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Negative reviews
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4.5
This beat hitting technique is likely to be a plus point for fans who dont want to see the original masterwork tampered with too much.
Den Of Geek
4.5
The pair, particularly Eichner, light up the screen whenever theyre on.
Den Of Geek
3.0
While the story, music and imagery from the original movie as well as a number of individual voice performances do a lot of heavy lifting this time ou ..
Den Of Geek
3.0
This new Lion King is still enjoyable especially for those who are new to the story and its staggering visual achievements should rightly be celebrate ..
Den Of Geek
3.0
The story and the songs, with a few notable if hardly unexpected updates, are fondly faithful to the original; the magic mostly intact. Another reboot ..
EW
3.0
Bottom line While entertaining and enjoyable, this remake doesnt offer much memorable original content aside from Beyoncs new song, Spirit, and a few ..
Common Sense Media
3.0
This zombified digital clone of the studios first original cartoon feature is the Disney equivalent of Gus Van Sants Psycho.
Indie Wire
5.0
From the ecstatic Zulu chant that opens the film... to the thundering drum beat that ends it... Jon Favreaus exhilarating live action take on The Lion ..
Variety
2.5
Thousands upon thousands of animators worked tirelessly to create something that isnt quite right.
We Got This Covered
4.5
But this wouldnt be the first time the Hamlet with animals story achieved financial success.
We Got This Covered
4.5
Theyre cunningly acted by a distinguished cast, with exceptional work from the comic foils Nathan Lanes meerkat is a scrappy little woise guy and Rowa ..
Austin Chronicle
3.0
This new Lion King is an invader of the real world, its characters akin to stuffed trophies mounted on the wall. Theyre lifelike, yes, but somehow not ..
Time Out
3.0
But I missed the simplicity and vividness of the original hand drawn images.
The Guardian
1.3
Theres something very cheap at the core of this overtly, ostentatiously expensive film, reliant as it is on our memory of the original to accentuate e ..
4.4
Yes, this movie is a safari to the shadowland... And its just deep enough to give a cat whos come of age something to sink his teeth into.
4.0
While The Lion Kings love story feels as rushed as ever, at least Glover and Beyonce Knowles Carter (as Nala) have a warm rapport.
Screen Daily
3.5
While it may connect with the audience and elucidate some laughs, it robs the classic film of some of its original flavor.
ETimes (TOI)
4.5
Its all scripted with a story youre familiar with, especially if youve watched the 1994 version.
ETimes (TOI)
4.5
Disneys films always had their funny moments, but theres a great naivety to them than the Warner Brothers model, and thats well followed here.
Collider
4.5
Its a stirring reminder of what can be achieved with all the talent in the world, as well as a cautionary tale of what can happen when theres no visio ..
Vulture
5.0
There are some beguiling enough moments of playfulness between Simba and the young female Sarabi (Alfre Woodard), as well as pro forma comedy involvin ..
The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Never as big a fan of the original as most, this remake went down just fine with me.
2.4
This This bizarre, literal minded thing I dont know what this is.
Paste Magazine
1.5
This This bizarre, literal minded thing I dont know what this is.
Paste Magazine
4.0
The Lion King is a beat for beat adaptation that will make even the coldest hearts warm with nostalgia but could potentially disappoint those looking ..
IGN
2.0
Here is a film that has marshaled together a number of immensely talented people, given them a budget larger than the annual GNP of entire small natio ..
E Film Critic
4.0
In an odd way, the power of this new Lion King comes from the outside: you soak up its astonishing photoreal visuals and marvel at the extraordinary p ..
Telegraph
4.5
By joining familiar material with mind expanding technology, Lion King knows how to bring you around.
2.5
As an accessory to 1994s The Lion King, the remake is a passable excursion through whats currently possible with modern CGI, but like with all technol ..
The Young Folks
3.0
Its all beautifully crafted and carefully conceived, without ever entirely justifying its existence.
3.0
While everything looks incredibly life like, it reveals that there are particular limitations of reality that run into conflict with the needs of the ..
Cinema Blend
3.0
Thankfully, the story of The Lion King is good enough to transcend mediums.
Screen Rant
2.5
Disney Enterprises Its an entertaining and thrilling tale, if youve never seen it before.
The Globe And Mail
3.5
Although that may leave an impression on new audiences, those who have grown up on the animated classic might struggle to find their sentiments revive ..
3.5
While it may connect with the audience and elucidate some laughs, it robs the classic film of some of its original flavor.
3.0
The movie depicts a funny and heartfelt portrayal of family and Chinese culture surrounding the passing of loved ones.
One Guys Opinion
3.1
Too little thats new, a perfectly passable time killer as a summer movie, nothing more.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Calling it a worthy successor would be a stretch. Better instead to call it a reason to visit theaters at a time when such reasons are becoming increa ..
ReelViews
3.0
After doing something imaginative with The Jungle Book, its a bit disappointing to watch Favreau play it all so cautiously.
Blu Ray
0.5
Watch this Lion King for the technical achievement and musical numbers, and then watch the original to feel satisfied.
Chicago Reader
2.5
But theres no way The Lion King 2.0 improves upon the original, which still holds up brilliantly.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Even Hakuna Matata, a total crowd pleaser of a tune, plays out with little creativity or passion.
3.0
The Lion King reprises the originals emphasis on The Circle of Life (and, I realize now, the filmmakers beat you over the head with that theme).
3.8
The original holds up exceedingly well and honestly has the edge in overall charm.
Usa Today
4.8
gives you the same emotional tinges that I felt watching , and that I think is a credit to the film.
You Tube
2.6
On a technical level, Jon Favreaus doing some groundbreaking stuff. I dont think it adds anything to The Lion King...Even on its own, it drags.
You Tube
5.0
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You Tube
2.0
The personality of the original film is nonexistent here. This film is soulless.
You Tube
4.0
A stunning reminder why The Lion King has always been a personal favorite Disney animated classic. If youre happy to welcome back familiar thrills and ..
You Tube
4.5
Visually dazzling from the start, the film takes a while until it starts to match the emotional resonance of the animated classic.
You Tube
4.5
Im very impressed with how they did...I just love cartoons. This is a movie that said sit there, weve done all the work.
You Tube
4.5
Overall, while I have a lot of negative things to say, this is my favorite of the new Disney adaptations.
You Tube
1.5
Does it deliver as a family experience hiding beneath a marvelous technical achievement Absolutely.
You Tube
2.5
One minute youre looking at an image that looks like it ripped out of National Geographic, then...it TALKS and it seems like Hammy Hampster
You Tube
1.5
The Lion King was really only supposed to be a kids story, with funny birds and silly animals to keep down the danger for a young audience...
You Tube
3.0
This live version is okay entertainment but where is the majesty of the original The Circle of Life should give you chills and in this one it is just ..
You Tube
4.0
What more are you looking for Its the same thing, and the animals look real now, for the new generation that wants to see real lions talking. Sign me ..
You Tube
2.5
The best thing about The Lion King is that it stays faithfully close to the original...thats also the worst thing...I was lukewarm on the movie, but t ..
You Tube
1.3
A line for line remake except its longer, boring, and has acting similar to community theater.
You Tube
3.0
You cant expect any surprises from the plot, but its intriguing to check out what a new cast and fresh presentation can bring to the old text.
The Times
4.0
When it comes to Disneys penchant for blockbuster remakes, it doesnt get any more significant or sacred than The Lion King.
The Times
3.0
I was not a big fan of the original 1994 movie, and I found this one to be about the same. It is a good film, with a good story and good music. What s ..
Lariat
3.0
The drama itself remains engrossing because it was so well constructed to begin with, yet, especially for those familiar with the animated source, its ..
Radio Times
4.5
It doesnt feel quite right to line it up to against whats become traditional animated fare, be it the mostly handcrafted Mirai that competed this year ..
Screen It
4.0
Alice in Wonderland (1951) Another magnificent adaptation of complex source material, Disneys take on Alice in Wonderland doesnt get lost in Lewis Car ..
Independent
2.5
But if you didnt know that, youd swear you were watching a live action, nature documentary showing real animals and their natural environs.
Rolling Stone
3.5
As seen in The Jungle Book, Favreau clearly isnt very comfortable with musical numbers.
Shadows On The Wall
3.5
It may not be the best animated movie of the year, but its certainly one of the most lush and ambitious.
The Wrap
5.0
Cutting edge technology tells a story of primal power in Disneys new version of The Lion King.
News Day
3.8
Because although this version is some 30 minutes longer than its predecessor, anyone looking for new story twists or, say, an inspiring backstory for ..
New York Post
4.0
Overall, while the plot offers nothing new (honestly, how could it), this re envisioning of The Lion King is a wondrous treat that merits comparison w ..
Hindustan Times
3.0
Unfortunately for them, the rest of The Lion King isnt able to move past the qualifications of a digitally upgraded, rehashed imitation.
Hindustan Times
3.0
Its a visually staggering, beat for beat remake of the first movie, and aside from some new dialogue and a semi consequential extra scene midway throu ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
Despite minor hiccups, it really comes down to an entertaining time with no worries er, Hakuna Matata.
Az Central
3.5
A canny hybrid of old and new, ringing a few changes but sticking fast to the basics... Yet the films attachment to the real world produces an oddly s ..
Smh
1.5
The new Lion King is so realistic looking that, paradoxically, you cant believe a moment of it.
Npr
4.5
The Circle of Life never fails to give me chills whether seeing in a theatre, on television, or Broadway.
Npr
1.9
The story still works, although, maybe because its so familiar, it doesnt land with the impact it did 25 years ago.
Star Tribune
3.1
Just know going in that youre seeing technical prowess baby Simba is even cuter as a cuddly CGI creation rather that narrative innovation.
Toronto Star
4.0
The Lion King, however, might just be the best remake yet, like a Disney film orchestrated by David Attenborough.
Daily Mail
1.5
Offers almost nothing to fans old and new save for a shiny coating of paint.
Cinema Crazed
4.5
Meerkats cant dance in hula skirts, baboons dont go around popping lions over the head with a ritual staffs, lions cant sing tear jerking ballads.
Salon
1.5
Pairing off romantically to produce a legitimate heir to the throne is nice and all, but its getting destroyed by the minions of your own venal ambiti ..
Slate
1.5
Even if you somehow made it into the new Lion King without knowing its origins, you might start to wonder if there was another version of it that made ..
Slate
3.0
For this movie to be as unforgettable and moving as its predecessor, you also need heaps of heart and soul. Sadly, for this years Lion King, no one ha ..
Flim List
4.5
Its a surprisingly efficient remake that acts as both a touching tribute to its predecessor and a breathtaking standalone epic in its own right.
Film Inquiry
4.5
Technically brilliant with its hyperreal visuals, there is something mawkish about Jon Favreaus remake of The Lion King.
4.5
Vivid and nostalgic, the astonishing photo animation makes the classic fable look as if its live action, an eye popping continuation of The Circle of ..
Susang Ranger
1.9
This Lion King is retrograde a cinematic expression of the kind of toxic nostalgia that has infiltrated our national discourse.
Observer
3.0
The Lion King is a love hate watch; you love what youre seeing but simultaneously you just want Disney to stop it with the laziness and greed
Flickering Myth
4.3
And youre sort of compelled to check these movies out anyway; purely out of nostalgic curiosity, if anything.
Flim Threet
1.5
Rarely has brand recognition soared to such fetishistic heights, and I regret to inform you that, aside from the updating of the vocal cast, the most ..
New Yorker
3.5
This is calculated virtuousness masquerading as imagination, though its easy to be sidetracked by how adorable the cub Simba is.
Time
3.0
Voice cast and visuals are first rate. Disney should just hand Favreau a pot o gold.
Boston Herald
3.0
This is The Lion Kings greatest strength, but also its greatest weakness, as by trying to make the savannah as accurate as possible the Disney film se ..
Express
3.0
While morphing the special effects Disney honed on The Jungle Book into full blown feature scale animation (because thats what this remake remains) pr ..
The Film Stage
1.9
Financially this cats in the bag. Cinematically, though, The Lion King reminds me of that Sweet Smell of Success line delivered by Tony Curtis: The ca ..
Chicago Tribune
1.0
This new iteration of The Lion King actively invites comparisons to its predecessor, and thats a battle it has no hope of winning.
Bullz-Eye
2.5
Mufasas impressive squareness once coded as extraordinarily masculine deflates, to match the contours dictated by actual anatomy.
Boston Globe
4.0
The Lion King is a visually stunning movie and a worthy reimagining.
Uproxx
3.0
Oddly the main effect of putting shockingly photorealistic lions into a Lion King movie is that it kind of feels like an episode of Mr. Ed.
Uproxx
2.0
Scrunch your eyes up, put your hands over your ears and you could be watching an uncharacteristically boring nature documentary on the BBC.
The Irish Times
1.5
For audiences of Glovers FX show, Atlanta, its perhaps a familiar characterization.
The Atlantic
3.0
Simba doesnt prove too taxing to outwit as hes already childishly reckless while hanging with his best friend, Nala (Shahadi Wright Joseph, Us).
Lyles Movie Files
2.5
While it is visually pleasing, director Jon Favreaus all new adaption does not carry near as much weight as the original classic.
Deccan Chronicle
4.0
There remains a disconcerting sense of watching a film illustrative of its powerful plot, rather than fully enacting it.
Standard
4.5
It felt like a wasted opportunity, but thats preferable to a bad performance.
Pajiba
1.9
I felt no love for this remake, its overall storytelling mediocrity a circle of never ending disappointment I couldnt wait to be finished with.
Movie Freak
3.0
You know where all of this is headed, of course, and the script by Jeff Nathanson doesnt stray from the original.
Detroit News
4.5
The result is a polished and satisfying film, yet one that conspicuously feels even more like a consumer product than most Disney revivals of its anim ..
Cnn
4.5
The remake isnt reinventing the wheel, nor reimagining the story.
Forbes
1.5
Be prepared for a shockingly dull remake that trades passion, emotion and excitement for realism.
Forbes
2.0
The storytelling of the new movie is depressingly lifeless, hitting all the right beats in the epic saga of Simbas tragic exile and triumphant return, ..
Herald Sun
3.0
Its a technical marvel of a film, well crafted at every possible level.
Consequence Of Sound
2.0
The originals gorgeously drawn images turn that archetypal plot into something timeless and richly imaginative.
Vox
3.0
But without a marriage of inspired storytelling, straight up regurgitation doesnt elevate new tech.
The Play List
2.5
...it just doesnt take off and consequently feels like an overlong slog through the savanna.
Film Ink
2.5
But perhaps the biggest casualty of this overarching misstep is Scar, whose would be dynamism (courtesy of Chiwetel Eijiofor) is reduced to one long s ..
Ner Dist
3.5
The notion that a 25 year old film is so sacrosanct it should not be remade will come as a surprise to those who have made a hit of Julie Taymors crea ..
Maki At The Movies
2.5
Its a ludicrous condition, hoping to coin a new phrase that doesnt mean much.
2.0
One cannot fault the African vistas on screen... However, judging this book by its cover, passion and flair lack from the mouths of these creatures.
Cine Vue
4.5
JD McCrarys performance as Young Simba is solid, but doesnt quite live up to Jonathan Taylor Thomas original take on the role, especially during I Jus ..
La Weekly
5.0
its an uplifting hymn to the natural wonder of our world with an emphasis on respecting our environment, and if David Attenborough made Disney films i ..
Mirror
3.0
The toon still rules when it comes to heart, but this shot for shot remake is an impressively mounted, visually breathtaking nostalgia rush.
Games Radar
3.0
The movie exists at Jon Faveraus photorealistic cover of The Lion King. Its the same song. Its the same arrangement. Just sung by someone else. But su ..
You Tube
3.0
Even if the original is better, it was amazing to see all the attention to detail that was put into the ambitious attempt to making this movie come al ..
You Tube
4.0
is the best remake of the Disney animated classics ... You cant top the animated movie, but this is a good alternative for a new generation and fans t ..
You Tube
3.5
It works brilliantly and lifts the movie the minute they come onscreen.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
Overall though, Favreaus film is very dedicated to the original text, overlaying the timeless tale with realistic animals astoundingly realised by the ..
Star Burst Magazine
2.0
And then theres Beyonc, who does a fine job as Nala despite being lumbered with some dud lines, lions attack!
Lw Lies
4.5
But dont worry, its rated PG, and this engaging drama musical is extremely faithful to one of the greatest animated films of all time: The Lion King f ..
Abc
3.5
The Lion King doesnt tug on the heart strings as strongly as youd expect but the mastery and technical brilliance goes some way in making up for it.
Nz Herald
3.0
Thrilling moments become more tense thanks to the photorealism, and when the Lions vs. Hyena climax kicks in, they go wild with it. Its kinda awesome.
Flicks
2.0
Despite some slow spots, The Lion King is a lush, dramatic getaway to the land ruled by lions.
Cleve Land
1.5
Theres gripping drama, heartfelt moments between Mufasa (James Earl Jones) and young Simba (JD McCrary), scary villains, even a fun song.
Cleve Land
2.0
Just because the text is Shakespeare, though, doesnt mean any specific production is worthy of its author, and thats the case with the new Lion King.
Screen Crush
3.0
The vistas are tinted rosy gold and copper in setting suns. Its so handsome you can even listen to Circle of Life for the hundredth time without wanti ..
Ft
3.0
Rogen, in particular, is wonderful here theres something deeply satisfying about a realistically rendered warthog rattling off fart jokes and existent ..
Independent Ie
3.5
Still a story likely to get a big roar of approval from younger audience members.
Stuff
3.0
However, Mufasa doesnt tell Simba about the Circle of Life in Hollywood.
Film Racket
5.0
But this film favors technological wizardry over its storyand its songs.
Vanity Fair
4.0
But even with the updated dialogue and jokes about local produce, the result still feels less magical without the originals dynamic spurts of original ..
Refinery 29
5.0
Their anxiety riddled, clap backing double act is nothing short of genius and makes an already enjoyable film a laugh out loud future classic.
The Sun
1.5
The Lion King redux doesnt feel marvelous, let alone like a magical creation from the Magic Kingdom. The beauty of the landscapes fills the eye withou ..
Wsj
3.5
The animation is so realistic that it feels like youre watching a National Geographic documentary than a feature film.
FilmFare
3.0
Smartly, Favreau, working from a script by Jeff Nathanson, doesnt tinker with the source material.
Patriot Ledger
4.4
Every story comes down to the quality of its interpretation, and the stunning visual splendor of this rendition tells this story beautifully and dynam ..
Sltrib
1.5
As dark as the story gets in the original, its often funny, vibrant, and bursting with personality.
Film
3.5
While Favreaus polished film will always come a distant second for anyone who fell in love with the original, his version is hugely respectful to the ..
Scmp
2.5
However, somewhat surprisingly, this film isnt nearly as immersive and involving as its predecessor and youre left wondering by films end Was this all ..
4.5
Theres a gravitas that suits the Shakspearean story that wasnt there before, but some of the emotional beats dont hit quite as hard.
Ign
2.0
Its probably not correct for me to use the term live action in this case since there isnt a single human character.
The Film Pie
4.4
The Lion King is on balance a solid and at times stunningly beautiful film.
Chicago Sun Times
4.6
A breathtaking, enormously entertaining adventure with the heart, humor and soul of the original classic intact. Its a triumph!
Nyc Movie Guru
4.0
You can love this version of The Lion King and its predecessor in equal measure.
Punch Drunk Critics
3.8
Somethings missing from Nat Geo Wilds Pride Rock Adventure... Of all of Disneys animated films remade for live action so far, this one stands out as t ..
Movie Crypt
3.5
A new generation of fans will be wowed by a classic story remade with cutting edge technology.
Movie Web
1.0
By this point, Disneys do overs feel a lot like their cash grabby, inspiration free 90s direct to video sequels, only with vastly better production va ..
Sandiego Reader
2.5
As much as this saddens me to say, The Lion King is the first live action Disney remake I cannot recommend.
We Live Entertainment
2.5
For all the work that went into bringing an animated African savanna to life, this Lion King lacks heart.
We Live Entertainment
4.5
While it may connect with the audience and elucidate some laughs, it robs the classic film of some of its original flavor.
Film Companion
3.0
Watching this, it is hard to muster an emotion not previously associated with the first movie...It would have been a bold, fresh move for director Jon ..
Straits Times
1.5
I am not going to sit here and tell you that I dont enjoy watching theoretically live action lions beat the stuffing out of one other.
The Ringer
4.5
While it doesnt seem like theyre playing Timon and Pumbaa as much as two CGI animals who happen to be Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen, thats a feature, n ..
The Ringer
4.0
All bow down to Jon Favreaus visually stunning triumph. If I didnt know better I would think this was a Disneynature movie, not a revolutionary form o ..
Dead Line
1.5
Scar succeeds at guilt tripping Simba into believing hes responsible for his fathers death.
Film Comment
2.0
Ejiofors a menacing Scar, less campy than Jeremy Irons as Be Prepared evocatively reflects but thats not why we came.
One Room With A View
5.0
The Lion King brings one of Disneys most beloved animated films to life in visually stunning photo realistic CGI adaptation.
Solzy At The Movies
4.4
Theyre terrific together, even if the flatulence jokes wear thin (the kids will love them).
Mercury News
1.5
Even Dumbo, for all its flaws, turned a shorter, problematic cartoon into a half formed treatise on the corporatization of Disney itself.
Bitly
3.0
Carter Knowles also has a clipped cadence that doesnt gel with Glovers more free flowing rhythm.
Bitly
4.0
The big hitters like I Just Cant Wait to be King and the beloved Hakuna Matata still have the same magic, even if the visuals are now in a lower, less ..
The Skinny
3.0
Mostly, though, this is a cheerful nostalgia simulator for parents who want to let their kids experience the film they remember in a format theyll app ..
Scots Man
1.5
Combined with the photorealism, screenwriter Jeff Nathansons faithful adaptation exposes a thin plot that the original film glided through with expres ..
Polygon
3.0
Advertisement Image: Disney No, The Lion King endures because its gorgeously animated, mythically scaled, and packed with memorable songs.
Film Avclub
4.5
While its a near shot for shot remake of the original, this version of The Lion King lacks much of the emotion and expressiveness that keeps people co ..
The Verge
3.5
The Lion King is hugely entertaining, from the dazzling visuals to the top notch voice cast, which includes Donald Glover as the grown up Simba, Beyon ..
Post Gazette
1.0
Dialogue, shots and scenes are recreated, more for the sake of appearance than for storytelling. Its not wholly fair to compare this movie to the orig ..
Cbr
5.0
Eichner, in particular, delivers an all time great voice performance, one of the funniest Ive ever seen in an animated film.
The Daily Beast
0.5
The original Lion King will never date, because its a timeless piece of hand drawn animation with a universal sensibility.
The Ooh Tray
3.8
Just when it starts to feel too familiar, the eye popping animation saves the day.
Or Lando Weekly
2.0
This Lion King proves something can work and still be slightly underwhelming and unsatisfying.
Bowling Green Daily News
1.0
But damned if it doesnt look like a nature documentary, albeit the kind of shabby, shallow ones (such as those released by Disney!)
Alternate Ending
0.5
This time Simba looks exactly the same, whether hes telling off Zazu (John Oliver), mourning Mufasa, or frolicking with Nala.
Lainey Gossip
3.0
treads far too close to a predecessor that blazed the trail from which it refuses to stray. That is neither praise nor condemnation, but a simple stat ..
Scifi Movie Page
3.0
The death of Mufasa is so powerful because of the universal human pain of losing a loved one suddenly.
The Mary Sue
2.0
Plus, its hard to ignore the timely resonance of a destructive, scheming, truth manipulating villain commanding impetuous, easily blinded, distracted ..
Fresh Fiction
2.5
Disney brings us a version of The Lion King that is not as enjoyable as its predecessor.
Black Girl Nerds
3.5
In The Lion King, the technology Jon Favreau wields has got another update, to deliver every single, wind blown hair in the beautiful manes of Simba a ..
The Indian Express
3.5
Granted, its then cutting edge hand drawn animation may seem a little dated today, but thats no reason for a do over, any more than youd want to colou ..
National Post
3.5
The Lion Kings newest version without a shadow of a doubt is a marvel of creative technology. It is the sort of film that parents would like to take t ..
News18
2.0
Youre marveling at the beauty of the animals, but it just doesnt work with the material.
The National
1.5
Just because you have visual effects and thats the only thing you got to offer, it doesnt make your movie a movie.
Rendy Reviews
1.5
Just because you have visual effects and thats the only thing you got to offer, it doesnt make your movie a movie.
Rendy Reviews
2.5
What were left with is talking and singing animals that have almost no expression and no hints of playfulness and wonder.
Third Coast Review
4.5
Its fun, its beautiful, and itll have you singing all your old favorites for the first time again. While not perfect with how realistic it is and how ..
Blacknerd Problems
4.5
Sometimes not changing anything is a daring choice, and though Favreaus take does much less original thinking than his 2016 live action Jungle Book di ..
National Review
1.5
The twist with The Lion King is that, since lions cant act, this Lion King remake isnt live action so much as a different form of animation made to lo ..
National Review
0.5
Restaging a superannuated property such as The Lion King can leave decent performers with nothing to play with, no meat on the bone.
New States Man
3.5
Despite the paint by numbers story, Favreau and his team of CGI wizards deserve much praise for giving us this musical safari.
The New Paper
5.0
One of the best things in this new film is the music. You can feel it in your chest, your head and almost believe you are in their territory.
Review Express
0.5
A showy, disoriented, and redundant movie that perhaps Walt Disney would have hated.
El Pais (Spain)
2.5
Call it Disney Nature becomes Disney Narrative, as African Cats morph convincingly into The Lion King. But the more and more real things look, the mor ..
Daily Film Fix
4.5
Its not so much that the classic film isnt in eminently safe hands its that, save for a couple of lines of dialogue, the remake is slavishly faithful ..
4.4
Roaring with gorgeous visuals, beautiful songs and timeless themes.
Qc Times
3.0
Despite being a great technological advancement, this hyper realistic remake doesnt quite capture the magic of the original film.
3.1
You know youre not seeing whats being represented, but a stylized version of it.
Datebook Sfchronicle
2.5
Yet thats hardly enough to warrant a bland, unimaginative rehash like this, let alone merit Beyonces imperial presence.
Ap News
2.5
Simbas face basically remains the same whether hes chasing butterflies or getting trampled by wildebeest hes the Jean Claude Van Damme of CGI animals.
Film Frenzy
3.8
In the end, The Lion King mixes a little Disney magic with a lot of Disney business in a way thats momentarily diverting, but doesnt last.
Sf Examiner
3.0
Thats a key difference between this summer remake and the surprising delightful and refreshing Aladdin.
Us Magazine
1.5
Its a lovingly envisioned, lavishly produced, and painstakingly crafted cash grab.
Mash Able
4.5
However, just because I didnt love all of the movie, that doesnt mean there were not parts I enjoyed.
Culture
5.0
Fans of the original Lion King will take great joy in reliving the magic of a film that defined a whole generations childhood.
Vulture
3.8
The feels are vital to The Lion King, and a new generation should feel the love.
Tulsa World
4.5
Jeff Nathansons screenplay only lightly touches on the Simba/Nala romance, but doesnt stray far from the original although its 30 minutes longer.
Washington City Paper
3.0
The Lion King is fine, an inoffensive family friendly cinematic experience. Its the same thing that youve seen before. And in the end, thats probably ..
4.5
The same ingredients are there, yet it just doesnt taste as satisfying.
Film Ireland
4.5
Back in the here and now, Favreau has made a film with more to admire than admonish and which doesnt deserve the mauling meted out by some critics.
Spectator
0.5
The filmmakers take the most memorable moments and characters from the original movie and drain them of everything that gave them life in the first pl ..
Battleship Pretension
3.1
But at the same time, the film makes a clear argument for cubism in that, just because an artist creates something that looks real, that doesnt make i ..
Cambridge Day
1.5
Favreau is a skilled filmmaker, but whats missing is the real heart and soul brought to unforgettable life in the original through that masterful anim ..
Entertainment Voice
3.0
Here, you can instantly feel the repertoire between Eichner and Rogen as their childish banter serves up more chuckles than its animated counterpart, ..
The Only Critic
4.5
Still, theres sheer magic in the timeless story and musical numbers that will melt even the more cynical hearts.
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.1
We didnt need a new Lion King, in fact we dont need any of the Disney classics that have become cultural landmarks to be remade annually.
Heral
2.0
Image credit: Disney) The Lion King sways between the visually magnificent and the underwhelmingly sedate.
Firstpost
2.5
For a film full of such breathtakingly real images, the musical numbers are often flatly staged, the realism constantly undercutting the storys vibran ..
The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
2.5
Perhaps its just me ... but I am tired of stories of hereditary rule and genetic destiny. They once had their place, but surely the human species has ..
Film Festival Today
3.0
Starring James Earl Jones, Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, Alfre Woodard, Keegan Michael Key, Eric Andr, Florence Kasumba, Seth Rogan, Billy Eichner, D ..
Mac Guff
1.5
It seems like practically every one of their pictures is chalked full of terrific emotion, hilarious and relatable characters, and an exhilarating sto ..
Battle Royale With Cheese
1.5
However, this isnt enough to save it, as the films biggest downfall comes from its visuals and the music score doesnt differentiate from its source ma ..
Battle Royale With Cheese
4.5
While The Lion King doesnt match the appeal of Cinderella or The Jungle Book, it is for the most part done well.
World Wng
3.0
They dont show anger or fear like cartoon animals do, because their bodies dont subtly squash or stretch to convey what theyre feeling.
Crooked Marquee
2.0
A show off of technical prowess rather than a solid example of good storytelling.
Screen Zealots
4.4
Visually, this is an unparalleled work by Jon Favreau and company. The effects on display are often breathtaking. The opening Circle of Life sequence ..
Hollywood News
1.5
The 2019 version of The Lion King is an apex of faux live action animation, with an impressive volume of photorealistic effects. It may be the dullest ..
The Week
3.0
Even though Aryans Simba doesnt have that much time so to say, it continues to be impressive throughout.
Times Now News
1.5
In fact, more often than not you will find yourself wondering about the animals in the film if this film doesnt win an Oscar for best special effects, ..
Times Now News
3.0
For grownups as opposed to the happy cubs who will adore them for taking them to The Lion King this remake doesnt feel like visionary storytelling so ..
Aarp
3.0
Disney itself has made nine live action adaptations of animated classics since 2010.
Times Of India
3.5
If you loved the original animation film from 25 years ago, theres a chance this remake might feel redundant, since it doesnt put a fresh spin on a be ..
Rajeev Masand
4.5
From the VFX, to the voice acting, I was truly impressed that they were able to pull off something as big as this, especially with the original being ..
Geeks Of Color
4.5
And now, the film gets its live action version, and tries to impress us with a bigger load of technical wizardry and visual splendor.
Only Kollywood
3.5
Now, while this remake doesnt have the same magic as the original, it still evokes the same Disney feels and is a good movie.
Iol Co Za
2.5
Its an uninteresting animated film, devoid of charm and sensitivity. It looks like a dull Animal Planet documentary.
4.0
A modern visual gem! A wonderful and worthy adaptation of the animated classic.
0.5
At once a stunning technical achievement and a creatively bankrupt endeavor, The Lion King plays like a mashup some editorially gifted fan posted on Y ..
L.A. Biz
3.5
This movie is a non stop visual orgasm (put that one on the poster, Disney).
Flixist
4.0
But if the new Lion King is not as seamless as the earlier versions, it is full of adventure and is just as sweetly engaging.
Bbc
4.0
Jones is wonderful returning as the voice of the king, Mustafa. Oliver is also great as Zazu, the bird, bringing some levity to the film.
FlickDirect
3.0
Call the blatantly rehashed storytelling cynical if you must, but its clear that a lot of people worked very hard on this because they love what The L ..
The Gate
2.5
If you never once saw the original, this would definitely mean a lot more to people.
Entertainment Ie
1.5
This is more like a Disney Nature documentary than the heart tugging, life affirming, coming of age, picturesque feature it was intended to be. The an ..
Movies and Shakers
3.0
Childish Gambino, downplays his mellow charm, or merely doesnt convey it except when singing with Beyonc, voice of Simbas soulmate Nala.
Metro Weekly
3.0
This remake is likeable enough but where the cartoon animals were exquisitely drawn and expressive, their CGI counterparts are too lifelike to be trul ..
The Mercury
4.5
I would have loved to see director John Favreau infuse more fantasy and wonder, as he did with the live action version of The Jungle Book.
At Home In Hollywood
3.0
Those of us who can still remember the words to Circle of Life and Can You Feel the Love Tonight might have a (...) difficult time understanding the p ..
Showbiz Junkies
2.0
The Lion King feels fresh and vibrant, alive and vital in 2019 in a way I would not have thought possible.
Stardem
3.0
A visual feast if not an emotional one, it looks almost too realistic; were it not for singing animals wanting to preserve primogeniture, I could easi ..
Caution Spoilers
2.8
Whilst The Lion King isnt an absolutely perfect film (no film is), to many it is a childhood classic with few meaningful issues to be addressed, and i ..
Alternative Lens
2.5
But for everything the new Lion King gets wrong, theres one major thing it surprisingly gets right!
Enfil Me
2.5
The Lion King feels less like watching a cohesive film and more like listening to a separate audio track narrating what is happening onscreen. The two ..
Chesapeake Family
1.5
The disappointment of The Lion King bodes poorly for live action remakes of The Aristocats and Rescuers Down Under. Maybe Andy Serkis can do The Lion ..
Monsters And Critics
2.0
But dont look at him like what It isnt like hes expressing any real emotions.
Film Monthly
3.0
Conceptually, resurrecting a beloved work and putting a unique, modern spin isnt just acceptable, its a tradition going back to the very origins of ar ..
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
4.5
While you cant fault Favreaus Lion King for its technical innovation and, yes, talking lions are still a thing of fantasy, it lacks the imagination of ..
Gq Magazine
2.5
Perhaps, nationwide focus groups of elementary school kids could offer some answers, or quite conceivably, hey, it doesnt matter.
The Jam Report
3.0
Image credit: Disney) The Lion King sways between the visually magnificent and the underwhelmingly sedate.
Ndtv
1.5
The 2019 version of The Lion King ends up being a movie to admire but not so much to feel.
La Nación (Argentina)
3.0
The exact same stuff happens as before. Now though, it looks like David Attenborough uncovered a secret species of singing lion and lent them to Disne ..
Student Edge
3.5
Despite being a reflection and a carbon copy of the original film, The Lion King works.
1.5
The tense scenes feel more clinical when realistic; therefore, they arent as devastating to the viewer.
rachelsreviews.net
3.0
The end result is more of a showcase for VFX/photo realism than an actually successful remake of a beloved Disney classic
Worldo Free L
1.3
But mostly, The Lion King fails because narratively the story is exactly the same.
812 Film Reviews
3.8
Its so beautiful to look at youll find yourself struggling to believe whats happening on screen isnt actually real (bar one early scene).
What I Watched Tonight
4.0
Yet while vividly realised, The Lion King doesnt deliver a Bambi moment.
Indie London
2.0
As far as 250 million dollar replica goes, The Lion King truly is a visual marvel and brilliant VFX achievement.
Silver Screen Riot
1.5
Overall, the films biggest problem is that the hyper focus on realism in the animation stripped the story of what made the 1994 original so memorable.
The Muse Jezebel
2.5
It is breathtakingly gorgeous and visually stunning (except for those lion legs).
Mama's Geeky
4.5
The impressive visuals and the mix of reverence and playfulness to the original make this a movie worth seeing on the big screen.
3.5
With revolutionary CGI and standout performances from Eichner and Rogen, The Lion King captures the spectacle while forgoing much of the heart that ca ..
The Hollywood Outsider
4.5
A true visual accomplishment, what really makes this one roar, when it does, are its very human stars.
The Movie Minute
3.0
There are thrilling set pieces and the stripped down mythic storytelling is still punchy, but lacks the emotional knockout of the 1994 original.
Metro News
4.0
Is it a visual feast loaded with pleasant audible toppings, anyway
ComicBook.com
2.5
This movie is nearly a carbon copy of the original film, but that doesnt make it any less delightful.
Victoria Advocate
4.0
Sweet, funny, mutually supportive Pumbaa (Seth Rogen) and Timon (Billy Eichner) elevate friendship and fart humour to a whole other level.
Daily Telegraph
1.5
Remember ... when Gus Van Sant ... tried an experiment where he did a shot for shot remake of Psycho Thats exactly what watching Favreaus The Lion Kin ..
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
1.5
And hes got this army of hyenas, which is how you know hes bad, because lions and hyenas dont usually mix.
Memphis Flyer
4.5
And through Favreaus dedication to realism a realism that excludes animals smiling, crying, eyebrow raising, or dancing he eliminates what animation e ..
Hot Press
3.0
The film tries to hide the prints from the past despite knowing that those prints will be the ones to survive in the end.
3.0
Despite its technological feat, The Lion King is the definitive conversion of our culture, of our fiction, into an image of a powerful realism that re ..
Fotogramas
3.8
For the vast majority who recall the 1994 version, though, this new attempt doesnt provide much nostalgic value or improve upon its predecessor in any ..
K Gun 9
4.5
But this remake is just so pointless and cynical that it suffocates any meager pleasures that might be found within the film itself.
Vanyaland
4.5
What wouldve Uncle Walt made of that The Lion King is a soulless attempt to capitalize on mislaid nostalgia.
idobi.com
3.5
Another remake that is made at the Disney level of craft but at the cost of originality and soul.
idobi.com
2.5
This Lion King is one of the most technically impressive disasters in film history, and thats whats so foreboding about it.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
3.0
Jon Favreaus breathlessly overcautious retelling of the Mouse Houses ersatz Shakespearean crown jewel dramedy musical is slavishly devoted to the sour ..
Book & Film Globe
3.1
When the grown up Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyonce) nuzzle up to Can You Feel The Love Tonight, the answer is a resounding No!
Madison
1.5
But its a betwixt space that teases realism to at times confusing ends and forgoes any attempts at fresh myth making.
That Shelf
3.0
Jeff Nathansons screenplay only lightly touches on the Simba/Nala romance, but doesnt stray far from the original although its 30 minutes longer.
Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
2.5
The Lion King finds its strength in the quieter moments. However, much of everything else feels lifeless and doesnt reach its full potential to be uni ..
Denton Record-Chronicle
3.0
Perhaps its fitting as a Disney film that the end product of an estimated $250 million worth of work should feel so hollow, and the entire reason for ..
The Digital Fix
3.8
But nothing will prepare you for just how funny, how exactly right Billy Eichner and Seth Rogens takes on the meerkat Timon and warthog Pumbaa are. Th ..
Awards Watch
2.0
The Lion King (2019) | PHOTO: Walt Disney Pictures But thats the movie in a nutshell.
Nc Register
2.0
Having the technology to make photorealistic animals and environments is almost reason enough for a remake of The Lion King to exist. However, instead ..
Smash Cut Reviews
1.5
The Lion King like all Disney remakes, ultimately, does not surpass the original... Do not misunderstand me, the film is entertaining.
Cocalecas
2.0
Then theres that wonderful story which Disneys go to wunderkind uses to draw upon our love of the original while remaining respectful of the source ma ..
Reel Reviews
2.0
A beat for beat remake may prove enough from some, but theres no denying that this is simply a less compelling, emotionally vacant re hash of a story ..
The Hollywood News
0.5
One wrong move, an awkward flick of the ear or worse, when they start talking, because animals mouths arent designed to form human language and the il ..
NBC News THINK
3.0
But heres also where we start treading into what doesnt work as well in the film.
Elements of Madness
4.5
The Lion King makes slight alterations to its source material, which results in a slightly more adult version. If you loved the original, chances are ..
The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
3.0
No doubt, its impressive to look at. A visual feast. But it also lifts its heart and emotion wholesale from the 1994 version and counts on your preexi ..
Zaki's Corner
3.0
Yes, it IS possible to love The Lion King & wonder why they didnt leave well enough alone...if Disney is going to remake their classics, this is how i ..
Movie Show Plus
3.1
Screenwriter Jeff Nathanson (Catch Me If You Can) has fun with Lion King lore, spoofing elements of fandom.
Wtop
3.5
Jon Favreau did a beautiful job in bringing this reimagination to life the overall execution through the use of visual effects is stunning and an abso ..
3.0
Theres no denying that The Lion King, moreso than The Jungle Book, tumbles headlong into the uncanny valley.
VultureHound
2.0
The wows this time come less from the script by Jeff Nathanson, and more from the this all looks so realistic its scary factor. (Kudos to visual effec ..
Ohio
2.0
It is ultimately just a reproduction of brand in an attempt to make a billion dollars. On that level, and only that level, The Lion King is a success.
1.5
You sit there feeling like a park ranger under the influence of hallucinogens, gripped by unending discomfort as the films contradictory existence bal ..
The Lonely Film Critic
4.5
Its almost impossible to find anything wrong with the film, continuing the Disney brands tradition of technical perfection matched with a heartfelt ta ..
Pasadena Weekly
1.5
As you can tell, the new Lion King doesnt shake the cauldron in any significant manner.
Gadgets360
3.0
Just about every choice Favreau made as director was the wrong choice, and his insistence on 100% realism in a film in which the animals talk, sing, a ..
Mad About Movies Podcast
2.0
I Just Cant Wait to be King doesnt pack the same vivid punch as the song suggests.
1.5
Im not begrudging the money it will make, and its a good film to take the whole family too...I did enjoy parts of it.
Double Toasted
3.0
Visually stunning and majestic to behold, but this story was told with more power and finesse by its predecessor.
Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
2.5
Despite its impressive technical feats, The Lion King is a disappointing and hollow adaptation of Disneys animated classic.
4.0
The Lion King is a technical marvel unlike anything youve seen but is more or less a shot for shot remake of the original animated movie.
3.0
Director Jon Favreau gives the story much less attention to detail and nuance than he gives the visuals, and so allows little time for the viewer to e ..
Times of Malta
1.5
That Disney failed to realize this doesnt bode well for this endless loop of reboots theyre keen on churning out.
Tor.com
2.5
The ever likeable Donald Glover makes for a solid grown up Simba.
Baltimore Magazine
5.0
The entire thing just filled with me to the brim with so much joy.
Newshub (NZ)
3.5
Theres no denying that Favreau and his team have crafted a brilliant technological achievement, but whether The Lion King is a great film on its own m ..
The Lamplight Review
1.5
Here, theres nothing but the memory of one of Disneys crowning achievements.
Ian Thomas Malone
4.5
Certain elements of the new version of The Lion King could have worked better, but the filmmakers went above and beyond in creating an immersive world ..
CultureMap
1.5
And, thats exactly what The Lion King offers palimpsest as creation, memory as identity.
Stabroek News
1.5
The character animation is completely lost... Its not even uncanny valley its an uncanny gorge.
FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los A ..
1.9
Surprisingly, this iteration of The Lion King almost seems embarrassed by its musical roots.
We Boughta Blog
4.5
Danny Glover, James Earl Jones, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alfre Woodard, Chance the Rapper and Billy Eichner lead a terrific voice cast.
What She Said Radio
1.5
It immerses the audience into the CGI reality of the Pride Lands.
Ncr Online
1.5
In conclusion, this new adaptation is completely unnecessary. Especially because it has nothing new to offer.
Chilango.com
3.0
The shininess is an undeniably impressive and redeeming feature to a lack of implemented originality.
Every Movie Hasalesson
1.5
Though she can sing better than almost anyone on the planet, her acting doesnt really hold water as her voice fluctuates while delivering dialogue bet ..
1.5
Even the new number Spirit, written expressly for the female superstar, doesnt quite deliver the inspiration it thinks it does.
4.5
What wouldve Uncle Walt made of that The Lion King is a soulless attempt to capitalize on mislaid nostalgia.
Boulder Weekly
4.5
The destiny of everybody in this world, other than Simba, is to die and get eaten. How inspiring. Thank you Disney.
Daily Review
2.0
There are only two reasons to see this Lion King Billy Eichners Timon and Seth Rogens Pumbaa.
Asheville Movies
3.0
This film is filled with beautifully rendered creatures whose eyes are devoid of a soul.
4.5
Visually, The Lion King is vibrant and showcases all genius of its artists.
Awards Daily
1.0
Nothing more than a copy and paste... of the 1994 version directed by Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers.
La Nación (Costa Rica)
3.0
This is a beautiful film to look at without question ... but the joy that radiates from a viewing of the aforementioned 1994 classic is unlikely to be ..
Brisbanista
3.5
Throw in some quirky, memorable voice performances and truly beautiful visuals plus a runtime thats half an hour longer than the original and its enou ..
Exclaim!
3.0
Ask not Why a studio must remake a classic film, but Why Not The Lion King is a great, classic tale, and that cant change based on whether a computer ..
0.0
The ultimate example of the current state of Hollywood commercial cinema, which continues to sell 3D technology as if it really improved... when it is ..
3.0
...its decidedly odd when an animal that looks like it could have you for its dinner starts singing Hakuna Matata.
Movies 4 Kids
2.5
A bunch of big cats just arent cut out to carry Hamlet, as insane as it is to have to state that.
Rich Mond
4.0
Disneys The Lion King is beautifully and lovingly reimagined... though its not without problems.
Hypable
1.5
The realness of the imagery, however eye popping, actually detracts and distracts rather than deepens the enjoyment.
Newport This Week
1.5
This The Lion King is just a gaudy exercise in bloated spectacle.
3.0
Its an experience you wont want to miss no matter how many times youve seen the 1994 version.
The Filtered Lens
3.0
As things glide along, The Lion King becomes that rare movie that retains a stunning look, engages with many great performances, but sheds its magic t ..
Should I See It
2.5
The remake is also 30 minutes longer than the originals 88 minute length but it doesnt really bring anything substantially new or fresh to the already ..
Casey's Movie Mania
4.5
Yet, theres plenty of great comic relief with Rogen and Eichner perfectly filling in the roles of the mischievous Pumbaa and Timon,and John Oliver tak ..
4.5
A visionary triumph filled me with that Disney magic all over again.
3.5
The film doesnt bring anything new and its unnecessary, but 25 years later almost everything shines to the delight of our nostalgic hearts.
3.0
While that methodology certainly has its benefits, theres something missing from The Lion King.
Jamaica Gleaner
4.5
Its the soundtrack and the star voices both in the English and the Hindi versions that bring things alive, specially in some throwaway light moments, ..
2.0
When youre trying to mine emotion from a dried up rock, youll be left choking on your own dust long after the sheen of mechanical innovation has worn ..
Culture Whisper
4.0
Beyonc has a very strong, mature, powerful voice, while Glovers voice doesnt come across to match.
The Movie Blog
1.5
While the remake does result in being an admirable visual effects experiment, it still plays things too safe in terms of story structure.
3.0
A quantum leap in animation technology will make you swear that you are witnessing photos of people on a South African safari.
Big Apple Reviews
4.5
Opting for self imposed exile, Simba (Donald Glover) discovers a new world where hes less lion and more of a pussycat.
Live Mint
3.0
In trying to make a naturalistic movie, Jon Favreau forgot that myths dwell on magic and symbolism. As a result, The Lion King is a soulless fiasco.
Código espagueti
3.0
The Lion King is a stunning film to look at as individual scenes can be absolutely breathtaking, but it struggles to capture the emotional range of it ..
Shake Fire
2.0
I liked the visuals, and some of the new changes they tried to implement, but given the budget for this movie...its almost like were enabling bad beha ..
Podomatic
1.5
All in, this is a movie that will make you laugh, then cry. Ultimately, you are left with awe at this circle of life. But like the recently released l ..
The Sun Daily (Malaysia)
1.5
As visually singular a work The Lion King is, it often presents itself as plainly as possible, causing many of its most powerful scenes to ring hollow ..
Gq
4.5
There are moments where I felt like I was watching a nature special. There were other moments when I was mesmerized by the way the lions feet move.
VitalThrills.com
1.5
John Favreaus The Lion King is not an emotionally powerful film, just a technological curiosity.
Proceso
3.0
Viewed as an experiment thats also a film The Lion King is more interesting than good, but its also pretty good.
3.0
For all its dazzling visuals and gorgeous reinterpretations of beloved childhood songs, The Lion King struggles to find heart between the viewer and t ..
Austin 360
2.0
Wisely, director Jon Favreau (The Jungle B00k) and writer Jeff Nathanson have barely messed with a word.
2.0
You cant argue with the visual grandeur of this film, which is just dazzling...its a little weird to see animals looking like a nature documentary sud ..
The Michael Medved Show
3.0
There isnt much actual drama, no screaming matches, very little interpersonal conflict; just nicely observed naturalistic behaviour.
Richard Crouse
5.0
Favreau masterfully creates an amalgam of worlds, real and animated, to retell a beautiful and familiar story which will mesmerize children and adults ..
Reel Honestre Views
2.0
Director Jon Favreau clearly knows how to put real soul into potentially soulless technological marvels, but even he cant inject some passion into a f ..
A Reel of One's Own
4.5
In the end The Lion King left me longing for the emotional moments of the first film.
Big Issue
1.5
This new version of The Lion King is a nearly shot for shot remake... That sense of normalcy and nostalgia is a comforting blanket to be wrapped aroun ..
Lenoirauteur
3.0
Its worth giving it a chance, but The Lion King wasnt for me. Visually stunning, but why do I want to relive Mufasas death with animals that cant emot ..
Lola Lambchops
2.0
Hitching a lift on a dung beetles poo ball, its literally cinematic crap.
The New Daily (Australia)
4.0
Beautiful but disappointing. The images feel very real at times, but they lack the character and heart of both truly real animals and traditional anim ..
2.5
Disneys latest remake of one of its most beloved classics is a technical marvel that fails to capture the emotions and artistry of the original.
Próxima Tanda
1.5
The movie looks fantastic, but the anthropomorphic creatures, familiar to almost everyone, are trapped in an emotionless visual zoo.
Niagara Gazette
3.5
Here, Beyonc fills that role and while the film is quite good, it still doesnt feel it could stand toe to toe with its original version.
CinemaDebate
4.0
Its a shame theres no concerted effort to reach for something more.
The Jewish Chronicle
3.5
Take Scar and Simba in the final battle for example, at times I found it difficult to distinguish which lion was which, as Scar lost the unique colour ..
We Have a Hulk
3.0
If you grew up loving the animated movie, the remake will transport you back to the 90s and make you feel like a kid again.
Insider
3.0
The shininess is an undeniably impressive and redeeming feature to a lack of implemented originality.
25YL (25 Years Later)
3.0
CGI so lifelike you feel as if youre watching a Disneynature film over a completely computer generated film thats how stunning this movie is.
2.0
Id prefer to watch a 5 minute demo. 148 minutes was too much for me. I just hope they use all this new tech for something original.
2.5
New VR version of 1994 classic for the video gaming generation, but wont that audience want a faster pace and more action than this slow, over long pr ..
Mavens Nest
1.5
The film just feels like a soulless rehash of its predecessor and proves that no amount of technical wizardry can trump solid, affecting storytelling.
The News International (Pa ..
3.1
The new King is competent, reasonably entertaining, faithful to the original, wholesome, sometimes even enjoyable.
Philadelphia Inquirer
3.1
With this caliber of technology, talent and story, The Lion King remake should be more than a flashy copycat.
The Oklahoman
3.0
The Lion King is Disneys most audacious upconversion yet, tackling an already august film thats merely 25 years old, blessed with a soundtrack and scr ..
Chatham News + Record (NC) ..
3.5
And believe me when I say The Lion King was jaw droppingly beautiful.
Indian Country Today
4.0
Despite its flaws, the film is one that parents should see with their kids (maybe over the age of 3). This is Lion King for their generation, one that ..
The Black Cape
3.0
The Lion King is Disneys best animated adaptation yet, featuring a phenomenal vocal cast, iconic score, and all of the scenes you know and love from t ..
Cloture Club
1.5
It doesnt take long for a bad case of cinematic deja vu to kick in.
Korea Herald
3.0
It is cute and watchable, which is more than you can say for a lot of the stuff you are forced to watch for the sake of taking your children to the mo ..
Weekend Special Co Za
3.8
Theres barely a second in this new Lion King that doesnt reveal what it truly is: a business proposition that uses familiarity as its life raft.
Art House Film Wire
3.0
Its watchable but it barely tugs the heartstrings of our childhood memories.
The Star (Kenya)
3.0
While The Lion King may not be able to go toe to toe with the Renaissance precursor, it still holds enough of that comforting Disney feel to gratify a ..
Glue Magazine
1.5
They didnt rip out The Lion Kings soul and leave it struggling for breath.
SooToday.com
4.5
No matter when you first discovered Simbas story, the live action Lion King will leave you speechless.
Stylecaster
2.5
This 2019 Lion King boldly but unsuccessfully trades the originals spunky energy for verisimilitude.
The Know Denver Post
3.5
This Jon Favreau directed adventure aims to bring the much loved animated world into the new age. And while it succeeds in that objective with transfo ..
MTR Network
3.0
The Lion King is by far Disneys best remake. The photo real animals will leave you in awe.
3.8
The Lion King is engaging, cinematically beautiful, and showcases some of the rich cultural traditions of Africa. Though at times, the CGI was a littl ..
moms.com
4.5
The realism in this live action remake might be the best and worst thing about it.
2.0
A dull, ponderous affair, which wastes the considerable talents of Donald Glover, Beyonce, and hundreds of skilled CGI engineers.
4.5
a witty, well paced, and highly entertaining flick with loads of great actors getting a chance to spew dialogue like Theres a lot of money in hunger.
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