The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning Poster

Follow Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn't singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is killed by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father's decision to ban music from the kingdom.

Overview
"The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning" is an animated household movie launched in 2008, directly produced by Walt Disney Pictures. The movie serves as the prequel to the 1989 film, "The Little Mermaid", and checks out the early life of Ariel, a young mermaid with a daring spirit. Directed by Peggy Holmes, this musical experience reunites much of the original voice cast, including Jodi Benson as Ariel, Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian, and Pat Carroll as Marina Del Ray.

Premise
Ariel is the youngest child of King Triton, the ruler of Atlantica, an undersea kingdom. The film opens up with Ariel's family sharing and delighting in a musical efficiency, highlighting the reality that music is extremely celebrated in their kingdom. A sudden tragedy strikes the royal household when Athena, Ariel's mother, is eliminated by pirates, resulting in King Triton prohibiting music from the kingdom.

Story
Fast-forward a number of years later on, Ariel, now developed but still curious and daring, discovers a secret music club, leading to her interest in music rekindling again. This club is hosted by Sebastian, King Triton's advisor and conductor, who shares Ariel's belief that music is a pleasure to be treasured. Meanwhile, Marina Del Ray, King Triton's governess, plays the antagonist and wants to replace Sebastian as the King's consultant, and she plans to use Ariel's defiant behavior to her advantage.

The Quest
A heartfelt journey ensues as Ariel, with the aid of her sisters and her buddies Sebastian and Flounder, attempts to bring music back to Atlantica. They deal with various challenges and barriers set by Marina, who continuously plots to obtain her selfish desires. While Ariel is finding different truths about herself and her kingdom, she also assists her dad find closure for his sorrow and remember the importance of music in their lives.

Conclusion
The film ends with Ariel and her pals succeeding in their efforts, leading to King Triton raising the restriction on music. He realizes, thanks to Ariel, that music is a basic part of their kingdom's pleasure, and it was a valued part of Athena's memory, not a pointer of her loss. Marina, after numerous attempts to undermine Ariel's efforts, is imprisoned, and peace and music return to Atlantica once again.

Style and Reception
"The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning" stresses the significance of music, friendship, and how handling loss can produce substantial changes within a neighborhood. The movie was mostly effective, mostly due to its classic beauty, getting people thinking about Ariel's story again. Disney's efforts to bring depth and intricacy in exploring Ariel's early life, her relationships, the origin of her love for music, and her mission to reintroduce music into her kingdom, included substantially to the initial story's depth, making it a valuable watch for fans of the original movie.

Top Cast

  • Jodi Benson (small)
    Jodi Benson
    Ariel (voice)
  • Samuel E. Wright (small)
    Samuel E. Wright
    Sebastian (voice)
  • Jim Cummings (small)
    Jim Cummings
    King Triton / Shelbow (voice)
  • Sally Field (small)
    Sally Field
    Marina Del Ray (voice)
  • Tara Strong (small)
    Tara Strong
    Adella / Andrina (voice)
  • Jennifer Hale (small)
    Jennifer Hale
    Alana (voice)
  • Grey DeLisle (small)
    Grey DeLisle
    Aquata / Arista (voice)
  • Kari Wahlgren (small)
    Kari Wahlgren
    Attina (voice)
  • Parker Goris (small)
    Parker Goris
    Flounder (voice)
  • Jeff Bennett (small)
    Jeff Bennett
    Benjamin / Guards (voice)
  • Kevin Michael Richardson (small)
    Kevin Michael Richardson
    Cheeks / Ray Ray (voice)