I watched this film with my younger sisters of 10 and 11 years and they loved it...and they werent the only ones! It is set in Hawaii and is very exotic. its a nice change form the disney films that are usually set in the UK or USA, and you cant beat the animation- there are a lot of 'Surfing' scenes and 'sister tantrums' and its all been cleverly drawn. The soundtrack is very funky in this film, you feel yourself constantly tapping a toe along to the beats of Elvis Presley, and also singing along, as adults and children will know the words to these old classics! The film is a bit "out-there" sometimes though. They all believe the alien, 'Stitch' is really a dog and so are forced to keep it as a pet...can nobody see that he can play the guitar and is trashing their house??? Maybe that's just all part of the Disney genre though, with the likes of most other films being just as unbelievable. The great thing about this film is the storyline and the main characters. Growing up without their mother, the older sister has the responsibility of her younger sister, Lilo, and it shows their struggle coping together and also the love of a family...no matter how small tehir family is. Thats something many families nowadays can relate to. Much like every Disney classic there is a happy ending but it takes a lot of fun, mischief and sadness to get there. Well worth a watch and even to be part of your own DVD collection. Its one to keep for the whole family to enjoy!
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Re-rated based on Ciao's insistence that such reviews are no longer considered "Off Topic"
Soho_Black 02.01.2006 22:25
I see you've posted this as a DVD review, but you've not mentioned the DVD. Are there any extras? If so, what are they and are they any good? If you add to this, or if you change it to be posted as a "Film Only" review, please let me know and I'll re-rate.
caramel1986 29.12.2005 01:54
thanks guys, appreciate your views. will do everything you recommend!!! happy new yaer!! x
Advantages: lovely quality of drawn animation, positive messages, realistic body forms and facial feautres Disadvantages: some of the extras could have been left off without harm
Advantages: lovely quality of drawn animation, positive messages, realistic body forms and facial feautres Disadvantages: some of the extras could have been left off without harm