Movie studios, especially Disney, aren't a charity. Everything revolves around profit. God knows how much the people of this board like to throw the "Disney is a Business!" Line around whenever prices come up.

So for as much as I would have liked to see all 3 price of Persia films get made. That would never happen because the first didn't make profit. So if you are a fan of something, and you want it to continue, you should care how profitable something is. Because 9/10 times, that's what determines it's future.

 

[DKampy]

You are correct about profit having no bearing on the quality of a film (although sometimes it can). But should you care about profit? Absolutely it should matter. Movie studios, especially Disney, aren't a charity. Everything revolves around profit. God knows how much the people of this board like to throw the "Disney is a Business!" Line around whenever prices come up.

So for as much as I would have liked to see all 3 price of Persia films get made. That would never happen because the first didn't make profit. So if you are a fan of something, and you want it to continue, you should care how profitable something is. Because 9/10 times, that's what determines it's future.

I realize this and I do follow the box office as I find it interesting. But at the end of the day… I don’t own Disney stock… so it does not affect me one way or another…Disney is not endanger of going out of business and will be around another 100 years… and quality and profits don’t always align

 

[erasure fan1]

I realize this and I do follow the box office as I find it interesting. But at the end of the day… I don’t own Disney stock… so it does not affect me one way or another…Disney is not endanger of going out of business and will be around another 100 years… and quality and profits don’t always align

I don't own Disney stock either. But that's not my point. If you, or anyone here who loved Halle as Ariel, you should be looking at the boxoffice. Because when Disney starts down the live action sequel/prequel road, I guess it technically has started with Mufasa. If this movie doesn't profit, there's a strong chance they skip mermaid altogether. Or they announce Triton, a tale from the world of the little mermaid.

 

[Trauma]

I don’t agree. We can discuss the film without getting political, as some of us have more than once attempted.

Anyone who wants to discuss the film can do so.

What is stopping them?

 

[Jedijax719]

I don't own Disney stock either. But that's not my point. If you, or anyone here who loved Halle as Ariel, you should be looking at the boxoffice. Because when Disney starts down the live action sequel/prequel road, I guess it technically has started with Mufasa. If this movie doesn't profit, there's a strong chance they skip mermaid altogether. Or they announce Triton, a tale from the world of the little mermaid.

I'm not sure how many people who really liked TLM even care whether they make a sequel. Probably not many at all.

 

[Disstevefan1]

I don't own Disney stock either. But that's not my point. If you, or anyone here who loved Halle as Ariel, you should be looking at the boxoffice. Because when Disney starts down the live action sequel/prequel road, I guess it technically has started with Mufasa. If this movie doesn't profit, there's a strong chance they skip mermaid altogether. Or they announce Triton, a tale from the world of the little mermaid.

They should try to take a chance and create new stories with new characters.

 

[Disney Irish]

I don't own Disney stock either. But that's not my point. If you, or anyone here who loved Halle as Ariel, you should be looking at the boxoffice. Because when Disney starts down the live action sequel/prequel road, I guess it technically has started with Mufasa. If this movie doesn't profit, there's a strong chance they skip mermaid altogether. Or they announce Triton, a tale from the world of the little mermaid.

This thought process doesn't make sense. Why would anyone monitor BO for profitability for sequel/prequel chances outside of analysts?

The general public isn't going to care about BO profitability only whether the movie is good or not, and based on audience reaction TLM 2023 is pretty well received.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

So for as much as I would have liked to see all 3 price of Persia films get made. That would never happen because the first didn't make profit. So if you are a fan of something, and you want it to continue, you should care how profitable something is. Because 9/10 times, that's what determines it's future.

It was Chronicles of Narnia for me, I loved those books growing up and really enjoyed the Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe movie but by Dawn Trader it was clear the series was doomed. Ironically they pulled the plug when Dawn did $418 million worldwide against a $150 million budget, I think Disney would be happy with that now.

 

[Californian Elitist]

It’s strange to me that this thread has become almost obsessively focused on box-office takings. There’s so much more to talk about.

The vibe of the thread has definitely been killed. The spoiler thread is largely inactive and I would like to actually talk about the film with those who’ve seen it. Discussion of the actual movie is continuously and constantly being drowned out by the usual suspects.

 

[erasure fan1]

They should try to take a chance and create new stories with new characters

Agreed. I want this live action remake stuff to end. Heck, I wish it never had started. It was just an example.

I'm not sure how many people who really liked TLM even care whether they make a sequel. Probably not many at all.

I'm not saying they want a sequel. I was using that as an example as to why profits are important. It's come up multiple times that certain members don't care if a movie profits, as long as they enjoyed it.

This thought process doesn't make sense. Why would anyone monitor BO for profitability for sequel/prequel chances outside of analysts?

The general public isn't going to care about BO profitability only whether the movie is good or not, and based on audience reaction TLM 2023 is pretty well received.

1 - It makes plenty of sense. You hope a movie makes profit so they continue making them. Seems pretty normal to me. Should you spend every day pining over results? No, of course not. But as fan of something, you should care if it makes money. I play a lot of video games, and I can tell you, there are many games I wish sold better so the developers would make more.

2 - Of course the general public doesn't care. I'm talking about the people in this thread who keep saying they don't care if a movie profits. I figured that was obvious.

 

[LittleBuford]

Agreed. I want this live action remake stuff to end. Heck, I wish it never had started. It was just an example.

I'm not saying they want a sequel. I was using that as an example as to why profits are important. It's come up multiple times that certain members don't care if a movie profits, as long as they enjoyed it.

1 - It makes plenty of sense. You hope a movie makes profit so they continue making them. Seems pretty normal to me. Should you spend every day pining over results? No, of course not. But as fan of something, you should care if it makes money. I play a lot of video games, and I can tell you, there are many games I wish sold better so the developers would make more.

2 - Of course the general public doesn't care. I'm talking about the people in this thread who keep saying they don't care if a movie profits. I figured that was obvious.

Of course I understand that profits matter. I just don’t get why this thread has become taken over by that particular topic. It would be like creating a thread devoted to Sleeping Beauty and discussing nothing but the fact that it failed to make a profit upon its initial release.

 

[Disney Irish]

Agreed. I want this live action remake stuff to end. Heck, I wish it never had started. It was just an example.

I'm not saying they want a sequel. I was using that as an example as to why profits are important. It's come up multiple times that certain members don't care if a movie profits, as long as they enjoyed it.

1 - It makes plenty of sense. You hope a movie makes profit so they continue making them. Seems pretty normal to me. Should you spend every day pining over results? No, of course not. But as fan of something, you should care if it makes money. I play a lot of video games, and I can tell you, there are many games I wish sold better so the developers would make more.

2 - Of course the general public doesn't care. I'm talking about the people in this thread who keep saying they don't care if a movie profits. I figured that was obvious.

I'm a fan of plenty of movies that made no money, it doesn't make me any less of a fan.

And so even if talking about only the posters in this thread, outside of those that want the movie to fail so the "remakes" stop being made I don't think anyone here who likes the movie really cares about BO beyond a passing glance. It for sure isn't a measure of how good the movie was to those that like it or how much of a fan they are.

 

[erasure fan1]

Of course I understand that profits matter. I just don’t get why this thread has become taken over by that particular topic. It would be like creating a thread devoted to Sleeping Beauty and discussing nothing but the fact that it failed to make a profit upon its initial release.

Because that's about all that's left. Either you liked it or you didn't, and all that has been discussed. Neither side will be swayed by the other at this point. And like was said earlier, most all the talking points get blown away. So this is what we're left with.

 

[Angel Ariel]

Of course I understand that profits matter. I just don’t get why this thread has become taken over by that particular topic. It would be like creating a thread devoted to Sleeping Beauty and discussing nothing but the fact that it failed to make a profit upon its initial release.

Exactly. Yes I care if it profits. But any time points about the film themselves are brought up to discuss, it’s immediately brought back to box office. I’d like to talk about the film itself, not just in light of its finances.

 

[LittleBuford]

Because that's about all that's left. Either you liked it or you didn't, and all that has been discussed. Neither side will be swayed by the other at this point. And like was said earlier, most all the talking points get blown away. So this is what we're left with.

Who said anything about swaying others’ opinions? I for one would like to hear from anyone who’s seen the film what they think, whether positive or negative. I’m looking for actual discussion, not talking points or ideological tit-for-tats.

 

[Angel Ariel]

Who said anything about swaying others’ opinions? I for one would like to hear from anyone who’s seen the film what they think, whether positive or negative. I’m looking for actual discussion, not talking points or ideological tit-for-tats.

Yes - not discussion of the characters race and what people feel about that or how that choice influences box office, but actual discussion of the movie amongst people who’ve actually seen it.

 

[erasure fan1]

I'm a fan of plenty of movies that made no money, it doesn't make me any less of a fan.

And so even if talking about only the posters in this thread, outside of those that want the movie to fail so the "remakes" stop being made I don't think anyone here who likes the movie really cares about BO beyond a passing glance. It for sure isn't a measure of how good the movie was to those that like it or how much of a fan they are.

Of course it doesn't make you less of a fan. Again, not the point. You fan how you want to fan. All I was doing, was giving my opinion as to why paying attention to box office, as a fan, isn't useless.

 

[LittleBuford]

Exactly. Yes I care if it profits. But any time points about the film themselves are brought up to discuss, it’s immediately brought back to box office. I’d like to talk about the film itself, not just in light of its finances.

Let’s try to get the ball rolling then. What did you think of the way the remake handled the statue? I was initially puzzled as to why it was no longer a portrait of Eric, but I suppose having it represent humanity in general emphasises that Ariel’s desire to join the world above is motivated by more than just a romantic infatuation. That was my reading anyway.

(As @Californian Elitist has noted, the spoiler thread is largely inactive, so I’d prefer to discuss the film here. I will, of course, refrain from posting anything that constitutes a spoiler as I understand it, which is to say something that gives away a significant plot detail known only to those who’ve seen the film.)