The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Beginning | 
 enlarge | Director: Peggy Holmes
Actors: Jodi Benson, Sam Wright, Jim Cummings, Kari Wahlgren, Parker Goris
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  66 reviews
Sales Rank: 116
Format: Animated, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 77
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 04917900
UPC: 786936689334
EAN: 0786936689334
ASIN: B000XUOIQO
Theatrical Release Date: August 26, 2008
Release Date: August 26, 2008
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Product Description
Every story has a beginning but only one begins under the sea now for the first time ever discover the story you never knew in The Little Mermaid: Ariel s Beginning an all-new motion picture only on Disney DVD. Long ago in a kingdom where music is outlawed King Triton s youngest daughter Ariel discovers her love for music in a secret underground music club. Torn with the choice of whether to hide her passion or share it with her father and risk losing everything Ariel sets off on a daring adventure to restore music to Atlantica.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY UPC: 786936689334 Manufacturer No: 04917900
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A prequel to The Little Mermaid, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is good family entertainment that deserves a spot in every Disney collection--even if the film isn't quite as striking as the original. It's hard to imagine the underwater world of Atlantica without music, but following the death of Ariel's mother Queen Athena, King Triton (Jim Cummings) outlaws music because of the painful memories it evokes. Ariel (Jodi Benson) and her six sisters are unhappy with their boring daily routine, unfeeling governess Marina Del Ray (Sally Field), and superficial relationship with their father; but only Ariel has the courage to confront their father with a desire for a more fulfilling life. A chance meeting with Flounder (Parker Goris) leads Ariel to the underground Catfish music club where the Caribbean jazz is hot and the starred soloist is none other the King's Chief of Staff Sebastian (Samuel Wright). Suddenly, a whole new world full of promise and excitement opens up for Ariel and her sisters, but things get ugly when Marina tells King Triton about the club and his fury erupts. Can the power of music, combined with Ariel's heartfelt pleas, convince King Triton to pardon all the underground music lovers and reconsider his ban on music? Ariel's Beginning is a wholesome story about love, family, and the power of music that's nicely animated and features a host of good music--the only things missing from the first movie are Ariel's innocent sense of wonder and the extreme catchiness of the original songs. Bonus features include two deleted scenes, four sing-along songs with on-screen lyrics; a mermaid discovery game in which viewers learn about Ariel and her six sisters; a quiz that matches viewers with the character most like themselves; an interview with director Peggy Holmes, and a look at the Broadway production of The Little Mermaid Under the Sea. (Ages 3 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
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 Good movie, not the first one October 10, 2008
As far as Disney movies go, this one is good, not great. Anyone purchasing this movie with the intent that it will be as good as the original Little Mermaid movie will be disappointed. It's a cute movie, but it is NOT the first one. Buy it if you want to continue collection and have a child or fan of the Little Mermaid, just don't put too much expectation in it. I have yet to see an animated sequel as good or close to the first one and this is no exception. Despite all that, my daughter enjoyed it and I am glad to have it in our collection.
 New Beginning Not Bad October 10, 2008
It won't play in my home DVD player for some reason but I can watch it on my computer and I liked it a lot. The music is better than the 2nd movies and we finally learn about Ariel's mom. Originaly it was also supposed to tell us about Ursula's banishment but was scrapped last minute. The plot was a bit simplistic but the characters made it fun to watch and the artstyle was better than the last one.
Excellent Seller, shipped so quick!! A++++ October 9, 2008
This video came so quickly in the mail, I almost forgot I ordered it. My grand-daughter was so surprised. Thanks so much!!
 Not what I was expecting from Disney October 7, 2008
My daughters kept waiting for the happy ending. They were shocked by Ariel's mother's death. Whereas I know my kids will learn sooner or later about the depressing aspects of real life, I really don't expect Disney movies to help them along on this front. Disney is supposed to be about dreams, wishes come true, and happy endings. This movie falls short of those expectations and just ended up disturbing my kids.
Not Bad, but the orginal Little Mermaid is better October 6, 2008
I was a bit let down by this. I expected more in line with the first one, with catchy songs, and great animation. This feels more like a "made for TV movie" which was released on DVD.
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