Review of Dumbo (2019) by Moviemitch96 — 30 Mar 2019

So I didn't get around to rewatching the original 1941 animated film of this, so I won't really be able to compare the two here. However, I will say that from what little I do remember from the animated version, they did do a rather fine job of building upon the story and also adding to it and making it interesting and worthwhile with human characters, as there weren't really any in the animated version.

It's got a stellar cast, including Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Eva Green, Danny DeVito, etc. all of whom give great performances. Furthermore, the visuals are a spectacle to behold, much like the circus and shows within the film.

As for some minor cons, I wasn't sure what to think of the slightly darker tone in comparison to the animated version (though I should've known better since it's Tim Burton directing), but the more I think about it, the more I believe that his trademark style added a unique and worthwhile touch to the film for the most part, even if it did feel quite a bit like a sequel to 'Big Fish' often times (the fact that DeVito is in both films and Burton directed both only added to this feeling for me.

) Overall, it's obviously nothing too fresh or new, and while I found it to be maybe not as solid as some of Disney's other live-action adaptations, it's still pretty dazzling and fun for the most part, making it just worthwhile enough.