One of Disney's greatest efforts; wonderfully animated, effortlessly entertaining and endearingly inclusive.

Rating: 8/10 (24 June 2018)

'Lilo & Stitch (2002)' is a beautifully animated and wonderfully endearing picture that not only shines a light on a culture not often seen in cinema but also makes it - along with its prominent female leads and story of familial acceptance - an integral part of its narrative. This makes the piece an incredibly inclusive experience, in terms of its portrayal and its messages, that makes a point of pointing out the misfit in us all and making the most of the emotional satisfaction that occurs when it finally finds a home. It is easily one of my favourite Disney movies, mainly because of its positive outlook and emotional connectivity. It's also so effortlessly entertaining, funny and charming throughout that a lesser narrative - one that isn't as layered or as effecting as this - might have been forgiven, so long as the fantastic animation and now iconic lead characters were still intact, of course. 8/10