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The Lion King

The Lion King · The Lion King Collection

2019 118 min PG
Critic6.9
Animation Adventure Drama Family
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Overview

After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.
Overall 6.9

Editorial Review

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6.9 /10

Overview

Directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Walt Disney Pictures, The Lion King (2019) is a photorealistic computer-animated remake of Disney's classic animated masterpiece.

Pros

  • Breathtaking, ultra-realistic CGI animal animation and environments
  • Iconic musical score and soundtrack returning with fresh arrangements

Cons

  • Lacks some of the expressive emotional facial animation of the 1994 hand-drawn original
Verdict A visually astonishing technological marvel that faithfully brings the iconic savanna narrative to life with photorealistic animation.

AI Review

A young lion cub flees his kingdom after his uncle orchestrates his father's tragic death, eventually returning to reclaim his rightful place.

A visually astonishing technological marvel that faithfully brings the iconic savanna narrative to life with photorealistic animation.

A visually grand adaptation that appeals to fans of stunning computer graphics.

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Cast

Donald Glover Simba
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Nala
James Earl Jones Mufasa
Chiwetel Ejiofor Scar
Seth Rogen Pumbaa
Billy Eichner Timon
John Kani Rafiki

Characters

Simba Donald Glover
Nala Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
Mufasa James Earl Jones
Scar Chiwetel Ejiofor
Pumbaa Seth Rogen
Timon Billy Eichner
Rafiki John Kani

Crew

Jon Favreau Director
Jeff Nathanson Screenwriter
Hans Zimmer Music Composer
Elton John Songwriter / Composer

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Trivia

  • James Earl Jones is the only cast member to reprise his original role from the 1994 animated classic as Mufasa.

Quotes

"Remember who you are."

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The predecessor and photorealistic companion to the Mufasa prequel.

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For higher ratings, consider Beauty and the Beast (9.0/10). A similarly themed alternative is Good Fortune.

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