Ursula calls Ariel at "Tramp". This seems unnecessary in a Disney G movie.

love it. my two year old niece loves is too

My sensitive 5 year old loves some of the songs and the idea of mermaids and princesses, but was crying for most of this movie. First, she was upset that Ariel would leave her friend Flounder, then the scary shark, we fast-forwarded through the cooking scene (as I assured her that Sebastian would not become dinner), then the Sea Witch, and leaving behind her father and sisters...One or two laughs, but all in all quite horrid. The Sea Witch telling Ariel that she could just use her body language instead of her voice to seduce the prince because men don't really want to listen to women was also offensive.

This film officially started Disney's rennesciance, the beginning of high-quality Disney films after a 20-some-odd year relapse. There is really nothing to worry about. There's a scary shark and sea witch in scenes, but not horrible. The animation is keen and the music spectacular. Highly recommended.

My 5 year old son liked the movie but I found Ariel's dreamy lovey-dovey infatuation with Prince Eric to be a poor role model for girls. She's just over the top for him causing her to make very bad choices that affect her whole family. Her dad becomes very angry and destroys her room full of odds and ends she has collected. My son and I had to have a discussion on why a parent would act that way and why a child wouldn't ask for help from a parent or sibling if they were in trouble.

My daughter is 4 and has been wanting to see this movie for a long time. I held off as long as I could but I probably should have waited even longer. While she loved the songs and some parts made her laugh, Ursula really frightened her. She gets really sad at the end and cries alot wondering if Ariel will see her father again. I definitely should have waited until she was older to see this movie.

Theres only one part that i found to be iffy....That is when she gets turned into a human shes naked...and they show her butt

My 3 year old had no fear whatsoever for Ursula. She was frightened, however by king triton. Years after seeing this for the first time she was still bothered by the way King Triton spoke to his daughter. She could not understand why a dad would be unkind to his daughter and this genuienly bothered her - so much so that she had to ask Ariel about her dad when she met her at Disneyland. Just know your child and be prepared to discuss behaviors and anger. Otherwise a great movie!

This is a pretty fun Disney movie, the only thing is my daughter told me she saw Ariels but i laughed but I watched it with her and i realized you do see brief glimpses of a nude Ariel. She is also scantly dressed. But the story is simple for them to understand. So its kewl for the kids.

This an awesome movie. Its my favorite. I feel like I can be myself watching the all the little mermaid movies. These are fun cartoon musicals in my opinion.

Actually, I'm not too fond of the Little Mermaid movies. I think it's a bit iffy when Ariel is trying to impress Eric. All you have to do is be yourself, so I don't think this is a great role model for girls. Plus, look at the way that mermaid dresses! Get a shirt, lady! I mean, seriously, young girls don't need to see Ariel like this. It's just too iffy.

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I first watched The Little Mermaid when I was 2 or 3, and it's one of my favorites even today! It has awesome music and a great storyline! One of the child reviews said that it should be PG for sensuality. No, offense, but that's nonsense! There is nothing sexual or violent (though there are some tense scenes) in this movie! It is a classic for all ages!

What are we teaching our kids? Everyone says that morals are going down the drain and no wonder! Our "kids" and "family" films descreetly... and sometimes undescreetly, teach bad morals. Let's show girls how to wear sea shells on their breasts and flaunt their bodies. Let's show them how cool and great it is to do stupid things to flip for some guy you don't know and show how, in the end, it'll all be great! Wow! What a great thing to teach our kids! Yep, another classic family film! The one star is for the songs. Fantastic. Still....don't see it.

I love, love, love, love, LOVE "The Little Mermaid". It has been my favorite movie, since I was a child, and it still is. The films is not sexual or violent, but the scantily clad mermaids, and violent seawitch could cause one to think otherwise. The message to children is to go after your dreams, which is what I got from it, but the main plot may be saddening to some adults- love at first sight, not knowing but seeing etc. etc. Regardless- I am an Arielholic!

Along with CINDERELLA as the #1 Disney movies, THE LITTLE MERMAID is a scrumptuous feast of a movie with delightful songs and gleeful animation.

One of my all time favorite movies is THE LITTLE MERMAID I will and have always loved it. Although it is G rated it is quite scary at times and Ariel and the other mermaid wear quite sexy, revealing outfits with a large amount of cleavage. Also Ariel is absolutely obsessed with Prince Eric and dreams / fantasies about him, they share sensual, long kisses. Romance is great. Tons of laughs. Great music! I rate THE LITTLE MERMAID, PG for some scary/tense moments, peril, and mild sensuality