Tag: Disney Movies

Lilo & Stitch: A Live-Action Review for Kids and Parents

There are a string of Disney movies I didn’t see from the late 90s through 2010, including Lilo & Stitch. The perceived counter programming about Stitch being an uncontrollable, cute, alien mess was a welcome characteristic, but not enough to pull me into theaters or give up 90 minutes. Because I was unfamiliar with the specifics of Lilo & Stitch, it afforded a unique opportunity to review the film without any previous bias or memory from the original. Unfortunately for those who hold Lilo & Stitch in high regard, it might not follow the same welcome path that the original created.

Lilo & Stitch, is the live-action film a comedy or a drama? Fans of the original animated film will dig it, new audiences will be mildly amused at this kid’s film.
Irreverence only goes so far to being entertaining

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, an empty movie protected by Kevlar

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil has a moment late in the film where it almost redeems itself. It’s a hook that, had left it would in place would’ve made for a more satisfying film. Alas, a couple of minutes after the twist it resumes its jumbled, bloated course. Mistress of Evil feels like the seedling of a Disney princess film, but then forces in some Lord of the Rings action and end battle sequence that’s looking for an Avenger. Our 8 year-old, who is able to sit through two-hour films, was squirming 45 minutes into this one and it only got worse (for all of us).

Maleficent, Mistress of Evil doesn’t cook up anything evil or entertaining
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