There is a melancholy charm about this version of Dumbo’s story that crosses into our world via the tragedy of Dreamland, and with Burton’s signature darkness and the creeping horror of what happens to animals during the movie’s timeline who cannot or will not perform well under duress, there is a hefty dose of suspense even during happier or calmer scenes. It is not explicitly a children’s movie – and, indeed, very young children may find themselves not understanding the stakes, or being afraid of some of the more vicious and terrifying scenes. Ultimately,– as it always was – is a simple story about a baby separated from his mother, who just wants to be loved and belong somewhere. How he finds his ending, and who helps him get there and why, may have changed with Burton’s deliverance, but at its core,will tug at the heartstrings and dazzle the senses, whether one grew up with the original or is discovering the story for the first time.