Dumbo (2019)

[TheGentTrent]

Really don't know what to make of this one. I've always thought Dumbo was a case where the ride was more popular than the movie, so I have no clue whether or not this will be successful.

 

[Scott W.]

It actually looks not bad.

 

[HereWeGo]

New trailer.



I think this actually looks pretty great. I'm sort of getting a "Big Fish" vibe from it, which for me, is perfect because that's my favorite Tim Burton film.

 

[belloq87]

That looks much better than I was expecting.

I'm glad to see Tim Burton and Michael Keaton working together again.

 

[P@n!K_Sw1tC#]

I dont care how good this looks... QUIT REMAKING MOVIESSSSS

 

[Legacy]

-_-

This just feels like a massive misstep by Disney.

I enjoy the animated film (though it hasn't aged well), but the story is really small and intimate. It works because it's told from the perspective of Dumbo himself. Here, it's a "grander" story being told through the eyes of random circus children.

At least they're doing something with Pink Elephants on Parade.

 

[HereWeGo]

QUIT REMAKING MOVIESSSSS

So far, it's done nothing but print money for Disney. Why would they stop?

I'm not saying I agree with it, but it makes complete sense as to why they continue to remake films. From a business stand point, it's a pretty easy decision.

 

[P@n!K_Sw1tC#]

^ You're stating the obvious. Sometimes it's best to let things be. Remakes never live up to the originals.

 

[belloq87]

I dont care how good this looks... QUIT REMAKING MOVIESSSSS

I mean, I 100% agree with this, philosophically. But if they're going to keep remaking (and they are), then we should at least hope the movies are good.

 

[Andysol]

^ You're stating the obvious. Sometimes it's best to let things be. Remakes never live up to the originals.

Jungle Book and Cinderella were both very well done. I especially liked Cinderella, it was understated and simple and Cate Blanchett was awesome and Lily James was a perfect cast as well. Hermoine as Belle, not so much. They won't live up to the originals because of the nostalgia and music.

But here's the thing; it's not like they're replacing the originals. You can still watch Dumbo in all its glory and skip this one altogether.
Or watch it, enjoy or hate it, and then go back to original Dumbo.

 

[quinnmac000]

Disney live action films looking a bit weak lately.

 

[Nick]

Disney live action films looking a bit weak lately.

Huh, I came away thinking it actually looks like an interesting take on the original.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

 

[Nick]

I was impressed by the trailers unlike many here and even i'm surprised by how glowing those reviews are.

 

[Clive]

Surely you guys have realized Ben Mekler makes up a fake quote for every major movie release, right?

This movie's expanded premise has me moderately optimistic. I wasn't going to see this in theaters, but the new trailers/press push have made a difference.

 

[Miketheboss]

Can’t wait to see it and cry. I saw a behind the scenes and they actually used a lot of physical sets and props.

 

[Mad Dog]

My brother, who works in the film industry, just got back from a screening of Dumbo. He said it was excellent, one of the best movies he's seen in a while, & the CGI was so good it looked completely real.

 

[hishedale]

Might actually consider seeing this in theaters now. I was never a fan of the original Dumbo, so hearing that this is different piques my interest.

 

[bob albert]

Dumbo (2019) Reviews - Metacritic reviews seem to put it as pretty mediocre so far.

 

[rhino4evr]

I wish Tim Burton would go back to making quirky original movies. I mean I really enjoyed Big Fish, even if it felt like a slight rip off of Forest Gump.

His Remakes/Reboots have been mostly terrible.