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Summary: Alo-HA!
Review: Although not one of the most superior of Disney animated films ever made (see Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, or many of the "classics"), it's certainly no Atlantis or Treasure Planet, thankfully. It's very watchable and entertaining for adults and children alike. The animation is traditional Disney quality, along with some enjoyable new characters. And even though I'm not an Elvis fan by any stretch of the imagination, his music was not distracting to the film. Regarding the extras on the DVD, the "Inter-Stitch-als" are a delight. They were the commercials introducing Stitch during a sequence from other famous Disney animated films. But don't be mislead into thinking that there are more specially made for this DVD. The "history" of Stitch showing up in older classic Disney films is merely a bunch of sketches and pictures from older films with Stitch poorly added to the scene; there's no animation involved, so it's not of Disney quality whatsoever. Don't let this distract you from the enjoyable film, though! (But don't bother watching that extra either!)
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Summary: Really REALLY Liked it!
Review: I had been putting off seeing Lilo and Stitch in the theater because the art did not appeal to me. (Speaking from an artists' perspective, the little blue creature looked sort of like a pokemon rip off and the drawings of Nani and her sister Lilo were too exaggerated for me to enjoy). Well, I was DEAD WRONG. Lilo and Stitch is a humorous and moving film about the love of a little girl for her pet monster, and the love of her big sister Nani, for the little girl. This film brings to question, Nature versus Nurture: Stitch is a creature created to 'destroy worlds,' who is born 'bad.' Through the love of his human adopted family, he learns the values of caring and responsibility. Even thought the antics of Stitch and Lilo were amusing, the true hero of this movie is actually Nani. Nani works very hard to do everything she can to procure a job and save her sister. Unfortunately, Stitch and Lilo thwart her at every turn, with (at times) disastrous consequences. Again, speaking as an artist, some of the character designs were too exaggerated for me to enjoy fully. Particularly the way the noses were drawn, and some of the disproportionate large heads, were incongruous with the rest of the work. On a positive note, I REALLY loved the way water was drawn, and the water-color backgrounds were beautiful. Also, Nani and her boyfriend David were well-animated. (This studio is famous for not drawing male characters all that well). Overall, great work. Can't wait for a sequel... Just as long as its not 'direct to video'..... LOL
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Summary: the movie for those who dont like disney
Review: I can't stand Disney's cartoons and I was dragged into this thing kicking and screaming. I came away with tears and a huge smile. This is an old fashioned good movie with good characters, warm story, humor, and action. I am glad someone still makes movies like this. Oh yeah, the animation is a joy to watch.
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Summary: A Magical Movie!
Review: We are definately a t.v. family, that is just what we like to do together is watch movies, we did not hesitate adding this one to our collection. In July we saw this movie at the theater and it captivated us, there is a simple but magical quality it has. Disney Movies are beloved in our home but usually not the ones we tend to buy, this one starts a new breed of classics!
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Summary: what a disappointment
Review: Yes, I was saddened by the first scenes. Lilo fights with her
friends instead of talking things out. Her relationship with her sister is scary too. There are too many "nice" movies out there. Don't waste your money. Buy a traditional family movie.
Disney please go back to good family values.
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Summary: A bit dark -- philosophically
Review: Great film -- fun -- but with an underlying darkness that is a bit disconcerting, though thought provoking as well. Not a problem for kids--they won't see the shadows--
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Summary: Kept me in stitches...
Review: WOW! - This was an awesome DVD! An "evil genius" in a faraway galaxy creates a genetically modified creature that has only one goal in life - to destroy. The creature escapes and crashes on Earth, where he finds his way into the home of a little Hawaiian girl. Lilo and her sister Nani are in some trouble as it is and Stitch's destructive nature is not helping matters. A social worker is trying to take Lilo from her sister's care and is not happy with the addition of Stitch to the family. To make matters worse, aliens have been sent to recapture Stitch. The little monster eventually is able to overcome his genetic programming and learn to love his Hawaiian friends while surfing (great scene). The animation and music are one-of-a-kind. Lilo is adorable and the hula dancing is incredibly lifelike. The songs, with backup by a children's choir, are in Hawaiian and help to complete the effect. Tia Carrere even voices the character of Nani. The extra features kept me laughing. You can Stitch replacing several characters throughout Disney history, such as Lady in the familiar spaghetti scene from "Lady and the Tramp" or Simba in the "Lion King". There are featurettes on the wonderful children's choir that sang in the movie, and how the animators drew the hula dance so well. A mini-encyclopedia on the state of Hawaii and a trivia game are also nice touches. Why 5 stars?:
Great entertainment in an original story that is appropriate for the 21-st century. There is no white, middle-class family. Instead, a "broken family" with a social worker (and a few aliens). The laughs keep coming and the music and animation is beautiful. The artists obviously had some fun with the extra features, and you will too!
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Summary: Fun For Entire Family
Review: Super-cute movie!! My daughter is 5 1/2 and we loved this movie. I might have liked it more than she did, actually. The story is about an alien created simply to destroy things, without any other purpose in this world, who ends up on Earth-mistaken for a dog-and adopted by Lilo. Lilo is adorable. She is not all sappy-sappy like some other animated characters created. She is fresh and spunky. Anyway, Lilo lives with her sister and they are having a rough time without any parents to guide them. Stitch comes along and adds a lot of excitement to their lives. The storyline is such that an entire family can enjoy it. The humor appeals to many different ages, and the animation is exceptional. Good movie for adults and kids.
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Summary: Disney's Going Down the Tubes
Review: Okay, so Lilo & Stitch is one of their more original movies lately (as opposed to the current trend to make sequels from their classics), but it was depressing, mean-spirited and just downright sad. What does the Disney Corporation have against two parent families? Why make a movie about a monster whose sole purpose for existence is to destroy? Yes, yes, little girl tames wild beast, but come on. And the scenes with her sister were downright scary. The screaming... yes, it is rather reminiscent of many sisterly fights, but do we need to see that in a cartoon? Disney needs to go back to making the people look real. Why the exaggerated features? Look at Sleeping Beauty and Snow White and Cinderella. Why are those movies still so widely loved? Because of the absolute *artistry* contained within. That would be nice to see from Disney. Move away from the computers and get back to drawing. So, Lilo & Stitch, original, but depressing. Don't bother.
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Summary: Fun movie Great cultural setting Insightful on family crisis
Review: This is a standard-issue children's movie. It treads carefully around significant issues: family grief, social welfare bureaucracy, nurture vs. nature. The result is that young viewers can begin to examine such weighty "adult" matters in an accessible, non-threatening venue. Lilo and her older sister-forced-to-be-mother, Nani, play their roles admirably. Lilo is a precocious, but socially inept young girl, struggling with her parents' absence, and the rejection of fellow classmates. Nani must fill the roles of mother, father, provider, and big sister/friend. At the same time, she needs a job, and suffers the unspoken frustration of not being able to care for her own needs and wants. The alien characters are funny, but harder to empathize with. Even stitch only becomes loveable in the last 15 minutes of the movie. Overall, this is a somewhat uneven production. Nevertheless it is worthwhile for its content and the acting of its human characters.
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