LITTLE MERMAID II: RETURN TO THE SEA (Released to VHS/DVD USA 2000)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea—a little bland—works on a thin storyline and concludes with an underdeveloped finale. The voice actors enhance the quality of the film; the animation is good. This movie works more for the child than as a child/adult share movie.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline  Princess Ariel and Prince Eric's daughter, Melody, wants to return to the sea. Ariel and Eric have to save her from Ursula's sister.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Jim Kammerud for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Leslie Hough and David Lovegren for making the film possible. Cast includes Jodi Benson, Tara Charendoff, Samuel E. Wright, Pat Carroll, Rob Paulsen, Kenneth Mars, Cam Clarke, Buddy Hackett, Max Casella, Stephen Furst, and Clancy Brown. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It is a suitable watch, but seems to be a little bland for an animated film. This movie does not give the audience full value for the time investiture. The next film in the series is The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning.  Video Critique Available Here:   Ben Meyers