Disney and Jon Favreau Joining Forces on “The Lion King”

[erasure fan1]

Since it just hit D+ I figured I would watch it. Wow, not good at all, it was absolutely useless. one of the big issues was the "live action" animals. Completely emotionless. If all you were going to do was have James Earl Jones just read his lines almost verbatim from the original. Just use the original dialog as the original was acted so much better. And that goes for almost all the characters. I figured I would at least enjoy it just because it's the lion king. I didn't really expect it to be as bad as it was.

 

[NateD1226]

Since it just hit D+ I figured I would watch it. Wow, not good at all, it was absolutely useless.

I agree. Nobody asked for it and Disney just wanted it for the money. You can obviously tell that they didn't care

 

[Darkprime]

Eh I like it lol my favorite of the live action remakes so far.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

All these remakes have been low rent...let’s face it.

Eisner got all kindsa crap for the cheap direct to videos...

But honestly, does a big box office take make these less brand eroding?

They are tiring out the original animated features AND the live action genre with these...two bird shot down with a single stone.

Another embarrassment on the Bob iger cashout fairwell tour

 

[Dead2009]

So you're saying this was worse than Aladdin?

 

[NateD1226]

All these remakes have been low rent...let’s face it.

Eisner got all kindsa crap for the cheap direct to videos...

But honestly, does a big box office take make these less brand eroding?

They are tiring out the original animated features AND the live action genre with these...two bird shot down with a single stone.

Another embarrassment on the Bob iger cashout fairwell tour

Exactly. I actually enjoyed the Maleficent movies. But other than that, these are just movies for cash and more popularity. I am hoping Mulan and TLM are good

So you're saying this was worse than Aladdin?

Oh I cant stand the Aladdin remake. That one was even worse than TLK.

 

[erasure fan1]

So you're saying this was worse than Aladdin?

Not sure, I'll let you know tomorrow as I plan to watch it tonight. Something tells me that I won't be a happy camper for sure.

Eisner got all kindsa crap for the cheap direct to videos...

But honestly, does a big box office take make these less brand eroding?

I'd say in some ways its worse. In the cheapquels you knew they weren't "theatrical" quality. But this is Disney prime time, the big show. Peoples all time favorites, and you've dumped all over them. sure you always have the originals, but it makes you wonder if Disney can ever ignite that creative spark again.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Not sure, I'll let you know tomorrow as I plan to watch it tonight. Something tells me that I won't be a happy camper for sure.

I'd say in some ways its worse. In the cheapquels you knew they weren't "theatrical" quality. But this is Disney prime time, the big show. Peoples all time favorites, and you've dumped all over them. sure you always have the originals, but it makes you wonder if Disney can ever ignite that creative spark again.

They’re not “bad quality”...they’re just complete doppelgängers.

What good does that do? Well I really wasn’t digging Aladdin, but now that will Smith is in its great!
...said no one ever.

Not to bring up “the franchise” again...but Disney Star Wars are high quality...they just aren’t any good. No emotion to sustain continued interest.

The remakes may not be down in the box seats with Kathy Kennedy and her man-boy rian Johnson...but they’re in the same stadium

 

[Tony Perkis]

Eh I like it lol my favorite of the live action remakes so far.

That’s reserved for Pete’s Dragon, which actually did its own thing and didn’t adhere overly closely to the original.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

That’s reserved for Pete’s Dragon, which actually did its own thing and didn’t adhere overly closely to the original.

Malificent...

But I get where you’re going and agree. Some “franchises” don’t need to subvert expectations...however

 

[Tony Perkis]

Malificent...

But I get where you’re going and agree. Some “franchises” don’t need to subvert expectations...however

Maleficent was the right approach, but just sucked in its own right. Didn’t see the sequel.

 

[erasure fan1]

Maleficent was the right approach, but just sucked in its own right. Didn’t see the sequel.

Yes, if you're going to do this, at least attempt to put a new spin on it.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Maleficent was the right approach, but just sucked in its own right. Didn’t see the sequel.

It didn’t suck...it wasn’t a compete spin but to center on a conflicted “villain” was a really interesting take.

The sequel looked DOA so I didn’t see it. And it was true. I really should trust my instincts about DOA...I think i’ve been right about 98% of the time.

 

[Tony Perkis]

Yes, if you're going to do this, at least attempt to put a new spin on it.

I think the film is awful, but it at least tried to be its own thing. I don’t see how I’m being inconsistent.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I think the film is awful, but it at least tried to be its own thing. I don’t see how I’m being inconsistent.

I think he meant the Disney Should be consistent with the live action...not do one or two somewhat original and then do straight remakes

 

[Tony Perkis]

I think he meant the Disney Should be consistent with the live action...not do one or two somewhat original and then do straight remakes

Or just not make them at all.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Or just not make them at all.

That would be preferable...but fools keep going.

Like a certain mishandled theme park complex in the middle of Florida....

I’d rather they attempt to make new stories...even if it’s a stinker here and there. But iger and his merry band of stockslaves take easy cash even more than evil Mikey in the “house of horrors” era. That was about limiting costs...this is about emptying the udders before breakfast.

Even savior favreau has done two to of these nonsense rehashes...making him not “the savior”

The checks cashed...just like man of “mystery” abrams.

No need to look deep when the first instinct explains it.

 

[erasure fan1]

I think the film is awful, but it at least tried to be its own thing. I don’t see how I’m being inconsistent.

I think you misinterpreted, I was agreeing with you. I meant if Disney is going to make theses movies, at least do something original with it.

 

[erasure fan1]

Or just not make them at all.

Well that is preferable for sure. But since people keep going, Disney will also keep going. So unfortunately they aren't going anywhere for a while. And once they've cycled through the classics, it will be on to sequels of these remakes I would bet.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Well that is preferable for sure. But since people keep going, Disney will also keep going. So unfortunately they aren't going anywhere for a while. And once they've cycled through the classics, it will be on to sequels of these remakes I would bet.

They’re almost out of movies...already...

What was the latest stupido announcement? I’ve almost forgotten.

Right....Bambi. A dull movie that was originally moderately success only because animation features where still very “new”.

Cause the world digs North American forest animals

Aristocats...here we come!!