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Supporters of these views argue that the race swap of Ariel was crafted intentionally to promote diversity, with some claiming that any criticism is immediately dismissed as racist or bigoted. This “cancel culture” approach seeks to shut down dissent by framing critics as hateful or intolerant.
On the other side, defenders of the remake argue that these changes are valid artistic choices or attempts to modernize the story for contemporary audiences. However, the prevailing sentiment among critics remains that the film’s alterations prioritize political points over narrative fidelity.