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In a new twist from the original film, the live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” has sparked controversy among viewers, particularly due to its altered ending. Unlike before, Lilo’s caring older sister Nani in this version places Lilo into foster care and pursues her studies in marine biology instead.

The uproar over the movie’s conclusion has been so intense that its director, Dean Fleischer Camp, has defended it on social media. He shared an article from Laura Sirikul titled “How The Ending Of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch Respects The Meaning Of Ohana” and wrote, “For anyone questioning our film’s ending, this insightful piece by @lsirikul perfectly captures it.

The article suggests that while maintaining Lilo with Nani in the remake might be ideal for the original film, the live-action version required a more grounded approach. However, it manages to preserve the core message – “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten” – by broadening the concept of family. In the end, Lilo is under the guardianship of David’s grandmother but continues to see Nani often thanks to a portal gun. Sirikul contends that Stitch served as the impetus for the community to unite and aid Lilo and Nani in their situation. Additionally, Nani acknowledges her need for assistance and ultimately accepts it, thanks to Stitch’s influence.

1. It’s important to note that while some people may have a different view, there are indeed reputable colleges in Hawaii offering her preferred major.

2. Regarding the argument about Jumba and Pleakly, it might be more appropriate to say, “I’m sorry, but your portrayal seems to contradict the original story. The essence was that Jumba and Pleakly became an integral part of her family, providing Nani with the support she lacked. It appears you have transformed him into a villain, which may stem from a misinterpretation of the original tale.”

Fleischer Camp Is Standing By His Ending

At Fleischer Camp, messages have been shared that align with his perspective on the #LiloandStitch film’s conclusion. One individual commented, “I found no issue with the movie’s ending because it mirrored reality. As a young mother who became one at 17, Nani improving herself to give Lilo a better life made perfect sense.” In response, Fleischer Camp expressed gratitude for these personal accounts and noted that those who have lived similar experiences seem to be most moved by this ending.

This argument over the portrayal of Nani in “Lilo & Stitch” isn’t likely to die down quickly. While some fans cherished Nani’s selfless nature in caring for her sister during their childhood, they are upset about changes that took away a significant aspect of her character. However, others applaud the film’s realism and are grateful it was made at all.

Lilo & Stitch is now playing in theaters.

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2025-05-27 23:51