‘The Little Mermaid’ is the Disney remake we have been waiting for

Despite controversy around the film, Disney’s latest live-action film raked in a $117 million opening nationwide.

Halle Bailey plays Ariel in the new live action The Little Mermaid
Halle Bailey plays Ariel in the new live action The Little Mermaid

‘The Little Mermaid’ is the Disney remake we have been waiting for

Despite controversy around the film, Disney’s latest live-action film raked in a $117 million opening nationwide.

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It’s probably a good rule of thumb in Hollywood: Never underestimate a Disney princess. Disney’s long-awaited The Little Mermaid live-action remake is making a splash, with the fifth-best opening for Memorial Day weekend in history. But does the movie live up to the hype?

Reset turns to two Chicago movie-goers and pop culture enthusiasts for their film reviews.

GUESTS: Brittny Pierre, music and pop culture writer

Brandon Pope, reporter/anchor at CW 26