Gorgeous CGI. Lacks Emotion and Soul.

Rating: 3/10 (4 September 2019)

Let me start off by saying, the original Lion King is one of my favorite (animated) movie and I have seen it numerous times... and I was kinda excited for 'live-action' adaptation but after finally watching it, I didn't feel any emotions or excitement.
While the CGI was absolutely beautiful but the raw emotions that were in original, made it so special and personal. I understand, it may not be possible to bring those 'emotions' in CGI version but maybe they need to think through what movies are worth remaking.
The cast didn't do much for me either especially Scar and Zazu. Chiwetel's voice just didn't had the villainous tone to it like portrayed by Jeremy Irons, which caused shivers down your spine and Oliver's Zazu was just blah... didn't had the nosy/intrusive feel to it.
The gorge scene, which to this day still makes my eyes all watery... made me feel absolutely nothing and that's is such a pivotal part of the original and story.
The also took out the clever quirks between Timone and Pumba and didn't leave much to imagination.
Overall, while the CGI was on spot but this was NOT the movie to be adapted into 'live-action'.