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The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

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Ariel and Eric's daughter, Melody, becomes an unwitting pawn in a scheme of revenge, concocted by Morgana, sister of sea-witch Ursula.
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Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: C+ Feb 18, 2012 Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: 2/5 Jul 8, 2004 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Astonishingly bad on virtually every level... Rated: 1/4 Feb 25, 2014 Full Review Tim Brayton Antagony & Ecstasy Carelessly stupid. Rated: 3/10 Nov 13, 2012 Full Review David Cornelius DVDTalk.com Charming, if markedly less magical. Rated: 3/5 Dec 17, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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SkyRo P In this combined review of "The Little Mermaid" franchise, we explore the animated sequel "The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea" and the live-action adaptation, as well as the stage production. "The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea" follows Ariel and Eric's daughter, Melody, on her journey back to the ocean, mirroring her mother's desire for adventure despite attempts to shield her from the sea. While the animation quality may not match the original, the film offers a creative storyline that engages viewers, with Melody becoming a fan favorite character. The introduction of Athena, Ariel's mother, provides a poignant exploration of her character, filling a gap that fans had wondered about for decades. In the live-action adaptation, notable performances by John Stamos and Queen Latifah stand out, with Queen Latifah delivering a memorable portrayal of Ursula. Their presence in the stage production showcases their talent and adds depth to the story, leading to questions about why they were not included in the live-action film. The decision to cast different actors, including Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, raised concerns among fans who felt that the potential of the live-action adaptation could have been elevated with different casting choices. Overall, the expanded universe of "The Little Mermaid" provides fans with new perspectives on familiar characters and stories, offering fresh insights and interpretations that add depth to the beloved franchise. While each installment has its strengths and weaknesses, the enduring appeal of "The Little Mermaid" continues to captivate audiences across different mediums. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review Timothy M Soundtrack may not be as catchy as the original, and the animation not as good, but if the original is 5/5 this movie is a solid 4 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/18/24 Full Review Julian V I know this movie may not live up to the oringal but I love what happens next in the little mermaid story though I hate the oringal but its my decide to hate little mermaid but I do not hate the little mermaid Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/24 Full Review Dale R The sequel to The Little Mermaid has Ariel’s daughter, Melody, longing for the sea and Ursula’s sister, Morgana, carrying on her sister’s work. The plot is the same as the original, just in reverse. The music doesn’t quite work with the film very well. It seemed like some scenes were reworked in production and they just kept the music the same so it didn’t work together as intended. Some of the animation is not good, even for Disney’s television animation division. There are several throwbacks to the original film that I appreciated. Two new characters, Tip and Dash, didn’t work very well as they felt like cheap knock-offs of Timon and Pumbaa from The Lion King. I did enjoy Undertow as a villain sidekick, until his comedic downfall. If you are a superfan of the original you may enjoy this sequel, otherwise skip it. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/07/24 Full Review Lucas E A única coisa que gostei no filme foi que a Ariel tem uma filha Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/03/24 Full Review Darison D This plot sounds like weak and seems like a rushed plot story. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Ariel and Eric's daughter, Melody, becomes an unwitting pawn in a scheme of revenge, concocted by Morgana, sister of sea-witch Ursula.
Director
Jim Kammerud
Producer
David Lovegren, Leslie Hough
Screenwriter
Elizabeth Anderson, Temple Matthews
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 21, 2017
Runtime
1h 15m
Sound Mix
Surround
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