
I can safely say I will never watch it again, and will stick with my 1994 classic, So for me, this was just a mediocre unnecessary remake while showcasing perhaps the greatBest animation ever. I found it less entertaining and engrossing than Aladdin and Dumbo, although at times I did enjoy this movie. This was like watching a two hour voice over.

Because you can't see happy or sad in their faces, you fully depend on the mediocre delivery of dialog. The realistic non-expressions of the animals. I am not a fan of hers anyway, and her appeal is totally lost on me, but I can acknowledge when she is good as in Goldmember. I hated Beyoncé singing Can You Feel The Love Tonight. The 1994 soundtrack was one of the all-time best. Although there is a subplot involving Scar and Sarabi from the Broadway show inserted. About 80% of this, is shot for shot/word for word the same as the 1994 classic. This new Lion King film has none of that. The list is long but those films wouldn't have been the same without those voices. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cubs arrival. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. Disneys The Lion King, directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the African savanna, where a future king is born. I loved what Burt Reynolds brought to All Dogs Go To Heaven, then Robin Williams set the bar with Aladdin, then we have Tom Hanks, Billy Crystal, Mike Myers, then Eddie Murphy. Purchase The Lion King on digital and stream instantly or download offline. My favorite animated movies are brought to life by memorable distinctive voices. Elements of this new version are spectacular because of the quality of animation. I just got out of the Lion King And I have to say it falls short of delivering for me.

Reviewed by slightlymad22 6 / 10 Falls Short
