Lilo & Stitch is the first of 10 live-action films planned by Disney in the coming months and years, and it will have the difficult task of making audiences forget the resounding failure of Snow White. A mission that the live-action film could well succeed in, according to the first press reviews of the film, finally available on the Internet!
Lilo & Stitch Stitch, a modern Disney reinvented
After reinventing its great classics like Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Dumboand The Little Mermaid, Disney is turning to its more recent cartoons. It is Lilo & Stitch, released in 2002, which was chosen by the studios to fuel their live-action catalog. Changes were made to the plot with varying degrees of enthusiasm from fans, such as the physical appearance of Jumba and Pleakley, the two aliens, made more human by the director. But the main lines of the story are the same: a little Hawaiian girl, Lilo, meets a blue "stuffed animal," Stitch, who is actually an alien. With her big sister Nani, she will teach her the concept of family and help her escape from her pursuers.
Lilo & Stitch, a success for Disney?
After the failure of Snow White, a disaster at the box office and for the planet, Disney has no choice: they must right the ship and win back fans. Can the adorable Lilo and Stitch succeed, and finally bring a little lightness after the controversies surrounding the studios' latest live-action films? According to the first feedback from the film, finally available on social networks, the challenge has been met! & really gave the official film more depth to Lilo & Nani. Maia Kealoha is a STAR! The Stitch was so well made. I never imagined in 23 years they'd be able to merge animation w/ live action this well. It was magical. Very sweet.
— Laura ลà¸à¸£'า 劳拉 (@lsirikul) May 18, 2025Lilo & Stitch was heartwarming and really gave Lilo and Nani more depth than the original movie. Maia Kealoha is a star! Stitch is so well done. I never imagined that in 23 years they would be able to merge animation and live action so well. It was magical. Very sweet.
Lilo & Stitch is by far the best live-action remake of a Disney animated film! The cast includes both old and new actors, and they are all very good. The story is very close to the original and will definitely please fans. Elvis's music and classic songs are back.
Lilo & Stitch is Disney's best animated film to date. Seeing Stitch in live-action on the big screen brings back a huge wave of nostalgia. There are tons of laughs and heartwarming moments. The film continues the same themes as the original, while adding new flavors.
Lilo & Stitch is pure Disney magic! It's a story about loss, friendship, and ohana [family], told in a way that's both funny and deeply touching. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and Stitch will completely steal your heart. Newcomer Maia Kealoha is a rising star in a story that provides heartwarming fun for the whole family.
Lilo & Stitch is a cute reimagining that captures much of the spirit of the original through a modern lens. The relationship between Lilo and Nani is even more heartfelt. It's still raw, real, and central to the story's emotions. Of course, Stitch brings some hilarious chaos.
Lilo & Stitch is the biggest surprise of the year and Disney's best live-action remake yet. Dean Fleischer-Camp has created a joyful family adventure that captures the chaos and charm of the original. It's also a hilarious and moving film, with an exceptional performance from Maia Kealoha.
Now you'll have to wait until May 21, next Wednesday, to make up your own mind!
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