I agree with that much, but as for everything else, I'll take the original 1989 any day over this…

…charm of Ariel — and the Disney princesses in general — comes down to their bright, whimsical eyes, something Halle Bailey nails more than maybe any of the other actors to play the live-action iterations of other princesses. She’s the best part of this film and carries every scene she’s in with sincerity and that magical …
Review | “The Little Mermaid” is the Best Disney Remake Since “The Jungle Book”
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I agree with that much, but as for everything else, I'll take the original 1989 any day over this exercise in superfluousness. My full thoughts are here, if you're interested.
https://medium.com/simon-dillon-cinema/film-review-the-little-mermaid-1b3d94a4916b
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