Lilo And Stitch At 20: The Beloved Disney Movie That Became An Instant Classic

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To watch Lilo & Stitch is like turning through the pages of a storybook with its classic watercolor Disney art style and important messages within. A lot of Disney movies feature loveable animal creatures, but none so got the audience's love and attention quite like the erratic alien Stitch did.

The movie was released during an interesting time in animation where studios like Disney and Dreamworks looked to be pushing the boundaries of animation before CGI took over. Lilo & Stitch on the other hand had a classic Disney look from its early days and its lower budget would actually be a gift to making it one of the most inventive and truthful Disney films to date.

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Lilo & Stitch may not be the first film to come to mind when thinking of emotional Disney moments, but it is certainly packed full of them. Now, 20 years on, the story of a lonely orphaned girl and a lost alien who finds his ohana are still loved dearly and emotionally. Its deep relationship building between Lilo with her older sister Nani and with Stitch whilst dealing with moments of depression, loneliness, and the desire for friendship are still all very relevant today. For fans growing up with the movie, it is no doubt they have built new emotions along the way, but after 20 years it is too one of the most heartwarming movies which don't take the easy way out to build bonds and relationships.

The film's initial release saw a certified fresh rating from Rotten Tomatoes and currently sits at 86% with favorable reviews. Lilo & Stitch achieved so much with a lot less than much worse Disney movies, especially when looking at its budget. While $80 million is still a lot of money, it was the lowest