The Little Mermaid Remake Reviews: Critics Share Strong First Reactions

The first reactions to Disney’s Little Mermaid remake are finally here.

Best when it leans into campy bonkers, yet limits its fantasy elements for no reason."

Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy are great.

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Daveed Diggs and Awkwafina provide solid comic relief."

Halle Bailey IS Ariel.

Major props to the sound effects team.

Ariel

Good changes, though one new song with too much autotune.

Are you excited for ‘The Little Mermaid’?

Its exactly what you think it is.

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Are you skeptical and worried about it?

It looks weird and disjointed.

Bailey is great, McCarthy rules, the songs work but it just feels so unnecessary."

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Even while mute, shes just as magnetic.

And Melissa McCarthy is having the time of her life.

Excellent casting all around."

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The business of these live-action remakes from Disneyhas been one with ups and downs.

For everyJungle Book,there are just as manyDumbo’s.

So, where on the scale doesThe Little Mermaidfall?

Well, that is a complicated question.

Every single review seemed to have its criticisms, but none were without praise as well.

The biggest win from these early reactions looks to be Halle Bailey’s take on the iconic Ariel character.

The Little Mermaidcomes to theaters on Friday, May 26.