The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

With Halle Bailey making a major splash in the title role, Disney's live-action Little Mermaid ranks among the studio's most enjoyable reimaginings.

Halle Bailey is outstanding in The Little Mermaid -- and most of the other new additions to this version of the story hit the mark as well.

'The Little Mermaid' live-action remake garners mixed reactions. Halle Bailey's Ariel and Melissa McCarthy's Ursula are praised for their performances. Visual effects and underwater scenes are lauded, yet CGI for animals is criticized. Pacing and runtime issues are noted, alongside mixed feedback on new songs and plot changes. The film is seen as decent, with strong performances and visuals, but flawed storytelling and character designs.