A prime example of how nostalgia creates bias

Rating: 2/10 (31 August 2019)

Now when looking at this reboot of The Lion King there's a lot of unpack. Of course it's impossible to not compare it to the original as it's pretty much a shot for shot remake, and it's because of how well crafted the original was, that this reboot falls flat. Everything from the voice acting to the musical numbers to the lifeless expressions on the characters faces. The main problem with the remake is the animation. Yes it's interesting to see technology craft such realistic looking animals, but it's with this animation that you lose all the expressions of each character which is hindered further by the awful voice acting. This film is just another attempt by Disney to cash in on people's current obsession with nostalgia and the saddest thing is that it worked and continues to work. I didn't pay money to see this film and honestly I think I would've been happier just not seeing this film altogether. If you're someone who cherishes the original version of The Lion King id recommend skipping this one.