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Jonah Hauer-King was in the middle of rehearsals for Disney's "The Little Mermaid" when he heard a voice ring out from another area of the soundstage. When he realized who the voice belonged to, the English actor pulled what can only be described as a Prince Eric move.

Do we really need a live-action version of "The Little Mermaid," the 1989 animated Disney musical beloved by generations? Probably not. But is the new movie, directed by Rob Marshall and starring Halle Bailey as the titular mermaid Ariel who wants to be a human girl, nonetheless adorable? Absolutely. And…

Whether audiences want them or not, the Disney live-action remake machine continues to churn out new versions of beloved animated classics without showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon.

The reviews are in for Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid; see what the critics are saying about Halle Bailey and the new music.

Many critics are divided over the hugely anticipated Disney film

Disney's takes on “The Little Mermaid” for its latest live-action adaptation, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as her human love Prince Eric and Melissa McCarthy as the sea witch Ursula

While not quite as satisfying as the cartoon, it’s easily the best of the recent live-action Disney adaptations.

The Little Mermaid is big wet fun, but hits the same rock as too many Disney remakes: it's too damn long.

The Little Mermaid delivers for fans new and old, and Halle Bailey is a bonafide superstar.