Why Disney Needs To Chill With The Remakes | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Why Disney Needs To Chill With The Remakes

Moana proves they can still create good original content.

108
Why Disney Needs To Chill With The Remakes
Slash Film

I've been a Disney fan since I watched the VHS tapes before/during my naps (I often fell asleep during some of the films, not because they were boring but because I was good at napping when I was young) as a toddler and preschooler. Some of their recent films have been great ("Zootopia", "Moana", "Tangled"...), but the company has made a lot of missteps lately. One of the biggest is the live action remakes they've released over the last few years, starting with "Maleficent". I'm not sure why Disney thought they were necessary, but I'm going to provide five reasons why they need to stop.

1. The actors aren't that great in their roles.

Lily James is lovely, but her Cinderella didn't feel authentic or look quite right (did anyone else notice how dark her eyebrows were compared to her hair?). Emma Watson is basically the Internet's fancast for Belle (as evidenced by the picture above) and, based on the trailer, her performance didn't match Belle. Plus Ewan McGregor's French accent for Lumiere sounds atrocious.


2. The CGI is awful.

Case in point: Lumiere and Cogsworth in the upcoming "Beauty and the Beast" remake.

I don't even know how they're going to do a live-action "The Lion King". Won't that mostly be CGI?


3. The Mulan casting call is awfully concerning.

For anyone who wasn't aware, "Mulan" has been added to the list of Disney remakes. There was some worry about whitewashing, but that's not what I'm concerned about. This is:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the male lead sounds like another Gaston. And what was wrong with Shang???


4. What happened to originality?

Walt Disney was very anti-sequel, and this is basically the same thing. The remakes are basically direct adaptations with just a few changes that honestly don't help the movie (i.e., apparently Belle is the inventor, NOT her father). Films like "Moana", "Zootopia", and "Inside Out" prove that Disney and Pixar can still produce amazing original (to some extent, since they often play with legends and fairytales) stories. So why do they need to do the live action films when they could be concentrating their efforts on original animated movies?


5. They're ruining childhood favorites.

"Beauty and the Beast" has long been my #1 favorite Disney movie. Yes, that's mostly because Belle loves to read like I have since I was in preschool, but as I've grown up, I appreciate the animation and soundtrack more. I like that Belle demanded respect from the Beast and only fell for him once he started acting like a decent being. "Cinderella" and "Sleeping Beauty" were two of my favorites, too, and I don't like how "Maleficent" messed with the original story and the live-action "Cinderella" can't compare to the original. (Plus live-action "Aladdin" is disrespectful to the memory of Robin Williams.)


I know all of these reasons are coming from a very biased place (except for #4), but I think Disney needs to take a long hard look at what they're doing. I know they are a corporation and do a lot of things for money, but they're not hurting for cash. As a creative person, I believe Disney needs to focus on their art and not the dollar.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

1686
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1020
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

200221
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

20895
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments