Stunning visuals; all the good parts included, except one!

Rating: 10/10 (19 July 2019)

Like many others who are writing reviews, making criticisms, and expressing excitement, the original Lion King is one of my favorite movies from childhood. The naysayers out there feel like a reimagining of this classic story - as well as many recent and upcoming Disney remakes - will tarnish their memories made as a little kid. I am here to tell them to shut the hell up.
Overall I give the 2019 movie a 9.9/10. Without giving too much away, I will say that nearly every single aspect of the original is in this new film. I'm sure people will complain that it is too similar (those same people would also complain if it changed too much). The visuals are stunning and it is crazy to think you are watching a computer generated visual throughout the movie. Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen steal the show as Timon and Pumba. The reason I am not giving it a true 10/10 is because it was missing my favorite song by Zazu about coconuts...