Sep 14, 2022Liked by David Swindle 🟦, Sally Shideler
Of all the early Disney movies, Pinocchio was probably the least in need of a redo.
The Jungle Book remake justified its existence -- it felt like everyone involved was inspired to create a fresh take on an old classic. Others I've seen have felt like "Well, it's this movie's turn now."
These animation-to-live-action conversions have me wondering how many are produced because someone or a team came forward with an idea that excited them, and how many are essentially just gigs (fun gigs, perhaps -- I wouldn't turn down the job either -- but far from a passion project).
I totally agree! One positive of this remake is that it's drawn some attention back to the original 1940 version. Too many of us are not especially eager to revisit 80-year-old films, but that movie is truly wonderful.
Of all the early Disney movies, Pinocchio was probably the least in need of a redo.
The Jungle Book remake justified its existence -- it felt like everyone involved was inspired to create a fresh take on an old classic. Others I've seen have felt like "Well, it's this movie's turn now."
These animation-to-live-action conversions have me wondering how many are produced because someone or a team came forward with an idea that excited them, and how many are essentially just gigs (fun gigs, perhaps -- I wouldn't turn down the job either -- but far from a passion project).
I totally agree! One positive of this remake is that it's drawn some attention back to the original 1940 version. Too many of us are not especially eager to revisit 80-year-old films, but that movie is truly wonderful.