Disneys live action remake of Lilo and Stitch has finally arrived, but fans are shocked to find Stitch sidelined in favor of a more grounded family drama. With key emotional scenes stripped away and chaos replacing character growth,

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, Lilo & Stitch brings a refreshing balance of humour and emotion to the screen, reminding us that even a mischievous alien can help mend a broken family.

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

NEW TO THEATERS! Disney’s latest live-action remake, Lilo & Stitch, transports audiences back to the heartwarming world of ohana, set against the lush backdrop of Hawaii. Directed with the goal of staying faithful to the 2002 animated original,

When co-writers/directors Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders first brought Stitch into this world, it was an especially experimental time for the company following the much beloved Disney Renaissance. Movies like The Emperor’s New Groove, Atlantis: The Lost Empire and Treasure Planet also came out during this more eccentric and adventure-filled era.

I sound like a broken record; whenever I review these Disney remakes, I say they’re an unnecessary cash grab. Even if I like the film, as I did with “ The Little Mermaid ,” I still conclude that corporate greed is the sole reason for its existence.

In Disney's new live-action remake, "Lilo & Stitch" brings its beloved furry alien back to the big screen for a more earnest, less rambunctious tale.