Outstanding Film

Rating: 10/10 (18 September 2017)

Lilo and Stitch (2002) is comedic family film filled with irony. The story consists of a genetically engineered alien, Stitch voiced by Chris Sanders, landing on earth and using a dysfunctional family, Lilo voiced by Daveigh Chase and Nani voiced by Tia Carrere, threatened to be separated by Child Protection Services as a cover. The irony exist in how similar Lilo and Stitch truly are. Lilo is somewhat an outcast, unruly and undisciplined much like Stitch who is also destructive.
Chris Sanders, creator of "The Lion King" and Dean DeBlois, co-creator of "Mulan," maintain their fine ability to match musical tracks and scores with the location and feel of the film. The opening song, He Mele No Lilo performed by Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu, effectively placed my mind in Hawaii. Elvis,' Heartbreak hotel captures the essence of Lilo's mood after her episode at the dance academy. The music portrayed in this film was perfect.
The animation was consistent with animated films of its time, but the vibrant water colors made the movie pop. The film had equal parts of child comedy and adult comedy making it fun for all. When agent Pleakly, voiced by Kevin McDonald, generalized the human race as not intellectually apt, I found it hilarious especially at the end. Mr. Bubbles, voiced by Ving Rhames, is ironically named because he is far from bubbly. Overall this film is a class act for all.