Maleficent is directed by Robert Stromberg and it is the live-action re-imagining of the 1959 animated classic Sleeping Beauty. This movie focuses on the antagonist of that movie, Maleficent, an evil fairy who curses a baby to a sleep-like death once she pricks her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel. This movie stars … Continue reading Maleficent – Movie Review!
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The Lion King (2019) – Movie Review!
The Lion King (2019) is directed by Jon Favreau and it is the "live-action" remake of the 1994 animated classic with the same name. In case you've never watched the animated movie which is highly unlikely, this movie is about Simba, a lion who we see grow before our very eyes and learn about the … Continue reading The Lion King (2019) – Movie Review!
Beauty and the Beast (2017) – Movie Review!
Beauty and the Beast (2017) is directed by Bill Condon and it is the live-action remake of the beloved 1991 animated classic. Just like in the original movie, after a spoiled, rude Prince denies an old beggar woman shelter, she reveals her true form as an Enchantress and curses the entire castle, in doing so … Continue reading Beauty and the Beast (2017) – Movie Review!
Aladdin (2019) – Movie Review!
Aladdin (2019) is the live-action adaptation of the 1992 animated classic with the same name and it is directed by Guy Ritchie. This movie follows Aladdin a street urchin who finds a magic lamp which holds the powerful Genie who can grant anyone three wishes. Aladdin tries to use his wishes to win the heart … Continue reading Aladdin (2019) – Movie Review!
Dumbo (2019) – Movie Review!
Dumbo (2019) is directed by Tim Burton and it is the live-action adaptation of Disney's animated classic with the same name. Dumbo is a baby elephant with enormous ears which can carry him to heights an elephant has never reached. When him and his mom gets separated it's up to Dumbo and two kids to … Continue reading Dumbo (2019) – Movie Review!
Mary Poppins Returns – Movie Review!
Mary Poppins Returns is directed by Rob Marshall and it's the sequel to the 1964 classic Mary Poppins. Set in the thirties, Michael and Jane Banks are now all grown up and a family loss occurs, Michael finds himself in a tough position as he has to find a way to keep the house from … Continue reading Mary Poppins Returns – Movie Review!
Is this actually a good idea?
Over the years, Disney's reputation has rarely changed, it's always been the company that has provided family-friendly entertainment which for the majority has been original and iconic. Sure most of them were based on existing material but Disney has always put a twist or reinvented the source material. From the older classics like Cinderella and … Continue reading Is this actually a good idea?
So about these Disney Live-Action Remakes…
Recently the teaser for the live-action adaptation of Aladdin came out. I was excited for it and I watched it and it was a bit concerning. Now I love Disney movies, they're like a religion to me, I try to watch every movie of theirs in cinemas, and I try to introduce as much of … Continue reading So about these Disney Live-Action Remakes…