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EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 12 MIN

LILO & STITCH (2025) Out Of Theater REACTION!!

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OHANA MEANS...Live Action Remake?! Lilo & Stitch Movie Review! Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects!https... Now that Disney’s Lilo & Stitch live-action remake is finally here, Greg Alba shares his out-of-theater reaction after seeing the movie with fresh eyes—having barely remembered the original. From the emotional heart between Lilo (Maia Kealoha) and Nani (Sydney Agudong), to Stitch’s surprisingly well-done CGI transformation, this review dives into the film’s strengths and weaknesses. We talk the chaotic pacing, inconsistent tone, grounded casting, Hawaii setting, and heartfelt themes of family and belonging. Zach Galifianakis (Jumba), Billy Magnussen (Pleakley), and Jason Scott Lee all bring distinct energy to this messy-yet-sincere reimagining, while Courtney B. Vance’s Cobra Bubbles sadly gets sidelined. Greg discusses the nostalgia factor (or lack thereof), what worked in the emotional beats, and why Stitch might be one of Disney’s best-looking CG characters ever. If you're looking for a Lilo & Stitch live-action movie review, reaction, or breakdown of the cast and characters—whether you're a diehard fan or going in blind—this is the one for you. Featuring thoughts on the original animated Lilo & Stitch (2002), how this compares to Mufasa: The Lion King, Snow White, and other recent Disney remakes, and whether it's worth seeing in theaters or waiting for Disney+. Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OHANA MEANS...Live Action Remake?! Lilo & Stitch Movie Review! Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects!https... Now that Disney’s Lilo & Stitch live-action remake is finally here, Greg Alba shares his out-of-theater reaction after seeing the movie with fresh eyes—having barely remembered the original. From the emotional heart between Lilo (Maia Kealoha) and Nani (Sydney Agudong), to Stitch’s surprisingly well-done CGI transformation, this review dives into the film’s strengths and weaknesses. We talk the chaotic pacing, inconsistent tone, grounded casting, Hawaii setting, and heartfelt themes of family and belonging. Zach Galifianakis (Jumba), Billy Magnussen (Pleakley), and Jason Scott Lee all bring distinct energy to this messy-yet-sincere reimagining, while Courtney B. Vance’s Cobra Bubbles sadly gets sidelined. Greg discusses the nostalgia factor (or lack thereof), what worked in the emotional beats, and why Stitch might be one of Disney’s best-looking CG characters ever. If you're looking for a Lilo & Stitch live-action movie review, reaction, or breakdown of the cast and characters—whether you're a diehard fan or going in blind—this is the one for you. Featuring thoughts on the original animated Lilo & Stitch (2002), how this compares to Mufasa: The Lion King, Snow White, and other recent Disney remakes, and whether it's worth seeing in theaters or waiting for Disney+. Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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OHANA MEANS...Live Action Remake?! Lilo & Stitch Movie Review! Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects!https... Now that Disney’s Lilo & Stitch live-action remake is finally here,...

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