We hoped it would be fun, bring back memories....

Rating: 6/10 (21 July 2019)

The original came out during a special time in our lives, the birth of our first child. After seeing Previews of the CGI version, we decided we wanted to see it when it came out. Expecting it to be different, expected it would be fun.
It is different, some in good ways, some not so good. Remakes in music can go either way, it would be hard to ruin the Lion King soundtrack. This remake was so-so. We didn't walk out with any song in our heads. It just never seemed to "start".
Visually, the CGI was outstanding. At times you believe you're seeing actual animals. Don't expect to see facial expressions like in an animated or cartoon movie. These characters are meant to look real, except they speak.
Wasn't expecting a word for word remake. The story is the same but wasn't told as well as the original. I wonder if folks who have never seen the 94 version, will wonder "why" and "how" during and after the movie.
One disappointing change was humor. It's there, later on more than the beginning. But it's not what you expect from Disney kids movies. Not as fun as the original.
Over all it felt more like re-image rather than a remake. Almost as the director thought, "This how how I would have made the movie" then made his version. In my opinion, not as good as the original.
We did enjoy it, are glad we saw it. Just didn't entertain us like we hoped it would.