Did anyone else catch the Disney Channel's "Descendants" made for tv movie? If you are not familiar, "A modern-day coming-of-age adventure, “Descendants” stars Kristin Chenoweth as Maleficent, “Liv and Maddie’s” Dove Cameron as her daughter Mal, Sofia Carson as the Evil Queen’s daughter Evie, Cameron Boyce as Cruella de Vil’s son Carlos and Booboo Stewart as Jafar’s son Jay." The sons and daughters of some of the main Disney Villains (Jafar, Maleificent, Cruela DeVil, Evil Queen) enroll in a new high school where the children of the Disney's heroes attend.
I know as an adult I was not the intended audience, but I really wanted to like it. If you did see it, what were your impressions?
Personally, I had somewhat high hopes, but it was pretty bad. The music was very uninspired, the plot was all over the place, and I thought the children of Cruela and Jafar were not only miscast but they also had very little to do. And why was Jafar, an all powerful wizard, portrayed as a common thief?!?
I think the idea was very clever but it would have worked better as:
1. An animated movie
2. A television show. It could have allowed more time for the characters to naturally develop.
3. Better casting. Super sweet and bubbly Kristen Chenowith as dark and brooding Maleficent? Nope...
One plus, the young actress that portrayed Mal was quite convincing, as was the actor who played the son of Belle and the Beast.
Thoughts??? It did a killing in the ratings but just curious if anyone else watched it. Thanks!
I know as an adult I was not the intended audience, but I really wanted to like it. If you did see it, what were your impressions?
Personally, I had somewhat high hopes, but it was pretty bad. The music was very uninspired, the plot was all over the place, and I thought the children of Cruela and Jafar were not only miscast but they also had very little to do. And why was Jafar, an all powerful wizard, portrayed as a common thief?!?
I think the idea was very clever but it would have worked better as:
1. An animated movie
2. A television show. It could have allowed more time for the characters to naturally develop.
3. Better casting. Super sweet and bubbly Kristen Chenowith as dark and brooding Maleficent? Nope...
One plus, the young actress that portrayed Mal was quite convincing, as was the actor who played the son of Belle and the Beast.
Thoughts??? It did a killing in the ratings but just curious if anyone else watched it. Thanks!