Post by yougottaloveariel on May 25, 2023 21:43:48 GMT -5
on BOY o Lord where to begin Began preping for this for SOME time and I do not know just how to handle this With all the publicity the film has gotten good OR bad Bring judged for my "worthless opinion" on a film that has been quite special to me and now remade LIVE ACTION Watched the Jim Henson TV series The Broadway Show The ABC Live thing two other stage productions (One done by Jr High Schoolers) which were live but this a different experience
I was first introduced to Hans Christan Andersons tale of the Little Mermaid in 1974 or 1975 on CBS television in an animated short made in Canada narrated by Richard Chamberlin It was used when CBS would pre empt hour long programs shown on the network IN 1975 saw it in color for the first time after inheriting my Grandmothers TV after she died a present my dad bought for her a few years before(I was a big deal back then getting a color TV) Then in 1985 It was broadcast on a TV series the Chuck McCann show where I had a different prespective on the story since I had the bad side of an unrequited love Years would go by and in 1987 it happened again romance which ALSO would be unrequited BUT not till the nineties in 1990 after seeing many a preview I went to see the original film and my life was NEVER the same.
Over the years Ariel and I went through many things Unrequited love Loss some joy but more loss lack of faith in things but I always had in some form Disney's take on the story As technology would change as it does some years were better for Ariel some WORSE AND had to accept the fact that Disney has a love/HATE relationship with the very franchise Disney created Maybe some day an article about that but today a review of the new film
How do I start well first off is the film good with all the hype controversy it has endured these last few years? I can honestly say yes BUT before I Continue have to say THE ORIGINAL 1989 FILM IS BETTER BUT nonetheless
DO NOT COUNT THE 2023 FILM OUT
Yes there are differences just because of animation and live action so where to start? WELL OBVIOUSLY ARIEL
In the 1989 version Ariels "charms" were a combination of at least two women Jodi Benson Voice Sherri Stoner Body. But 2023 BOTH had to be combined so the obvious problem WHO COULD PLAY THIS CHARACTER?
?Over the years many have pondered this and the answer is well nobody But a girl named Hallie Bailey was announced and well reaction was LESS then enthusiastic even I had some doubts especially since people thought it was gonna be Hallie Berry WHICH actually would HAVE BEEN a good choice if it was 1995 Despite hair and skin color it could have worked but in 2019..........................seeing pics of Ms. Bailey the casting choice seemed to grow on me but still I reserve Judgement till I see the film. I have said if you are a romantic (female) ANYONE regardless of skin color hair color can play the part and Hallie DELIVERS. If t comes time for Jodi Benson to stand down as Ariel's voice Halli is MORE then capable for the role. Though at times some lines fall a bit she does NOT disappoint so for all those who questioned her SHOULD see the film before passing Judgement. AND YES there are variants on the story so spoilers (Like Duh) abound First in NO particular order New lines added to Part of Your World Ariel knows the concept of gravity she is not as irresponsible as in 1989 Example Ariel fails to perform at a big concert, 2023 Triton calls a meeting of the sisters since each controls an ocean each(which goes with what ocean do not know) SO the family does not aways see each other When the shark comes Ariel defeats it differently then in 1989 Thingamabobs she's got twenty watches that is. Sebastain learns about the grotto later in film AND Ariel's song/voice CAN HEAL and she seems to have SOME knowledge of human anatomy. She also adds to Under the Sea number with her voice AND since we are here The number works in terms of lighting and sea life(Get to Sebastain later)and if it's possible Choreography that is underwater with sea life that looks convincing enough. Other changes include Ariel found in the middle of ocean hence found by fisherman as opposed to Eric AND of course the voiceless scenes Halie is as good if NOT better then Sherri Stoner In short You can easily accept here as Ariel DESPITE skin and hair color though some will NOT like it Again a hopeless romantic regardless of race and hair color COULD play this part In fact Second rendition of Part of your World yep tears in my eyes and extra hurt for I whispered to myself in the theater I love you Brenda (the 1987 romance unrequited she died last March and though NOT REDHEADED SHE IS/WAS THE CLOSET I could find that could be Ariel still hurts)
Sebastain Flounder and Scuttle Of the three Sebastain probably fares the best as some liberty was taken with his eyes among other things Awkafina seems to come of as a medicore Joan Rivers Not that she is terrible it just is not Buddy Hackett RIP Flounder basically is a voice Probably only has two scenes he Scuttle and Sebastain are on an oar during Kiss The Girl sequence and his fountain contribution Basically the film could have worked with out him which is CLEARLY a mixed blessing he is A PART of Ariels World
Ariels sisters other then looking pretty and having different names were not needed Triton SHOULD have been played by the Rock but Javier Bardom is NOT as bad as other reviewers stated and also has revised scenes
Prince Eric Character wise has been improved on Acting well mediocre In 1989 Everyone in the kingdom wants Eric married 2023 They want him to be a good ruler ALSO despite filming location the film seems to suggest a Caribbean island location hence the diversity of Erics Kingdom AND the Merpeople and something that has NOT been ripped to shreds by people yet Eric has a MOTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (He was a victim of a shipwreck and adopted by a black family) Also Erics age in film is 21 We also visit his study and see him interact with his people Yes Ursulas spell has a "bonus" If Ariel gets a bit" aroused" by Eric in ANY way she seems NOT TO be as in Love hence making sure Ursula WILL win But NOT IF Sebastian Flounder and Scuttle have anything to say about it hence the alterations of Kiss The Girl In other versions because everyone in Erics Kingdom wants him married he took girls in the rowboat as a show of interest or love all but Ariel enjoyed it. in 2023 they find the boat and decide hey lets go for a ride
NOW Ursula If only Pat Carrol was still with us what would she have thought of Melissa McCarthy's take................ My thought Not Bad
With EIGHT tentacles instead of six she does have a different way of her deals and "charms" but she should not dissapoint Flotsam and Jetsam They are here BUT do no talk but look like REAL eels as opposed to some of the others and she IS Tritons sister and banished while Ariel was a baby Her garden is also a bit more Macabre
The Musical numbers They were fantastic in 1989 BUT SINCE we have a good idea of what we will see in 2023 they are passable Erics song would have been better if the actor was a better singer The rap song though not necessary is not terrible The new words to Part of your World though short ARE welcome Lighting varies but though NOT perfect Not as bad as people think SHOULD HAVE HAD World Above and the four way number If Only but I do not work at Disney (and I SHOULD BE)
And on that subject Something I would have done differently if I could have made this film in some way .....................
Opening scene Possibly Eric's Castle on Island or at least a Caribbean setting We zoom in on a costume party attended by all ages is going on A little girl(yes of color) is dressed as a mermaid and big surprise she gets some flack causing one of the adults say Jodi Benson coming over to calm things. When she finds out what is wrong she claims that a mermaid can be anyone This of course is challenged so she decides to tell a story about a mermaid Little Mermaid ? some one asks She responds kinda or something like that and the film starts At end while everyone ponders the last few hours discussing their opinions Ms. Benson slips out and is seen diving into the water surfacing as a mermaid joined by Ms. Bailey
In conclusion I scratched the surface here and I feel after spending the last three hours typing I did NOT cover this completely so in short in terms most can understand
Thumbs Up 3 stars 81 % B plus to A minus 7 to 8 out of 10 Again ORIGINAL is BETTER BUT this is worth a look
AND Despite all the scuttlebutt this film created maybe some good will come out in that people may rediscover remember or for the first time watch the original film and see a film that deserves more respect then hate
Questions wanna discuss new film more I'll be here good day
Pics from theater in theater that was not where I saw it
This was Under the Sea
. And yes Jodi Benson is in it. And should have been seen more
I was first introduced to Hans Christan Andersons tale of the Little Mermaid in 1974 or 1975 on CBS television in an animated short made in Canada narrated by Richard Chamberlin It was used when CBS would pre empt hour long programs shown on the network IN 1975 saw it in color for the first time after inheriting my Grandmothers TV after she died a present my dad bought for her a few years before(I was a big deal back then getting a color TV) Then in 1985 It was broadcast on a TV series the Chuck McCann show where I had a different prespective on the story since I had the bad side of an unrequited love Years would go by and in 1987 it happened again romance which ALSO would be unrequited BUT not till the nineties in 1990 after seeing many a preview I went to see the original film and my life was NEVER the same.
Over the years Ariel and I went through many things Unrequited love Loss some joy but more loss lack of faith in things but I always had in some form Disney's take on the story As technology would change as it does some years were better for Ariel some WORSE AND had to accept the fact that Disney has a love/HATE relationship with the very franchise Disney created Maybe some day an article about that but today a review of the new film
How do I start well first off is the film good with all the hype controversy it has endured these last few years? I can honestly say yes BUT before I Continue have to say THE ORIGINAL 1989 FILM IS BETTER BUT nonetheless
DO NOT COUNT THE 2023 FILM OUT
Yes there are differences just because of animation and live action so where to start? WELL OBVIOUSLY ARIEL
In the 1989 version Ariels "charms" were a combination of at least two women Jodi Benson Voice Sherri Stoner Body. But 2023 BOTH had to be combined so the obvious problem WHO COULD PLAY THIS CHARACTER?
?Over the years many have pondered this and the answer is well nobody But a girl named Hallie Bailey was announced and well reaction was LESS then enthusiastic even I had some doubts especially since people thought it was gonna be Hallie Berry WHICH actually would HAVE BEEN a good choice if it was 1995 Despite hair and skin color it could have worked but in 2019..........................seeing pics of Ms. Bailey the casting choice seemed to grow on me but still I reserve Judgement till I see the film. I have said if you are a romantic (female) ANYONE regardless of skin color hair color can play the part and Hallie DELIVERS. If t comes time for Jodi Benson to stand down as Ariel's voice Halli is MORE then capable for the role. Though at times some lines fall a bit she does NOT disappoint so for all those who questioned her SHOULD see the film before passing Judgement. AND YES there are variants on the story so spoilers (Like Duh) abound First in NO particular order New lines added to Part of Your World Ariel knows the concept of gravity she is not as irresponsible as in 1989 Example Ariel fails to perform at a big concert, 2023 Triton calls a meeting of the sisters since each controls an ocean each(which goes with what ocean do not know) SO the family does not aways see each other When the shark comes Ariel defeats it differently then in 1989 Thingamabobs she's got twenty watches that is. Sebastain learns about the grotto later in film AND Ariel's song/voice CAN HEAL and she seems to have SOME knowledge of human anatomy. She also adds to Under the Sea number with her voice AND since we are here The number works in terms of lighting and sea life(Get to Sebastain later)and if it's possible Choreography that is underwater with sea life that looks convincing enough. Other changes include Ariel found in the middle of ocean hence found by fisherman as opposed to Eric AND of course the voiceless scenes Halie is as good if NOT better then Sherri Stoner In short You can easily accept here as Ariel DESPITE skin and hair color though some will NOT like it Again a hopeless romantic regardless of race and hair color COULD play this part In fact Second rendition of Part of your World yep tears in my eyes and extra hurt for I whispered to myself in the theater I love you Brenda (the 1987 romance unrequited she died last March and though NOT REDHEADED SHE IS/WAS THE CLOSET I could find that could be Ariel still hurts)Sebastain Flounder and Scuttle Of the three Sebastain probably fares the best as some liberty was taken with his eyes among other things Awkafina seems to come of as a medicore Joan Rivers Not that she is terrible it just is not Buddy Hackett RIP Flounder basically is a voice Probably only has two scenes he Scuttle and Sebastain are on an oar during Kiss The Girl sequence and his fountain contribution Basically the film could have worked with out him which is CLEARLY a mixed blessing he is A PART of Ariels World
Ariels sisters other then looking pretty and having different names were not needed Triton SHOULD have been played by the Rock but Javier Bardom is NOT as bad as other reviewers stated and also has revised scenes
Prince Eric Character wise has been improved on Acting well mediocre In 1989 Everyone in the kingdom wants Eric married 2023 They want him to be a good ruler ALSO despite filming location the film seems to suggest a Caribbean island location hence the diversity of Erics Kingdom AND the Merpeople and something that has NOT been ripped to shreds by people yet Eric has a MOTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (He was a victim of a shipwreck and adopted by a black family) Also Erics age in film is 21 We also visit his study and see him interact with his people Yes Ursulas spell has a "bonus" If Ariel gets a bit" aroused" by Eric in ANY way she seems NOT TO be as in Love hence making sure Ursula WILL win But NOT IF Sebastian Flounder and Scuttle have anything to say about it hence the alterations of Kiss The Girl In other versions because everyone in Erics Kingdom wants him married he took girls in the rowboat as a show of interest or love all but Ariel enjoyed it. in 2023 they find the boat and decide hey lets go for a ride
NOW Ursula If only Pat Carrol was still with us what would she have thought of Melissa McCarthy's take................ My thought Not Bad
With EIGHT tentacles instead of six she does have a different way of her deals and "charms" but she should not dissapoint Flotsam and Jetsam They are here BUT do no talk but look like REAL eels as opposed to some of the others and she IS Tritons sister and banished while Ariel was a baby Her garden is also a bit more Macabre
The Musical numbers They were fantastic in 1989 BUT SINCE we have a good idea of what we will see in 2023 they are passable Erics song would have been better if the actor was a better singer The rap song though not necessary is not terrible The new words to Part of your World though short ARE welcome Lighting varies but though NOT perfect Not as bad as people think SHOULD HAVE HAD World Above and the four way number If Only but I do not work at Disney (and I SHOULD BE)
And on that subject Something I would have done differently if I could have made this film in some way .....................
Opening scene Possibly Eric's Castle on Island or at least a Caribbean setting We zoom in on a costume party attended by all ages is going on A little girl(yes of color) is dressed as a mermaid and big surprise she gets some flack causing one of the adults say Jodi Benson coming over to calm things. When she finds out what is wrong she claims that a mermaid can be anyone This of course is challenged so she decides to tell a story about a mermaid Little Mermaid ? some one asks She responds kinda or something like that and the film starts At end while everyone ponders the last few hours discussing their opinions Ms. Benson slips out and is seen diving into the water surfacing as a mermaid joined by Ms. Bailey
In conclusion I scratched the surface here and I feel after spending the last three hours typing I did NOT cover this completely so in short in terms most can understand
Thumbs Up 3 stars 81 % B plus to A minus 7 to 8 out of 10 Again ORIGINAL is BETTER BUT this is worth a look
AND Despite all the scuttlebutt this film created maybe some good will come out in that people may rediscover remember or for the first time watch the original film and see a film that deserves more respect then hate
Questions wanna discuss new film more I'll be here good day
Pics from theater in theater that was not where I saw it
This was Under the Sea. And yes Jodi Benson is in it. And should have been seen more
