Live-action reboots of animated classics have been all the rage lately. Disney in particular found its sweet spot with them, a cash cow that produces a comical amount of box office gold with a simple flick of the wrist. Reimagining these well-loved properties appeals to both new generations of kids who have easy access to streaming content, as well as to the older crowd who place ridiculous sentimental worth on the stories and their characters. But the blueprint is stale. These films typically follow the source material to a T to not offend the fans who aren’t always agreeable to change.
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