Disney's Live Action The Little Mermaid

[BuddyThomas]

Where did all the haters go?

Crickets.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Prediction:

77% on Rotten Tomatoes
A- CinemaScore
$685 million global box office

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Where did all the haters go?

Yeah when something is posted at 3am the "haters" aren't going to respond because they're probably asleep.

It's hilarious to me that only the positive reactions were shared here, but I'm not surprised. Consensus seems to be that Halle Bailey is great and the visuals are crappy, which is about what I expected from the trailers.

 

[BuddyThomas]

Yeah when something is posted at 3am the "haters" aren't going to respond because they're probably asleep.

It's hilarious to me that only the positive reactions were shared here, but I'm not surprised. Consensus seems to be that Halle Bailey is great and the visuals are crappy, which is about what I expected from the trailers.

Consensus seems to be that you have already admitted that you hope this film is a dud, so I’m sorry to rain on your hateful little parade. Looks like one needs to actually see a film before spouting about its quality. What a novel concept.

 

[Tha Realest]

Where did all the haters go?

Crickets.

Are you familiar with this man’s work? He generally wears kid gloves when approaching anything Disney. For him to express this sort of sentiment is pretty telling

 

[Disstevefan1]

 

[Jedijax719]

Are you familiar with this man’s work? He generally wears kid gloves when approaching anything Disney. For him to express this sort of sentiment is pretty telling

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A critic should not be questioning whether a movie is necessary. That means he made up his mind a LONG time ago before production even started. For the same reason a partial juror should not be on a jury, this guy should not be a critic, or at least not for this movie.

 

[LittleBuford]

Are you familiar with this man’s work? He generally wears kid gloves when approaching anything Disney. For him to express this sort of sentiment is pretty telling

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The overall tone of the responses is more positive than not, particularly for a live-action remake. Here’s a useful compilation of tweets, including the one you shared:

‘The Little Mermaid’ First Reactions Praise Halle Bailey’s ‘Astonishing’ Ariel, Question if Remake Lives Up to Animated Original

After the premiere of Disney's live-action remake of "The Little Mermaid," first reactions praise Halle Bailey's turn as Ariel.

variety.com

 

[LittleBuford]

A critic should not be questioning whether a movie is necessary. That means he made up his mind a LONG time ago before production even started. For the same reason a partial juror should not be on a jury, this guy should not be a critic, or at least not for this movie.

I disagree with this. It’s perfectly possible and fair to wonder if a film is necessary after having seen it. This was my reaction to the remake of The Lion King, which I found utterly pointless.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

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Lol where did you get this from? That isn't The Walt Disney Company's "mission statement and vision." What is this meme supposed to be implying?

 

[Phroobar]

Where is all this media marketing for Elemental? It's all hands on deck for TLM while over at Pixar marketing went on vacation.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Ariel can’t naturally be nervous to kiss Eric, despite knowing it needs to be done?

The consequence of not being kissed by Eric is enslavement by the sea witch. And Ariel is immortal, so that's not just a lifetime of enslavement, it's an eternity.

The entire point of the scene is Ariel desperately wanting to be kissed by Eric and Eric being the one who hesitates for reasons of chivalry or propriety or however you want to phrase it. In an effort to update the scene for "modern audiences," they actually made it worse from the perspective of consent and female empowerment.

 

[Jedijax719]

I disagree with this. It’s perfectly possible and fair to wonder if a film is necessary after having seen it. This was my reaction to the remake of The Lion King, which I found utterly pointless.

But if you were to professionally critique it, would that be a basis by which to judge it?

 

[GimpYancIent]

Release date 26 May, it will be very interesting to see the and hear the real results / buzz on the 27th.

Oh yeah, PS, real box office numbers.

 

[Californian Elitist]

The consequence of not being kissed by Eric is enslavement by the sea witch. And Ariel is immortal, so that's not just a lifetime of enslavement, it's an eternity.

The entire point of the scene is Ariel desperately wanting to be kissed by Eric and Eric being the one who hesitates for reasons of chivalry or propriety or however you want to phrase it. In an effort to update the scene for "modern audiences," they actually made it worse from the perspective of consent and female empowerment.

I’ve seen the animated original, many, many times. I know the plot. I know the point. It doesn’t take away from the natural human instincts to be nervous about having to do something you know you have to do to prevent major consequences. I’ve experienced it a few times.

You haven’t seen the movie, so I’m not sure how you’re coming to the conclusion that this is related to female empowerment and consent. That’s a leap.

 

[LittleBuford]

But if you were to professionally critique it, would that be a basis by which to judge it?

You’re assuming it’s the basis of his review rather than an opinion he formed after having watched it. I don’t understand how someone can be criticised for deeming a movie they’ve seen unnecessary. If that’s their assessment, they’re entitled to express it.

 

[Californian Elitist]

What movie is necessary, when it comes down to it?

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I’ve seen the animated original, many, many times. I know the plot. I know the point. It doesn’t take away from the natural human instincts to be nervous about having to do something you know you have to do to prevent major consequences. I’ve experienced it a few times.

You haven’t seen the movie, so I’m not sure how you’re coming to the conclusion that this is related to female empowerment and consent. That’s a leap.

I don't really care to debate this, it was a tertiary point in a tweet I shared but didn't write myself, it's not something I feel strongly about.

The only things I feel strongly about are the lighting/color/CGI, which I think look like absolute crap, and the lead vocal, which I think sounds great.

You’re assuming it’s the basis of his review rather than an opinion he formed after having watched it. I don’t see how a someone can be criticised for deeming a movie they’ve seen unnecessary. If that’s their assessment, they’re entitled to express it.

Particularly if it's a thought that seeps into the viewer's mind while they're watching the movie. If you're sitting in the theater and think "why does this movie need to exist?" then that's not great.

 

[LittleBuford]

What movie is necessary, when it comes down to it?

We all know what he means. I daresay most of us have had similar reactions to other remakes or sequels.

 

[LittleBuford]

Particularly if it's a thought that seeps into the viewer's mind while they're watching the movie. If you're sitting in the theater and think "why does this movie need to exist?" then that's not great.

It’s not great for him. It doesn’t mean his view is representative. Based on other reactions, it isn’t.