Well, well, the
new Lady and the Tramp live-action isn’t that bad. In fact, this is Disney's
fifteenth live-action remake of either a classic animation or a character from
that era, and it’s much better than their last four releases this year: Maleficent:
Mistress of Evil, The Lion
King, Aladdin,
and Dumbo.
You’ll love the
movie’s setting, and the characters are perfectly cast. The changes made in
this live-action version blend seamlessly into the narrative, enhancing the
story. For example, when the Siamese cats show up at Lady’s home, their song is
different from the
animated version, but it still works really well.
Lady and the Tramp is a live-action adaptation of Walt Disney’s 1955 animated film of the same name. Interestingly, it’s the first Disney remake not to receive a theatrical release, instead debuting on their streaming service, Disney+. I really enjoyed how the script was tweaked to make the romantic storyline even more charming and heartfelt.
The plot closely
follows the 1955
original. It begins with Jim Dear (Thomas Mann) gifting his beloved
wife Darling (Kiersey Clemons) a puppy named Lady. Lady, a Cocker Spaniel
voiced by Tessa Thompson, quickly becomes a cherished member of the family,
enjoying walks and affection from Darling. However, Lady notices a shift in
attention—Darling seems preoccupied, and even Jim Dear appears distracted and
nervous at times.
In her
confusion, Lady seeks advice from her friend, a dog from the neighboring yard.
While speaking to her friend through the fence, she unknowingly ends up talking
to the Tramp, a Schnauzer-mutt voiced by Justin Theroux, who is hiding from the
dog catcher. The Tramp overhears Lady’s concerns about Darling’s growing belly
and the reduced attention she’s receiving. When Lady realizes she’s not
speaking to her friend but a stranger, she tries to raise an alarm. The Tramp,
however, convinces her to stay quiet to avoid revealing his hiding spot and
offers to explain her situation instead. He tells her a new baby is on the way
and warns that she may no longer be the center of attention.
From this point,
the story follows Lady as she navigates the arrival of the baby and embarks on
a heartwarming adventure with the Tramp.
I loved the
original animation, and I believe this live-action adaptation does it justice.
It’s absolutely worth watching! However the only drawback is the fluidity of
animation when it comes to doing absurd things cannot always be recreated in live-action.
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