I’ve been a Dumbo sceptic for a while, but this new preview spot, courtesy of Disney’s Twitter account, is rather delightful.
Don’t get me wrong, the elephant still has terrifying eyes, and the live-action vibe still feels a bit off. But there’s whimsy here, and something fun and bright and hopeful. Do I believe an elephant can fly? No, but I’m willing to think on it a bit more.
A showstopper you have to see to believe. Watch a brand new sneak peek of #Dumbo, and see the film in theatres March 29. pic.twitter.com/KiLgvE9cmI
— Disney (@Disney) February 10, 2019
Also, the monkey joke at the end is good. What can I say?
Dumbo, re-telling the story of the classic Disney movie filtered through the sensibilities of Tim Burton, comes out March 28. It’ll star Danny DeVito, Colin Farrell, Eva Green, and a CGI elephant.