For over fifty years, Disneyhas been one of the most recognizable brands on earth.
Still, a few films fell on the opposite end of the spectrum.
That trilogy came out of nowhere to become a massive franchise by bucking the company’s established trends.
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In all honesty, it’s for the better.
The original story balances quirky weirdness with a heartfelt and timeless conflict of leadership and responsibility.
However, where it disappointed was in the audience and critical response.
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If the film is ever brought up today, it is usually in a negative light.
Bird brings a lot of technical prowess toTomorrowland, combining practical and visual effects to create visually entertaining setpieces.
Shortly following its failure, Disney pivoted and purchased LucasFilm, signaling a new dawn for the Mouse House.
The Lone Rangerhad a lot of pressure on it from Disney.
The film quickly ballooned in budget to over 250 million dollars.
Verbinski fought with Disney over the film’s direction and tone, andthe script was rewritten several times.
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Adding insult to injury is the fact that The Lone Rangerisan iconic character who deserves a spirited modern revival.
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