The new live-action Lilo and Stitch provides a classic Disney film with new aspects. 

The plot is quite similar to the animated film. Nani struggles to care for her little sister, Lilo, after their parents have passed away. Lilo struggles to fit in and wishes for a friend who truly understands her. Stitch has been exiled from his home planet, and soon Lilo “adopts him” and teaches him the ways of Earth.

The director does a very good job of bringing the animated characters to life. Maia Keeloha fits the role of Lilo perfectly. She is funny, spunky, and most importantly, Hawaiian. 

It was very important for Disney to cast people of true Hawaiian descent in the movie. With Keeloha being born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii, she knew the culture and even already knew how to hula dance.

The movie itself is the perfect mix of funny and heartfelt. The scene where Nani and Lilo sing together in their hammock when they think they may be torn apart definitely brings true emotion to the film. Adults as well as children were laughing and crying together in the theater. 

Throughout the movie, Stitch and the other creatures are there to create a humorous scene to keep the audience from tears. It is very enjoyable to watch Jumba and Pleaky navigate the human world in their attempts to catch Stitch.

It is a disappointment, however, for Jumba to be turned into the villain. In the original movie, there was no true villain, and everyone was working to protect Lilo and Stitch.

Overall, Lilo and Stitch is a very enjoyable movie for people of all ages.