Lilo & Stitch review: There's no reason for a scruffy alien mutt to exist, but it does and only a grump could deny its heart

"Competently crafted yet ultimately unremarkable, Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch remake is exactly as you'd expect. There are no surprises, no valid reasons for it to exist."

"Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, this wholesome sci-fi comedy sometimes looks as if it's making itself up as it goes along."

"Lilo adores Stitch, but everyone else is horrified - and nobody notices the bumbling alien spies assigned to return him."

"A little less copying and a few more original ideas would be nice. Still, only a grump could deny its heart."

Disney's live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, is a competent yet unremarkable retelling of the beloved story. The film follows Lilo, a Hawaiian orphan, and her struggles after adopting Stitch, an alien creature. Despite some heartwarming moments, the movie feels like a rehash of similar films and lacks originality, with recognizable lifts from classics like E.T. and Paddington. The film's charm lies in its characters, but overall, it doesn't offer significant surprises or reasons for its existence beyond passable entertainment.

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