Leroy & Stitch

I cannot believe I have never seen this movie! I put it on as something simple to watch why I play on my iPhone. I love stitch. This was such a cute movie. I would definitely recommend it for any age. I started looking up more details on the characters on google. Did you know Lilo is autistic? I had no idea! It makes this movie and her character even cuter! I believe it said this movie is 21 years old. My 15 year old were debating on what came first this movie or Pokémon. Because of similarities and it ends up being Pokémon is 27/28 years old. So my daughter won that argument. I would definitely watch this Disney movie again! Stitch is the best!

A pointless fourth film from the 'Lilo & Stitch' franchise.

While still not absolutely terrible, 'Leroy & Stitch' isn't one that's worth watching. Not helped by a plot that is all over the place, the new characters also fail to bring any intrigue with them. I do appreciate a follow-up on the ending of 'Stitch! The Movie', at least.

Cast-wise, it's decent to hear Daveigh Chase back as Lilo while Jeff Bennett and Rob Paulsen do fine jobs as Dr. Hämsterviel and Reuben. The rest, e.g. Tia Carrere (Nani), all take a backseat.

I guess they were due a wholly bad film eventually, still pleasing that none of them are truly horrific though.

"Leroy & Stitch," the third sequel in the Lilo & Stitch franchise, serves as both a conclusion to the animated series and a farewell to the beloved characters fans have grown to cherish. The film follows Lilo as she helps Stitch, Jumba, and Pleakley find new roles in the Galactic Federation, just as a new threat-Leroy, an evil Stitch clone-emerges. The film doubles down on sci-fi antics, with an emphasis on action, interstellar battles, and the return of Stitch's many "cousins." While the plot is a bit crowded, it still retains the warm themes of ohana (family) that define the series.

Compared to its predecessors, Leroy & Stitch leans heavily on spectacle rather than emotional depth. The original film's charm came from its grounded storytelling and emotional resonance, while the sequels have progressively moved toward a more formulaic, episodic structure. That said, this installment offers satisfying closure to long-running character arcs, particularly Stitch's evolution from a destructive experiment to a true hero. The final scenes are packed with callbacks and cameos that reward longtime viewers.

As for whether the franchise is getting better or worse, Leroy & Stitch lands somewhere in the middle. It lacks the emotional power of the original and the freshness of the first sequel (Stitch! The Movie), but it fares better than Lilo & Stitch 2, which struggled with tonal consistency. It's a serviceable, energetic finale that prioritizes fan service and action over storytelling nuance. Not groundbreaking, but for fans, it's a fun, fitting goodbye. Would you like a numerical rating or a visual summary to go with the review?

Lilo and stitch was a big part of my childhood in that I loved the first movie so much as a child and even still do as an adult. It was mature, well written, adorable, heartwarming, funny, beatufulllly animated, nice music and acting, fun characters, good morals, good story, It's the full package. The francise I do think is also really lucky in that it's sequals and TV show were not bad at all. I would say they are all good fun and contuine the messages and heart of the oringnal movie well. They don't have as much substance with it themes, but the heart and charm remains in them. I think the reason why they worked compared to other Disney sequals is how they expanded on the world and lore of its ailens/location etc. They do a good job at showing that family's are not always perfect but we love each other regardless. The characters have flaws but oh man are they so lovable and goofy. The animation in this movie is not bad, the music is solid, the action is fun such as the climax, the characters are funny and fun, the story is likable, silly, easy to follow and has a good ending to it all. The themes of ohana play out well here and even tho stitch learnt the same lesson he already knew in the first movie doesn't bother me much due to the happiest he had with having such a great prize. He clearly still loved his ohana as well as jumba and pleakey did but sometimes we forget the things we learn and thats OK. Stitch is my favorite character in Disney in genral and I loved how he is still the same lovable goof ball throughout this francise. He is short tempered and is reckless at times with how he is chilidish but then again we can all be like that from Time to time But at the same time he is very loving and caring to those he cares about. He is loyal, cheerful, kind, silly, adorable and has a good character design. The writing is decent etc. The story itself tho is not groundbreaking, certain scenes feel rushed, mertle could have a better redemption arc, but I loved that gantu and rebean had a good change. Hamaterviel is funny tho not outstanding. Overall I don't get why this movie has low ratings and some hate, there are people who like this movie and I am one of them. A good ending to a good francise.

When I came across Leroy & Stitch, the supposed conclusion to a franchise that started with such a unique spark, I couldn't help but feel let down. For me, this movie, while meant to be a big climax, suffers from the same issues as many direct-to-video sequels, watering down the original's charm in a production that, sadly, misses the mark on several key points.

What frustrates me most is how repetitive parts of the story are. The idea of Jumba and Pleakley needing a loyalty test makes sense, but forcing Stitch to re-learn the lesson of "ohana" (family) that he already got in the first movie feels like a creative step backward. This goes against his character development and repeats a story we've already seen, which is a major stumble for a film meant to end the saga. Also, keeping Lilo and Stitch apart for most of the movie is a bad choice for any fan of their central relationship; the emotional bond that was the heart of the original series is ignored in favor of galaxy-spanning action.

Despite that, the movie tries to deliver a big climax by focusing on Hämsterviel's galactic takeover and the threat of Leroy, an evil clone of Stitch. The idea of an army of "Stitches" is definitely exciting and answers a question many viewers have had since the first movie. Seeing all the experiments show off their powers in a final battle can be a treat for kids.

However, the production quality is an undeniable weak point. The animation, with its clearly limited and "cheap" look, feels like a TV movie, and that's especially tough to see for the conclusion of such a beloved franchise. The epic scale of the story deserved production values that matched the original film, but the visuals are disappointing, lacking the flow and energy that defined it. The charm, charisma, and quality of the first Lilo & Stitch are just gone, and the whole thing feels lifeless and uninspired.

For me, Leroy & Stitch is a disheartening finale for a franchise that started so brightly. While it tries to be a fun climax and answers some questions about the universe, it fails to capture the essence and quality of its predecessor. The repeated themes, the sidelining of the Lilo-Stitch relationship, and the visibly low-budget production make it an unsatisfactory experience for anyone who loved the original movie. It's a product that works better as an extended TV episode for kids who watched the series, but not as a worthy farewell to one of Disney's most cherished creations. Honestly, I hope this is the end of the direct-to-video Stitch saga, allowing the memory of the original film to remain untouched by such weak sequels.