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At the same time, I want to say, that Mufasa: The lion king higher than its predecessor in 2019. But the unfortunate truth is, that bar is very low. Like most people, I wasn’t a huge fan of Jon Favreau The lion king The sensational adaptation, even if it was a huge box office success, left people with a bitter taste in their mouths. So it’s possible that we won’t get a continuation of Simba’s story, so that doesn’t leave many ways to tell another story in this universe. It’s a prequel with an original story that feels like a great way to get behind the lion king.

Barry JENKINS was certainly an unexpected but interesting choice for a Blockbuster like this. He tries his best to breathe new life into the basic pride felt by examining the origin of Mufasa and Taka (who ends up becoming a scar). Jenkins, known for Moonlight and If Beale Street could talkit brings surprising emotional depth to what could easily be a soulless catchphrase. The facial expressions are much better this time and we actually get the impression that the characters are passing through them. This takes away from the weight of the voice actors who had to do all the heavy lifting in the last one.

Technically, the movie is amazing as expected. The beautiful view of the breath-taking pictures is back, careful attention to every leaf, water scan, and grass case. Pride appeared in all their splendor, creating a visual experience that demands to be seen on the big screen. Character images are fluid and expressive enough to evoke communication without sacrificing realism. Jenkin really tries to present a deeper emotional tone, looking at themes of family, loss, and legacy with more nuance than one might expect in a Disney blockbuster.

At its heart, the film revolves around a shaped journey Mufasa In the Lord we know, and how our two brothers turned to enemies. His journey takes very good routes and offers nothing new. The brothers turn into enemy stories and are done over and over again and are not surprising or impressive at any point. The story has moments of beauty but they struggle to endure or get emotionally attached. The script is weak and definitely needs help with the visuals to deliver the entertainment value. Fortunately the lack of novelty in the writing is partly compensated by the observation of breathing. There are some impressive sequences that leave you in awe and do so only because of the cinematography.

But there Mufasa The real disappointment is in its music. LIN-Manuel Miranda is nowhere near his best and the pieces are great. It’s not one song that stays with me when I leave the exam. The middle parts of the film are particularly strong, providing interesting subplots and emotional beats that lift the narrative. Miranda is a professional at her job, but here it is really hard to get a right hit. The voice is strong across the board. Aaron Pierre catches MufasaSpirit, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner are as adorable as ever. Kelvin Harrison Jr., Struggles With His British Accent.

(L-R): Mufasa (portrayed by Aaron Pierre) and Taka (portrayed by Kelvin Harrison Jr.) in Disney’s Live-Act Mufasa: The Lion King. Images courtesy of Disney. © 2024 Disney Enterprise Inc. All rights reserved.

Another aspect of the script that is flawed is the layout and use of characters. You shouldn’t have taken the Flashback Storytelling route as it doesn’t work at all and only takes you out of the loop MufasaThe story of the story. It was never supposed to be easy to put in or pumba and Timon, and they felt forced into the story. The final act feels spiritually satisfying but wraps up Taka’s arc. His origin story is post-apocalyptic and frankly lame. The story of his competition Mufasa it will remind you a lot Transformers: one That came out earlier this year, and they did it better. It’s as if the writers are reluctant to take bold narrative risks, instead settling for a solution that sounds too familiar and familiar.

Mufasa: The lion king Is the epic prequel adds ampoling world-building and heartfelt moments but struggles for contention to exist. UstDevelop’s first few emergency delivery letters. The voice work is solid, but Lin-Manuel Miranda’s music is surprisingly catchy. It’s superior to its 2019 predecessor, but the film still lacks the soul it needs to truly roar to life.

Mufasa: The lion king It hits cinemas on December 20.