Lilo & Stitch (2002)
2002
PG
85 Minutes
A lonely Hawaiian girl named Lilo is being raised by her older sister, Nani, after their parents die -- under the watch of social worker Cobra Bubbles. When Lilo adopts a funny-looking dog and name...
User Review
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Lilo & Stitch is another great addition to the Disney filmography. The Disney Renaissance was a good era for animation and this clearly shows why. This is full of heart, humour and it packs some emotion! Lilo adopts a "dog" called Stitch who turns out to be a destructive alien. Simple story here, it's all about family. It's so obviously about family that the film teaches us about the meaning of "Ohana". On the count of 3: 1...2...3...Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. Pat yourselves on the back for remembering! It's a clear simple message for children, although completely basic in execution, it will stick with the younger audiences. The memorable characters, funny scenes and a great setting (Hawaii has never looked so appealing) will make this one of the more memorable entries in Disney's library. The soundtrack consists of Elvis Presley and an original song (Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride), it's all catchy and uplifting. The more mature audiences may struggle to adapt to the simplicity of the story but it's perfect for the intended audience. It also teaches children that it's ok to be different, in fact it's a form of originality. Stitch not being a dog (obvious spoiler is obvious) and Lilo having no friends are clear examples of this. I also appreciated the subtle back story to Lilo's family which more mature audiences can relate to. There are a lot of characters here, and with its short runtime it's unfortunate that not all of them get enough screen time. Plus, there isn't really a villain...lets be honest. However it's a fun, sunny and tropical animation with plenty of emotion and memorable scenes, even if the story is relatively simple. A great film from my childhood!1 member likes this review.
