The movie was a good movie...under any other name.
I was a young girl when the Disney movie was released, and yes I am aware that the fairy tale is much different than the animated classic, however, I anticipated something so much grander than what I got. I am assuming this was the reason Chloe Grace Moretz pulled out, because she and her PR knew what people wanted and expected and the end result would be disappointing for the viewer. I wanted the essence of the Disney classic, the prince, the evil witch, the brushing of the hair with a fork. I know I am not alone in this sentiment. I suspect the film won't do well once everyone knows it is drastically different. This is the reason I gave such a small star rating. The graphics towards the end and green screen also attributed to my 2 star choice. I honestly was so excited to see my favourite childhood fantasy done as they had recently done Beauty and The Beast; True to form.
Positively, because I try to be a half full type person...I watched the movie in it's entirety without nodding off and interested in what the final result was going to be, it wasn't at all predictable because it veers so far off from what is expected. If this was a completely separate entity, and they did not use this title...I would have given the film a 6 most likely. Poppy is absolutely stunning, the acting wasn't terrible and some of the supporting roles were played by some heavy hitters. A good Mermaid Story YES...The Little Mermaid, I think not.
...I still hope they one day remake the version most of us are waiting for!
Positively, because I try to be a half full type person...I watched the movie in it's entirety without nodding off and interested in what the final result was going to be, it wasn't at all predictable because it veers so far off from what is expected. If this was a completely separate entity, and they did not use this title...I would have given the film a 6 most likely. Poppy is absolutely stunning, the acting wasn't terrible and some of the supporting roles were played by some heavy hitters. A good Mermaid Story YES...The Little Mermaid, I think not.
...I still hope they one day remake the version most of us are waiting for!