The Little Mermaid

About This Movie

So, 'The Little Mermaid' from 1987 is an interesting take on the classic tale. The animation style is quite charming, typical of the era's TV movies. You can feel the earnestness in the storytelling, though it has a slower pace compared to theatrical releases. The mermaid princess, she's really willing to give up everything for love, and that sacrifice theme runs deep. The practical effects, while not groundbreaking, have a certain quaintness that adds to its charm. Performances are solid, capturing the emotional weight without being overly dramatic. It doesn’t have the polish of its big-screen cousins, but there’s something about its rawness that gives it a distinctive feel. Definitely a unique piece in the mermaid genre.

1980s animation styleFocus on love and sacrificeDistinctive practical effects