I haven’t seen it. But from the looks... it’s... interesting. To be honest, I think Disney should stop live action remakes, and this is the perfect example. But I can’t say it’s bad because I haven’t seen it yet.
I feel that these remakes are really the only way that Disney can actually get people to look at their classic animated films nowadays. The remakes needed to be popular so that people would see them. They also needed to be lifeless and mediocre to make people go back and see just how good the original animated films were and still are today. True beauty never fades, but we need to be reminded of it every once in a while.
It's probably a mix of things. The animated movies, particularly the Renaissance films, are pretty heavily visible, whether it be via Freeform, Netflix, Hulu etc. While the concept of live action remakes may have been born of creativity, again, Maleficent wasn't so much a remake as a reimagining of a character, I'm not going to pretend like the continuation and expansion of the live action remakes isn't at least partially (or more likely heavily) financially based. Like them or not, these movies make a TON of money, and that's why they keep happening
More financially based for sure. Michael Eisner sure was right about Bob Iger’s lack of creative sensibilities. Film-wise, Disney’s live-action films have really been creatively suffering this whole decade outside of Saving Mr. Banks.
Jasmine was in the palace because she was royalty, and there's no reason for royalty to ever mingle with commonfolk. Not to mention she needed to marry and was resisting every suitor sent her way. The idea that she's locked up because her father is overly protective is just a tired cliche at this point, since films like Little Mermaid, Moana and Frozen had similar ideas for why their main characters were trapped. Also, Jasmine wasn't just motivated to find a husband for love in the original. She wanted Independence and the ability to choose for herself rather than to have others decide her fate for her. This film just bumps Jasmine up into a trite version of what Hollywood perceive as an indipendant female character.
She was, but I just felt that the added elements to her character/backstory/motivations in this film and more of an inclusion in the story's resolution put more emphasis on those aspects of her character
With this post you get me over my Disney Remake antipathy, and I now plan to see this Aladdin. A 🇨🇦Canadian, I feel grateful and proud for Mena's impact on you. This whole post gives much depth of insight.
Glad to have you back, Joe. Although to be honest, I don't think I want to go see that because the best remake I think already happened with "Dumbo" a couple months ago, and I honestly think "The Lion King" is going to be better since Jon Favreau's working on that one. So, I thought this one had the least practicality and least meaning to be rebooted. Although, I guess it still does look better than "Maleficent" and 2010's "Alice in Wonderland", that really started the trend out. So, maybe I should try it after all just to compare it to those two. I don't know, I guess it's kind of complicated right now. But if you enjoy it, that's fine. No judgement here. But I'll tell you this however though, I'm certainly looking forward to seeing you tackle the Renaissance era in the future. I definitely can't wait to see "The Little Mermaid" up next, since spoiler alert, that's my favorite of the era.
I saw the new Aladdin film on opening night with my boyfriend, Mom, and stepdad. We all had a good time at the movie. I am nervous about Lion King though. The Lion King was the first movie I remember seeing in theaters, when I was five in 1994, and seeing Lion King is one of my fondest memories.
Can you really really please upload a Disney guy review for the Little Mermaid, Joe? I want to learn more about Alan Menkin and the late Howard Ashman became a Music writing duo!
Good stuff Joe. I had very low expectations for Aladdin, but most people are saying its a good time. You make a good point that its probably better in theaters, most musicals are, now I might have to go see it. Was going to wait until it came out. Dumbo looks pretty bad and didn't hear people say it was good either. The other live action remakes I really enjoyed (Cinderella, Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast) I went into Beauty & The Beast with really high expectations and it didn't disappoint. However, I was having a tough time going back and watching those classic animated movies for whatever reason. I guess I go through phases where I can't get myself into it. But I'm sure I could now. I think those 3 live-action remakes did a great job of emulating the originals. On the other hand I can watch and enjoy Aladdin and Lion King anytime. So I'm a little more hesitant on those live actions since I'm not sure they can come anywhere close to the original animated. I'm definitely feeling better about Aladdin now though with so many people going to see it and saying it was good. Dumbo on the other hand, not so much, especially when they took out the crows scene which was my favorite part of the original.
I’m almost ashamed to say I loved this movie. On principal alone I’m against these remakes, but I had so much fun with Aladdin. Will Smith absolutely killed it
I thought the film was good but it wasn’t memorable for me. Speaking as a historian Jasmin would never be allowed to rule on her own, the Middle East was very male dominant. Will Smith I thought did well on his own, using his own take which I thought he did well on.
Potentially, as in it may have helped Maleficent get green lit, who's financial success mixed with the prevalence of nostalgia-based media these days I think really motivated Disney to go all out on the live action remakes
Always great to have you back Joe!!!! Very excited for your coverage on the Disney Renaissance!!!!
Just want to thank you for all your Disney movie reviews. Always love seeing some of the rare old storyboard artwork you're able to dig up.
I haven’t seen it. But from the looks... it’s... interesting. To be honest, I think Disney should stop live action remakes, and this is the perfect example. But I can’t say it’s bad because I haven’t seen it yet.
I feel that these remakes are really the only way that Disney can actually get people to look at their classic animated films nowadays. The remakes needed to be popular so that people would see them. They also needed to be lifeless and mediocre to make people go back and see just how good the original animated films were and still are today. True beauty never fades, but we need to be reminded of it every once in a while.
It's probably a mix of things. The animated movies, particularly the Renaissance films, are pretty heavily visible, whether it be via Freeform, Netflix, Hulu etc. While the concept of live action remakes may have been born of creativity, again, Maleficent wasn't so much a remake as a reimagining of a character, I'm not going to pretend like the continuation and expansion of the live action remakes isn't at least partially (or more likely heavily) financially based. Like them or not, these movies make a TON of money, and that's why they keep happening
More financially based for sure. Michael Eisner sure was right about Bob Iger’s lack of creative sensibilities. Film-wise, Disney’s live-action films have really been creatively suffering this whole decade outside of Saving Mr. Banks.
Jasmine was in the palace because she was royalty, and there's no reason for royalty to ever mingle with commonfolk. Not to mention she needed to marry and was resisting every suitor sent her way. The idea that she's locked up because her father is overly protective is just a tired cliche at this point, since films like Little Mermaid, Moana and Frozen had similar ideas for why their main characters were trapped. Also, Jasmine wasn't just motivated to find a husband for love in the original. She wanted Independence and the ability to choose for herself rather than to have others decide her fate for her. This film just bumps Jasmine up into a trite version of what Hollywood perceive as an indipendant female character.
But Jasmine was already strong and independent in animated form
She was, but I just felt that the added elements to her character/backstory/motivations in this film and more of an inclusion in the story's resolution put more emphasis on those aspects of her character
@@JoeTheDisneyGuy I disagree but we're all entitled to our own opinions
With this post you get me over my Disney Remake antipathy, and I now plan to see this Aladdin. A 🇨🇦Canadian, I feel grateful and proud for Mena's impact on you. This whole post gives much depth of insight.
I can't wait for your start on the Disney Renaissance with The Little Mermaid!
Glad to have you back, Joe. Although to be honest, I don't think I want to go see that because the best remake I think already happened with "Dumbo" a couple months ago, and I honestly think "The Lion King" is going to be better since Jon Favreau's working on that one. So, I thought this one had the least practicality and least meaning to be rebooted. Although, I guess it still does look better than "Maleficent" and 2010's "Alice in Wonderland", that really started the trend out. So, maybe I should try it after all just to compare it to those two. I don't know, I guess it's kind of complicated right now. But if you enjoy it, that's fine. No judgement here. But I'll tell you this however though, I'm certainly looking forward to seeing you tackle the Renaissance era in the future. I definitely can't wait to see "The Little Mermaid" up next, since spoiler alert, that's my favorite of the era.
I saw the new Aladdin film on opening night with my boyfriend, Mom, and stepdad. We all had a good time at the movie. I am nervous about Lion King though. The Lion King was the first movie I remember seeing in theaters, when I was five in 1994, and seeing Lion King is one of my fondest memories.
I’m glad you post a video
So when are you going to review the Little Mermaid Joe the Disney guy?
Can you please upload a Disney Guy review of the Little Mermaid Joe the Disney guy?
Are you planning to upload a Disney guy review called The little Mermaid?
Can you really really please upload a Disney guy review
for the Little Mermaid, Joe?
I want to learn more about Alan Menkin and the late Howard Ashman became
a Music writing duo!
Good stuff Joe. I had very low expectations for Aladdin, but most people are saying its a good time. You make a good point that its probably better in theaters, most musicals are, now I might have to go see it. Was going to wait until it came out. Dumbo looks pretty bad and didn't hear people say it was good either. The other live action remakes I really enjoyed (Cinderella, Jungle Book, Beauty and the Beast) I went into Beauty & The Beast with really high expectations and it didn't disappoint.
However, I was having a tough time going back and watching those classic animated movies for whatever reason. I guess I go through phases where I can't get myself into it. But I'm sure I could now. I think those 3 live-action remakes did a great job of emulating the originals.
On the other hand I can watch and enjoy Aladdin and Lion King anytime. So I'm a little more hesitant on those live actions since I'm not sure they can come anywhere close to the original animated. I'm definitely feeling better about Aladdin now though with so many people going to see it and saying it was good. Dumbo on the other hand, not so much, especially when they took out the crows scene which was my favorite part of the original.
I’m almost ashamed to say I loved this movie. On principal alone I’m against these remakes, but I had so much fun with Aladdin. Will Smith absolutely killed it
I thought the film was good but it wasn’t memorable for me.
Speaking as a historian Jasmin would never be allowed to rule on her own, the Middle East was very male dominant.
Will Smith I thought did well on his own, using his own take which I thought he did well on.
I'm ready to see your The Little Mermaid review !!!
Hey Joe
Just off the top of my head, wouldn't 101 Dalmatians have been the first live action remake?
I suppose that's true, but considering that came out in 1996, I'm not exactly counting it as part of this current film plan the company has
Okay, that makes sense. Do you think that the success of 101 D's helped suggest the current remake stint?
Potentially, as in it may have helped Maleficent get green lit, who's financial success mixed with the prevalence of nostalgia-based media these days I think really motivated Disney to go all out on the live action remakes
Break it down homie