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The Little Mermaid’s Creepy, ‘Realistic’ Fish Are Actually All Good In The Final Movie

The Little Mermaid’s Creepy, ‘Realistic’ Fish Are Actually All Good In The Final Movie

Once you can overcome the expectation that realistic animals will be the same as beloved animations, it’s much easier to appreciate their artistry. The live fish from “The Little Mermaid” are different, but that doesn’t mean they’re bad.

In the cartoon, Flounder looks pretty big next to Ariel, but in the live-action movie, he’s super TINY! His small new scale makes the tension between his size and the giant scares even funnier, especially in the scene where they explore the shipwreck. Her smallness is absolutely adorable.

Sebastian loses his dramatic flair because of the naturalistic design; part of what made him such an iconic character in the original film is his overreactions. But the way his small, googly eyes sit on top of his head in the live-action design gives him a permanently shocked expression that really works for Daveed Diggs’ take on the character: an exasperated crab trying to keep calm.

Scuttle is now a diving bird and his big light blue eyes and long beak really complement his abrasive personality. The realistic designs also make Flotsam and Jetsam much scarier as they glide by with deadly silence. Their sharp teeth and pointy eyes look a lot deadlier than in the cartoon.

The photorealism is splendid in “Under the Sea,” featuring a kaleidoscope of vibrant seahorses, jellyfish, dolphins, and other sea creatures as they gently glide through the ocean water. The film finds beauty and humor in their natural, fluid movements like when Ariel sits on the waddling turtles. These visuals fit the airy vibe of the song rather than a Broadway show — but the number is still exciting. “The Little Mermaid” brings fun, sparkle and personality to realistic fish designs.

“The Little Mermaid” is in theaters now.

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