In just three weeks, Disney will face one of its greatest tests: the live action of The little Mermaid. This film has grabbed headlines due to the various changes it presents with respect to the original version. The skin color of its protagonist, the design of her friends, the cast, and even the duration are some of the aspects that have attracted attention for better and for worse. Now, The little Mermaid He faces a controversy over his songs, and the changes that they will present throughout the film.
A few weeks ago a report emerged in which it was ensured that the iconic musical pieces of The little Mermaid would undergo changes. Allan Menkencomposer of the original songs, and who returns to work in the live action, assured that certain verses would be modified. This for not affect the sensibilities of the new generations. Immediately, many users of social networks showed (again) their fury at the liberties that have been taken for the tape.
Through a press release (via comicbook.com), director Rob Marshall (The return of Mary Poppins) talked about the reasons for changing certain letters. “Kiss the Girl” It is the theme that will present the most adjustments. What is sought is to change the idea that Prince Eric could force Ariel for something that she does not want. These were the words of the filmmaker.
“We asked Lin-Manuel (Miranda) to make some slight adjustments to the original lyrics of “Kiss the Girl”. It is important to remember that culture and sensibilities have changed in the last 34 yearsand it is vital that we are respectful of such changes.”
the aforementioned song has been criticized for reflecting Ariel only as an object and not as a person. Her lyrics motivate Eric to kiss her regardless of her ideas, interests, or if she actually wants a kiss from him. Despite what one might think, this type of “adjustments” are not recent in Disney productions. ribbons like maleficent either aladdin they have already shown changes in the way they portray the interests of their protagonists, making them more proactive and leaving the love interest aside.
So far, there is no information on any further changes made to the tape that are not currently known. In days gone by, Disney released “Part of Your World”, one of the most anticipated and iconic themes of the tape. Fortunately, Reactions were very positive, and Halle Bailey’s performance received widespread praise. Will the same happen with the rest of the songs?
The little Mermaidstarring Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Awkwafina and Jacob Tremblay, will hit theaters in Latin America next 25 of May.
Juan Jose Cruz I am one of those who always defended Robert Pattinson as Batman and can see the same movie in the theater up to 7 times. My guilty pleasure? Low budget horror movie.