Quartile rating: 4.5/10 · 1 rating
On Quartile, The Little Mermaid scores 4.5/10 across five categories — strongest on Plot (Below Average), weakest on Ending (Well Below Average).
A young reporter and his niece discover a beautiful and enchanting creature they believe to be the real little mermaid.
This 2018 live-action take on The Little Mermaid is a low-budget, largely forgettable reimagining set along the Mississippi River. The plot is thin and derivative, borrowing loosely from the fairy tale without adding meaningful depth. Acting is serviceable but unremarkable across the board. Cinematography is adequate but uninspired for a fantasy adventure. The werewolf and witch elements add some quirk but feel underdeveloped rather than genuinely novel. The ending fails to land with any emotional resonance. Overall a below-average effort in nearly every dimension, reflected in its poor audience reception.