The Lion King for this generation!

Rating: 9/10 (17 July 2019)

Just came back and with the original being my #1 favourite movie of all time, this still deserves a big fat 9!
Does it improve on the original? No.
Was the movie necessary? No.
Are the voice actors comparable to the original? For the most part...no.
But is it enjoyable? Most definitely!!!
I found the emotions on the animals' faces to be even better than the original. Mainly because of the small movements of ears, eyes, whiskers etc.
If you go watch the movie with the attitude: it's a remake and it can never be as good as the original...you will leave the theatre as grumpy as you've entered it.
But give it a shot, go in there open minded and be amazed (again) about the new technology and the awesome animation, the great voice cast, good songs (ok I missed Jeremy Irons) and still to date the best Disney story ever!
In the end it's all a matter of opinion.
My opinion is that if you rate this movie a 1, you are comparing it to the likes of Sharknado and embarrassing the original in your score.
This is the Lion King for this generation!
And also a great trip back in time for the people who saw the original and can enjoy good movies.
I loved it!!!!