I know we weren't the only ones happy that Tia Carrere returned to the world dominated by the blue alien chaos agent! At SDCC, we had a chance to speak with the Lilo & Stitch alum to hear her thoughts on the film (including that ending), Sydney Agudong, and the upcoming sequel, Lilo and Stitch 2.
Lilo and Stitch Tia Carrere Interview
The ending of the live action Lilo and Stitch prompted several discussions about the changes that were made and if they still honored the messaging of the original. Tia shared with us what she thinks about the ending.
“I think that this film is pitch perfect in how they handled the very real problem of keeping a family together and having to do the hard things and make the hard choices to uplift yourself while also uplifting your family. So, I love the ending and I think the fact that Nani's going to school to better herself, it was perfect. Some people don't like it and that's okay. But I love that there's a discussion around this because it's real.”
And as far as the sequel goes…
“I'm looking forward to Mrs. Kekoa being in it. I hope!”
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Watch the full interview with Tia Carrere
Why you need to watch Lilo and Stitch
I was a kid when the animated version of Lilo & Stitch hit theaters and I remember falling instantly in love with that blue agent of chaos and the world he lived in. Fast forward and I still feel the same. Lilo & Stitch was everything I wanted it to be. It had all the moments that make me laugh (or cry) while also adding fresh sequences that will likely earn their own spaces in your Disney movie memory bank. It's as cute, fluffy, and fun as Stitch himself while also never forgetting that this mischievous little creature helped two grieving sisters find their way forward in their new reality. Rebuilding their Ohana into something that may look a little different but is still good.
Reporter: Keith ‘Klep' Napier. He is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Critix. You can find his reviews, interviews, and other cool works at WeAreCritix.com, as well as on social: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.
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