Live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' film director elucidates a key alteration in the rebooted adaptation.
Ready for a lowdown on the revamped Lilo & Stitch? Here we go!
Get ready to reunite with your favorite alien pal as the animated blue marvel swings back to the big screens in the forthcoming live-action remake. Bolstering the ensemble are Sydney Agudong, Maia Kealoha, Tia Carrere, Zach Galifianakis, and Billy Magnussen.
Since dropping the trailer, the movie's received a storm of flak from fans, who argue it lacks the heart and soul of the original animated version. And why, you ask? Let's dive in.
One major gripe revolves around the rebooted character of a certain alien: Pleakley. Critics claim the new Pleakley looks downright chilling and fails to maintain the original's flair, notably for his cross-dressing craze.
Online forums have been abuzz with this issue, with a Reddit user remarking: "Alright, the only niggle I've got with the Lilo and Stitch trailer is that Pleakley is sporting a human disguise instead of his cross-dressing attire." They further went on, "A Pleakley without donning fabulous wigs and fem-wear is simply not Pleakley at heart."
But hey, director Dean Fleischer Camp has finally piped up on the matter, shedding light on the rationale behind the major change to Pleakley's character design. He clarified that he initially tried to incorporate the cross-dressing element, but in the quest for realism in the live-action version, they had to compromise.
According to Camp, fans have been inquiring as to why Pleakley is bereft of his dresses, to which he responds, "Well, I tried." [Editor's note: Concept art, showcasing the once-planned flamboyant Pleakley in a floral gown and red wig, strengthens this conviction[1][3][4].]
Lilo & Stitch is set to hit theaters on May 23rd. Whether the transformations leave you grinning or fuming, only time will tell!
The concerned Reddit user criticized the new design of Pleakley, stating, "A Pleakley without donning fabulous wigs and fem-wear is simply not Pleakley at heart."
Despite fans inquiring about Pleakley's lack of cross-dressing attire, director Dean Fleischer Camp had to compromise for realism in the live-action version, as illustrated by the concept art.
The world of movies-and-tv entertainment awaits as we continue to speculate whether the changes to Pleakley's character will divide or unite audiences when Lilo & Stitch hits theaters on May 23rd.
