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I can't really be objective with this film. At home, Stitch has been everywhere for years: on shelves, cushions, and even mugs, because he's my daughter's favorite Disney character. So loving him comes naturally. That's why, when Disney announced the live-action remake, I felt a bit of fear: other animated-to-live-action adaptations hadn't worked so well for me. However, this new version has pleasantly surprised me.

The movie respects the spirit of the 2002 original, recovering that mix of tenderness and chaos that made Stitch an icon. The best part is how it manages to recreate the essence without losing its spark, and although some changes can be debated, overall they reinforce the story rather than weaken it. There's a clear effort to balance emotion with fun, and that makes a big difference compared to other colder or more routine remakes.

Visually, it's very well crafted: CGI Stitch feels alive, expressive, and keeps that mischievous edge kids adore. The setting and effects don't try to dazzle with excess, but instead serve the story, and that restraint works in the film's favor. It's not a technical showcase for its own sake, but a tool that enhances the characters.

Most importantly, the story about family remains intact. The message that "ohana means family" still works, maybe even more strongly today. It connects with kids, who see Stitch as a lovable friend, and with adults, who can relate to the emotions of Lilo and Nani. It's a simple story, but one that continues to strike a chord.

Like any remake, it inevitably faces comparison with the original. And yes, maybe it loses some of the unique magic of animation. But this version achieves something difficult: being faithful while fresh enough to justify itself. It may not win over purists, but it entertains, moves, and keeps alive a character that still wins hearts.

In the end, it's the kind of remake you're glad to have. Not because it reinvents anything, but because it proves that sometimes, telling a good story well again is enough. And if Stitch was already living in your home in plushies and T-shirts, this film only makes that bond stronger.

Closing the circle of a saga like Karate Kid seemed almost impossible, but this new installment finds a way to do it without betraying its roots. The idea of bringing together two generations -the original from the 80s and the reboot in China- could have been a disaster, but the chemistry between Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan carries the film from the very beginning. Seeing them together works as the perfect bridge between past and present.

The movie doesn't hide that its structure is the same as always: naïve student, demanding mentor, tough training, and the final showdown. But that's exactly where its strength lies. This formula, repeated endlessly, still works because it taps into a universal emotion: personal growth. You may see every step coming, but what matters is how it's told and the energy it gives off.

Macchio and Chan make for a curious and endearing duo. Each brings his own style and legacy, turning nostalgia from a burden into a driving force that pushes the story forward. The nod to Cobra Kai is there, but the film finds its own tone, closer to classic family cinema than to the twist-heavy drama of the series.

The new protagonist delivers, bringing freshness and emotion to a story that, while predictable, works thanks to its brisk pace and straightforward focus. It doesn't try to reinvent anything, but it updates just enough to hook new generations without them needing to have seen everything that came before.

Visually, it doesn't reinvent the wheel, but the staging is clean and effective. The fights carry the right intensity, avoiding excess and gimmicks, and the emotional side, even if a bit heavy-handed, keeps the heart of the story intact. There are no groundbreaking moments, but it doesn't need them: the audience knows what they came for, and here they'll find it.

In the end, Karate Kid: Legends doesn't try to revolutionize the saga, but to celebrate it. It brings back the classic values, pairs two icons that work well together, and delivers a dose of simple, effective emotion. It's a reminder that sometimes, sticking to the formula is the best thing you can do.

Sometimes critics tear a movie apart so much that it gets buried before anyone gives it a fair chance. That's what happened with this new version of War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cube. It's true that the film isn't brilliant, that the lack of budget is obvious, and that some choices border on the absurd. But it's also true that it isn't nearly as terrible as people claim. In fact, it has curious moments and a layer of entertainment that, if you approach it with the right mindset, works better than expected.

The decision to lean on the "Screenlife" format, with characters connected through screens and networks, isn't exactly original, but it keeps the story moving. Borrowed from other recent films, this device blends with the classic alien invasion tale, creating something awkward but oddly engaging. The script doesn't always hold up, and the tech details feel like they came out of a half-baked tutorial, yet this mess produces an unintentional comic relief that prevents the film from becoming boring.

Ice Cube carries most of the weight. His performance won't make history, but his presence holds the film together. Sometimes he looks lost in front of green screens, reacting to things that clearly aren't there, yet he still brings a certain warmth that keeps you watching. In a way, this feels like a showcase for him-and watching him face off against aliens and hackers with little more than a click has its own charm.

The blatant product placement, especially Amazon saving the day with drones and gift cards, has been one of the film's most criticized aspects. Honestly, it's not that bad. Advertising has always been part of cinema, and here its over-the-top use only adds another reason to take the film as what it really is: light, almost self-parodying entertainment. If we can laugh at seeing Pascual or Movistar in ads, why not laugh at a drone saving humanity?

Of course, some moments fall apart: weak visual effects, flat secondary characters, and a script that tries to critique our dependence on data but never develops the idea. Still, within that clumsiness, there's a kind of guilty pleasure. It's not Wells' epic vision or a grand blockbuster, but it's not the total disaster some make it out to be.

In the end, Ice Cube's War of the Worlds is a flawed movie, but it has spark. It's fast to watch, filled with moments that provoke (mostly unintentional) laughs, and works as cheap afternoon entertainment. Many bigger productions are far more boring. Here, at least, there's an attempt to play with form, and the result-while far from memorable-is more enjoyable than its bad reputation suggests.