I sound like a broken record; whenever I review these Disney remakes, I say they’re an unnecessary cash grab. Even if I like the film, as I did with “ The Little Mermaid ,” I still conclude that corporate greed is the sole reason for its existence.

Zach Galifianakis, Hannah Waddingham and Billy Magnussen are among the stars of this new take on the 2002 animated film.

Disney’s latest live-action adaptation, Lilo & Stitch, has almost arrived — and early critical reactions suggest that fans of the beloved sci-fi family tale have reason to be cautiously optimistic. Brandon Yu of The New York Times notes,