![]() “This film does make statements on the cruelty of the circus at that particular time, especially in relation to animals if the idea of having animals live their lives in enclosures has any justification at all, which it doesn’t really …. While there have been some recent victories in the push to get animals out from under the big top, that comes as no comfort to the big cats, bears, elephants, and other animals still enduring captivity and abuse in circuses around the world. What’s to like?” -Tim Burton, director of Dumboĭumbo also exposes the dark side of the circus-from Michael Keaton’s character, who’s intent on exploiting Dumbo at all costs, to the humiliation and pain that animals experience when they’re forced to perform stupid tricks. … You’ve got animals being tortured, you’ve got death-defying acts, and you’ve got clowns. “It’s funny, but I truly never liked the circus. This film offers thoughtful messages about animal rights, but that’s not all-in off-screen interviews, Burton and his star-studded cast have also been very vocal about their support for animals and why they don’t belong under the big top. You know, animals are not meant to live in captivity.” -Eva Green, actor ![]() I mean, I’m super-proud to be in a Disney movie that promotes animal-free circuses. “Of course, we didn’t have real elephants in this movie-we had wonderful CGI people who created some magic. Like makers of The Jungle Book, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and the upcoming live-action Lion King remake, Burton leverages computer-generated imagery (CGI) technology to portray stunning, realistic full-grown elephants (among other animals, such as a monkey, a bear, and some mice), meaning that these animals did not have to suffer-either on set or behind the scenes. (But don’t be fooled: You will definitely still cry.) Without giving too much away, we’re pleased to say that in Burton’s universe, everything works out as it should for Dumbo and his mother. Yes, yes, this new #Dumbo trailer will definitely make you cry, too /6COqGw2K80īut while an adorable, computer-generated elephant with big ears has audiences in tears, we need to remember that real elephants-and many other animals-continue to suffer around the world in the name of entertainment, including for movies and television shows. And now that Disney’s live-action Dumbo has arrived in theaters, we’re sure there won’t be a dry eye in the house by the time the credits roll. The trailer alone made grown adults weep.
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