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The Little Mermaid (Two-Disc Platinum Edition) |  | Directors: John Musker, Ron Clements
Actors: Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Rene Auberjonois, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Pat Carroll
Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
New (31) from $27.00
Rating:  467 reviews
Sales Rank: 161
Format: Animated, Color, DVD, Special Edition, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 83 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: 786936284065
UPC: 786936284065
EAN: 0786936284065
ASIN: B000F8O35U
Theatrical Release Date: November 17, 1989
Release Date: October 3, 2006
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Product Description
A headstrong mermaid falls in love with a human prince and makes a faustian bargain with an unscrupulous sea witch to become human.
Genre: Feature Film Family
Rating: NR
Release Date: 3-OCT-2006
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com essential video
From the moment that Prince Eric's ship emerged from the fog in the opening credits it was apparent that Disney had somehow, suddenly recaptured that "magic" that had been dormant for thirty years. In the tale of a headstrong young mermaid who yearns to "spend a day, warm on the sand," Ariel trades her voice to Ursula, the Sea Witch (classically voiced by Pat Carroll), for a pair of legs. Ariel can only succeed if she receives true love's kiss in a few day's time and she needs all the help she can from a singing crab named Sebastian, a loudmouth seagull, and a flounder. The lyrics and music by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken are top form: witty and relevant, and they advance the story (go on, hum a few bars of "Under the Sea"). Mermaid put animation back on the studio's "to do" list and was responsible for ushering Beauty and the Beast to theaters. A modern Disney classic. --Keith Simanton
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Fans awaiting a revamp of The Little Mermaid on DVD should be pleased to know that the new, fully restored version gets the treatment it deserved all along. The Special Edition is presented in 1:78 aspect ratio, as opposed to the original 1:66 presentation, and gone is the grainy original transfer, which had Ariel's mottled complexion looking like she spent some time in a tanning bed. Various crew members chime in on the audio commentary track, but most dominant is composer Alan Menken, who adds in previously taped interviews with the late lyricist Howard Ashman (a welcome surprise). There's also a 45-minute "making of" documentary in which everyone from animators to Jeffrey Katzenberg and Leonard Maltin reflect the limp state of Disney animation before Mermaid kicked off its "golden reign" of the early '90s. Another revelation: Katzenberg nearly eliminated "Part of Your World" from the movie after a hyperactive kid sitting in front of him appeared restless during a test screening. Other features: a documentary on Hans Christian Andersen, and the tragedy of his personal life that inspired his much darker original ending. (The mermaid, unable to stab the prince in the heart after he marries another, turns into sea foam.) Included is an animated short of Andersen's "The Little Match Girl," a tale so depressing--again, reflecting the loneliness in Andersen's own life--it's not really clear how it ever became a "beloved bedtime story." There's also a sing-along feature, which jumps right to the musical numbers with words appearing onscreen. Deleted scenes include one unused song, "Silence is Golden," and various early sketches of alternate takes. One curious addition is a virtual Little Mermaid amusement park ride, which was originally proposed for Disneyland but failed to come to life. (Seems digitizing the experience for people to "ride" in their living room was the consolation prize.) The only blasphemous feature is a music video of "Kiss the Girls," reimagined as a Hilary Duff-esque rock song--minus the charming calypso beat that made it famous(!)--sung by the Hilary Duff-esque Ashley Tisdale (High School Musical). Aside from that, if you own The Little Mermaid in its 1999 incarnation of DVD, get the special edition and leave your old one for the kids (or the dog) to scratch up. --Ellen A. Kim
Stills from The Little Mermaid (Click for larger image)
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 25
 One of my All-Time Favorites! February 28, 2010
Kayla Lynn Gehringer (Wonderland)
As a girl, I adored this film! Now, I still love it! Ariel's spunky self, Eric's charming naivete, and even Ursula's cruel influence all make this film a keeper! A stunning Disney classic that features singing to develop characters, shift scenes, and change tone all told in the classic 2-d animated style. Every background is handpainted, all the characters are hand drawn, and best of all, Ariel is a strong role model for young girls. Eric plays the role of damsel in this film, giving Ariel plenty of time to try and win his affection through her rescues. The film focuses on the relationship between Ariel and Eric, though they don't officially go anywhere until the end of the film. But, it is well worth the wait! Hilarious sequences starring Scuttle, Sebastian, and Flounder along with some of Ariel's misunderstood concepts about the human world. Well worth the buy!
Brand Spanking New and Awesome February 24, 2010
Chivonne L. Pogue-torrez (Albuquerque, NM USA)
It's as good as condition as the movies you purchase from an store. There were no worn edges on the corners of the box and the movie worked with no skips. This movie is no longer sold in stores and Amazon is the only place I could find it at an awesome price.
This is my all-time favorite Disney animated movie, even after not seeing it since '89 when it first came out! February 14, 2010
Robert C. Holly (Laguna Hills, CA USA)
I can't believe it took me so long to see this movie! I'm 40 years old but I'm young at heart and I rented this movie on Netflix, saw it for the first time and fell in love with it! In fact, I loved it so much that, after watching it, I immediately went online at Amazon.com and ordered a 2-disc, Platinum Edition copy of it. I love every single thing about this movie, from the characters(Ariel, especially, 'cause she looks so beautiful & has a wonderful voice, to match), the scenery above and below the sea, the songs, especially "Part Of Your World", "Under The Sea" and, yes, even "Poor, Unfortunate Souls" as well as the making of the film plus the "Disneypedia: Life Under The Sea" which talks about the real-life animals that inspired the movie characters. In fact, of the 3 2-disc, Platinum Edition copies of Disney animated movies that I own(The Little Mermaid, Aladdin & 101 Dalmatians), The Little Mermaid is my most favorite of all 3 of 'em! I recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys Disney movies, animated movies or a combination of both 'cause it's a treat for the eyes and the ears and will definitely take your breath away 'cause it is WONDERFUL!
Classic February 10, 2010
Amy Jespersen (North Carolina)
Got this for my nice for Christmas she was so excited. Funny story: She opened it and goes "OHHHHHH I LOVE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST" ha-ha
Great Movie! Slightly older themed February 7, 2010
Charles Thomas
The Little Mermaid is a great movie and my kids loved it! The graphics and animation are top notch!
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