Intentionally Blank The Morality of Live Action Remakes - Intentionally Blank 203
Apr 23, 2025
Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells dive into the ever-evolving landscape of Disney's live-action remakes. They discuss the shift in public perception, examining why these adaptations have sparked more disdain than excitement. The duo critiques the 'Mulan' remake, highlighting character depth loss and unearned powers. They also explore Netflix's financial stakes in filmmaking and the phenomenon of pre-release negativity, using 'Electric State' as a case study. Ultimately, they reflect on audience expectations shaping a film's success.
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Electric State Early Review Anecdote
- Brandon Sanderson shares his experience watching an early cut of the film The Electric State and enjoying it despite its poor public reception.
- He highlights how the film unfairly got low ratings before release due to internet pre-judgment and how that worries creators.
Internet Pre-Hate Creates Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
- The internet's tendency to hate films before release creates a self-fulfilling prophecy harming a movie's reception.
- This pre-judgment makes it difficult for movies to overcome negative momentum once they are out.
CGI Realism Kills Emotional Connection
- Live-action remakes suffer from realistic CGI that deadens emotional expression, losing the charm of animated originals.
- This is especially true for Disney films like Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King's remakes.