Refreshed remake, thrilling, with new micro plots!

Rating: 9/10 (22 July 2019)

Not sure why the reviews are so critical of the movie especially about the lack of emotional appeal. I disagree. I felt a lot of emotion throughout and realistic graphics did not spoil it rather enhanced it. Voiceover was excellent as well. In fact, the writers and director have meticulously added micro plots to better explain the flow of story such as how Simba's hair carries to Rafiki, how Nala escapes Scar's curfew, how the hyenas have settled into the 'shadows' in agreement with Mufasa etc. Scar looked truly sinister and Simba looked like an heir to the throne, unlike too boyish in the original. I'd say this is better than the original.