Dumbo
Struggling circus owner Max Medici, played
by Danny DeVito, calls upon erstwhile star
Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children to
take care of a newborn elephant, Dumbo, that
has attracted mockery due to its especially
large ears. However, when they find out that
Dumbo can fly, the circus appears primed for
a sharp turnaround in its fortunes.FIVE FACTS:
- Dumbo is a live-action remake of
Walt Disney’s 1941 animated film of the
same name. - It was directed by Tim Burton, with a
screenplay by Ehren Kruger. - It was the first of five live-action remakes
of animated films that Disney has planned
for 2019; the second, Aladdin, has also now
been released, and will be followed by The
Lion King, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and
Lady and the Tramp. - Other members of the cast include
Michael Keaton, Eva Green, Alan Arkin,
Roshan Seth and DeObia Oparei. - The film grossed $351.3 million worldwide.
bY Tim Burton
Genre: Kids & Family
Released: 2019
Price: $19.99
83 Ratings
Rotten Tomatoes
47 %