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The Little Mermaid: proof the studio reads its own marketing too literally.
“This film is a war crime against cinema.”
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1989 · Animation / Family / Fantasy
The Little Mermaid
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Masterfully crafted. Un-roastable.
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An absolute cinematic disaster.
This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.
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RELEASE DATE
1989
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GENRE
Animation / Family / Fantasy
PLOT SUMMARY
This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.
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@AISLE_GHOUL2026-01-05 11:00 UTC
If exposition were a contact sport, The Little Mermaid would be banned for life.
@POPCORN_CRITIC2026-01-02 13:00 UTC
The science in The Little Mermaid has the same relationship to physics that I have to going to the gym: aspirational.
@CREDITS_FLEE2025-12-31 21:00 UTC
Cried during The Little Mermaid. Mostly at the ticket price.
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Why is The Little Mermaid rated highly on Roasted Tomatoes?+
The Little Mermaid (1989) is praised with a low burn score on Roasted Tomatoes with a Burn Index of 26/100. This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and ch…
What streaming era or audience vibe does The Little Mermaid fit best?+
The Little Mermaid works best as a classic vault title for re-roast nights for animation fans. With a Burn Index of 26/100, pair it with viewers who can handle that heat level.
Is The Little Mermaid worth watching according to Roasted Tomatoes?+
The Little Mermaid scores 26/100 Burn — Roasted Tomatoes recommends it as a confident watch.
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r/boxoffice · u/PracticalFX_Stan🔥 4.4k points
Unpopular opinion: The Little Mermaid is the most overrated film of the decade
Everyone praising the The Little Mermaid performances must have watched a different cut. The lead is sleepwalking through this and the supporting cast can't save it.
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r/flicks · u/MidnightMatinee🔥 1.2k points
[Serious Discussion] Is anyone else completely checked out by the pacing in The Little Mermaid?
Just got out of The Little Mermaid and I'm convinced critics are being paid in residuals. Two genuinely good scenes do not make a film. Convince me otherwise.
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r/movies · u/ExpositionDump🔥 1.6k points
Hot Take: The Little Mermaid's third act ruined what could have been a masterpiece
Look, I wanted to love The Little Mermaid. The trailer had me hyped. But sitting through the second hour felt like a homework assignment. The dialogue is exposition stacked on exposition and the score keeps telling me how to feel.
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