Lilo & Stitch

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Summary: Kids Really Enjoy
Review: The kids really enjoy this movie. They watch it at least twice a day.

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Summary: Bad Values?
Review: Read some of the low scores here (though few and far between), and you'll probably find they're from sheltering parents who filter every sort of mass media out their children's lives but Barney and...well, Barney. Talk about your bad (as in zero) value. Isn't the oft repeated theme in L & S "family means no one gets left behind, or forgotten"? That's the one thing my kid remembers most about this film, and excuse me for saying that I don't really have a problem with that. If YOU do, don't fret...Barney is on PBS Mon.-Fri.

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Summary: Great, humourous family movie with wonderful values
Review: I have to admit that Disney completely surpised me with this movie. Though most disney movies carry a message of some sort, I had not expected them to create a movie in which the values were so clearly. Often humourous, this film explores the strength of the bond that families have and how family means "nobody gets left behind or forgotten".

The movie first introduces Experiment 626, a creature designed with one purpose - to destroy. After Experiment 626 escapes those who plan to banish him to a desserted astroid, he arranges to be adopted by a little girl, whom quickly names him Stitch. Lilo lives in Hawaii with her older sister, Nani. Orphaned since the death of their parents in a car accident, Nani is fighting desperately to keep authoirties from seizing Lilo and placing her with a foster family. The beauty of this movies is apparent as Stitch begins to learn what family means and Lilo finds the friend she always longed for in her mischievious, destructive new pet. The theme throughout the movie is that of the Hawaiian word "Ohana". "Ohana means family and family means nobody gest left behind or forgotten."

As Lilo attempts to 'civilize' Stitch and Nani works to keep the authorites from taking Lilo, this theme becomes more and more apparent. I found "Lilo & Stitch" to be a rollercoster of emotions - from the humourous scenes of Lilo teaching Stich to be like Elvis or Lilo and Stich defending the house in a Home Alone style from invading alience, to the heart-breaking scenes as Nani realies she might loose Lilo and tries to find a way to prepare the little girl for going away. I loved the Hawaiian music and lullaby sung by Nani as she and Lilo rocked in a hammock.

This is a movie I will watch again and again!

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Summary: One of the best I've ever seen!
Review: I had watched many Disney movies before (a very, VERY long time ago). And I thought I'd see Hey Arnold (in theatres), and and didn't exactly like it. Then I wanted to see Lilo & Stitch, and once I did, "HA HA HA!" The best movie I have ever seen. The voice and SFX are extremely authentic, and has a perfectly efficient running time. I have had it for about 3 weeks, and I've watched it at least 15 times. I'm also surprised the CC system has the Hawaiian songs well written down. I have the CC on almost every time, and know almost every word in the movie. Closed Captioning is useful though, and is a good way to learn the movie's words and the songs. Anyway, I love the movie and I recommend seeing this movie (that is, if you have never seen it or had a good look of it.)

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Summary: Thank You Disney!!!
Review: Lilo and Stitch is the story of a little girl, Lilo, being raised by her sister Nani. She is allowed to adopt a dog, Stitch, and together Lilo and Stitch find themselves in one situation after another.

This movie was great! The characters were believeable (OK, except for Stitch). I was very impressed by the way the characters were drawn. Thank goodness there were no stick people in this movie! It was so refreshing to see Nani and Lilo along with the other "human" characters in this movie drawn with real bodies and not perfect figures. I can't express enough how much I was thrilled with this.

The storyline of this movie is very touching. Lilo has trouble fitting in with other kids her age because of her not having parents. As to the other reviewers that discussed her behavior--so what! No child is perfect all the time. Lilo does act out but that is because she isn't treated nicely by the other kids. She also doesn't have parents to correct her when she's wrong and she has a sister that's busy working so she can keep Lilo with her. And as to the way Nani and Lilo talked to each other, this just seemed like a typical exchange between siblings.

The soundtrack of this movie was great also!! I love the way they included the Elvis songs in the movie. They were put in so that it seemed natural and not just thrown in on a whim. The admiration that Lilo has for Elvis made the songs fit so well. I loved the "model citizen" segment. Stitch in an Elvis jumpsuit is just too cute!!!!!

I loved every aspect of this movie. I've read other reviews in which the reviewers said there wasn't a moral storyline in the movie. But there is. The moral of this story from my viewpoint is this: don't treat other people badly just because they are different from you. Lilo was different from the other girls and they excluded her from their group. That is one of the reasons Stitch appealed to her so much. She knew he was different but she didn't turn away from him. She knew how it felt to be the outcast and she didn't want to do that to him. She was just glad to have a friend. Another storyline in this movie that I liked was the family and that not all families are the same. This family was small and broken--but it was good. In todays society I think it's important for kids to understand that not all families may not be like theirs. To reviewers that think Snow White has a better moral storyline--hello??? A girl living alone with 7 strange men??? This is a good moral story????? Think again.

This movie was just awesome. It was good to see something from Disney that had todays issues in it. To all the people who didn't like the movie, that's your choice, but I thought this was one of the best animated movies to be released in a long time. I just can't say enough about it, it is quite possibly the best animated movie to ever be released. A keeper for anyone's collection.

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Summary: Disney's best in years
Review: The last great Disney film was The Lion King. That was 10 years ago and since we've had multitudes of mediocre to dismal regurgitations of that formula. Though Disney tried to mix it up a bit with The Emperor's New Groove and Atlantis, they still managed to be only decent. Until now, at least. While Lilo & Stitch does not quite reach the greatness of the Lion King and a few other Disney classics, it is still a really good little film.

What makes it work are two things: Characters we care for, and new, original ideas. Up at the forefront are the title characters: Lilo, an orphaned Hawaiian girl now living in the care of her older sister, and Stitch, a genetically created alien with no family. Lilo's life with her sister is full of tension, and a child services agent may put the young girl into a foster home if things don't improve. No one is perfect in this story, everyone has faults and strengths, and it's this honest portrayal of humans (and, er, aliens) that helps sell this film. This Disney movie really begins to capture much of the heart that's been missing for the past decade in their animated films.

And the music adds the perfect atmosphere to the tropical animation. Using Hawaiian sounds and Elvis Presley tunes, the film uses the right songs at the right moments. And with the laugh out loud comedy in this film (I haven't laughed as much during a Disney cartoon in years), everything comes together beautifully.

With Lilo & Stitch, it seems Disney may be headed in the right direction with their animation franchise. Let's hope it continues in the years to come. And if not, at least we still have Lilo & Stitch.

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Summary: Not a Disney classic
Review: Yes, Lilo&Stitch was a funny movie, but there's nothing there to "hook" you and make you want to watch it again. i.e. It lacks depth. It feels like a Saturday morning special, not a big-budget adult picture that just happens to appeal to kids too. Given Disney's awesome record with hits like Bambi, Lady and the Tramp, Beauty and the Beast, the Lion King, Mulan, et cetera, it's a shame Lilo&Stitch didn't rise to a higher standard.

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Summary: Very unique and enjoyable!
Review: This is one of the most bizarre movies I've ever seen, but I mean that in a good way. The writers managed to take two very disparate storylines and meld them together seamlessly. The movie opens somewhere in outer space, where we meet a genetically engineered space alien who was created by a mad scientist to destroy everything in it's path. The creature is then banished to Earth, where it ends up (in all places) on the island of Kaui in the Hawaiian Islands. At this point, the movie quickly switches from sci-fi action movie to a tender and heartfelt story of an orphaned Hawaiian girl named Lilo who is being cared for by her older sister. When she picks up the alien creature in a local pet shelter and names him "Stitch", we find the two have more in common than we realize.

The movie is like a warped "E.T." It's the classic "alien befriends earth child" story, only the alien isn't exactly friendly at first. The movie is hip, witty, and moving at the same time. It really celebrates Hawaiian culture, and it's always refreshing to see a Disney movie where the main characters aren't white. And I loved the strong female charaters who aren't waiting around to be rescued by prince charming. This is truly a unique and imaginative film that is fun for all ages.

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Summary: I think I have a new favorite Disney flick!
Review: Well not really, the Lion King will likely always be my favorite, but this one has tied with Mulan, and The Emperor's New Groove for my number 2 spot in Disney Films.
While I'm not normally fond of Disney for their butchery of classic stories (The little Mermaid was turned to stone, and the Hunchback was killed... leave it to Disney to give it a happy ending) as well as Disney's near Microsoft level of world domination every so often they put out a film that I can't ignore. Lately I've been proud of Disney for their putting out films that are a lot more mature, especially with their humor, and the fact that they are no longer afraid of the PG rating. Lilo and Stitch, like the Emperor's New Groove is a slapstick comedy with a lot of mature themes, but one positive theme throughout the film... Family.
When most of Hollywood is content to underplay the importance of family, and in fact, in many cases diminish it, and degrade it, this film makes it a point to express, to a nearly tear jerking level how important family really is, especially in today's society. I personally felt that the relationship between Lilo and her older sister was very realistic, far from abusive, but misunderstood by the social worker who had been sent to observe the family, or what's left of it after their parents are killed.
Nani, (Lilo's sister) is bogged down trying to pick up where her parents left off, paying bills, working full time, and taking care of Lilo, a task that has her utterly exhausted. Hoping to help Lilo get a friend she takes her to a local animal shelter where Lilo picks out what she thinks is an innocent puppy, not knowing that this puppy is actually a genetically engineered alien whose soul purpose is to destroy everything in sight, clog drain pipes, back up sewers, and steal everyone's left shoe. Lilo is also unaware of the aliens that have been sent to capture her new pet.
This film is absolutely hilarious, yet powerful. I really enjoyed it, and its message. I recommend this film for both children and adults, as the movie is by and large inoffensive, with enough movie parody and references for the older folks to enjoy as well... (Like Stitch's little romp through San Francisco...)

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Summary: Best Disney movie in years!!
Review: I love this movie. It has been a long time since Disney has brought out a well deserved film. It made me laugh, cry and smile. It was a joy to watch. I feel like a kid again watching this movie 5 times now and counting. Stitch is the most adorable creature. My nephews can't wait to watch this movie everytime they come over. One of nephews has Stitch cuddling in his arms the whole time. A Disney movie definately worth watching over and over again.