A fun to watch, but completely unnecessary remake

Rating: 6/10 (3 May 2020)

I would like to review this like a standalone movie, but it is impossible. And since it was heavily promoted as the "much awaited remake" of the original, there is no need to review this as a standalone movie.
1. The effects are really good. How could they not be?
2. I hate to say this, but what was the problem with the voices? Most of the characters dialogues felt like they wrongly synced with the video. Only Timon and Pumbaa felt right. This is unfortunate since I could barely watch the whole movie without being annoyed by this, and it's a shame since I could barely stand Zazu (voiced by John Oliver, whom I love!). Eichner and Rogen were on the other hand a pleasure as Timon and Pumbaa
3. The movie took absolutely no risk as a remake. There was nothing new added, and most of the movie scenes were simple copies of the original movie scenes shown through a different medium. So what was the point of making this in the first place?
All in all, if you haven't watched the original, it is fun to watch. If you have seen it, skip this, there is no reason to waste your time with this. Furthermore, I know with which version I am going to introduce my kid to Lion King, and this is definitely not the one.