Is the debate over, or has it only just begun?
The live action remake of ‘The little mermaid’ has offered its first shows for the American press and the whole world was waiting for his opinion on the protagonist, Halle Bailey. Ever since Disney’s live-action chose an African-American Ariel instead of a red-haired Caucasian actress, the image we all have in mind of Ariel from the 1989 animated film, the networks have become a toxic tinderbox. Well then, If there is something that the US critics agree on about the new version of ‘The Little Mermaid’, it is that Halle Bailey is the best in the film as Ariel.
Although Halle Bailey received approval for the original ‘The Little Mermaid’, and despite the fact that the director of ‘The Little Mermaid’ is surprised by the violent rejection of his protagonist, the truth is that the debate has remained very open, and unfortunately it will continue to be so. that many of the trolls who fill the networks with negative comments will never see the film.
Those who have seen it doubt the need for an “irregular” remake, but Above all, the performances of Bailey, Melissa McCarthy as the villain Úrsula and Javier Bardem as King Triton stand out.and qualify it as the best Disney live action of recent times.
Kathia Woodsa contributor to Digital Spy, thinks it’s “is a tribute for all girls to dream big. Halle Bailey is pure magic.”
Erik Davis from Rotten Tomatoes and Felicia Wade From Discussing Films, for their part, they are clear: It is one of Disney’s best live-action remakes. “Halle Bailey ES Ariel, I literally had goosebumps during your performance.”
However Courtney Howard and Simon Thompsonfrom Variety, believe that the film has its ups and downs and that “it does not have the magic of the animated classic“.
The review of We Live Entertainment and Next Best Pictura Zoe Rose Bryant has been one of the most enthusiastic about the new Ariel:
“It retains the heart and soul of the story we know and love, and is elevated even higher by the perfect performance of Halle Bailey, who is set to become a star. She was born to be on the big screen, and she is the reason this remake is worth watching.”
‘The Little Mermaid’ will be released in our country next May 26. That will be the date on which we will leave doubts at our own discretion.
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