'Dumbo' First Reviews: Tim Burton's Remake Called 'a Beautiful and Whimsical Movie'

Tim Burton‘sDumbolive-action reimagining is flying high after its recent world premiere in Los Angeles where some audience members loved what they saw.The Disney film, based on the 1941 animated classic, starsColin Farrell,Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Eva Green, and Alan Arkin, and explores the journey of an elephant that goes from laughing stock to circus star.“A beautiful and whimsical movie starring a CGI elephant with so much heart,” beamed one attendee.Another gushed, “It’s absolutely wonderful — a beautiful story, quite different than the original, that won’t leave a dry eye in the theater.

'Dumbo' Flies Again! Everything We Know About Tim Burton's Live-Action Remake

Photo: Disney Dumbohas joined the likes ofCinderella,The Jungle BookandBeauty and the Beastas Disney’s next live-action remake. “It was always one of my favorite Disney stories and one I had fond memories of,” Burtontold PEOPLE in June. “It’s a very sweet story, and also very simple and primal — I think that’s why people like it so much. It’s about an outsider, someone who is misperceived, and I’ve always been drawn to stories like that.

'Dumbo' Flies Again! See Colin Farrell and Danny DeVito in Tim Burton's Live-Action Reboot

Get ready for a new and brighterDumbo. “Walking on set was jaw dropping,” Farrell tells PEOPLE of the new film. “Tim’s vision for this world and his honoring of not only the purity, but the true strength and resilience of children was like nothing I have been a part of in film before.” Jay Maidment/Disney DeVito echoes Farrell’s thoughts, admitting that he was happy to see Burton take helm of the story.

'Dumbo' Star Nico Parker: Everything to Know About Thandie Newton's Lookalike 14-Year-Old Daughter

Nico Parker is making her acting debut in a major way — with a starring role in Disney’s live actionDumbo. How did Parker land such a coveted role as her very first? Hint: In addition to previously undiscovered talent, she has stellar industry connections. Here are five things to know about the newcomer. Her mom is an award-winning actress and her dad directed a beloved box office hit Parker is the daughter ofWestworldactressThandie Newton, 46, andMamma Mia!

'Dumplin' ' Star Danielle Macdonald's Oscars Diary: See Her Glam Getting-Ready Process

01of 08 “My glam squad in action! That’s Elie Maalouf on makeup and Dritan Vushaj on hair,” says the first-time attendee who’s filmSkinis nomainated for Short Film (Live Action). 02of 08Makeup ManiaCourtesy Danielle Macdonald"It takes a village… of product," she says about Maalouf’s makeup kit. 02of 08 Makeup Mania Courtesy Danielle Macdonald “It takes a village… of product,” she says about Maalouf’s makeup kit. 03of 08Finishing TouchesCourtesy Danielle Macdonald"Final lip…almost there!