The Little Mermaid\u2019s remake as a live action movie improves upon the original in several important respects. The racial diversity of the movie not only helps to invite more people into the fantasy, but it also makes it a more interesting story and one that is truer to life. The ocean scenes are rendered more realistically, are sure to please ocean lovers, and might even entice some people to care more about the seas. The brilliant acting also takes this film to another level and allows viewers to empathize with all the characters and to respond emotionally to the narrative arc of the story. All in all, this version of one of Disney\u2019s beloved classics has blown its predecessor out of the water in a big way.\n\n--- \n\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-j-thomas/support