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In some ways, 'The Little Mermaid' was old-fashioned…

“In some ways, 'The Little Mermaid' was old-fashioned. Rendered in the hand-drawn style, it was the last Disney animated feature to use cels and Xeroxing. Pixar and its CGI imitators soon made that rigorous process obsolete.” quote by Richard Corliss
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“In some ways, 'The Little Mermaid' was old-fashioned. Rendered in the hand-drawn style, it was the last Disney animated feature to use cels and Xeroxing. Pixar and its CGI imitators soon made that rigorous process obsolete.”

Richard Corliss

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Notes the film as the last Disney feature using traditional cel animation before CGI took over.

In simple terms: Last traditional Disney animation.

Key Takeaway

Value classic techniques.

Themes

animation history technology shift artistry nostalgia industry change

Mood

nostalgic analytical

Type

historical critical

When to use this quote

  • film education
  • museum curation
  • animation workshops

Key Concepts

film studies visual arts technological evolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does tradition offer?
  • How to blend old and new?
A Different Perspective

New tech may overlook artistic value.

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