الحورية
الحورية

Movie spotlight

الحورية

1988
Movie
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Arabic

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IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic88/100
Google Users93%
Director: Ron Clements, John MuskerGenres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A spirited young mermaid named Ariel is fascinated by the human world. She makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to trade her voice for legs so she can explore the surface and win the heart of Prince Eric. Ariel must get the prince to fall in love with her before time runs out, or she will belong to Ursula forever.

Critical Reception

The Little Mermaid was a critical and commercial success, widely praised for its animation, music, and memorable characters. It is credited with ushering in a new era for Walt Disney Animation Studios, often referred to as the 'Disney Renaissance'.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and groundbreaking musical score.

  • Lauded for its charming characters and compelling fairy tale narrative.

  • Celebrated as a revitalization of the Disney animated musical tradition.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved The Little Mermaid, frequently highlighting its beautiful animation, catchy songs, and the captivating story of Ariel. Many viewers found it to be a timeless classic that appealed to all ages.

Awards & Accolades

Won two Academy Awards (Best Original Score, Best Original Song for "Under the Sea") and two Golden Globe Awards (Best Original Song for "Under the Sea"). Nominated for multiple other awards.

Fun Fact

The character of Ariel was inspired by a painting called 'The Little Mermaid' by Norwegian artist John Bauer.

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