Saturday, September 28, 2013

Blu-ray Review - The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition

The Little Mermaid
Directors: Ron Clements & John Musker
Voice Cast: Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Pat Carroll, Samuel E. Wright, Jason Marin, Kenneth Mars, Buddy Hacket, Ben Wright, Paddi Edwards, Rene Auberjonois
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Release Date: October 1, 2013
Retail: $44.99
ASIN: B00C7607BC
Running Time: 83 minutes
Rating: G



Review:

The 1989 classic animation blockbuster The Little Mermaid is being released from the Disney Vault this Tuesday, October 1, 2013 as part of the Diamond Edition Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy with an all-new state-of-the-art digital restoration for a new generation. Bonus features include Carly Ra Jepsen's music video "Part Of Your World," Disney Intermissions - press pause and see what happens, Crab-E-OKE - sing along, never-before-seen deleted character - Harold the Mermaid, Part of Her World: Jodi Benson's Voyage to New Fantasyland, @DisneyAnimation - go behind the scenes with today's top Disney animators, Howard's Lecture, Under the Scenes, and much more!

The Little Mermaid is based on the classic Danish tale by Hans Christian Andersen and is about a sixteen-year-old mermaid named Ariel, who dreams of being human. Along with her best-friend Flounder, she collects human artifacts that she finds on the ocean floor, as she is curious about the world above the sea. Her father King Triton and his adviser Sebastian have told her dozens of times that it is illegal for mermaids and humans to make contact.

Despite King Triton's objections, Ariel, Flounder, and an unwilling Sebastian, get close to a sailing ship to watch the birthday celebrations of Prince Eric, which Ariel develops a crush on the human prince. Suddenly, a deadly storm causes chaos and Prince Eric is thrown into the water. Arial rushes to rescue him from drowning. The only thing Eric remembers about his rescuer was her beautiful voice.


Wanting to know what it is like to be human, Arial makes a deal with Ursula to become human for only three days, unless she receives a "true kiss", then she will remain human forever. She awakens on the beach and is quickly befriended by Prince Eric, but there is one problem. Arial has lost her voice...

I recall seeing The Little Mermaid on home video back in 1990 when I was an eight-year-old, but it seems I had forgotten most the movie. Watching it as an adult, I now have more respect for the Disney princesses' films, especially with the traditional hand-drawn animations. The Little Mermaid is a sweet, charming tale that has held up well with audiences over the years and it looks amazing with its digital restoration. With a great voice-cast, catchy songs, and wonderful animation, I had a blast rewatching this timeless tale. There are plenty of special features to keep any fan, young or old, happy. The holidays are just around the corner and The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition would make the perfect gift!


*Disclaimer - I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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