Disney Live-Action Fairy Tales: Why Do They Stand Out?

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For years, Disney’s animated adaptations of classic fairy tales and novels have done very well, to the point that many think of Disney’s tales as the definitive versions. Now it seems as though their live-action fairy tale adaptations are becoming more successful than the competition as well. Recently, Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Jungle Book has been a box-office smash and garnered extensive critical acclaim for its’ visuals and its’ storytelling. By comparison, Universal’s The Huntsman: Winter’s War has been a box-office disaster.
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In 2015, Disney’s live-action Cinderella was a hit with critics and audiences alike, while Warner Brothers’ Pan, an adaptation of Peter Pan, failed at the box office and with critics.
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Cinderella was nominated for one Oscar, while Pan was nominated for two Razzies. Even though neither movie won...

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