Let’s Hope Disney’s “Hercules” Remake isn’t Another “Aladdin”
Here's what Disney got wrong with "Aladdin" and how it can avoid those pitfalls with "Hercules."

Short by the collective Carloni & Franceschetti.
Here's what Disney got wrong with "Aladdin" and how it can avoid those pitfalls with "Hercules."
This film is a splendid mix of mediums, but its strength lies in its simplicity and beautiful message of closeness.
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.
This coming-of-age musical features a strong representation of LGBTQ+ individuals coming-of-age.
In a film where a Black couple is framed to be the lead characters, they still managed to get shuffled off to the sidelines. The enthusiastic cast delivers well on goofy bits- but can only go so far before they begin to fall flat.
Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow era, the film offers layered representation.