The Little Mermaid 2023 review — in pictures

  • The Little Mermaid will be released in UAE cinemas on May 25. Pictured: Bailey as Ariel with Awkwafina as Scuttle and Jacob Tremblay as Flounder the fish. All Photos: Disney
    The Little Mermaid will be released in UAE cinemas on May 25. Pictured: Bailey as Ariel with Awkwafina as Scuttle and Jacob Tremblay as Flounder the fish. All Photos: Disney
  • Actress Halle Bailey plays Ariel in the film
    Actress Halle Bailey plays Ariel in the film
  • Bailey, as Ariel, gracefully flows through the water before peeking out at the sun
    Bailey, as Ariel, gracefully flows through the water before peeking out at the sun
  • Oscar-winner Javier Bardem plays King Triton
    Oscar-winner Javier Bardem plays King Triton
  • The Little Mermaid has received its fair share of criticism for its diverse casting, updated lyrics and special effects
    The Little Mermaid has received its fair share of criticism for its diverse casting, updated lyrics and special effects
  • Some argue a white actress should have been chosen to play Ariel
    Some argue a white actress should have been chosen to play Ariel
  • Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric and Bailey as Ariel
    Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric and Bailey as Ariel
  • Hauer-King and Bailey formed a close friendship during filming
    Hauer-King and Bailey formed a close friendship during filming