Amazing CGI with no emotions

Rating: 5/10 (15 August 2019)

I watch it finally just because it was school holidays for my kids and I had to drag them somewhere with lesser sweat.
The story is just fine because it's the same with what the former version had. The CGI is undoubtedly superb, but maybe not refined enough to have the animals show some emotions or any facial expression. It was like watching a natgeo documentary, only with animals voiced over tale. I think if it wasn't for Zazu and Pumbaa, the story would have felt flat. James earl Jones voice was totally wasted due to mufasa's stone face. Same goes with Simba kid and adult. Very bland expression. I wonder why they can release a movie without checking if there is any further complaint from, say, test viewers i.e. insiders in the company? Maybe the deadline is tight i suppose.