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Known for starting the Disney Renaissance, this is yet another hit for Disney and has all the ingredients blended perfectly: Fun, frolly, music and a great (and suggestive) fun-loving heroine in the lead with fun supporting characters in the rear. This is undoubtedly one of their strongest works and one that can be used as an example to point out the greatness of Disney. However, unlike most others, it's very sexual and hormone-filled kids might see it from a totally different way. You know, Ariel and the rest of the mermaids. Speaking of which, Ariel is a sure-fire icon of Disney and one of the best female protagonist and Jodi Benson's V.O. provided a-lot of personality to the character and her portrayal was very fitting. If Ariel had been given another personality, then she would've been very weak and unlikable.
The songs are great although I personally think the whole Under Da Sea should not be shown to kids because of its, er, quite-sexual imagery and some of the lyrics (Darling it's better, down where it's wetter)... seriously, Sebastian?
So, The Little Mermaid is an enjoyable flick and very fun to watch!
8.6/10
