Disney cartoons are something very classic (and classy) for all of us since they have been a precious part of our childhood days. And nowadays, as the industry is searching for the new ways of cinema developing, a new trend seems to take place. In order to gain more attention from the younger generations and provide the older ones with a nice reason to feel nostalgic, the Disney company (plus Warner Bros., Universal etc. in a row) shoots the remakes which very often are perceived with the mismashed feelings. So, is it acceptable or not to produce the remakes? The article gives us both pros and cons of the idea.
First of all, I would like to say that the article is very interesting from the point of re-thinking on the conception of the classic children films that are very familiar to each of us. Have we ever thought that one day they shall be remade? It's very likely that we haven't. Anyway, I haven't. And since the topic is being brought up, why not think on its positive sides? We should accept the fact that the younger, the contemporary movie-goers would not, perhaps, feel the same watching the old cartoons. And in this case the Hollywood remakes may help the modern children to get to know the immortal classics. If there are modern stories, then probably they would be prepared for the initial works! Undoubtedly, the critics would inevitably discuss the 'cash' points, and I'm pretty sure that, like the latest premiers of Alice and Maleficent, they would get a very beneficial box office. Nonetheless, we don't have to care about this fact. The article attaches the examples of the upcoming films, and up to us is the choice whether to watch them, or not. My own decision would be positive; so, in the near future I would like (certainly with curiousity) to see the results of the contemporary classics remaking.
Concerning my groupmates, what do you think of the idea of remaking classics? Is it acceptable, or not? Is it better to leave everything as it is, or the stories should be extended, provided with more details and be adapted for the younger generations?
You clearely covered your point of view on the article you've read and covered its main sense. I share your attitude to the remaking classic Disney cartoons. There's the whole list of increadible cartoons that cause feelings of joyness, kindness and empathy. The most feelings-provoking are "The Lion King", "Aladdin","Beaut and the Beast","Mermaid","Princess swan" and others. I was grown up on these wonderful cartoons. They teach to be supportive, sympathetic and kind and print the most pleasant feelings on our hearts and souls. I'd like to see the new-born children of these immortal masterpieces. It's appealing to watch the remakes and compare them with originals to follow the differences in the sight of society on life. Indeed, through the art people give voice of the most provoking problems and main ideas of attitude to life.
ОтветитьУдалитьYour commentary is rather good but it would better if you added a couple of quotations to make the vision brighter and deeper.
The question is very interesting indeed, because we are all used to watch old classical Disney cartoons, I'm sure, that the main part of us learned by heart these cartoons. As for me, I can't bear to watch cartoons with another translation or translated songs, because they are saved deeply in my heart. To tell the truth, I'm very conservative and I don't think that the presentation of remakes is a good idea, because classic is classic. I believe that remakes can only spoil the atmosphere of such cartoons. So I think it's better to leave everything as it is and try to make some new cartoons, continuing the great series of Disney's work.
ОтветитьУдалитьThanks, Rita, for such interesting article and your personal point of view. As for me, I agree with Kristina's opinion. I remember old versions of cartoons which I've watched since my childhood and new cartoons is not for me. And I think it's very hard (and usually impossible) to make classics better than it is.
ОтветитьУдалитьThis article is very interesting. I agree with Kristina, that classic is classic and not only in cartoons world. I realy hate the remakes and the sequels. It spoils our favourite movies or cartoons. You really like this movie and then people started to reshoot or make a sequel. Why? I dont watch them, because I want to save my first feelings about film.
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