There is nothing like the classic fairy tale. The story can be told and retold countless times to new audiences with the same desired effect - transporting them to magical lands far, far away. A new way to repurpose these classic stories is to show them on the big screen. But while animated fairy tales were the norm in the past, a newer trend in movie making seeks to refashion animated films into a live action movies. These are the best live action versions of animated films.
Disney knows there is a huge market for live action remakes of their classic animated movies. Cinderella, Maleficent, and Alice in Wonderland were all box office successes. Not only did adults recapture the magic of their childhood with actors like Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, but younger audiences got to experience these films, some for the first time, with new technological advances that add to the magic of their stories.
Expect this trend of turning animated classics into live action remakes to continue. Several Disney live-action remakes have already been announced - like Pinocchio starring Robert Downey Jr. as Geppetto. But not all live action remakes knock it out of the park. Be sure to vote up the ones that you love the most.
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25330Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
Christian Bale, Cate BlanchettReleased: 2018
Directed by: Andy Serkis
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is a 2018 adventure fantasy film directed by Andy Serkis, based... more on Wikipedia2
28042Beauty and the Beast
Emma Watson, Dan StevensReleased: 2017
Directed by: Bill Condon
Beauty and the Beast is a 2017 romantic/dark fantasy musical film directed by Bill Condon. The... more on Wikipedia3
17160Peter Pan
Jason Isaacs, Saffron BurrowsReleased: 2003
Directed by: P. J. Hogan
Peter Pan is a 2003 Australian-American-British fantasy film released by Universal Pictures,... more on Wikipedia4
13258101 Dalmatians
Hugh Laurie, Glenn CloseReleased: 1996
101 Dalmatians is a 1996 family comedy film written and produced by John Hughes and directed... more on Wikipedia5
7416Dumbo
Colin Farrell, Michael KeatonReleased: 2019
Directed by: Tim Burton
Dumbo is a 2019 American fantasy adventure film directed by Tim Burton, based on the story by... more on Wikipedia6
11349Snow White
Kristin Kreuk, Vera FarmigaReleased: 2001
Directed by: Caroline Thompson
Snow White: The Fairest of Them All, is a 2001 American fantasy adventure television film,... more on Wikipedia7
14272The Jungle Book
Bill Murray, Ben KingsleyDirected by: Jon Favreau
The Jungle Book is a 2016 fantasy adventure film directed and co-produced by Jon Favreau.... more on Wikipedia8
10758102 Dalmatians
Glenn Close, Ioan GruffuddReleased: 2000
Directed by: Kevin Lima
102 Dalmatians is a 2000 family comedy film directed by Kevin Lima in his live action... more on Wikipedia9
10362Cinderella
Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham CarterReleased: 2015
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
Cinderella is a 2015 American romantic fantasy film directed by Kenneth Branagh, from a... more on Wikipedia10
180The Flintstones
Halle Berry, Elizabeth TaylorReleased: 1994
Directed by: Brian Levant
The Flintstones is a 1994 American buddy comedy film directed by Brian Levant and written by... more on Wikipedia11
202Lady and the Tramp
Justin Theroux, Tessa ThompsonReleased: 2019
Directed by: Charlie Bean
Lady and the Tramp is a 2019 American romance film directed by Charlie Bean, based on the Walt... more on Wikipedia12
5260Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alicia SilverstoneReleased: 2004
Directed by: Raja Gosnell
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed is a 2004 comedy horror film directed by Raja Gosnell,... more on Wikipedia13
123262Pete's Dragon
Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes FegleyReleased: 2016
Directed by: David Lowery
Pete's Dragon is a 2016 American fantasy comedy-drama adventure film directed by David Lowery,... more on Wikipedia14
10Wendy
Shay Walker, Tommie Lynn MilazzoReleased: 2020
Directed by: Benh Zeitlin
Wendy is a 2020 American fantasy drama film directed by Behn Zeitlin based on J.M. Barrie's... more on Wikipedia15
22Aladdin
Mena Massoud, Naomi ScottReleased: 2019
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Aladdin is a 2019 American musical romantic fantasy adventure film directed by Guy Ritchie,... more on Wikipedia16
97245Snow White and the Huntsman
Charlize Theron, Kristen StewartReleased: 2012
Directed by: Rupert Sanders
Snow White and the Huntsman is a 2012 American dark fantasy action film based on the German... more on Wikipedia17
113316Maleficent
Angelina Jolie, Elle FanningReleased: 2014
Directed by: Robert Stromberg
Maleficent is a 2014 American dark fantasy film directed by Robert Stromberg, loosely inspired... more on Wikipedia18
02Mulan
Liu Yifei, Donnie YenReleased: 2020
Directed by: Niki Caro
Mulan is a 2020 drama adventure film directed by Niki Caro, based on the Chinese legend. A... more on Wikipedia19
90308Alice in Wonderland
Johnny Depp, Anne HathawayReleased: 2010
Directed by: Tim Burton
Alice in Wonderland is a 2010 British-American live action and computer animated adventure... more on Wikipedia20
56286Oz the Great and Powerful
Mila Kunis, Rachel WeiszReleased: 2013
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Oz the Great and Powerful is a 2013 American 3D live action and computer animated fantasy... more on Wikipedia21
49270Charlotte's Web
Julia Roberts, Oprah WinfreyReleased: 2006
Directed by: Gary Winick
Charlotte's Web is a 2006 American live-action/computer-animated feature film based on the... more on Wikipedia22
40277The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Nicolas Cage, Monica BellucciReleased: 2010
Directed by: Jon Turteltaub
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a 2010 American fantasy adventure film produced by Jerry... more on Wikipedia23
30248Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Jim Carrey, Anthony HopkinsReleased: 2000
Directed by: Ron Howard
This film is a 2000 American musical fantasy comedy Christmas film from Universal Pictures and... more on Wikipedia24
22211A Cinderella Story
Hilary Duff, Jennifer CoolidgeReleased: 2004
Directed by: Mark Rosman
A Cinderella Story is a 2004 American teen romantic comedy film. The film stars Hilary Duff,... more on Wikipedia25
21276Pan
Amanda Seyfried, Hugh JackmanReleased: 2015
Directed by: Joe Wright
Pan is a 2015 fantasy film written by J.M. Barrie and Jason Fuchs and directed by Joe Wright.
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