Despite the hype around Disney's most recent live-action adaptation, Pinocchio debuted to overall negative reviews from critics. Starring Tom Hanks as Gepetto, the Robert Zemeckis-directed film received scathing reviews, with critics panning everything from the VFX and screenplay to the score and production values.

Thus, Pinocchio joins a long line of Disney live-action adaptations that received a less-than-stellar reception from the industry. Most of these films seem uninspired and unnecessary and don't contribute anything to the original's legacy. Worst of all, based on the recent D23 presentation with Mufasa: The Lion King and Peter Pan & Wendy, the Mouse House shows no signs of stopping.

Aladdin (2019) - 57%

Main characters of the 2019 film Aladdin on a poster.

Guy Ritchie is pretty hit-or-miss with his films. He has a clear sense of style in nearly all his projects, with a few notable exceptions, including 2019's Aladdin. The film is a straightforward adaptation of the beloved 1992 classic, with a few changes to update the story for a modern audience.

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Aladdin received mixed reviews from critics, with most praise towards the cast's performances and the production values. However, Ritchie's style and direction clashed with the Disney formula, which many critics agreed contributed to an uneven and ultimately flawed film.

Maleficent (2014) - 53%

Maleficent lookign to the distance in 2014's Maleficent.

Maleficent is one of the scariest villains in Disney history. Self-described as the "mistress of all evil," Maleficent was one of cinema's most mysterious and cruel villains for years, seemingly inspired by sheer pettiness. 2014's live-action adaptation gave her a tragic backstory and turned her into an antihero, which rubbed some audiences the wrong way.

The film earned mixed reviews from critics and audiences, but Angelina Jolie received wide acclaim for her performance, as did the film's production values and score. However, Maleficent's narrative choices were more divisive, with many questioning the need to turn one of Disney's most iconic villains into a sympathetic mother figure.

The Lion King (2019) - 52%

Mufasa and Simba atop Pride Rock looking to the distance in The Lion King 2019

1994's The Lion King is one of the Mouse House's most stunning films and arguably the crowning jewel of the Disney Renaissance. A modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet, the film was innovative and charming, featuring unforgettable characters, catchy music, and a surprisingly thought-provoking message.

None of those fresh elements are present in the 2019 live-action adaptation. Soulless and dull, it exists as a carbon copy of the original without any of its soul and dynamism. The cast does an admirable effort with their roles, but the film is a cheaper version of a film that didn't need an updated version anyway.

Alice In Wonderland (2010) - 51%

Alice walking through a garden with large plants in Alice In Wonderland.

Once a genuinely innovative and groundbreaking director, Tim Burton is now a mere shadow of his once-creative self. He seems content with delivering the most basic films possible that began with his visually dazzling yet disappointing update of one of Disney's trippiest classics, Alice in Wonderland.

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Featuring a story as nonsensical as the titular world it takes place in, the film is all style and no substance. The cast is impressive, and the production values sumptuous, but Alice in Wonderland is more a bastardization of C.S. Lewis's classic than a worthy adaptation.

Dumbo (2019) - 45%

The poster for 2019's Dumbo showing the main characters.

Dumbo features many of Tim Burton's most frequent collaborators, including Eva Green and Michael Keaton. The film looks beautiful, proving that Burton still has his trademark eye for ambitious and eye-popping visuals, and the cast gives it their all. However, it lacks the emotional punch of its now-iconic predecessor.

1941's Dumbo is one of Disney's most daring entries. A tragedy that blends comedy with psychedelic visuals, Dumbo is the ultimate underdog story. Yet, the 2019 remake lacks any genuine emotion, replacing the original's heartbreak with a plastic substitute that rings especially hollow. But since the original Dumbo became controversial for its racial stereotypes, Burton's reimagined version makes the changes to fix the problematic elements.

101 Dalmatians (1996) - 41%

Cruella de Vil laughs while in her office in 101 Dalmatians.

1996's 101 Dalmatians is a pioneer of the live-action fever. Starring Glenn Close in her now-iconic turn as Cruella De Vil, the film follows the 1961 animated classic fairly closely. The one major difference is that none of the animals speak, thus giving the film a sense of realism.

Critics had nothing but praise for Close's scenery-chewing performance as one of Disney's all-time great villains. The film's exquisite costumes, hair, and makeup also received acclaim; however, the plot and pacing contributed to its overall negative reception. Still, it was commercially successful enough to warrant a sequel (via Box Office Mojo).

Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil (2019) - 39%

Angelina Jolie in the Maleficent: Mistress of Evil poster

The commercial success of Maleficent meant it would eventually receive a sequel. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil continued the titular character's story, pushing her out of the antihero territory and firmly into the hero camp.

Once one of cinema's best female villains, Maleficent became a long-suffering and misunderstood hero in the Disney remakes. And while the twist ultimately worked the first time, lightning didn't strike twice. Jolie and her co-stars, Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer, received wide praise for their performances, but even they couldn't rescue the film's simplistic narrative and the artificial VFX.

102 Dalmatians (2000) - 31%

Cruella playing with puppy dalmatians in 102 Dalmatians

Glenn Close returned for 102 Dalmatians, a sequel to the 1996 hit. The film was sillier and more overstuffed, abandoning the familiar characters of the animated classic and the book it was based on in favor of an original story with legacy characters.

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102 Dalmatians received negative reviews from critics. Close was once again the clear standout, and the film's costumes earned an Academy Award nomination. But, critics expressed confusion at the film's surprising violence while claiming it went on for too long, potentially boring children.

Alice Through The Looking Glass (2016) - 29%

Alice Through the Looking Glass Posters - Mia Wasikowska

If 2010's Alice in Wonderland was bad, its 2016 sequel was outright terrible. Despite featuring the same cast, it lacked the few saving graces that rescued its predecessor from misery. The sequel recycles themes from the original but fails to integrate them naturally with its blockbuster intentions.

The VFX looks somehow worse than its predecessor's, and Johnny Depp gives one of his laziest and most uninspired performances. Critics panned Alice Through the Looking Glass, condemning it for committing the worst sin a film can make - it's boring.

Pinocchio (2022) - 29%

Pinocchio looking up and smiling in the 2022 movie.

Robert Zemeckis delivered one of his most soulless entries with 2022's Pinocchio. The film somehow cheapens the beloved animated original in its efforts to remain faithful.

Pinnochio lacks any of the original's charm and sense of wonder. Instead, critics deemed it a boring and unnecessary remake that sank the Disney live-action brand to new lows. Pinocchio lacks any of the magic that was once Disney's bread and butter, and its visual achievements, although impressive, can't match the sheer spectacle of the animated classic.

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