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The Little Mermaid

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If you purchase this DVD expecting to get the original version of the story (which has a sad ending, as opposed to the Disney version), you will be seriously disppointed, as was I. This movie is only 41 minutes long and does not have the original ending by Hans Christian Anderson. It is a cute enough cartoon, but basically a shortened Disney version, and not at all what I had expected.

I bought this because the reviews visible at the time said that this was the original animated version - the one with the sad ending.

The first thing I did when I got the movie was skip to the end to see if it was the right version. It's not. The mermaid and the prince get married, and the king makes a little speech about ending evil pollution.

It's probably a good movie, but I'm so disappointed that it's not the one I was hoping and searching for that I can't bring myself to watch it.

The movie is quite short, has a happy ending, and an enviromental message. Nothing really seems to pace well, the animation is choppy, and the voices are not what I would call enjoyable. This is more chopped up then the Disney version, and much sappier. I perfer the Little Mermaid (UAV Corporation) version MUCH better, ASIN: B00005QW6Q

Dont' let the crummy box art fool you; the UAV version is a vintage animation with delightful animation and the original ending.

It was very good animated movie when i last watch it although it's not very long. It gives you a veiw of the orginal story of Hans Christian Anderson. It's a very sad story but it's defintely worth watching.The begining of the story is the same as Walt Disney's The Little Mermaid but the end is more tragic. I won't tell you about it because it will spoil the story.

Wrong version, was searching for an older version where the little mermaid dies. This is not that version!!!!

Shame on Amazon

If you sre looking for the Anime style Little mermaid, The one with the sad ending, please note that this is not it! Now I havent seen this film but I'm sure it's fine lust not the one most people are looking for. The origanal in DVD format has a realy stupid cover but some nice person gave a few captures so I am sure that it's the one you're looking for. The cover is mainly blue with a blond haired mermaide who looks nouthing like Merina playing with some fish. The titel on the top of the page reads 'The Little Mermaid (UAV Corporation) (2000)' and if you look at the extra pics someone put up and reed the revews you'll not make the mistake of buying the wrong film. Hope this helps good luch!

This animated version of the Little Mermaid is by far much better than Disney's - But, the ending is quite tragic, which may not be good for kids to watch. I'd say this is a very good short film for Adults to watch who are fans of the "true" story and like "cartoon movies." The art is absolutely beautiful.

This was one of the first things I ordered through Amazon, and I guess being new I was naive. I was expecting the Disney version and got the Hans Christian Anderson version and there is a world of difference. I felt it was my fault and did not send it back. It came in a timely manner and was in perfect condition.

this is one of the only video's that tell the first little mermaid! although it is sad because the little mermaid dies the lesson is invaluble! think before you leap! and there are several other morals i just cannot come up with right now!

This movie is great for both kids and adults. I hadn't seen it in about ten years, and watching it again really brought back memories... even if you're an adult, you can still laugh with the characters, and the beauty of the scenes is exceptional... the songs are memorable as well. This is definitely one of Disney's best productions.

By the way, when you watch it... there are two interesting things that my friends and I noticed..
First, in the first half, in one of the scenes on the boat, one of the sailor's shirts change colors while Hans is talking. Second, when the Ariel is in his castle, they put her to bed and she doesn't have any sheets or blankets... notice what happens just a few seconds later...