It’s been some time since I last watched the original animated film, which is hands down my favorite modern Disney animated film, with Sleeping Beauty my favorite classic.
I’ve only seen Aladdin as far as Disney’s live adaptations.
I really enjoyed the new Lilo & Stitch movie. It hit all the right notes that I expected, with the most unexpected thing is the concert t-shirt that Nani was wearing (Prince – Purple Rain Tour).
I was surprised at one of the voice actors (Hannah Waddingham) and had no idea that Tia Carrere was in the film, she who originally voiced Nani in 2002.
I was most impressed with the kid who played Lilo, Maia Kealoha. She really brought that character to life in live action in both her look and her portrayal.
And of course I absolutely loved Stitch, who I’ve called my true spirit animal since those original pre-release trailers, wreaking havoc in various Disney movies to AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black’. The live-action version made me smile whenever he appeared and did… stuff.
And I almost cried when he gave the Ohana speech at the end.
While the theatre was maybe half full, it was mostly families and kids, and the group of moms sitting near me laughed along with me during parts that were callbacks to the original.
I think I enjoyed this one more than I did Mission: Impossible 8 the night before.