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Disney’s Live Action Dumbo, Directed by Tim Burton

March 29, 2019 By Donna Biroczky Leave a Comment

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I remember when I was young, watching Disney movies with a big bowl of popcorn. The original Dumbo came out well before I was born, but I remember the movie vividly…especially the pink elephants on parade scene. It was a whimsical break in a movie that had me on a rollercoaster of emotions….and I loved every second of it. Disney’s new live action Dumbo, directed by Tim Burton, is no different.

In fact, I like the story even better.

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FLYING HIGH – In Disney’s new live-action adventure “Dumbo,” a newborn elephant with giant ears discovers he can fly, and he’s destined to be a star, which may or may not be a good thing. Directed by Tim Burton, “Dumbo” flies into theaters on March 29, 2019.

Dumbo, aka Baby Jumbo, is the big-eared baby of Jumbo, a popular elephant in a traveling circus. When Jumbo reacts to the harassment of a rough circus handler, she is separated from her baby. The baby is made fun of for his big ears and quickly is nicknamed Dumbo.

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SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT – In director Tim Burton’s all-new live-action adventure “Dumbo,” former circus star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) are charged with caring for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. Expanding on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight, “Dumbo” flies into theaters on March 29, 2019. ©2018 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

When Holt Farrier returns from the war, missing an arm, he has to rebuild the relationship with his two children as his wife died while he was gone. Farrier can’t take on the same role he had before, as the horses are no longer part of the show, so he and his two children take on new roles. Baby Dumbo becomes the focus of the children, and big things happen when the adorable but lonely little elephant is given some special attention.

Add in a feather and a spontaneous sneeze, and the kids learn exactly what Dumbo can do that no other elephant can: FLY.

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PARTNERS — In Disney’s live-action reimagining of “Dumbo,” accomplished aerialist Colette Marchant is paired with a flying elephant named Dumbo in a new act at a state-of-the-art amusement park called Dreamland. Starring Eva Green as Colette, “Dumbo” opens in U.S. theaters on March 29, 2019. © 2019 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Dumbo, fly with me! It’s one of my favorite phrases in the movie, as Collette (Eva Green) performs with Dumbo under the big top. Things don’t go perfectly though, as Mr. Vandemere (Michael Keaton) isn’t the nice guy that he initially seems. When he and Medici (Danny Devito) partner up, things go awry and Medici’s hopes are dashed when he realizes what is going to happen.

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BUILDING DREAMS — In Tim Burton’s all-new, live-action reimagining of “Dumbo,” persuasive entrepreneur V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton) decides that a young elephant from a struggling circus belongs in his newest, larger-than-life entertainment venture, Dreamland, alongside charming and spectacular aerial artist Colette Marchant (Eva Green). Directed by Burton and produced by Katterli Frauenfelder, Derek Frey, Ehren Kruger and Justin Springer, “Dumbo” flies into theaters on March 29, 2019. Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2018 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

You’ll have to see the movie to know what happens, but as always, Disney magic brings these characters to life in a way no one else can. The movie runs 112 minutes but it feels faster. The colors are frequently dark and while not dreary, they evoke a feeling of melancholy, so befitting of Dumbo’s situation.

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CLOWNING AROUND — In Tim Burton’s all-new, live-action reimagining of “Dumbo,” circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) calls on former circus star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) to care for a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling circus. Holt ultimately takes his task very seriously—even donning a clown suit to help the flying elephant as he emerges as a star. Daughter Milly (Nico Parker) just might be Dumbo’s biggest fan. “Dumbo” flies into theaters on March 29, 2019. Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2018 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

For me, the message of being yourself stuck out, but there’s also the focus on starting over and not giving up. Good intentions don’t always go as planned but we learn from them and move forward. Surprises pop up but our reactions to them allow us to roll with them, think and find a new direction using what we have before us.

The new live action Dumbo has a talented cast (which you can read more about here on my post about my interview with the Dumbo cast) but Dumbo, a digital character, steals the shows. His big eyes and adorable ears, less floppy than the animated version, grab your heart from his first scene. We yearn for him to reunite with his mother and for them all to be treated better.

Dumbo is a movie for all ages, and while there is no violence, the scene with the rough circus attendant and the mother made me cringe. The dark scenes may be a little scary but the characters shine and balance it all out. If you’re a Disney fan or just want a fun movie night with the family, go see Dumbo!

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