WATCH BOX OFFICE MOVIES FOR FREE
Should More Disney Live-Action Movies Like Aladdin Get Sequels?
Proving that all the handwringing over the look of Will Smiths Genie was overblown, Aladdin proved shining, shimmering, splendid at the box office over Memorial Day weekend, taking the top spot on the domestic charts. It is just the latest example of the financial success Disney has had in recent years with adapting its beloved animated classics to live-action blockbuster films.
The formula that has made these films such a success for Disney (minus a few underperformers), has also been the source of the most consistent and prevalent criticism levied against these remakes. The critics often mention these live-action remakes are too safe and lack originality, often hewing as close as possible to the animated films upon which they are based.
Those criticisms seem unlikely to abate anytime soon with Aladdin just one of the many live-action remakes Disney has on the calendar this year. The more outside-the-box Dumbo began the year, but there is still the Disney+ bound Lady and the Tramp, as well as theatrical releases Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and The Lion King, the latter of which audiences would be forgiven for assuming is just a shot-for-shot remake of the 1994 zenith of Disneys renaissance.
It is Maleficent 2 however that raises an interesting possibility and path forward that is worth talking and wondering about. Namely, should more Disney live-action movies like Aladdin get sequels?
The criticized lack of originality and sequels may not seem connected, but there are several reasons to think that Disney would be well served by turning some of its live-action reimaginings into film series. Disney is adapting its animated movies to live-action at a fairly rapid rate and I have wondered in the past what the studio will do once it exhausts the most beloved titles. These films are a big part of Disneys theatrical strategy at the moment, alongside Star Wars, the MCU and Pixar/Walt Disney Animation. I'd assume the studio wont want that revenue stream to dry up.
Giving films like Aladdin sequels would address this concern by providing Disney with more brand name titles to fill out its calendar for years to come. Sequels could also have the added benefit of the kind of risk-taking the live-action remakes to date have been criticized for lacking. To be clear, any perceived lack of originality hasnt hurt these films at the box office, but I think its fair to say wed all like to see Disney take some risks as well.
Whether it be theatrically or in its theme parks, Disney as it currently stands really values established brands and recognizable characters that audiences have already invested in. Sequels to Aladdin or The Lion King would bear all those crucial elements and could build off their predecessors success. They would have the benefit of nostalgic sentiment for the properties, while still having the creative latitude to innovate and tell a new story.
If you take something like Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle or Cobra Kai as an example, familiar brand names and characters and a powerful nostalgic quality can go a long way towards getting audiences to check out something new and unique. Sure, Aladdin 2 or Cinderella 2 would probably share more in common with their predecessors than those two titles resemble their forebears, but you get the idea.
Its true that Disney has already made sequels to many of its animated classics that could be theoretically be directly adapted, but those titles were generally straight-to-DVD and not always of the highest quality. Diverging too far from a beloved movie like Aladdin might result in major backlash, but I'm guessing not too many people are going to be heartbroken if Return of Jafar isnt faithfully adapted or a sequel goes in an entirely different direction.
That gives Disney the kind of creative freedom to tell better follow-up stories to their iconic properties that are inventive and new while still playing to nostalgia.
In addition to allowing for new storytelling, sequels would also draw fewer comparisons to the original animated films because they wouldnt be direct adaptations. Whenever something cherished is adapted to another medium, those things that are lost and changed in the translation are deeply lamented by fans. Sequels to Disneys live-action remakes would have no such hill to climb.
So, sequels to Disney live-action remakes like Aladdin would fall into an advantageous middle ground that would confer the nostalgia of an established, beloved property as well as allowing for the kind of creativity many critics of Disneys reimaginings want to see.
This is all theoretical, though, and alongside the surmised benefits of these sequels are a slew of potential pitfalls that could make such pursuits rather tricky.
The biggest problem is that originality does not equal quality. The live-action remakes that have arguably skewed the furthest from their animated counterparts, Alice in Wonderland and Maleficent, are also two of the least memorable adaptations. These films were successes at the box office to be sure, but they arent held up as Disneys best reimaginings. Anecdotally, it seems to me that among many Disney fans Maleficent especially is disliked for how far it strayed from Sleeping Beauty by fundamentally altering the story.
Audiences hold these stories too dearly and any sequel that takes the story and the characters in a direction they dont approve of might get rejected at the box office. Then again, sequels arent the original animated movies so perhaps audiences will be a little more open and forgiving than they otherwise would.
The other knock against going the sequel route with Disneys live-action remakes is that it is basically an unproven formula at the moment. If you dont count 2000s 102 Dalmatians, which I dont, the only modern sequel to one of Disneys live-action remakes is 2016s Alice Through the Looking Glass. That sequel was critically loathed and didnt even crack $300 million worldwide when Alice in Wonderland made over $1 billion.
Thats a small sample size though and just because it hasnt really worked doesnt mean it wont. We should find out eventually because The Jungle Book from 2016 will be getting a sequel. Jungle Book 2 will go a long way towards testing the efficacy of giving sequels to these live-action reimaginings.
After that who knows? Despite its tremendous box office, Beauty and the Beast does not look like it will be getting a sequel, even though it was once considered and Emma Watson seems down for one. If I had to put money on it, Id guess The Lion King has the best shot at getting a sequel after Jungle Book.
Even without seeing it, that movie is bound to do boffo business and seems like it would have more interesting directions to go in a sequel as opposed to something like Cinderellas pure happily ever after ending. Aladdin could also be an interesting choice with plenty of storytelling opportunities raised by the first film and mythology to delve into.
So there are some big theoretical benefits to Disney giving sequels to its live-action remakes, but those sequels come with big question marks and a risk of failure. Ultimately, the best approach, at least s it seems to me, would be the one Pixar took with the Toy Story franchise. Toy Story 3 was the last movie until the team at Pixar had a great story they wanted to tell and that became Toy Story 4. Disney should adopt that methodology and only give sequels to those films that are ripe for it, where there is a sequel in need of telling.
Aladdin is now playing. Make sure you know what ticket to buy before seeing it and after that you can look forward to The Lion King on July 19. Keep an eye on our guide for all of Disneys upcoming live-action movies.
Previous Article This Kris Jenner Captain Marvel Mash-Up Ad Is One Of The Weirdest Things We've Seen Next Article Mark Hamill Says Carrie Fisher Would Love Appearing Posthumously In Episode IX Categories
Insight Into DISCOVERY Season 2's Sound Design - boxcollider
There is a lot of hope that we will ultimately look back on Glass as a hiccup on a strong road to redemption - but the way to get there may not be by having him continue with a franchise that is now on shaky ground. For both the sake of his career, and the future of interesting original movies being made in Hollywood, it might just be best
A Glass Sequel? Let's Talk Out The Pros And Cons - MNNOFA NEWS
Ewan McGregor on 'Star Wars Episode 7': 'If they need me I'll play Obi-Wan Kenobi again' Star Wars' Ewan McGregor wants a spin-off Obi-Wan Kenobi movie Star Wars' Ewan McGregor wants to come back
Rumor: Ewan McGregor to Return in 'Star Wars Episode IX'
There's another "Star Wars" TV show on its way to expand the franchise, but this is one fans thought had already become one with the Force. At San Diego Comic-Con 2018, Executive Producer
'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Returns the Jedi With 12 New
Like all other movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Infinity War ends with a secret scene after the closing credits. Though Samuel L. Jackson's S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Nick Fury doesn't appear in
c. According to a 2007 survey by the American Dental Association, only 28% of adults floss on a regular basis. d. The best way to set up the budget is to divide the money equally to all departments. e. From my reading I've learned that most Americans feel that a national sales tax would be a good idea.
Jimmy Kimmel returns to host the Oscar's and you better believe he had something to say about that little thing that happened last year. Subscribe To The 2018 Oscar Monologue's 3 Funniest Jokes
The 15 Best Oscar Jokes of All Time | Reader's Digest
Super Troopers is an endlessly quotable movie made up of endlessly memorable slapstick comedy, rural Vermont humor, police farce, and stoner gags made by the comedy troupe Broken Lizard, the same
Super Troopers 2: A Fun, Gag-Filled Sequel — Viddy Well
Venom is a hit but it wasn't the only film that helped Sony's overseas box office hit the $2 billion mark so quickly this year. The team effort included stellar overseas performances from kids
Venom Just Launched Sony To A Box Office Milestone
Jurassic World star Chris Pratt has been teasing plot details for Jurassic World 3, sharing that he was "blown away" by what they have planned. Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard will return as Owen
Chris Pratt Is Blown Away by Jurassic World 3 Pitch: It's
The Russo Brothers Respond To Avengers: Endgame's Pre-Sale
There have been a lot of questions surrounding The Elementals in Spider-Man: Far From Home. It initially seems like the villains consist of Sandman, Molten Man, and Hydro-Man, but that has yet to be officially confirmed. However, there are three well-placed Easter eggs in the trailer for the film
SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME - Teaser Trailer Breakdown! - YouTube
movie streaming sites new zealand
the worst movie ever streaming
split movie streaming
where is vice movie streaming
movie streaming finder
movie streaming hulu
movie streaming trial
is us movie streaming
the kid who would be king full movie streaming
movie streaming website
movie streaming links reddit
movie streaming box
movie streaming download
veere di wedding free movie streaming
movie streaming cms
movie streaming kingsman 2
movie streaming disney
movie streaming hardwarezone
movie zone streaming
streaming movie quiet place
movie streaming list
movie streaming high quality
free movie streaming without sign up
movie streaming apps for android
new movie streaming free
quiet place full movie streaming
movie streaming sites yahoo answers
movie streaming quality ts
after full movie streaming
danur 2 maddah full movie streaming
movie streaming free sites
heaven can wait movie streaming
movie streaming on xbox one
movie streaming greatest showman
everyday movie streaming
does apple have a movie streaming service
nonton dear nathan full movie streaming
movie streaming chromecast
best movie streaming reddit
that thing you do full movie streaming
uncle drew movie streaming
rad movie streaming free
kl special force full movie streaming
movie streaming no ads
movie streaming ipad
aquaman movie streaming
shoplifters movie streaming
online movie streaming sites
what is the best movie streaming service
movie streaming legal
streaming movie veer zaara
best movie streaming now
what is the best movie streaming app
movie streaming reddit
movie streaming channels
movie streaming apk
will you be there korean movie streaming
loro movie streaming
movie streaming platforms
john wick 2 full movie streaming
top 10 movie streaming sites 2018
when did movie streaming start
queen movie streaming
rampage full movie streaming
worst movie streaming online
movie streaming youtube
as the gods will movie streaming
quality movie streaming sites
vice movie streaming release date
movie streaming release dates
youtube movie streaming
movie streaming charts
mannequin movie streaming
hindi movie streaming sites
disney movie streaming service
online movie streaming
must be love movie streaming
movie streaming us
that was then this is now movie streaming
movie streaming news
movie streaming directory
#movietime #Filma24 #watchful #WatchUsRise #blacksocialmedia #sandrabullock #tvroomdesign #Serialemetitrashqip #Filma #blacktech #blackqueen #firecrackers #socialstreaming #watchmvmt #melanin #filmizle #HostalCASAMXalameda #watchdose #fireworks #filmography #hostales #watchalert #blackbusiness #SomosTuConexi #WatchRoss #watchphoto #watchbrandname #watchtattoo #4thofjuly #watchwomen #moviesstreaming #independenceday #filmyorumu #CASAMXhostales #funnytime #putitinreverseterry #watchhill #getsome #FreeMovies #watchmovies #watchthemoonrise #watchuswork #watchobsessed #watchpornid #americanflag #watchos4 #watchmaniac #filmlover #Seriale #watchnerds #birdbox #america #holiday #watchcandy #watchenthusiasts #watchingthesunset #WatchMovies #movieaddict #netflix #blackenterprise #Qesh #Zgerdhiu #Movies #blackiflix #slay #watchswag #blackhistory365 #TVSHow #WatchJunkie #watchblogger #blackking #fourthofjuly #TvSeries #watchfamily #netflixturkiye #watchestyle #watchcrazy #Filmametitrashqip #filmtavsiyesi #murica #melaninmagic #blavity #bff #merica #saladetv #blacksuccess #watchquiz #watchluxus
0 comments:
Post a Comment