But are remakes lazy? A new version of the Disney classic Lilo and Stitch is attracting larger audiences than the final Mission:Impossible movie, but has had terrible reviews.
Live-action Lilo a box office bonanza
Menace: Stitch exists in the "zone between good and evil", says his inventor and animator Chris Sanders. Glossary
Tom Cruise - An American actor who often does action movies. He is most famous for starring in the Mission Impossible films as Ethan Hunt.
Swansong - A final performance or piece of work.
Allure - Having a draw or being attractive or fascinating.
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