Finally, a genuinely appealing Disney live-action remake. So far, these reimaginings of classic animated films have been a mixed bag of uncanny photorealistic computer-generated animals (“The Lion King�), surreal fairy-tale hellscapes (“Beauty and the Beast,� “Snow White�), scary circus movies (“Pinocchio�), and wobbly adventure musicals (“Aladdin�).
In their ambitious scale and scope, none evoked the charm of the beloved original animated films. But the new remake of “Lilo & Stitch� sings with heart and humor, maintaining the aloha spirit of the original.
This flick isn’t a masterpiece, not even a vulgar one, but it’s cheeky and entertaining enough in its giddy hyper-violence, thanks almost entirely to the star turn of Josh Hartnett, who has proven in his recent renaissance that he’s especially great in bozo mode. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: Josh Hartnett saves 'Fight or Flight' from crash landing
This one will likely only appeal to fans of the genre who appreciate reverence and twists on this kind of material, but it’s bloody � if lightweight � fun for those who enjoy this kind of good old-fashioned romp in the woods. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: 'Until Dawn' a gory romp in the woods