It's not that bad

Rating: 7/10 (15 November 2019)

I write as a true Disney fan and lover of the animated movies. This version is not as bad as the reviews would have you believe. The voices aren't slow, I got expression from both the voice and the face, there were some fun moments and good jokes between characters. Sure, it's not particularly original and it's not really added anything else that wasn't in the animated version but it's a faithful and decent adaptation. The worst that can be said is that it's a "safe" film; watchable but not one you can gain many extra insights (there is one with Scar's back story). And, I'm not Beyonce's biggest fan, but she does ok in this. So, all in all, give it a go.