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."

Elsa, a doctor, hides from the world the fact that she can see the dead and help them cross to the other side. Convinced that her gift leads to rejection, she has given up on love, retreating into solitude and her work. That is, until she meets Oscar - a dead man who doesn’t know he’s dead...
Here's what Disney got wrong with "Aladdin" and how it can avoid those pitfalls with "Hercules."
If you’ve been itching for a sign to finally go on that unforgettable summer camping trip, this is it.
Despite the film’s efforts to reframe its heroine with modern complexity, a certain emotional distance lingers.
If Miguel Alexandre were trying to make a revenge story seem dull without using all the effective formulas that work great in this catchy genre, he could not have accomplished his purpose much better than he unintentionally has in Black Island.
I understand that this would have been consistent with the language used by that generation, due to its role in the medical profession, however as someone who has family members with Down Syndrome I took it very personally.
The tale of two friends spans three films and gives wonderful representation for young girls everywhere.