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LooshJul 21, 2019

This was exactly what we’ve wanted for so freaking long! Oh my gosh FINALLY! Someone gets it right when remaking the Disney Classics. No adding weird twists or modern songs or casting the wrong or just horrible actors. This was on point to aThis was exactly what we’ve wanted for so freaking long! Oh my gosh FINALLY! Someone gets it right when remaking the Disney Classics. No adding weird twists or modern songs or casting the wrong or just horrible actors. This was on point to a T! There was absolutely NOTHING wrong or that I would change in any way. You got all the right songs and voices and didn’t miss or add a scene. I could follow it along like the classic but it was special and fun and exciting because it looked so incredibly real! The animation was phenomenal just amazing. The sounds and acting and songs and everything 100% well done! I wish the others coming out would be like this.… Expand

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Mars1234Jul 21, 2019

Great in comparison to original! Would def go see again. Of course it’s not the original but it’s pretty close.

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MicneiasJul 21, 2019

The best movie 2019!! Nostalgic, realist, amazing. Mufasa, Scar, Timon and Pumba its one show!!

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Atos67Jul 22, 2019

O filme é lindo,e mostra animais mais reais não tem a mesma pegada que um desenho animado e ainda sim e perfeito

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cingrpJul 22, 2019

I read other people's reviews before I go to the cinema but I don't make a decision before I see the movie myself and I am really glad that I went to the cinema even when all the negative reviews dropped. I was counting with realistic animalsI read other people's reviews before I go to the cinema but I don't make a decision before I see the movie myself and I am really glad that I went to the cinema even when all the negative reviews dropped. I was counting with realistic animals and that's exactly what I got. People say that thanks to the realistic animations the movie lost it's "magical" atmosphere. But it was an exact opposite for me. Thanks to the realistic animations, the movie felt more, well, realistic and thanks to that more magical. I was often even forgetting it's not a real life movie. So, what about the film itself? Was it actually good? Yes, it was an absolute masterpiece. The animation was incredible and same goes to music. Remade music really did sound incredible and I loved that. When you combine the incredible music with the more incredible story and even more incredible animation, you bet it will make a masterpiece.
I am not here to compare 2019's The Lion King to the original. The movies are very, very different. It mostly depends on each one's movie taste. For me, both movies are great and I'll love them for the rest of my life. So if you want to watch the new The Lion King, don't mind the negative reviews and just go and watch it so you can make your own decision.
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Ameer123Jul 22, 2019

Amazing, Beautiful, breathtaking, emotional , laughable and a must watch movie of the summer. truly a masterpiece

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KetbuaJul 22, 2019

Perfeito, arrasaram em tudo. Trilha sonora maravilhosa, tá igual ao filme original.

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LucisArckerJul 22, 2019

Best of the year. The film was perfect in every way, exciting from start to finish

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thlvraJul 23, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O filme é altamente positivo. O Rei Leão foi repaginado e sua versão moderna conta com gráficos maravilhosos. Além disso, a soundtrack, liderada pela Beyoncé, está impecável. Excelente produção.… Expand

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juliofeijonJul 23, 2019

Filme emocionante, com um gráfico perfeito e uma super produção. Traz a emoção e fidelidade do conceito da história das versões anteriores. É um filme que você ri, chora e sente o verdadeiro sentido da história contada.

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viniciusnJul 24, 2019

the movie is good, the look doesn't have much to talk about, perfect, the voiceovers were great, it's a good movie for the new generation.

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DiuarysantosJul 24, 2019

Amazing, exciting movie. Beyonce is a complete Artist, impeccable voice Acting

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Branded_KameenaJul 24, 2019

This movie is really fantastic and so the adventure of jungle
the movie tells you how to difficult living of the jungle animal and a lion how to make a perfect king and to his job greatly and a bird also is a fantastic job in this movie

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williamwrmsJul 26, 2019

The proposal was to present a surprising realism, and this was achieved with praise. All the greatness of the story has been maintained and increased, and the updated music has been excellent.

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FilmTVReviewJul 27, 2019

The remake of THE greatest Disney film (ooh controversial) is exactly that, a remake. It retells the story. It’s the same. It’s not original. Same songs, same Simba, same sadness. And good! IF IT AIN’T BROKE DON’T FIX IT, BABY! One thing withThe remake of THE greatest Disney film (ooh controversial) is exactly that, a remake. It retells the story. It’s the same. It’s not original. Same songs, same Simba, same sadness. And good! IF IT AIN’T BROKE DON’T FIX IT, BABY! One thing with making the animals look so real is that they lose the expression of emotion on their faces, making the dramatic scenes just ever so slightly underwhelming. If the music doesn’t make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up then this film is WASTED on you!
“Professional” critics can kiss my Zazu, it’s a great remake. And with some fresh jokes from Timone and Pumba, it’s an entertaining watch!… Expand

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JokaalvesJul 28, 2019

Trouxe a essência do desenho e mostrou sim uma história linda e com emoção!

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ClassyAnthonyJul 29, 2019

Great movie! A lot of you just need to let go of your nostalgia, it’s not 1994 anymore. Let it go. Great movie seen it 3 times & might go again sometime this week.

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SimbaMofasaAug 10, 2019

Brilliant movie with a amazing story being told and spectacular graphics. It’s def A MUST SEE MOVIE!

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AbsKingAug 17, 2019

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renatoaliagaAug 25, 2019

Masterpiece, gave me chills and intense emotions for several days. Every scene has the right color, camera, and music.

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Alexandr_KSep 11, 2020

Мне очень понравился этот фильм. Визуал, атмосфера на высоком уровне. Да, этот фильм ПОЛНОСТЬЮ КОПИРУЕТ ОРИГИНАЛ и это разве плохо? Для меня - нет. Создатели фильма не стали менять то, за что фанаты полюбили данное произведение. И яМне очень понравился этот фильм. Визуал, атмосфера на высоком уровне. Да, этот фильм ПОЛНОСТЬЮ КОПИРУЕТ ОРИГИНАЛ и это разве плохо? Для меня - нет. Создатели фильма не стали менять то, за что фанаты полюбили данное произведение. И я сомневаюсь, что создатели пытались создать ремейк, они, скорей всего, пытались сделать ремастер. В общем, на мой взгляд, это достойный ремастер. И самое главное. Мне абсолютно насрать на того, кто со мной не согласен. У вас своё мнение, у меня своё и нет смысла поливать друг друга помоями, пытаясь доказать свою правоту.… Expand

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Christopher_R20Oct 30, 2019

What with negative of you guys are what did you have become? A soulless emotional? Lack of Original? This movie was a great film. If you don't like or meh, the director Jon Favreau will change the scene and make more Emotional and moreWhat with negative of you guys are what did you have become? A soulless emotional? Lack of Original? This movie was a great film. If you don't like or meh, the director Jon Favreau will change the scene and make more Emotional and more Original and more lines like Mr. PIG. This is the true MOVIE king unlike The Angry Birds Movie 2 that still failed at the box office, just don't watch The Angry Birds Movie 2, it's cringy and memes, and lack of Original Angry Birds Movie 2.… Expand

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alanfericelliJan 10, 2020

far better than the original, the cast was amazing. the songs were spectacular the cgi was very well done.

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jedparker96Sep 4, 2020

The Lion King is a really good movie!! It pays respect to the original movie, the voice acting is really good, the visual effects are amazing, Hans Zimmer's score is always inspiring, and the songs are always gonna be memorable!!

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JACOBJORDANBAJun 21, 2021

I really liked 2019 Lion King no offense it's the number one Disney live action movies in a decade it's better than Dumbo's a$$ by Tim Burton Tim Burton's Dumbo was so bad it deserves all the hate cuz that's Tim Burton's Dumbo was so bad and so

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MeloettaBros9Sep 20, 2021

I like it from the remake of The Lion King so I enjoy the movie with mu friends. ^^

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VoiceOfAmericaSep 28, 2021

I still have problems with this movie and the original, but the CGI looks so amazing in my opinion that I will give it a ten. Besides, some of my favorites actors voiced characters in the movie and I love Jon Favreau. Also, I like how Scar'sI still have problems with this movie and the original, but the CGI looks so amazing in my opinion that I will give it a ten. Besides, some of my favorites actors voiced characters in the movie and I love Jon Favreau. Also, I like how Scar's mane is in this film.… Expand

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0987Oct 13, 2019

First I rewatched the original 1994 movie to be prepared for remake. Now after watching remake, I have to say that i'm not disappointed at all. I just don't like that there was no Hyena Ed present in the remake. Overall great movie, doesn'tFirst I rewatched the original 1994 movie to be prepared for remake. Now after watching remake, I have to say that i'm not disappointed at all. I just don't like that there was no Hyena Ed present in the remake. Overall great movie, doesn't matter is it original or remake.… Expand

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philippe9Jul 30, 2019

Outstanding and emotional. Great realism and awesome graphics. A must see movie

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KayVen17Jul 23, 2019

+ es sieht manchmal Foto realistisch aus
+ fast alle Lieder kommen in einem schönen neuen Gewand zur Geltung
+ Gänsehautmomente ohne Ende - durch Realismus lassen Gesichtsemotionen zu wünschen übrig - manche Lieder sind nicht und eins kann+ es sieht manchmal Foto realistisch aus
+ fast alle Lieder kommen in einem schönen neuen Gewand zur Geltung
+ Gänsehautmomente ohne Ende

- durch Realismus lassen Gesichtsemotionen zu wünschen übrig
- manche Lieder sind nicht und eins kann man nicht als Lied identifizieren.
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MasterRileyAug 1, 2019

The Lion King is a great movie, especially considering I have not seen the original (I know, I'm sorry). This review is coming specifically from someone who watched this as an entirely new movie, not a remake of the original. Based on that, IThe Lion King is a great movie, especially considering I have not seen the original (I know, I'm sorry). This review is coming specifically from someone who watched this as an entirely new movie, not a remake of the original. Based on that, I really liked it. The CGI is remarkable, pretty much fooling you into thinking its live action. The story and characters were great, I really felt for Simba and wanted to see him succeed in living up to his fathers name and dethroning his uncle as king. The music numbers were really cool and make you understand the characters better. The movie also had some great action and comedic moments throughout that made it very entertaining.… Expand

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nateOstrikeJul 20, 2019

Just like Alladin this is one of my favorite movies of the year. So true to the original and a really well done feel to it. It took me back 25 years to the memories of my VHS childhood. Well worth watching.

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shaenmoJul 27, 2019

I like that they got James Earl Jones to reprise Mufasa. It keeps to the original movie very well, only adding some small things such as one song. I have mixed feelings about Rafiki not speaking English, but maybe they were trying to keep itI like that they got James Earl Jones to reprise Mufasa. It keeps to the original movie very well, only adding some small things such as one song. I have mixed feelings about Rafiki not speaking English, but maybe they were trying to keep it authentic. Many of the voice actors sound African.… Expand

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DerekReideJul 22, 2019

'The Lion King (2019)' is a visual spectacle of near perfect realism! Not one shot of this film was unrealistic (pardoning the animals talking). It's a retelling of a classic pop-culture fairytale done right. I personally applaud to Jon'The Lion King (2019)' is a visual spectacle of near perfect realism! Not one shot of this film was unrealistic (pardoning the animals talking). It's a retelling of a classic pop-culture fairytale done right. I personally applaud to Jon Favreau, the cast, and the amazingly talented crew for making my second favorite Disney live-action film.… Expand

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JocularJul 23, 2019

Эмоции на (лицах) персонажей намного лучше переданы в версии мультфильма 1994 года. Фильм берет невероятной атмосферой. Наибольшего погружения в этот удивительный мир можно достичь при помощи 3Д сеанса, и главное в кинотеатре, ну или вЭмоции на (лицах) персонажей намного лучше переданы в версии мультфильма 1994 года. Фильм берет невероятной атмосферой. Наибольшего погружения в этот удивительный мир можно достичь при помощи 3Д сеанса, и главное в кинотеатре, ну или в наушниках дома. Рык львов завораживает! Советую к просмотру. Освежает оригинальную острую сюжетную линию.… Expand

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SlickOpinionJul 19, 2019

Beautiful! The shots and special effects were phenomenal. Though some of the powerful scenes from the original didn’t seem as strong in the remake, it doesn’t take away from it being a great film. And Timon & Puumba, the dynamic duo of theBeautiful! The shots and special effects were phenomenal. Though some of the powerful scenes from the original didn’t seem as strong in the remake, it doesn’t take away from it being a great film. And Timon & Puumba, the dynamic duo of the year! HILARIOUS!… Expand

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directordadaJul 19, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't talk to the reviewers, they love the reality that it's a remake really sentimental happy.… Expand

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eowyn3105Jul 19, 2019

Vi em português. A dublagem da Nala e do Simba ficou péssima, Scar e Mufasa ficou ok e Timão e Pumba ficou ótima. Uma pena que não chamaram os originais que eram maravilhosos. Minha nota só não ficou em 10 porque a dublagem atrapalhou muitoVi em português. A dublagem da Nala e do Simba ficou péssima, Scar e Mufasa ficou ok e Timão e Pumba ficou ótima. Uma pena que não chamaram os originais que eram maravilhosos. Minha nota só não ficou em 10 porque a dublagem atrapalhou muito na emoção. De resto, continua maravilhoso e sendo meu filme preferido da Disney.… Expand

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m4gnesJul 20, 2019

I've gone to the cinema expecting so much and equally full of concerns. There was so much to ruin, starting from soundtrack and ending with live animation. Fortunately, in my opinion, the film was so great, emotional and fun as the originalI've gone to the cinema expecting so much and equally full of concerns. There was so much to ruin, starting from soundtrack and ending with live animation. Fortunately, in my opinion, the film was so great, emotional and fun as the original one. Despite two scenes when it was lacking in key actions and a few dialogues which (of course again in my opinion) could have been improved I have almost nothing to complain about. One thing is for sure when it comes to this kind of movie - animals and expressing emotions is like... they have barely visible facial expressions. BUT everything is okay, you just have to look closer, deep in their eyes. I think it was even more touching and realistic at some point - just like our puppies you can see things through the way they look at you. The sense of humor is a little updated and so is the music. To be honest that was the thing worrying me the most, especially when I heard Beyonce "Spirit" and thought "Wait... where the hell is this supposed to be, even though it's beautiful song. it just doesn't match." But in reality IT REALLY DOES. New arrangements of I just can't wait to be king and Hakuna Matata and The Lion sleept tonight are incredible, all you can do is to try not to smile and sing along. In the end, the movie is well-done and thought from the begging till the end even if it's some kind of remake.

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petemhnJul 22, 2019

Took me about a half hour or so to get used to the live action aspect but once I got into it I loved it, the voice acting and music are better than the original in my opinion. The live action won't be for everyone but if you can get behind itTook me about a half hour or so to get used to the live action aspect but once I got into it I loved it, the voice acting and music are better than the original in my opinion. The live action won't be for everyone but if you can get behind it you will enjoy it. This is just as good as the original if not better as far as I am concerned.… Expand

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ToluwilliamzJul 22, 2019

It's expected for them characters not to have prominent facial expressions. CGI, soundtrack amazing

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Mossy229Jul 26, 2019

Really good film graphics where amazing, don't see what all the fuss about it was

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Andymac1Jul 27, 2019

I registered here just to make a comment as I’m so outraged by the comments from self righteous critics. The movie was amazing and yet everyone keeps complaining it was the same as the original... what do you expect? The story has always beenI registered here just to make a comment as I’m so outraged by the comments from self righteous critics. The movie was amazing and yet everyone keeps complaining it was the same as the original... what do you expect? The story has always been absolute perfection, you don’t change that. The characters and the scenes are perfection so you don’t change any of the interactions and quotes either. This is in the same way as you don’t change the story of Jesus. What people fail to realise is that this film is bigger than them. Bigger than us. It’s a film made to stand the eternity of human existence. It’s for our unborns’ and… Expand

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MattWaJul 28, 2019

The realism made it so much more emotional for me, and there was a lot of emotional parts to it. They did the original justice and then some.

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NathanKesslerJul 28, 2019

Mostly the same as the original with one returning actor (James Earl Jones) other than that all new actors and a beautiful new realistic animation, the only bit i didnt much care for was Timon and Pumbaa. Other than that the movie is aMostly the same as the original with one returning actor (James Earl Jones) other than that all new actors and a beautiful new realistic animation, the only bit i didnt much care for was Timon and Pumbaa. Other than that the movie is a recreation of the first with minor scene differences which I am extreamly glad to see. Absolutly pleased with how it turned out.… Expand

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DiptanshuMar 10, 2020

Beautiful!Great Score and great visuals made it look too real!compare to original its not best yet it was good and length was extended that i cannot find where they extended it mixes up well!I watched it in hindi srk is good but his son wasBeautiful!Great Score and great visuals made it look too real!compare to original its not best yet it was good and length was extended that i cannot find where they extended it mixes up well!I watched it in hindi srk is good but his son was awful and **** af another bad nepotism product!Although a good film with great philosophy and awesome visuals!… Expand

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spectre5151Jul 31, 2019

The idiocy of others rating this movie anything less than an 8 is ridiculous. Remakes like this one are ever-present, yet this one is done to a wonderful degree that allows it to stand out. Regardless of your opinion, it delivers the originalThe idiocy of others rating this movie anything less than an 8 is ridiculous. Remakes like this one are ever-present, yet this one is done to a wonderful degree that allows it to stand out. Regardless of your opinion, it delivers the original with a slight twist which is NEEDED for them to even be considered. Why would the exact same movie with better visuals be of any use. You must expect some change, being harsh merely because you can't handle the evolution is your fault, not the creators'. This movie simply is the Lion King, with fantastic visuals, enhanced audio use and a darker telling of the story while remaining enthralling. I would honestly consider this the definitive version of the movie, with the original remaining fantastic yet dated. Comments that the characters have "lost emotion" is just a spiteful nondescript critique - how is cartoon level emphasis going to be given to photo-realistic characters?

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TidesAug 4, 2019

This remake of the Lion King is great, of course is not 2D and lacks some of the magic of the original but it’s a very well made version and still has the high quality standards that made the original one a classic

Don’t hear the hatersThis remake of the Lion King is great, of course is not 2D and lacks some of the magic of the original but it’s a very well made version and still has the high quality standards that made the original one a classic

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Christ413Sep 7, 2019

Retelling a beautifully, faithful classic of an Original we all know and love. To have an appreciation the realism of African Wildlife brought into this film with the same story, as these creatures are sadly disappearing from this earth.

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greedybadideaMay 25, 2020

In the Pride Lands of Africa, a pride of lions rule over the animal kingdom from Pride Rock. King Mufasa's and Queen Sarabi's newborn son, Simba, is presented to the gathering animals by Rafiki the mandrill, the kingdom's shaman and advisor.In the Pride Lands of Africa, a pride of lions rule over the animal kingdom from Pride Rock. King Mufasa's and Queen Sarabi's newborn son, Simba, is presented to the gathering animals by Rafiki the mandrill, the kingdom's shaman and advisor. Mufasa shows Simba the Pride Lands and explains to him the responsibilities of kingship and the "circle of life", which connects all living things. Mufasa's younger brother, Scar, covets the throne and plots to eliminate Mufasa and Simba, so he may become king. He tricks Simba and his best friend Nala (to whom it is expected Simba will marry) into exploring a forbidden elephants' graveyard, where they are attacked by hyenas led by the ruthless Shenzi. Mufasa is alerted about the incident by his majordomo, the hornbill Zazu, and rescues the cubs. Though upset with Simba, Mufasa forgives him and explains that the great kings of the past watch over them from the night sky, from which he will one day watch over Simba. Meanwhile, Scar visits the hyenas and manages to convince them to help him overthrow Mufasa in exchange for hunting rights in the Pride Lands.
Scar sets a trap for his brother and nephew, luring Simba into a gorge and having the hyenas drive a large herd of wildebeest into a stampede that will trample him. He informs Mufasa of Simba's peril, knowing that the king will rush to save his son. Mufasa saves Simba but ends up hanging perilously from the gorge's edge. Scar refuses to help Mufasa, instead sending him falling to his death. He then convinces Simba that the tragedy was Simba's own fault and advises him to leave the kingdom and never return. He orders the hyenas to kill the cub, but Simba escapes. Scar tells the pride that both Mufasa and Simba were killed in the stampede and steps forward as the new king, allowing Shenzi's clan to live in the Pride Lands.
Simba collapses in a desert and is rescued by Timon and Pumbaa, a meerkat and warthog, who are fellow outcasts. Simba grows up in the oasis with his two new friends and other animals in their oasis, living a carefree life under the motto "hakuna matata" ("no worries" in Swahili). Now a young adult, Simba rescues Timon and Pumbaa from a hungry lioness, who turns out to be Nala. She and Simba reunite and fall in love, and she urges him to return home, telling him that the Pride Lands have become a drought-stricken wasteland under Scar's reign. Feeling guilty over his father's death, Simba refuses and storms off. He then encounters Rafiki, who tells him that Mufasa's spirit lives on in Simba. Simba is visited by the ghost of Mufasa in the night sky, who tells him that he must take his rightful place as king. Realizing that he can no longer run from his past, Simba decides to return to the Pride Lands.
Aided by his friends, Simba sneaks past the hyenas at Pride Rock and confronts Scar, who was about to fight Sarabi. Scar taunts Simba over his role in Mufasa's death and backs him to the edge of the rock, where he reveals to him that he murdered Mufasa. Enraged, Simba attempts to reveal the truth to the rest of the pride, while Scar, who previously claimed that he arrived too late at the gorge, attempts to deny it, but his knowledge of Mufasa's last moment exposes his role in Mufasa's death. Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki, Zazu, and the lionesses fend off the hyenas while Scar, attempting to escape, is cornered by Simba at a ledge near the top of Pride Rock. Scar begs for mercy and attempts to blame his crimes on the hyenas; Simba spares his life but orders him to leave the Pride Lands forever. Scar refuses and attacks his nephew, but Simba manages to throw him off the cliff after a brief fight. Scar survives the fall but is attacked and mauled to death by the hyenas, who overheard his attempt to betray them. Afterward, Simba takes over the kingship and makes Nala his queen.
With the Pride Lands restored to its usual state, Rafiki presents Simba and Nala's newborn cub to the assembled animals, continuing the circle of life.… Expand

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Gorbunov2004May 3, 2021

Отличный фотореалистичный ремейк фильма 1994 года. Всё также хорошо как и в оригинале. Песни хорошие!

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FenadegillerdenNov 17, 2021

Ugrasılmıs belgesel niteliginde bir film. Ben begendim insanlarin neyden puan kirdiklarini pek anlayamadim ama. Yapimi zaten 2 yıla yakin surdu diye biliyorum. Cok ufak degisiklikler olmasina ragmen ham yapimiyla ayni 9/10 puanim

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JonDocJul 21, 2019

Never seen the original. Was amazed by the Shakespearean story, characterizations, songs and next generation CGI. The craft is nearly at photorealistic level. This is a brilliant movie. Makes me want to watch the cell drawn 90s version.

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BasilZeroMar 15, 2020

The live action remake is a great adaptation of the original animated movie. The new scenes and character changes add more depth to the original while keeping the great aspects of the original. New music is welcoming and visual effects areThe live action remake is a great adaptation of the original animated movie. The new scenes and character changes add more depth to the original while keeping the great aspects of the original. New music is welcoming and visual effects are nicely done.… Expand

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jameshowlett89Jul 20, 2019

First off let me just get this outta the way, the "critics" are just pathetic sad moronic losers, they're constantly wrong about like 80 to 90 percent of what's actually good out there and the vast majority of us ENJOY. These pretentious ****First off let me just get this outta the way, the "critics" are just pathetic sad moronic losers, they're constantly wrong about like 80 to 90 percent of what's actually good out there and the vast majority of us ENJOY. These pretentious **** crap all over anything that's good and enjoyable and praise absolute trash so they can be "edgy and different". ALL REVIEW SITES SHOULD PUT THE VIEWER RATINGS FIRST AND UPFRONT, that's the real score most of us care about anyways.

the movie wasn't amazing, but if you remember the original from so many years ago then this will stir up all the right kinds of emotions just as the original did. The music, the story and the humor were all there, me and my GF thoroughly enjoyed it. And I don't think it's just nostalgia as there were little kids who seemed to laugh and enjoy the movie too and it must have been their first time watching the lion king.… Expand

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GreatMartinJul 19, 2019

In 1994 I saw the animated film of "The Lion King" and was impressed. I was even more impressed seeing the Broadway musical version 3 times including just this past May 9, 2019, in Miami and each time my jaw dropped to the floor with theIn 1994 I saw the animated film of "The Lion King" and was impressed. I was even more impressed seeing the Broadway musical version 3 times including just this past May 9, 2019, in Miami and each time my jaw dropped to the floor with the opening number. Now we have a live action/CGI version. I admit I haven't the slightest idea what that means except the talking animals really seem to move and talk just as human actors do!

I very seldom have good things to say about a remake but in this case a remake of a remake of an original held my attention from beginning to end even knowing the story forward and backwards.

The cast voices fit perfectly and Billy Echner as Timon the meerkat almost, almost, makes me forget Nathan Lane's voice in the original animation and Seth Rogen gets all the laughs he can as Rumbaa the warthog. It is good to hear James Earl Jones reprise his roll as King Mufasa while the new voices of Chitwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Donald Glover as grown-up Simba and Beyonce Knowles as Nala are equal to the best. By the way the cubs playing Simba and Nala will make anyone a cat person!

The direction, (how do you direct a live/CGI animal?) by Jon Favreau, the photography by Caleb Deschanel with the visual effects by Robert Legato and Adam Valdez all combine to make this version of "The Lion King" a clear winner!… Expand

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freemanlouisOct 25, 2019

I was expecting to be bored and disinterested but was pleasantly surprised. The visuals were engaging. The voice work on Scar was great, Nala's voice work was surprisingly good. Timon and Pumba were both new, funny and actually added depthI was expecting to be bored and disinterested but was pleasantly surprised. The visuals were engaging. The voice work on Scar was great, Nala's voice work was surprisingly good. Timon and Pumba were both new, funny and actually added depth to the movie. The hynea characters were a little flat though.… Expand

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mrmonsterNov 19, 2019

While yes, it is a remake to an already perfect movie, it's fun. There's a lot of fun and enjoy to be found in this retelling. It fails to live up to the original, but it's still a good movie in its own right.

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NikolayGJul 21, 2019

Unlike many others, I did not like the original Lion King movie. I thought the drawings and animation were some of Disney's weakest. This new Lion King movie, however, kept me engaged throughout. It was visually breathtaking and well acted.Unlike many others, I did not like the original Lion King movie. I thought the drawings and animation were some of Disney's weakest. This new Lion King movie, however, kept me engaged throughout. It was visually breathtaking and well acted. The story was the same, but that's why it has the same name. If you don't want to see The Lion King again, then don't go, because that's what this movie is. Just look at the title.… Expand

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SelvaganapathyJul 23, 2019

A true classic remade. It is not lacking even a bit of anything it had in the original. All those iconic scenes made to perfection added with background score, they really hyped me up to "ooh" for a animation flick, which I did for a firstA true classic remade. It is not lacking even a bit of anything it had in the original. All those iconic scenes made to perfection added with background score, they really hyped me up to "ooh" for a animation flick, which I did for a first time. I consider it a weird thing because I did it along with the kids and crawling babies, none the less the enthusiasm never changed.… Expand

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Davrosdaleks1Aug 12, 2019

Found this computer-generated remake to be an entertaining on the whole with a few caveats.

The movie looks so amazing and photo-realistic. The background in particular is really impressive, I'm surprised this film had only one real settingFound this computer-generated remake to be an entertaining on the whole with a few caveats.

The movie looks so amazing and photo-realistic. The background in particular is really impressive, I'm surprised this film had only one real setting shot. You really can't tell the difference between this landscape and the real world. Director John Favreau (Iron Man; Jungle Book) has some interesting shots in this. At times, the movie feels like a nature documentary.

Plotwise, this is probably the least ambitious of the recent Disney remakes. Unlike Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, which clung to the plot structure of the originals but also added new elements, this one just retells the basic story. Still, I'm not hating it. This isn't the 90's Psycho. It's not word-by-word. What works for me here is that the jokes are almost all new and they work really well.

Cast is decent. All the funny characters jive. Donald Glover as adult Simba and Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar do a good job as the hero and villain. However, Beyonce as adult Nala sometimes really comes across as reading off the page without a whole lot of effort.

The background music really sells the scenes, but admittedly Hans Zimmer basically just rehashes the music from the first film.

This contains all the classic songs from the original. However, "Be Prepared" has been changed to a half-it's-length spoken word song with reworked lyrics. I know at one point the news was that they were cutting this song. (Either for time or Ejiofor just didn't have the pipes.) I'm guessing this was added back due to the backlash but modified to accomodate either or both of the potential issues just mentioned. I actually would've preferred if they left the song out rather than going with this neutered version, which doesn't quite work.

If you feel that the recent Disney remakes are soulless cashgrabs, this really won't be the one to change your mind. Despite coasting with the story, I personally found this to be engaging.… Expand

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LilyFitipaldiJul 21, 2019

Quando o Live Action foi anunciado fiquei bem apreenciva. Principalmente quando Jon Favreau foi confirmado como diretor dele, particularmente porque o Live Action de The Jungle Book dele me decepcionou bastante.
The Jungle Book sempre foi umQuando o Live Action foi anunciado fiquei bem apreenciva. Principalmente quando Jon Favreau foi confirmado como diretor dele, particularmente porque o Live Action de The Jungle Book dele me decepcionou bastante.
The Jungle Book sempre foi um dos meus filmes favoritos de infância e pra mim todas as mudanças dele acabaram com a essência da história.
Mudanças essas que foram em grande parte causadas por Jon Favreau, por tanto essas escolha da Disney tinha me causado preocupação.
Porém devido ao seu excelente trabalho em Iron Man, e pela minha fé que a Disney jamais conseguiria destruir algo tão esplêndido quanto O Rei Leão, eu dei a ele o benefício da dúvida.
Quando as críticas começaram a sair eu comecei a ficar ainda mais preocupada, porque muitas pessoas que amam o filme original acabaram não gostando muito da nova, mas nunca fui de seguir o que os outros falam, mantive minha fé de que o filme seria incrível.
Eu quis tanto que esse filme fosse um experiência única pra mim, que eu deixei pra ouvir a nova trilha sonora e ver entrevistas com o diretor e os membros da produção um dia antes de ver o filme. Coisa que eu nunca faço. Só pra não perder nada da experiência do filme. Fui assistir o filme com o coração e a mente completamente abertos, esperando as surpresas que Jon Favreau me daria.
Ele me emocionou logo no início, ao ver a cena de abertura com The Circle of Life meus olhos se encheram de lágrimas, parte pela fidelidade ao desenho outra pela nostalgia.
Pra falar a verdade o filme me emocionou em diversos o filme me emocionou bastante, meus olhos se encheram de lágrimas na morte de Mufasa, no "banimento" do Simba, em Can You Feel the Love Tonight, no "Remember Who You Are" e no Final.
O Filme em si é bem impressionante, mesmo sabendo toda a história, seu visual o torna completamente breaktaking, é quase difícil acreditar que a maioria de seu cenário seja Chroma Key.
Assim como é difícil acreditar que seu animais sejam inteiramente CGI.
Durante diversos momentos me senti assistindo uma produção do Animal Planet, Discovery Channel ou NatGeo.
Até que os animas começavam a cantar, e assim ele se tornava aquilo que talvez seja o mais próximo que teremos de uma produção Musical feita pelo Animal Planet.
Os animais são tão reais que parece que foram adestrados só para o filme, seus movimentos em si foram tão realistas que fascinam.
E talvez essa realidade utilizada nos animais tenha sido responsável por uma das coisas que mais incomodou o público: a falta de expressão nos animais.

Em entrevista dada pelo AdoroCinema o Diretor Favreau explicou que tem um movimento sutil em seus rostos, para que não se tornassem apáticos, mas que a maior expressão fica por conta do corpo, já que leões, e animais em geral expressão muito do que estão sentindo no modo como se movimentam, ou não.
A maior prova disso está no Vilão do Filme: Scar. Tpda vez que ele aparece em cena com seu andar lento e pesado, como se estivesse prestes a atacar a qualquer momento, prende completamente a atenção do público esperando sua próxima ação.
Talvez o que torne o Scar do Live Action mais assustador, além de sua aparência abatida, seja justamente sua imprevisibilidade, que nos deixa completamente sem noção do que irá fazer a seguir.
O arrebatamento e a nostalgia que o filme traz, faz com que seja quase impossível falar qualquer coisa ruim sobre ele.
As alterações feitas no filme também foram em prol de deixar tudo ainda mais real, por isso talvez a exclusão de algumas cenas sejam justificáveis, mesmo que tenham feito falta.
os quase 30 minutos a mais que diferenciam a história atual da de 1994, serviram para fechar algumas arestas deixadas ou para alívio cômico.
O fato é que a história de O Rei Leão é tão atemporal e maravilhosa, que faz com a ela seja sempre eternizada no coração do público.
Uma história que marcou tanto uma geração, que explica o Ciclo da Vida, que explica sobre vida, morte e amor de uma forma tão pura, linda e cativante, e que agora chega novamente para uma nova geração, talvez + tecnológica, mas que apesar de tudo manteve sua essência e pureza.… Expand

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josei1985Sep 29, 2019

Es prácticamente el mismo peliculón pero hecho por ordenador, con media hora más de metraje. Totalmente recomendada. Igual de emotiva en cierta escena.

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KevinChau5Jul 27, 2019

Definitely a Masterpiece for this film! Saw it in 3D Opening Night (Thursday July 18th)! Loved the vocal performances and the music! Circle of Life, I Just Can't Wait to Be A King, Hukuna Matata, Can You Feel The Love Tonight?

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MallRat15Jul 31, 2019

With the original being my favorite childhood movie this one hits all the right notes. The visuals and effects are outstanding and really makes everything seem so real. Timon and Pumbaa are the standouts of the movie and always had meWith the original being my favorite childhood movie this one hits all the right notes. The visuals and effects are outstanding and really makes everything seem so real. Timon and Pumbaa are the standouts of the movie and always had me laughing Rogen and Eichner were great acting choices in those roles. The only thing that let me down was the lack of emotion with some of the characters compared to the original. Didn't have as much emotion as the original but other then that brings back great childhood memories.… Expand

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GrachechkovskiJul 19, 2019

Excellent movie for a family with a giper-realistic graphic, wonderful picture, detailed sound. This is like cartoon from our childhood but in the big screen with real animals

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adriantorresJul 19, 2019

This movie was good and bad the good was the CGI and some of the songs the bad was the acting of the main character and nala it's so bad.

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Ghazman2019Jul 23, 2019

Despite what everybody says about this film I really enjoyed it. Maybe it's because I love the Jungle Book remake but still this movie is really good!

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Vaisakh_06Jul 19, 2019

It is a visually stunning experience, Favreau does take his version to a whole new scale visually. I felt little "lack of humane" expressions and Rest was on voice and actions, and I guess no one disappoints in that regard as far as Lion KingIt is a visually stunning experience, Favreau does take his version to a whole new scale visually. I felt little "lack of humane" expressions and Rest was on voice and actions, and I guess no one disappoints in that regard as far as Lion King is concerned. There may be a hand-full like me, for whom Lion King was the first ever movie-going experience, and frankly we cannot thank Disney enough to bring that back after 26 years. If cinematically put then, had someone been focusing a camera on me.
Apart from that it was a good experience with lot or color and emotion which came back after watching this again. Its must be watched in a theater because I guess then only you get the real essence of it. Its surely atleast one time watch.… Expand

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etOpalJul 19, 2019

Lots of respect given to the 1994 version. Actually positively surprised at some of the small changes that added realism to the story telling, such as species specific behaviour. Surely not a 100% agreeable of the choices made, like Scar’sLots of respect given to the 1994 version. Actually positively surprised at some of the small changes that added realism to the story telling, such as species specific behaviour. Surely not a 100% agreeable of the choices made, like Scar’s voice and ’Can You Feel the Love Tonight’ was totally butchered... and also, there was some useless added content that only slowed down the pace of the film. But I can’t remember another movie that would have anytime recently given such nostalgia chills. This movie does not deserve the underappreciation critiques have given to it. Sure, it could have been even better, but it stayed true to the story in a way no other Disney remake has yet done. 85/100 … Expand

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MhshahJul 24, 2019

Pretty good, a lot of the best scenes were replaced unneccesarily by mediocre replacements. Overall not bad.
Also the graphics made it hard to identify characters

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HellonoonooAug 5, 2019

Amazing CGI, the music was amazing and a credit to the original, only downer was some of the characters lacked personality

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W5anthAug 21, 2019

The opening few minutes are the best part. Then it goes downhill from there but recovers for a few scenes and jokes. This is mostly for nostalgia.

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Movie_FreakAug 22, 2020

I know I know. People will say I'm a idiot for giving The Lion King 2019 a 8 out of 10. Maybe they're justified. I haven't seen the original, so I can't really compare it. But I do think that people are so focused in comparing it with theI know I know. People will say I'm a idiot for giving The Lion King 2019 a 8 out of 10. Maybe they're justified. I haven't seen the original, so I can't really compare it. But I do think that people are so focused in comparing it with the originals that they don't look at it like an individual movie. It's like if it doesn't live up to the standard of the original, then it's bad. But I found this film to be quite decent. Maybe I was a bit biased because of the mind-blowing CGI. Even people who hate this movie have to admit the CGI style of the movie was simply astonishing. The fact to detail put here is incredible. Especially the lion's cave and jungle scene, which was one of the most realistic visuals I have ever seen. Add to that some pretty well-done sequences and a thrilling final fight, I think this film is really good. But I'm not saying that it's a perfect film, it's nowhere near it. The pacing for one is a huge issue. It's repeating the same mistake as Frozen 2. Focusing too much on recreating the opening scene. Simba doesn't even run away until an hour into the film. It's building towards an end which is thrilling but the set-up is bad. The story line and the pacing are not good. But still I enjoyed The Lion King for what it was, an astounding piece of art with fun characters and great sequences.… Expand

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JoeCoolJun 7, 2020

Visually very nice, better than the original, but the songs simply don't carry the same weight as the original. Of course its simply the same story as the animated movie. Overall it's not as good as the original, but still worth seeing.

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marcmyworksOct 12, 2019

Its really hard to try and watch this movie and not compare it the animated original, however there are moment where you go 'Oh, I wish they had done this better.' I figured out though why this film doesn't work as well; having the animals beIts really hard to try and watch this movie and not compare it the animated original, however there are moment where you go 'Oh, I wish they had done this better.' I figured out though why this film doesn't work as well; having the animals be as realistic as possible removes all the wonderful expression the animated version had on the characters faces, therefore making the film far more serious and less fun.… Expand

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moviemitch96Jul 20, 2019

I was really interested and excited to check out this Disney live-action adaptation, what with the original animated version of this definitely being my favorite Disney movie! And while as expected, it was visually amazing and detailed,I was really interested and excited to check out this Disney live-action adaptation, what with the original animated version of this definitely being my favorite Disney movie! And while as expected, it was visually amazing and detailed, storywise, it was pretty much a near shot-for-shot and dialogue-for-dialogue remake of the original. It all felt a little too rehashed, which isn't quite what I was hoping for. Granted, it did make a handful of minor tweaks and adjustments in spots and moments, but none of them felt quite as fresh or as funny as in the original. One other big pro, however, was the voice cast! Donald 'Childish Gambino' Glover felt like a good choice for adult Simba, while Beyonce voiced Nala perfectly. James Earl Jones (Mufasa) notably is the only original voice actor from the original to return, but hey, no one else can voice that character! Overall, it's visually entertaining, and the voice cast keeps it relatively fun, but it's just the same old story with little to no changes to any original scenes or dialogue, so hopefully that doesn't detract from how much others might enjoy it.… Expand

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zouz123Jul 19, 2019

Better than Aladdin, good story and amazing visuals make this movie one of the better remakes. Was blown away by the details, simply astonishing. Yes, the original is better and has more heart, but till i enjoyed this one and it kept bringingBetter than Aladdin, good story and amazing visuals make this movie one of the better remakes. Was blown away by the details, simply astonishing. Yes, the original is better and has more heart, but till i enjoyed this one and it kept bringing back childhood memories.… Expand

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jacob4Jul 20, 2019

The Lion King reboot was a fantastical looking spectacle, but at the same time felt like a predictable rerun of the original! If you grew up watching the original the reboot does a good job hitting the right nostalgia point at times, but alsoThe Lion King reboot was a fantastical looking spectacle, but at the same time felt like a predictable rerun of the original! If you grew up watching the original the reboot does a good job hitting the right nostalgia point at times, but also kinda lets down your excitement and nostalgia with some awkward altered scenes and unnecessary padding and extended scenes. And due to the movie trying to be too realistic some scenes just don't pack the same emotional charm and magic as the original. It's a great watch but you just can't beat the original!… Expand

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twall3Aug 12, 2019

Really enjoyed it! I was glad to see realistic animals interacting with each other as they played out the familiar story. My wife never saw the original - see really liked this movie as a stand-alone. A few differences: understandably, thereReally enjoyed it! I was glad to see realistic animals interacting with each other as they played out the familiar story. My wife never saw the original - see really liked this movie as a stand-alone. A few differences: understandably, there wasn't the tower of animals at the end of "I just can't wait to be king". Also, the scene was omitted where the baboon hit grownup Simba on the head and when Simba complained, baboon said, "it doesn't matter - that's in the past" - I liked that teaching moment and wished they had kept it. Also, found Timon the meerkat having an overtly feminine man's voice distracting. Overall very well done and enjoyable!… Expand

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Creeper3455Jul 19, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Thanks Universal. That atrocious Cats trailer automatically gave a bonus point to this movie.
And yes,little Simba is a precious boi...whatever that means. Oh,and Spoilers.

The Lion King 2019! Uhh…you can see it now. In theaters,IMAX and Dolby Cinema. There's really nothing noteworthy about it...Seriously.
Ok,but before we start getting mad about it,let's say a few positives,since it does have some.
The Effects make this movie basically look like a Tech Demo you'd see from E3,from the animals to the landscapes to the tiniest bit of details,to the point to where some of it is shot like a National Geographic documentary. This Art Department is to be blessed for the magic they crafted on screen. Of course you should see it in IMAX. Didn't you get it from the caption? It also shares a spot with Godzilla King Of The Monsters in terms of Artistic Achievements. You make monsters wrecking buildings feel as real as a Da Vinci painting,and NOW you make talking animals feel realistic as ****
Hans Zimmer's score may be the greatest part of this movie. He did understand that it's the remake of a movie he already scored,so he fully embraces the Broadway-style musical numbers and gives it his all with the orchestral compositions,which really were the one thing that kept me smiling (and give me some form of emotion) during the movie,especially with the fan favourite moments (I Was Just Trying To Be Brave Like You,The Stampede etc),which really kick into high gear when 'that' scene is playing. Seriously,there's a part (that we'll also talk about later) that has one of the more swelling moments in the Score. Some of the new content is worthwhile for a laugh or two,but still doesn't really make up for the 2hr Runtime,and the cast is fabulous. Throw in Jeremy Irons and it would've been perfect.
Although it's also one of the main problems.
While the actors portray any form of emotion on-screen,they do feel a bit uncanny,since the CG Animals never embrace any emotion in their faces. Even the Death of Mufasa. While touching (thanks,Zimmer),it kinda feels awkward,since,again,CG Animals with emotionless faces. Another thing that bugged me (don't take it with the other Disney remakes) is that...You know Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary for the Xbox 360,where you can switch between the first Xbox's graphics and the new 360 graphics while playing the game? Yeah? Well,cut the new parts of this new Lion King rendition,couple it with the Animated movie (in an eventual DVD) and you have a version of The Lion King where you can change between animated and live-action (?) with the push of a button. For those who don't get it,it's almost a shot-for-shot remake of the Animated one. No flair of its own,no real value of reason to exist (unlike the last Disney movie that we didn't need)...Just a good ole' safe Disney cash machine.
Ok,so...That swelling sequence. When Simba falls to the ground,sleeping (after a talk with Timon and Pumbaa),there's a droplet of hair (of his) flying away from him,and we follow it just fine (alongside the best musical part of the score),but it just goes on and on after a point. It's that long. Oh,and it makes up for a poop joke. HA HA movie.
I really hated how they began the 3rd Act. No offense to Beyonce's new song "Spirit" ,which sounds lovely and all,but enough with these badass sequences set to a hip song.
Also...Just STOP PUTTING JUMPSCARES IN FRANCHISE MOVIES. Especially when it's "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" playing. PLEASE. JUST STOP. And why is Mufasa portrayed as Superman everything he pops up on screen?
Look. This new version of The Lion King feels like a cash machine,but a disappointing one at that. Even if I say that it's good and/or great (as a 7/10) feels like a disappointment. It was supposed to be the end of a dark tunnel of 2019 Disney remakes,why is it just another fine Disney remake and not a really good one?!? I guess you could say because executives. Those who don't want to risk something really beloved and expand it to new horizons… Expand

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simonjanosJun 1, 2020

I don't understand why someone pulls it off? Perfect transfer of old 2D cinema with great voices. For Family Cinema is definitely brilliant.

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JPKJul 21, 2019

It’s Decent
Looking back, This remake is definitely still decent with it’s mindblowing CGI, great cast, and some nostalgia sprinkled throughout. Though it has some problems like some flimsy writing and nothing new being added and I canIt’s Decent
Looking back, This remake is definitely still decent with it’s mindblowing CGI, great cast, and some nostalgia sprinkled throughout. Though it has some problems like some flimsy writing and nothing new being added and I can completely understand why a majority of people hate this movie.… Expand

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Tyron820Aug 1, 2019

Nice adaptation of The classic show Vila sésamo, I missed The red guy though

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NoH8rsOct 6, 2021

Beyonce over-singing the songs kinda ruined the movie for me. The film itself was well done, especially animal live-action advancements in technology and most voice actors do there jobs well. Again, Beyonce trying to steal the spotlightBeyonce over-singing the songs kinda ruined the movie for me. The film itself was well done, especially animal live-action advancements in technology and most voice actors do there jobs well. Again, Beyonce trying to steal the spotlight continued to remove me from the film I recall as a child. Unfortunate.… Expand

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bataguilaJul 29, 2019

Me gustó, yo que no recuerdo la caricatura, me pareció adecuado todo, los animales se ven increibles, y la historia si te la crees

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ak86Jul 29, 2019

I connected with the animated version more, but this one was still a visual feast & storytelling dream.

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OlivierblAug 12, 2019

The orriginal movie tells an amazing story That i and many other people have know and loved for many years and this movie brings the same amazing story but in beautiful live action scenes

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Bcap1415Jul 21, 2019

Solid live action of the cartoon, but for some reasln or another I felt it lacked the heart the cartoon did. Still worth going to go see, but you might be dissappointed.

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Speach01Jul 20, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So my biggest problem is that there wasn’t hardly any facial expressions. I also feel like some of the crucial parts were missing. For example, when rufiki is fighting the hyenas when pride rock was being taken back, rufiki was in the middle in the animated film but in this current film it he didn’t. I felt like that was a crucial. Other then that I feel like it hit nearly every point it needed to.… Expand

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KidcritixAug 16, 2019

It’s exactly what you would think, literally an exact shot for shot remake of the original if you walk in expecting exactly that you will have fun with it. If you want something more you will not get that. I don’t get the criticism under thatIt’s exactly what you would think, literally an exact shot for shot remake of the original if you walk in expecting exactly that you will have fun with it. If you want something more you will not get that. I don’t get the criticism under that because we all know if the added anything else at all everyone will get very mad. But that also makes me think why was this even made?… Expand

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AceprincessSep 9, 2019

I really enjoyed the visuals of the film. Loved that they retained the much adored original songs. It's pretty much a retelling of the original animated film with enhanced graphics but I still really enjoyed it.

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