Halle Bailey shines as Ariel in Disney’s live action Little Mermaid

Disney’s latest live-action remake of an animated classic, “The Little Mermaid”, has hit the theaters with a splash. The film, directed by Rob Marshall and starring Halle Bailey as the titular mermaid Ariel, is a faithful adaptation of the 1,989 original, with some updates and additions to make it more appealing to modern audiences. The story follows Ariel, the youngest daughter of King Triton (Javier Bardem), who rules over the underwater kingdom of Atlantica. Ariel is fascinated by the human world and collects various objects from the surface. She falls in love with Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King), a sailor who she saves from a shipwreck. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula (Melissa McCarthy), who gives her human legs in exchange for her voice. Ariel has three days to make Eric kiss her, or else she will lose her soul to Ursula. The film’s biggest strength is its star, Halle Bailey, who delivers a charming and captivating performance as Ariel. She brings a fresh and youthful energy