Is Dumbo a dark movie?

Is Dumbo a dark movie?

Tim Burton's remake of “Dumbo” — a live-action and CGI version of Disney's 1941 classic about a flying baby elephant — is more an expansion of the original than simply a souped-up retread.

Why was Dumbo so bad?

Burton's films have a dark aesthetic and Dumbo is no different. ... Dumbo is bullied by humans for his big ears and the circus animals are treated poorly. The movie deals with animal abuse, war, and death. Some of the material may be too heavy for children.

Is Dumbo OK for a 5 year old?

The original version of Dumbo gets mixed reviews when it comes to the right age for its viewers. Common Sense Media officially lists it as appropriate for 6 years old and up, while the parental reviews on the site say it's OK for kids 5 and up.

Why was Peter Pan Cancelled?

Why was 'Peter Pan' cancelled? Long before the recent outcry on Twitter, Disney made the decision to put a disclaimer at the beginning of the movie months prior to its removal from Kids Profiles, noting the racist stereotypes depicted in the film. ... "These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now.

Why is Dumbo a 12+?

Warning: spoilers for Dumbo are below. The BBFC insight cites mild threat and brief violence as the reason behind its PG rating. ... "There is brief violence when a man punches another man in the face, resulting in a bloodied lip. "There are brief upsetting scenes in which a baby elephant is separated from his mother.

Is the movie Dumbo good for the family?

• Dumbo is a great movie for the family, however there are times when it gets dark and scary. There are also lots of very sad moments and lots of mentions of deat... Continue reading Add your rating See all 29 kid reviews. What's the story?

When did the first Dumbo movie come out?

• Photo: Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures. Warning: Spoilers for Dumbo are ahead. With a release date of 1941, Dumbo is one of Disney’s oldest animated films and subsequently one of the most loved and influential.

Is the Tim Burton Dumbo remake a good movie?

• The early cartoon version of Dumbo had simplicity, charm, humour and at least one cracking good song. Tim Burton's pedestrian remake has none of these qual... Continue reading Add your rating See all 54 parent reviews. Dumbo is a great movie for the family, however there are times when it gets dark and scary.

What happens to Mrs Jumbo in the movie Dumbo?

• Mrs. Jumbo goes a bit wild trying to protect/defend Dumbo, causes chaos/panic and damage; she's separated from Dumbo in particularly sad sequence (and he's often sad during ensuing time apart). Mrs. Jumbo is chained up. During performance, Dumbo, surrounded by fire, looks like he's going to fall to injury or death but ultimately flies.