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A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.
Holt Farrier, a former circus star, is tasked with caring for a newborn elephant named Dumbo, whose oversized ears cause him ridicule. When Holt's children discover that Dumbo can fly by using his ears as wings, a shrewd entrepreneur enlists him to become a star attraction. However, as Dumbo's fame grows, Holt and his family uncover dark secrets lurking beneath the glittering facade of an amusement park.
Tim Burton's live-action adaptation of Disney's 'Dumbo' received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its visual effects and the nostalgic charm, many found it lacked the emotional resonance and magic of the original animated classic. The film was seen as a visually imaginative but ultimately less engaging retelling.
Visually stunning with impressive CGI for Dumbo.
Lacks the emotional depth and charm of the animated original.
A competent but somewhat soulless remake that doesn't fully capture the magic.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many appreciating the visual spectacle and the heartwarming concept of Dumbo. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the film was forgettable, too dark compared to the original, and failed to deliver a truly memorable story or emotional impact.
Tim Burton initially struggled with the design of the live-action Dumbo, as he wanted the elephant to be expressive and emotionally resonant, a challenge given the reliance on CGI.
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Both the original animated movie "Dumbo" from 1941 and the live-action remake from 2019 are praised for capturing the essence of the beloved characters and delivering compelling storylines. The animated film introduced audiences to memorabl...
Way better than the animation movie. Great for families. Dumbo is pretty cute I can't lie. Has a really good cast as well.
**It's not perfect, it's not extraordinary, but I liked what I saw, and I think the film manages to deliver what it promises.** In 1941, Disney debuted one of its most outstanding feature films and the shortest. Relatively cheap to produ...
_**It looks great and has a fine cast, but the story’s curiously lackluster**_ After WW1, a struggling American circus discovers they have a star attraction on hand, a big-eared baby elephant that can fly! Colin Farrell plays the one-arm...
Straight off the bat: I do not like the 1941 original, which is one of Disney's weakest animated films in my opinion. So that's worth bearing in mind. 2019's <em>'Dumbo'</em> surpasses the '41 film with ease, it's admittedly a low bar. T...
Can't believe I got cheated out of Pink Elephants on Parade like that. Literally the only reason I watched this. _Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._
The visuals are done well, but this movie is crowded and there wasn't enough working room to make this the great movie I'd hoped for.
If you enjoy reading my spoiler-free reviews, please follow my blog :) 1941’s Dumbo was never a favorite of mine. It’s a great movie with a sweet message (as most Disney flicks), but I was curious to see how a remake of a 60-min film wou...
Disney has continued their trend of live-action remakes of their animated classics with “Dumbo”. The film follows the same premise as the 1941 classic in that a baby elephant with giant ears is born into a travelling circus. Like in the ani...
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