Review of The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008) by Julia C — 29 Aug 2008

Not as good as the original, but it's very cute..

This review of The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008) was written by Julia C on 29 Aug 2008.

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning has generally received positive reviews.

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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning no es más que otra de las secuelas de bajo perfil directo a video de Disney…

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By Harriet L (3) on 12 Sep 2011

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David - why didn't he give birth to any boys? Me - HE didn't give birth?! Lol not bad, very few goofs which is exceptional to a direct to DVD film…

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By Scott A (1,031) on 27 Feb 2013

I think it was more emotional than the second one, giving us Ariel's mothers back story and giving us more time to know the sisters…

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By Claire T (1,124) on 19 Nov 2012

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