Back in the early 80s,Tim Burtongot his start in Disneys animation department.
It was an odd fit for both parties.
Had Disney finally come around to Burtons skewed way of seeing the world?
‘Dumbo’.Credit: Disney
Or would he be forced to sand off the more blackened edges of his style to finally fit in?
Sadly, it looks like the latter.
The original 1941Dumbois one of the crown jewels of Disneys golden age.
And as anyone whos seenEdward ScissorhandsorEd Woodknows, outsiders tales are Burtons bread and butter.
Still, weve come to expect more magic, more bizarro pixie dust from Burton.
