Voice Actors don't ruin it, but don't blow away the original either

Rating: 6/10 (24 March 2020)

I did not hate this flick. But when you literally change every voice actor except one who sounds old and tired {quite alright, given his age.) very little is different except they don't command the same presence.
I do not speak ill of any of the voice actors here. As a matter of fact a few were about the same. Sarabi came across as a bit more developed and the voice is hardly any different. John Oliver is great as Zazu. I speak mainly of Rafiki, Scar, and the Hyenas. Hell one just grunted and cackled in the original and even he seemed to fit the original better.
In conclusion, it is not terrible. It was a good use of 2 hours. But all the while I kept saying in my head 'I can't wait to watch the original' while watching every scene play out. Hell, even the songs had more spirit. These animals just looked like they were going through routines. Simba's reaction to Mufasa after the stampede did not feel genuine...even the infraction or camber of his voice didn't seem sincere.
Still recommend yall check it out.