Halle Bailey And Javier Bardem Explain The Worth Of Changing The Little Mermaids Ending

With a few minor changes here and there to update the plot, The Little Mermaid is primarily a straight-up recreation of the original 1989 animated masterpiece. The Little Mermaid is based on a fantasy fairy tale, so there shouldn't be any real-world expectations when it comes to it. However, social commentary and life lessons strangely always seem to be on people's minds, so the new version of the story changes the focus and goal of Ariel's desire to be a part of the human world. Halle Bailey And Javier Bardem Explain The Worth Of Changing The Little Mermaids Ending and here is what we know.

#1. Halle Bailey And Javier Bardem Explain The Worth Of Changing The Little Mermaids Ending

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The actors Halle Bailey and Javier Bardem revealed how the movie's ending was adjusted to reflect Ariel's growing confidence and power as the plot progressed in a lengthy Deadline feature. Bailey said "That ending is really a great version, and it shows her strength and power throughout the film. You're seeing Ariel transform in front of your eyes, where at the beginning she's a little bit shy and timid and frustrated because the beautiful things she's voicing about herself and her future and her wants and needs aren't being heard. And so, for her to go out of her way to burst through to the world that she doesn't know, and for her to be brave enough to do so and come out on top the way she did, and fighting for love and friendship and family at the heart of the film is just, it's so cool to see. So, I definitely say moments like the ending were really impactful to me, and I was happy to see that transformation in Ariel."

In direct response to that, Bardem added "As parents, father and mother, we want to protect [our children]. We want to make sure that they are not suffering and that they don't suffer. But life is about joy and pain, all the gray areas and the ups and downs. Those are the things that you cannot avoid. And you have to be there for them, but also let them go and have their own journey. And he realizes that, and it is not easy. I know.”

#2. At the end of the day, The Little Mermaid is still a fairytale

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The Little Mermaid, like many other earlier brands, movies, and shows that Disney remakes and reboots must take into consideration societal changes and what is considered to be acceptable by contemporary standards. The essential thing to keep in mind about tales like Snow White, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and others is that they have fanciful and fairy tale roots, which are really no different from those of tales set in more fantasy-oriented settings like Narnia or Middle Earth.

Various groups on social media frequently criticize what is seen on TV and in theaters today for not conveying the right message, but in some cases, the message was never present in the first place because the entire premise of the story is fantasy and only there for entertainment, not to directly compare to real-world situations.

Even while The Little Mermaid adapts certain elements of the plot to appeal to a wide audience, it still doesn't satisfy everyone. Disney has produced something in their most recent remake that conveys its tale with the level of inclusivity and diversity needed to amuse individuals from all walks of life. Beyond that, maybe those who still believe that the protagonist of the film lacks the appropriate attributes for a role model should look elsewhere than in a made-up fairy tale.

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