I stayed awake....

Rating: 5/10 (20 July 2019)

The fact that I stayed awake is a total positive for this film; however, I believe the writers and the director made an unnecessary assumption that casting Beyonce would somehow make the film worth producing. This film fell very short in using the latest access to technology and production essence to create a new, engaging experience with The Lion King story line. Without spoiling the film, I wish that there were more thought in adding new songs, new tones or beats, and jazzing up elements of the production. This movie came across as less than a best foot forward by Disney! I was more than disappointed with the singing quality of many of the characters and the scenes were not that imaginative. Nonetheless, I did laugh and I LOVED Timon and Pumbaa. They made the movie come alive! Kudos to perfectly casting the voices for those two.