Disney audition hundreds of Actresses for the role, but they said Halle had raised the bar , she had made them cried with her audition singing that song I’ve read .
Fun fact The director hand selected Halle to audition because he saw one of her performances and knew just from hearing her sing she was meant to be Ariel
@@GilbertGTV She has that sympatethic joy and innocennce in her look! And the voice i mean i kneaw her and her sister ssongs before so when i found out about the casting i imidiatelly thought about Chloe x Halle - Cool People lik i think my fave song of them her voice there,,,,,
Once I heard that they casted her this is exactly what I assumed. The whole idea of fighting for diversity inclusion is just that you want to be able to find the best person for the job regardless of their racial or any other kind of background. If they are pandering they're pandering to the younger generation not a whole group of people or community. She was on a hit show Grown-ish and she just keeps rising it's a great time to cast her for the role.
This was the best reaction I've seen. I am black and I never thought of it how you put where you said, don't make it about diversity and needing a black girl for the role, make it about the role is for Halle because she was the best/made for it. It's so true! Thank you for that. Halle and Chlöe are other worldly in their singing and their look...they actually look beautifully different, like mermaids. Their fan bases actually have always called them mermaids, sirens or Bailiens ( their last name Bailey+Aliens). The casting was perfect! God did indeed make her for this role.
I never seen the original movie but when I saw her in that Teaser, I felt every bit of it and I believed her to really be a mermaid longing for something she believes is greater. I teared up too. She's perfect for this role.
This was the best reaction I've seen. I am black and I never thought of it how you put where you said, don't make it about diversity and needing a black girl for the role, make it about the role is for Halle because she was the best/made for it. It's so true! Thank you for that. Halle and Chlöe are other worldly in their singing and their look...they actually look beautifully different, like mermaids. Their fan bases actually have always called them mermaids, sirens or Bailiens ( their last name Bailey+Aliens). The casting was perfect! God did indeed make her for this role.
Right? Thank you love. Disney saying they picked her because she’s black shortchanges her talent and her unique special God-given gift. She doesn’t need any favors. She is a superstar and this is her time to shine because of who she is. She’s the best for this role and I will fight hard against anything that would try to cheapen that. Not today, Satan! #TeamHalle all the way! ❤️🔥
So I came for the reaction and stayed for the opinion. I think you were spot on. As you said, Halle's talent is above any 'woke agenda' Disney has and that talent is the reason she will be great in this role.
Wow! Thank you so much for saying that! And yes, I agree. We don’t need something to just trend for a while and fall off… we need another classic and so much is in place for this to be that! Disney better not mess this up! ❤️
Anybody that watches Halle in an interview and hears her sing will totally understand why she was chosen. Her voice and the whole sweet, innocent thing she has going made her perfect for this. I actually think that this is a role that Brandy (singer, actor; black Cinderella) could have also played back-in-the-day.
Melissa McCarthy who is playing URSULA stated she cried during Halle's part of your world scene it took 3 long days to do! Halle is part of history this is so huge like people really just need to understand that! One of the creators said Halle's hair will give off a bluish type of color but that is only because of the water! We shall see what it looks like when she is out of water. May 2023 I'm ready
I live in Mexico, and i am exceptionally disappointed on how she is received down here... like the majority of FB Disney fan pages/post from Mexicans in Mexico have been beyond racist 😑 like, they've all reacted with a laughing emoticon "😂" on all announcements/promotions of the trailer. It is sickening too that when this started trending, just memes from the same people were of like a brown/black person as the punchline that Disney is casting a lot of black people on several projects. I just... I really hope this movie is a major hit to shove it all in these people's faces.
That’s too bad to hear. Yes, I always say that racism is international; global. It’s a worldwide human disease and it’s not just a case of white to black. Anyone can be racist and it’s so upsetting. God bless you for your concern over this supremely talented girl. Yes! Let’s all crash opening night and make this a resounding success like it deserves to be for her! Yay for Halle! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️
That’s so disappointing, but not surprising. It is sad that some people haven’t been impacted by the last 5-10 years and become more globally minded. Bless you for having open heart to champion all brown and Black people.
Though she was a gorgeous woman, Elizabeth Taylor shouldn’t have been casted to play Cleopatra… Cleopatra wasn’t caucasian, but back in the days, all Hollywood actresses were white. Same goes here. The little Mermaid is a north european fairy tale. A typical spanish or italian girl shouldn’t be casted as well. By casting a black actress, Disney is committing cultural appropriation. It’s not racism, it’s defending our white culture. ( In spite of this being politically wrong, I fell in love with Halle in the trailer. The voice, the face, the innocence… she’s perfect, but it’s wrong.)
some people don't i understand why i cry when i watch this trailer, well long story short when i was a kid and gay i was in love with the little mermaid, and my father supported me ❤ he bought me CD'S and he even find the part 2 of the little mermaid for me to watch it he bought me dolls ❤ so growing up i didn't feel that something was wrong with me, a young boy loving a mermaid princess ,and 2013 my father passed away my heart was broken but when i watch this trailer it reminds me when i was a child watching it with my father,it brings back memories i love you dad im so grateful that you are my father ❤
Omg! Thank you for sharing this! I am hugging you and holding space for you. I am so sorry for your loss and grateful that this movie and music brings your validating peace and joy! ❤️
I am so excited to see Halle as the new Ariel! She definitely captures Ariel’s spirit i think!! she’s just perfect for the role!! As for the hair, at first I was not a huge fan but now i’m actually really liking the natural red hair color! I also think it may be more vibrant when we see her on land cause water tends to dilute the color a bit!
The little mermaid is my favorite Disney animation and I don’t care what nationality they end up casting as long as she has the voice that can carry this storyline and Halle definitely DOES! When her voice came on I literally had goosebumps and tears in my eyes… I really hope Disney doesn’t mess this one up and tells the story correct. I’m so excited for this movie and cannot wait for the soundtrack!
I loved this so much.. When it comes to Halle… she was the first to audition out of hundreds and hundreds of people… She set the bar so high… they were just numb to the rest… The judges said that she was so perfect … she sent chills down their spine and had them crying… I just bet it was beyond beautiful… i feel like the bright red hair would have cheapened her… to me… she’s perfect!! I doubt this movie will flop.. there are wayyy too many of us ready for this.. even haters will spend their money… lol… awesome review!!!
I grew up loving this Disney film as a child. When I watched the trailer, I got the chills too. I agree with all three things Ariel must have, & people watching this film should realize that The little Mermaid is a syfy fantasy not a historical period piece drama.
Exactly! And because the original version of her was a story, the Disney animated version is ok to consider the original “tangible” adaptation. It can truly be considered “source” since it has been changed a bit from the original story and it’s being revamped by the same company that produced the original. As you know, people just want to feel justified in constantly being a victim and striving to have something to strive for.. so much so, that when actual victory happens for them, they have to try and stay more oppressed. It’s sad
I agree with the entire assessment with the exception of the intensity of the red hair. If the hair was as red as in the animated version, it would defeat the purpose of it being live action. It would look cartoonish and it would clash with the rest of the cinematography. That being said, it should definitely be red.
Your reaction brought me to tears again right with you. I’m excited for this movie, but won’t be surprised if it “flops”. People are definitely gonna go out to watch it, but everyone will have their criticisms about something. That’s been the case with every live action remake so far. The comments on the teaser trailer have been disappointing but not surprising. At least they can’t say anything about her voice.
Janet as a gospel singer is the PERFECT description of Halle voice! I love that and also said many times she needs to play the young Janet in a biopic. Also FUULLYYYYYU agree with you on Disney making any type of ridiculous statement and ruining this for Halle. If you say we hired her because ANYTHING outside of her talent and being perfect for the role, it immediately makes her seem like a race affirmative action hire which sh*ts on her as a talent and would be so sad. Please don’t justify your decision to the haters Disney!! Let Halle’s talent speak for itself!!
I am white as they come and that's EXACTLY what WORRIES me that Disney just took it because of "Affirmary swiggly" to the "right side of history" and really doesn't care.
@@annachristinanotyet4678 I hope that’s not true, friend, but I am naive enough to believe it’s not possible. I am going to have scathing words for Disney if that’s why they did this. I just saw Pinocchio and had a few thoughts cross my mind related to this subject.
@@GilbertGTV Oh now am curious, what is iffy or weird or not correct in your minds eye with the Pinocchio trailer? Like, I couldn't see anything OBVIOUS(LY) wrong with it now watching the 1st time. But I also have to admit, I am lowkey not very well versed in Diseny movies in general, so maybe that's next to being European and white (lol sometimes that seems give other povs) a deafult of mine in that regard.
I Legit cried when I saw the trailer. I have high hopes with this adaptation after seeing the trailer. The high notes, the actress and the longing I saw in that last part... Can't wait... can't wait
Also I agree !! I think she has been casted because of hee TALENT !!! Not because she is black and the director even said that he loved her voice! It's weird people out here creating their own narrative that it's about being woke...
I TEARED UP WHEN I SAW IT TOO. SHE GOT SO MUCH HATE FOR DOING THIS ROLE & THE OUTCOME STILL LOOKS GOOD. SHE'S A GORGEOUS GIRL WITH AN AMAZING VOICE. I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE IT. B4 THE TRAILER EVEN CAME OUT PEOPLE HATED THIS MOVIE. ALL BECAUSE OF RACE. IT'S SAD I ALREADY CAN TELL SHE DOES AN AMAZING JOB. ELIZABETH TAYLOR PLAYED QUEEN CLEOPATRA (A REAL BLACK/EGYPTIAN QUEEN) THAT ROLE HAS BEEN REPRISED SEVERAL TIMES. SHE WAS NOT BLACK BUT HER PERFORMANCE MADE THAT VERSION OF #CLEOPATRA THE BEST OF ALL. AND SHE WAS 👸🏾 A REAL HISTORIC FIGURE. ARIEL, A CARTOON, lmao HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO LIVE ACTION AND RACIST MF'z ARE BIIIIIG MAD. I ACTUALLY JUST READ A COMMENT WHERE SOME LOSER WROTE "ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF BLACKS TRYNA TAKE OUR EURORIAN CULTURE" 😆😅🤣😂 #BoyByeeeeee THAT WAS FUNNY ON SO MANY LEVELS. LIKE I SAID ALL THE HATE SIS GOT DIDN'T STOP NOTHING. PEOPLE ARE REDICULOUS. #ChloeBaileyWeSupportYou #LoveUGirl #DisneyThankYou NOT RESPONDING TO STUPIDITY, RACISM NOR RANDOM TROLLS. U MAD???? OH WELL.
this movie is very much dear to me...i was obsessed with the lil mermaid as a child. to have a black girl be Ariel is everything and it makes sense for her to be brought back like this...i love love love this and this GIRL VOICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE it actually made me cry. Yall dont even understand what this is doing to all lil black lil girls out there who dreams to be princesses they can too relate to this. this is amazing. i dont care what or if there were second motives for this honestly...i am dragging my teenage girl of 14 whose name is Arielle and used to believe she was a mermaid when she was 2
I agree with you except on the red hair. yes it does need to be red and it is but it doesn't need to be a BRIGHT color of it. Not because of "realism" as some may say, but for me strictly from the filmmaker in me that is very visual, the darker red hair works better for the person they have casted, they already did an amazing thing 1. letting the actress keep her locks 2. finding a way to incorporate the red hair with said locks. But I think the lighting in the trailer in the particular part in the scene didn't allow us to see how "red" they made her hair so you could argue the trailer didn't showcase it as well as it could and hope in the actual movie it's a bit more red but not over the time bright red.
@@GilbertGTV thank you for taking the time to read it and understand my perspective. I of course say this with only respect. Hope you're having a great day today and this movie turns out to be a joy for fans to see
About her hair, this is just a teaser. No way are they done, since this movie comes out next Spring, with the CGI. I have a feeling the red will get punched up, this was just a taste for people.
This was a great reaction and I love the commentary you made. I also don’t care whether she’s black, white, Asian, gay or straight. As long as you have the talent, oh that voice; we’re good to go! Thank you for sharing your brutally honest thoughts ❤️❤️ Much love from Canada 🤗
1. You’re judging the color of her hair but in that scene she’s underwater , in a cave and it’s a night. It’s not gonna have the same hue during the day or on land.
I initially didn't mind her hair, but you're right. Those 3 things: her hair, voice, and dream-like personality are the things that makes her , and is what also attracted me to her. I initially didn't mind her hair so much but it is one of the most distinguishing features about her. And you're not the only one to mention this. I hope Disney consider brightening it .
Why are people upset about a FICTIONAL creature/character? She does NOT erase the previous Little Mermaid for gods sake 🙄 No one was upset about Jason Mamoa playing Aqua Man when the original was a fair skinned Blonde🥴
I'm so happy you explained this the way you did. I wish we were at the point where every role can always be decided based on talent (barring of course scandals etc). I am all-in on inclusiveness and representation, and as a white woman I feel like I should be loud and proud about that to help bring more conversations to the table. But you're right. It should be beyond that. We as a species should be beyond the need to justify diversity. We should just do it. I keep saying 'when we get the diversity and it becomes normalized then we should always focus on talent' but you're right. It should always be based on talent and people who ignore talent should be the ones being called out.
i could not stop crying just when her voice burst… so powerful and it touches my spirit… no one sang this better… i’m not even a fan of little mermaid.
i agree w the everyone should act regardless of race however an exception is when a characters race is VERY important to the story for example princess tiana and her struggles as a black woman
GREAT review/comments - color or anything else shouldn't be the reason for an assignment, it cheapens the talent the individual brings to the table. Halle is perfect for this role, in my opinion.. Her voice is ethereal, luring and soothing like a siren (out of this world sounding). Blessings to you.
I do agree about the hair. But I'm giving Disney the benefit of the doubt here. We have not seen her outside of the darkness of the sea. It's possible that when she's in the sunlight her hair will be even brighter. Not the cartoon brightness. That would look unreal. But brighter is very possible.
I just wanted to say that I love your reaction! You are so passionate, and honest! You kept it💯. Halle Bailey was born for this role! Her voice is truly angelic! She is very humble. Watching the trailer gets me sooo emotional..her voice..the expression on her face. Beautiful! And l totally agree with you. If this film fails, it will not be because of Halle! The failure should fall on Disney!
Amen! Thank you for saying so! I have a new video on the way where some more of this performance was leaked! Would love to hear your feedback on it. Should be releasing soon… within the next day or so. I’m hoping to finish today if I can! 👍🏼
Omg!! I am definitely going to let you get some hits in! Haha. I, too, am OBSESSED with Anika Rose! She’s one of the most underrated singers out there! I adore her!!❤️❤️🔥
If they bump up the color of her hair than they would have to do the same to the underwater plant life and creature since those are also muted in color. Too much bright fiery red would be too cartoonish. Natural red is the way to go like haile has in this trailer.
Hey Gilbert! I love so much your reaction and all what you said to defend Halle and the movie! 😀 The Little Mermaid is my Favorite Disney movie and Ariel is my favorite Disney Princess! ❤😍 Yes! I love it so much!❤ I'm so glad to have this gorgeous first teaser of The Little Mermaid! 😍🥰 ❤Wow! She is so stunning!❤ Her face, her purple seashells bra, her voice, her hair and her stunning green/teal mermaid tail! ❤ I'm in loooooove with her! ❤💜💚 I love so much mermaids/mermen universe since I'm a child and I'm a good swimmer, I'm doing my own silicone merman tail (inspired by the tail of the mermaid Syrena from Pirates Of The Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides) for my pleasure to swim and also for possibly modeling and acting jobs! 😀
For me Ariels particular shade of red hair just... doesn't work well irl. It doesnt I'm sorry. It only works in animated settings (us artists know) like look at Aqua man, Amber heard character has Ariels red hair and it just... doesn't. Its VERY hard to pull off. I will say Halles could be a little redder tho.
I don't think BLARING red hair would work on even someone with SUPER white skin in real life, but I was willing to see how close they could get to make sure it stood out as signature, and I agree it could have been at least a little redder... but it's still forgivable because of everything else. I am 41 years old and I have never been this excited about a movie my whole life!
I respect your opinion SOOOOOOOO much!!! Thank you! I was a bit disappointed at the casting because of the "woke" thing. But after watching her leaked video and some other things, I like her. Its going to have to grow on me. I am just like you, I loved the animated verison as a child and played it on repeat.
Awww!! Me too honey! And let’s hope during the final color correction phase, they APPLE UP her beautiful locks a bit! I never want to dull color. Color is life!
Skin color should only matter if it's integral to that character for example black panther has to be black. Other than that skin color shouldn't matter
Agreed! This is why I also have no issue with straight characters playing LGBT characters and vice versa. If they can act, they will tell the story. We don’t need to know who they actually sleep with off camera. That’s none of our business, and I say that as an openly gay man in Hollywood struggling to get acting work. Consistency in ethics is the key to genuine equality.
I can agree with your points you placed. Skin color has NOTHING to do with casting for a part. it's about the ACTING and the ability to get INTO the role one is aiming to portray! No one went after will smith for playing the genie. and he was spectacular with the role. he put his OWN little spin on it and made that role JUST as entertaining if not more so in some parts as when robbin williams was VOICE acting the part. The same can be said for this movie. Her VOICE is what reminds me of the old movie. like you mentioned, the innocent, the wistful demeanor of "being somewhere she can't be and wants to be"... PORTRAYING the role is what matters... I hate how everything's suddenly become so Political even with movies that it makes me just not want to watch anything anymore. But good for her in getting the part. INDEED!
I believe the colors will change. If I remember in the cartoon the beginning the colors was muted. Then it Changed and the movie continued. I’m very excited to watch this.
Came across your video.. LOVED YOUR REACTION! LOVE HALLE’S VOICE! SHE IS AMAZING ‼️ I’m so ready! One thing I will say is.. I wish the quality was better.. the clip of her looks dull. Everything looks 4k except for her.
Thank you for being so genuine and transparent with your feelings and views on this. It's refreshing, authentic, and spot on. How often are we instantly moved when watching a movie or show? As soon as she started singing, I was instantly overwhelmed with emotions but in the best way possible. You are absolutely correct in saying that the burden of the success of this movie is now on Disney. Halle was 150% the best choice and was born for this role. What she has managed to bring to the world in 90 seconds or less which is hope, excitement, and joy is nothing short of amazing!
I am with you on the hair, I'm very much with you on that hair. There is a chance that while she's in the water it will be darker, but when she's out of the water it'll be that bright fiery red we all know. I'm really hoping that is the case, cuz yes when I was a child she was one of my favorites still is one of my favorites but she's more lower than she used to be my top one is now Kida then Mulan then Ariel
The part where Ariel says "I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure" made me tear up. This is going to be the best adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's classic. So stunning...so brave.
Disney audition hundreds of Actresses for the role, but they said Halle had raised the bar , she had made them cried with her audition singing that song I’ve read .
That just gave me chills! Wow! Thank you so much for sharing that! 🥰😍
Plus she was asked to audition not herself gone there
And the Director said that she was the first one that auditioned for the role, and after seeing other girls; they didnt moved them as much as she did!
I literally teared up watching he trailer. Little Mermaid was my fav as a little girl. It was so emotional to see Halle in this role. So proud of her
Wow!
Fun fact The director hand selected Halle to audition because he saw one of her performances and knew just from hearing her sing she was meant to be Ariel
I love this! He’s got a great ear then, because she was destined for this!
You better say it! She was born for this! The director already said he chose her because no one topped her audition. ❤️
Yay! Amazing! I’m so glad this truth has already been established! Yay! ❤️
I heard Zendaya auditioned but I wonder who else.
You’re right. The director said that they chose her because of her voice & she has that look of innocence that works perfect for Disney.
Omg! Right? I’m so excited! Yes! She was born for this! ❤️😍
Yup Ariel was innocent. That’s one of many reasons why I believe she’s a great fit.
@@GilbertGTV She has that sympatethic joy and innocennce in her look! And the voice i mean i kneaw her and her sister ssongs before so when i found out about the casting i imidiatelly thought about Chloe x Halle - Cool People lik i think my fave song of them her voice there,,,,,
Once I heard that they casted her this is exactly what I assumed. The whole idea of fighting for diversity inclusion is just that you want to be able to find the best person for the job regardless of their racial or any other kind of background. If they are pandering they're pandering to the younger generation not a whole group of people or community. She was on a hit show Grown-ish and she just keeps rising it's a great time to cast her for the role.
This was the best reaction I've seen. I am black and I never thought of it how you put where you said, don't make it about diversity and needing a black girl for the role, make it about the role is for Halle because she was the best/made for it. It's so true! Thank you for that. Halle and Chlöe are other worldly in their singing and their look...they actually look beautifully different, like mermaids. Their fan bases actually have always called them mermaids, sirens or Bailiens ( their last name Bailey+Aliens). The casting was perfect! God did indeed make her for this role.
I agree, Halle won me over with her voice. She’s also young, beautiful and exotic looking. She’s winning over lovers than haters.
Exactly!! Why do I keep watching this and crying?! Lol! I already know it! I am NOT ready! haha! 🥰😍
Maybe let’s stay away from calling women exotic, but yess what a voice she has
Exotic looking????!?!?! That sounds very fetish like. Just call her a beautiful black woman. Thanks
Please don’t use the word exotic to describe women or, in fact, anyone of colour.
@@GilbertGTV please don’t encourage this person to use the word exotic to describe a woman or anyone of colour. It is very damaging.
I never seen the original movie but when I saw her in that Teaser, I felt every bit of it and I believed her to really be a mermaid longing for something she believes is greater. I teared up too. She's perfect for this role.
So true!! Omg! ❤️❤️🔥
This part💯
This was the best reaction I've seen. I am black and I never thought of it how you put where you said, don't make it about diversity and needing a black girl for the role, make it about the role is for Halle because she was the best/made for it. It's so true! Thank you for that. Halle and Chlöe are other worldly in their singing and their look...they actually look beautifully different, like mermaids. Their fan bases actually have always called them mermaids, sirens or Bailiens ( their last name Bailey+Aliens). The casting was perfect! God did indeed make her for this role.
Right? Thank you love. Disney saying they picked her because she’s black shortchanges her talent and her unique special God-given gift. She doesn’t need any favors. She is a superstar and this is her time to shine because of who she is. She’s the best for this role and I will fight hard against anything that would try to cheapen that. Not today, Satan! #TeamHalle all the way! ❤️🔥
So I came for the reaction and stayed for the opinion. I think you were spot on. As you said, Halle's talent is above any 'woke agenda' Disney has and that talent is the reason she will be great in this role.
Wow! Thank you so much for saying that! And yes, I agree. We don’t need something to just trend for a while and fall off… we need another classic and so much is in place for this to be that! Disney better not mess this up! ❤️
Her voice is the closest to the original I've ever heard before from any other singer and that says a lot. Voice of an angel
Exactly. I was mesmerized and captivated by how lovely she sounded in the teaser. I’m so excited for the official trailer.
Anybody that watches Halle in an interview and hears her sing will totally understand why she was chosen. Her voice and the whole sweet, innocent thing she has going made her perfect for this. I actually think that this is a role that Brandy (singer, actor; black Cinderella) could have also played back-in-the-day.
Let them KNOW babe!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I’m with you 100%. Do NOT cheapen this for her, she was born for this.
Absolutely! Omg! I’m still crying! ❤️😩
Melissa McCarthy who is playing URSULA stated she cried during Halle's part of your world scene it took 3 long days to do! Halle is part of history this is so huge like people really just need to understand that! One of the creators said Halle's hair will give off a bluish type of color but that is only because of the water! We shall see what it looks like when she is out of water. May 2023 I'm ready
I live in Mexico, and i am exceptionally disappointed on how she is received down here... like the majority of FB Disney fan pages/post from Mexicans in Mexico have been beyond racist 😑 like, they've all reacted with a laughing emoticon "😂" on all announcements/promotions of the trailer. It is sickening too that when this started trending, just memes from the same people were of like a brown/black person as the punchline that Disney is casting a lot of black people on several projects. I just... I really hope this movie is a major hit to shove it all in these people's faces.
That’s too bad to hear. Yes, I always say that racism is international; global. It’s a worldwide human disease and it’s not just a case of white to black. Anyone can be racist and it’s so upsetting. God bless you for your concern over this supremely talented girl. Yes! Let’s all crash opening night and make this a resounding success like it deserves to be for her! Yay for Halle! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️
That’s so disappointing, but not surprising. It is sad that some people haven’t been impacted by the last 5-10 years and become more globally minded. Bless you for having open heart to champion all brown and Black people.
that’s why we should stop saying “people of color” because brown people don’t find kinship with other brown people.
Though she was a gorgeous woman, Elizabeth Taylor shouldn’t have been casted to play Cleopatra… Cleopatra wasn’t caucasian, but back in the days, all Hollywood actresses were white. Same goes here. The little Mermaid is a north european fairy tale. A typical spanish or italian girl shouldn’t be casted as well. By casting a black actress, Disney is committing cultural appropriation. It’s not racism, it’s defending our white culture. ( In spite of this being politically wrong, I fell in love with Halle in the trailer. The voice, the face, the innocence… she’s perfect, but it’s wrong.)
some people don't i understand why i cry when i watch this trailer, well long story short when i was a kid and gay i was in love with the little mermaid, and my father supported me ❤ he bought me CD'S and he even find the part 2 of the little mermaid for me to watch it he bought me dolls ❤ so growing up i didn't feel that something was wrong with me, a young boy loving a mermaid princess ,and 2013 my father passed away my heart was broken but when i watch this trailer it reminds me when i was a child watching it with my father,it brings back memories i love you dad im so grateful that you are my father ❤
Omg! Thank you for sharing this! I am hugging you and holding space for you. I am so sorry for your loss and grateful that this movie and music brings your validating peace and joy! ❤️
What wonderful experiences and memories. Your father sounds like he was a special and amazing person. I’m sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing.
I feel you brotha... This clip has my 41 year old behind in tears... I can't wait to see it..
Yay! We are the same age! ❤️ Here’s to being kids again! ❤
46 soon to be 47 in 2 month 😢i know that feeling
I am so excited to see Halle as the new Ariel! She definitely captures Ariel’s spirit i think!! she’s just perfect for the role!! As for the hair, at first I was not a huge fan but now i’m actually really liking the natural red hair color! I also think it may be more vibrant when we see her on land cause water tends to dilute the color a bit!
That's exactly what I think about the hair as well.
She was actually posting on her Instagram during the filming and her hair is definitely a more vibrant red out of the water so you guys will love it!
If the black mermaid is an issue let’s color Jesus non-white like the man living in Afroasiatic geography pre sunscreen he was 😂
C’mon! Facts!! 😍🔥❤️❤️
🤣🤣🤣 I died.
OOP! They ain’t ready for that conversation ☕️
The little mermaid is my favorite Disney animation and I don’t care what nationality they end up casting as long as she has the voice that can carry this storyline and Halle definitely DOES! When her voice came on I literally had goosebumps and tears in my eyes… I really hope Disney doesn’t mess this one up and tells the story correct. I’m so excited for this movie and cannot wait for the soundtrack!
Same Dil! Thank you for sharing!
I loved this so much.. When it comes to Halle… she was the first to audition out of hundreds and hundreds of people… She set the bar so high… they were just numb to the rest… The judges said that she was so perfect … she sent chills down their spine and had them crying… I just bet it was beyond beautiful… i feel like the bright red hair would have cheapened her… to me… she’s perfect!! I doubt this movie will flop.. there are wayyy too many of us ready for this.. even haters will spend their money… lol… awesome review!!!
I grew up loving this Disney film as a child. When I watched the trailer, I got the chills too. I agree with all three things Ariel must have, & people watching this film should realize that The little Mermaid is a syfy fantasy not a historical period piece drama.
Exactly! And because the original version of her was a story, the Disney animated version is ok to consider the original “tangible” adaptation. It can truly be considered “source” since it has been changed a bit from the original story and it’s being revamped by the same company that produced the original. As you know, people just want to feel justified in constantly being a victim and striving to have something to strive for.. so much so, that when actual victory happens for them, they have to try and stay more oppressed. It’s sad
I agree with the entire assessment with the exception of the intensity of the red hair. If the hair was as red as in the animated version, it would defeat the purpose of it being live action. It would look cartoonish and it would clash with the rest of the cinematography. That being said, it should definitely be red.
It is red though...
@@jaylabell2886 it sure is
Your reaction brought me to tears again right with you. I’m excited for this movie, but won’t be surprised if it “flops”. People are definitely gonna go out to watch it, but everyone will have their criticisms about something. That’s been the case with every live action remake so far. The comments on the teaser trailer have been disappointing but not surprising. At least they can’t say anything about her voice.
she has the voice of an angel, she is perfect for this role
I 100% agree with u, I started crying too, I love her, she’s so beautiful, am a 80s baby, the animated one and Halle Bailey r my Ariel 🥰
Janet as a gospel singer is the PERFECT description of Halle voice! I love that and also said many times she needs to play the young Janet in a biopic.
Also FUULLYYYYYU agree with you on Disney making any type of ridiculous statement and ruining this for Halle. If you say we hired her because ANYTHING outside of her talent and being perfect for the role, it immediately makes her seem like a race affirmative action hire which sh*ts on her as a talent and would be so sad. Please don’t justify your decision to the haters Disney!! Let Halle’s talent speak for itself!!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥 Say it love! Yes!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am white as they come and that's EXACTLY what WORRIES me that Disney just took it because of "Affirmary swiggly" to the "right side of history" and really doesn't care.
@@annachristinanotyet4678 I hope that’s not true, friend, but I am naive enough to believe it’s not possible. I am going to have scathing words for Disney if that’s why they did this. I just saw Pinocchio and had a few thoughts cross my mind related to this subject.
@@GilbertGTV Oh now am curious, what is iffy or weird or not correct in your minds eye with the Pinocchio trailer? Like, I couldn't see anything OBVIOUS(LY) wrong with it now watching the 1st time. But I also have to admit, I am lowkey not very well versed in Diseny movies in general, so maybe that's next to being European and white (lol sometimes that seems give other povs) a deafult of mine in that regard.
I think her hair is brighter in daylight scenes and when natural red hair is wet it tends to look brown
Oh I see! Gotcha! 🥰👍🏼
Oh I see! Gotcha! 🥰👍🏼
I Legit cried when I saw the trailer. I have high hopes with this adaptation after seeing the trailer. The high notes, the actress and the longing I saw in that last part... Can't wait... can't wait
Same love, SAME! Thanks for sharing Gail!
Also I agree !! I think she has been casted because of hee TALENT !!! Not because she is black and the director even said that he loved her voice! It's weird people out here creating their own narrative that it's about being woke...
I TEARED UP WHEN I SAW IT TOO. SHE GOT SO MUCH HATE FOR DOING THIS ROLE & THE OUTCOME STILL LOOKS GOOD. SHE'S A GORGEOUS GIRL WITH AN AMAZING VOICE. I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE IT. B4 THE TRAILER EVEN CAME OUT PEOPLE HATED THIS MOVIE. ALL BECAUSE OF RACE. IT'S SAD I ALREADY CAN TELL SHE DOES AN AMAZING JOB.
ELIZABETH TAYLOR PLAYED QUEEN CLEOPATRA (A REAL BLACK/EGYPTIAN QUEEN) THAT ROLE HAS BEEN REPRISED SEVERAL TIMES. SHE WAS NOT BLACK BUT HER PERFORMANCE MADE THAT VERSION OF #CLEOPATRA THE BEST OF ALL. AND SHE WAS 👸🏾 A REAL HISTORIC FIGURE. ARIEL, A CARTOON, lmao HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO LIVE ACTION AND RACIST MF'z ARE BIIIIIG MAD. I ACTUALLY JUST READ A COMMENT WHERE SOME LOSER WROTE "ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF BLACKS TRYNA TAKE OUR EURORIAN CULTURE" 😆😅🤣😂 #BoyByeeeeee THAT WAS FUNNY ON SO MANY LEVELS. LIKE I SAID ALL THE HATE SIS GOT DIDN'T STOP NOTHING. PEOPLE ARE REDICULOUS. #ChloeBaileyWeSupportYou #LoveUGirl #DisneyThankYou
NOT RESPONDING TO STUPIDITY, RACISM NOR RANDOM TROLLS. U MAD???? OH WELL.
@8:30 The director of the movie addressed this when the teaser was released. Halle was the first person they auditioned, and nobody compared to her.
this movie is very much dear to me...i was obsessed with the lil mermaid as a child. to have a black girl be Ariel is everything and it makes sense for her to be brought back like this...i love love love this and this GIRL VOICEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE it actually made me cry. Yall dont even understand what this is doing to all lil black lil girls out there who dreams to be princesses they can too relate to this. this is amazing. i dont care what or if there were second motives for this honestly...i am dragging my teenage girl of 14 whose name is Arielle and used to believe she was a mermaid when she was 2
Disney literally said your faves weren't up to par for this role, that's why Halle has been cast! Disney is coming through with their statements
I agree with you except on the red hair. yes it does need to be red and it is but it doesn't need to be a BRIGHT color of it. Not because of "realism" as some may say, but for me strictly from the filmmaker in me that is very visual, the darker red hair works better for the person they have casted, they already did an amazing thing 1. letting the actress keep her locks 2. finding a way to incorporate the red hair with said locks. But I think the lighting in the trailer in the particular part in the scene didn't allow us to see how "red" they made her hair so you could argue the trailer didn't showcase it as well as it could and hope in the actual movie it's a bit more red but not over the time bright red.
I love your perspective! Thanks for sharing! I think I’m converting to your way of seeing it now! lol! Thanks friend! 🥰
@@GilbertGTV thank you for taking the time to read it and understand my perspective. I of course say this with only respect. Hope you're having a great day today and this movie turns out to be a joy for fans to see
This trailer gave me chills as well her voice is amazing 🔥🔥🔥
About her hair, this is just a teaser. No way are they done, since this movie comes out next Spring, with the CGI. I have a feeling the red will get punched up, this was just a taste for people.
I’m hoping so! It’s literally my only gripe. Everything else is BEYOND perfect!
The Voice it gives me goosebumps 😭😭😭 it's so beautiful that made me cry 😭😭
I think there was a statement of sorts that she was just the best for the role..period. Was asked to audition bc of her voice.
This was a great reaction and I love the commentary you made. I also don’t care whether she’s black, white, Asian, gay or straight. As long as you have the talent, oh that voice; we’re good to go! Thank you for sharing your brutally honest thoughts ❤️❤️ Much love from Canada 🤗
This means so much to me! Thank you Charlene for such an encouraging comment! ❤️
The color isn’t done my guy 👍🏽 Halle is gonna blow us away….u cried for a reason…just like 90% of the world and me lol
ariel being a dreamer is SPOT on!!!
1. You’re judging the color of her hair but in that scene she’s underwater , in a cave and it’s a night. It’s not gonna have the same hue during the day or on land.
That is very true! Thank you for pointing that out. 👍🏼🥰 I hope it’s far more red in regular lighting. It’s signature for her, to me.
This was an AMAZING commentary. And that’s that on that.
You know you hit every single nail on the head. Cute, too…!
Thanks love!! 😍❤️
I initially didn't mind her hair, but you're right. Those 3 things: her hair, voice, and dream-like personality are the things that makes her , and is what also attracted me to her. I initially didn't mind her hair so much but it is one of the most distinguishing features about her. And you're not the only one to mention this. I hope Disney consider brightening it .
Thank you for saying so!! ❤
Why are people upset about a FICTIONAL creature/character?
She does NOT erase the previous Little Mermaid for gods sake 🙄
No one was upset about Jason Mamoa playing Aqua Man when the original was a fair skinned Blonde🥴
Girl go get yourself a bright red laser wig!!! You can wear that during the premiere
Yaaaasss!! I would look fierce! ❤️🔥
@@GilbertGTV Ofcourse you would!!!
@@mnm7647 haha thanks love! ❤️🥰😘Can not wait for this! I’m about to burst! 😍 Happy Sunday!
I'm so happy you explained this the way you did. I wish we were at the point where every role can always be decided based on talent (barring of course scandals etc). I am all-in on inclusiveness and representation, and as a white woman I feel like I should be loud and proud about that to help bring more conversations to the table. But you're right. It should be beyond that. We as a species should be beyond the need to justify diversity. We should just do it. I keep saying 'when we get the diversity and it becomes normalized then we should always focus on talent' but you're right. It should always be based on talent and people who ignore talent should be the ones being called out.
Such important insight, Charlie! Thank you SO MUCH, Charlie!
Yes she was definitely made for the roll. Her voice is stunning and she is beautiful.
Whew! Took my breath away. Extremely magical✨️🙂
i could not stop crying just when her voice burst… so powerful and it touches my spirit… no one sang this better… i’m not even a fan of little mermaid.
I love her as Ariel her voice is beautiful. I think she is the perfect Ariel. I hope it is in theaters. Love the video.
Amen! Thanks love! ❤️
i agree w the everyone should act regardless of race however an exception is when a characters race is VERY important to the story for example princess tiana and her struggles as a black woman
GREAT review/comments - color or anything else shouldn't be the reason for an assignment, it cheapens the talent the individual brings to the table. Halle is perfect for this role, in my opinion.. Her voice is ethereal, luring and soothing like a siren (out of this world sounding). Blessings to you.
Totally 💯 agree with you on Jodi Benson being THEE greatest Disney princess voice in…..ever! Also agree Halle’s voice is gorgeous!
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At that EXACT moment is when my tears start to flow!! The EXACT MOMENT as yours!!
❤❤❤ Omg! Yay! We are heart twins! lol. God bless you new friend! ❤
My eys teared up right there with yours, brother!
❤❤ Hugs! Thanks brother! Right? So much joy! ❤
I do agree about the hair. But I'm giving Disney the benefit of the doubt here. We have not seen her outside of the darkness of the sea. It's possible that when she's in the sunlight her hair will be even brighter. Not the cartoon brightness. That would look unreal. But brighter is very possible.
I just wanted to say that I love your reaction! You are so passionate, and honest! You kept it💯. Halle Bailey was born for this role! Her voice is truly angelic! She is very humble. Watching the trailer gets me sooo emotional..her voice..the expression on her face. Beautiful! And l totally agree with you. If this film fails, it will not be because of Halle! The failure should fall on Disney!
Amen! Thank you for saying so! I have a new video on the way where some more of this performance was leaked! Would love to hear your feedback on it. Should be releasing soon… within the next day or so. I’m hoping to finish today if I can! 👍🏼
This is my favourite Disney movie and I’ve been looking forward to this for a few years now. I hope it’s worth the wait! 😀
I cried too! I’m still crying every time i watch it 😭
@@Juan-v6h8d How ridiculous that you don’t understand that powerful singing can move somebody to tears. Shut up.
PREACHHHH!! Everything in this video is spot on
Ima have to fight u Gilbert about the best princess voice. Tiana is my #1 lol
Omg!! I am definitely going to let you get some hits in! Haha. I, too, am OBSESSED with Anika Rose! She’s one of the most underrated singers out there! I adore her!!❤️❤️🔥
I cannot wait to see Ursula, she’s my favorite villain. I’m as excited as you are to see this!
What a beautiful reaction ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much!
@@GilbertGTV your amazing
Your amazing ❤️💯🔥
Halle is ETHEREAL !!!!! SHE IS PERFECT!!!!
Yes! She is!! ❤️❤️❤️
I think her hair will get brighter once she is on land. Red hair gets darker in water.
I’ve watched it like 100x now and I still cru at this preview
If they bump up the color of her hair than they would have to do the same to the underwater plant life and creature since those are also muted in color. Too much bright fiery red would be too cartoonish. Natural red is the way to go like haile has in this trailer.
I’d be ok with a more natural looking red. This was bronze. Not the same. This was far more brown than red.
@@GilbertGTV if you think about it shes undedwater in very low lighting, she wouldnt actually have bright red hair.
I did criticize the hair color but after all, this movie is going to be great.
Agreed! 100 percent! 🥰
Hey Gilbert! I love so much your reaction and all what you said to defend Halle and the movie! 😀
The Little Mermaid is my Favorite Disney movie and Ariel is my favorite Disney Princess! ❤😍 Yes! I love it so much!❤ I'm so glad to have this gorgeous first teaser of The Little Mermaid! 😍🥰 ❤Wow! She is so stunning!❤
Her face, her purple seashells bra, her voice, her hair and her stunning green/teal mermaid tail! ❤
I'm in loooooove with her! ❤💜💚
I love so much mermaids/mermen universe since I'm a child and I'm a good swimmer, I'm doing my own silicone merman tail (inspired by the tail of the mermaid Syrena from Pirates Of The Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides) for my pleasure to swim and also for possibly modeling and acting jobs! 😀
For me Ariels particular shade of red hair just... doesn't work well irl. It doesnt I'm sorry. It only works in animated settings (us artists know) like look at Aqua man, Amber heard character has Ariels red hair and it just... doesn't. Its VERY hard to pull off. I will say Halles could be a little redder tho.
I don't think BLARING red hair would work on even someone with SUPER white skin in real life, but I was willing to see how close they could get to make sure it stood out as signature, and I agree it could have been at least a little redder... but it's still forgivable because of everything else. I am 41 years old and I have never been this excited about a movie my whole life!
You better talk to them, Yes tell them 💖💖💖💖💖 I agree with you wholeheartedly 🎯💯‼️
Great video
Thank you love!! ❤️❤️❤️😘😘
You totally just got a new subscriber and fan.
Thank you love!! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼
this movie wont flop. and if it does flop i will eat a shoe. i dont think its possible.
I respect your opinion SOOOOOOOO much!!! Thank you! I was a bit disappointed at the casting because of the "woke" thing. But after watching her leaked video and some other things, I like her. Its going to have to grow on me. I am just like you, I loved the animated verison as a child and played it on repeat.
Thank you so much for sharing this! Yes, I believe Halle has what it takes to win over the world. Politics aside, she truly deserves this! ❤️
He said that!!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I agree to this is so sad like why does it matter? She has the most beautiful voice like an angel people are disgusting
Amen! 🙏🏼❤️
I cried when you cried and I agree with you wholeheartedly. I wish they made Ariel’s locs like a candy apple red.
Awww!! Me too honey! And let’s hope during the final color correction phase, they APPLE UP her beautiful locks a bit! I never want to dull color. Color is life!
I totally agree with you❤❤❤❤❤❤
Skin color should only matter if it's integral to that character for example black panther has to be black. Other than that skin color shouldn't matter
Agreed! This is why I also have no issue with straight characters playing LGBT characters and vice versa. If they can act, they will tell the story. We don’t need to know who they actually sleep with off camera. That’s none of our business, and I say that as an openly gay man in Hollywood struggling to get acting work. Consistency in ethics is the key to genuine equality.
Omg she's great and I can't wait for this movie to come out, wow
Her voice was so pure 😭
Dope video bro and I with you 100%
Thank you Micah! 🙏🏼❤️
I can agree with your points you placed. Skin color has NOTHING to do with casting for a part. it's about the ACTING and the ability to get INTO the role one is aiming to portray! No one went after will smith for playing the genie. and he was spectacular with the role. he put his OWN little spin on it and made that role JUST as entertaining if not more so in some parts as when robbin williams was VOICE acting the part. The same can be said for this movie. Her VOICE is what reminds me of the old movie. like you mentioned, the innocent, the wistful demeanor of "being somewhere she can't be and wants to be"... PORTRAYING the role is what matters... I hate how everything's suddenly become so Political even with movies that it makes me just not want to watch anything anymore. But good for her in getting the part. INDEED!
Love your review
Thank you love! ❤️
The best reaction!
I believe the colors will change. If I remember in the cartoon the beginning the colors was muted. Then it Changed and the movie continued. I’m very excited to watch this.
You better preach, Thank YOU so much ❤
Came across your video.. LOVED YOUR REACTION! LOVE HALLE’S VOICE! SHE IS AMAZING ‼️ I’m so ready! One thing I will say is.. I wish the quality was better.. the clip of her looks dull. Everything looks 4k except for her.
Thanks for the comment love and I agree. The quality could look better!
The first script was been given to Ariana Grande. But she rejected it and Disney conduct an audition and Halle berry stands out
Really? Do you have a resource for that? Please link it!
We haven't seen her in the sun. She was in the cave. So we will see. Overall agreed. I'm all for Halle. I'm designing an outfit now for the premiere
Hahaha yasssss!!! I should too! lol! Let’s hope we get some amazing hair in the final color correction! 🔥🔥❤️❤️
@@GilbertGTV we want pics too. And I bet it will look amazing
Thank you for being so genuine and transparent with your feelings and views on this. It's refreshing, authentic, and spot on. How often are we instantly moved when watching a movie or show? As soon as she started singing, I was instantly overwhelmed with emotions but in the best way possible. You are absolutely correct in saying that the burden of the success of this movie is now on Disney. Halle was 150% the best choice and was born for this role. What she has managed to bring to the world in 90 seconds or less which is hope, excitement, and joy is nothing short of amazing!
Amen! So very well said! Thank you so much for this comment! Be well friend! Can’t wait to see this movie. Yay for Halle! ❤️❤️
I love your take on it, you gave her a fair chance. that's what I want everyone to do too
I got chills
AND DISNEY BETTER NOT DO HALLW OR THE MOVIE DIRTY! They have everything they need. They better get this right!
Amen!
Agreed!
I am with you on the hair, I'm very much with you on that hair. There is a chance that while she's in the water it will be darker, but when she's out of the water it'll be that bright fiery red we all know. I'm really hoping that is the case, cuz yes when I was a child she was one of my favorites still is one of my favorites but she's more lower than she used to be my top one is now Kida then Mulan then Ariel
The part where Ariel says "I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure" made me tear up. This is going to be the best adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's classic. So stunning...so brave.
LOL!
YES !! She should have bright apple crazy red hair ! Thats ariel.
Thats whats missing!
I love halle as Ariel ❤️ but the hair is not red enough.
I loved this reaction
Thank you Drake! ❤️
Great reaction!🔥🔥❤️
Thank you Jaden! ❤️😍