The Lion King: Check Out What Critics Are Saying About The Live Action Remake of The Iconic Animated Movie
The Lion King - Check Out What The Early Reactions Say
Updated : July 10, 2019 11:26 AM IST
The Most anticipated movie among Disney's live-action remakes, The Lion King is a remake of the iconic animated movie. Released in 1994 the original movie was received with rave reviews becoming the highest grossing movie of the year and the second highest grossing movie of all time.
The Lion King - Check Out the Critics Are Saying About The Live Action Remake of The Iconic Animated Movie
The New Live action remake is directed by Jon Favreau who also directed the live-action remake of the jungle book in 2016, the remake has a big and talented cast that includes Donald Glover, James Earl Johns, Beyonce Knowles, Seth Rogen, and John Oliver.
While the movie is set to open in theaters next week it had its premiere in Los Angles yesterday so let us take a look at what the critics have to say about the movie
A Lot Of Fun
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >#TheLionKing does a really excellent job of honoring the original movie but also adds touches for this modern version. Those touches are a lot of fun and totally welcome. pic.twitter.com/Aupha1iQOT
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) July 10, 2019
Like Being At a Rock Concert
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Been lucky to have attended a number of world premieres but not sure I've ever heard as much clapping during a movie as I did tonight at #TheLionKing . Was like being at a rock concert. Movie is going to make so much money. pic.twitter.com/rnU4qf92mt
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) July 10, 2019
It's Always Great
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Lebo M re-slays Circle of Life. Those are the strongest Lion King thoughts I have right now. The rest falls in a muddle of beautiful gowns but the uncanny valley for animals took me out too many times. But it's the Lion King so it's always great.
— Constancely Over It (@ConStar24) July 10, 2019
A Wonderful Adaptation
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >The Lion King is a wonderful adaptation of an iconic classic. It has a few small changes which enhance what was already great and everything else is right on point. The CG can be slightly distracting at times but the emotion quickly covers that. Loved it. pic.twitter.com/9QmsP3PmNh
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) July 10, 2019
A Visual Cinematic Achievement
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >#TheLionKing is a breathtaking visual cinematic achievement. I can’t believe this is a CG animated movie. Timon and Pumbaa steal the show. It’s a good Disney remake but was it necessary? Maybe not, but it’s enjoyable and families are gonna love it.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) July 10, 2019
A Really Fun Flick
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >I just got out of #TheLionKing and really dug it. My fear was realistic animals wouldn’t have the charisma of the cartoon, but they’re very good. Timon and Pumba steal the show. Some of the song/choreo arrangements don’t work as well as the original but still a really fun flick. pic.twitter.com/mOrODQ0vHI
— Chris E. Hayner (@ChrisHayner) July 10, 2019
This Movie Hooked Me
undefined src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" >Holy smokes, I really loved THE LION KING. I think (I think) it’s the most beautiful effects movie I’ve seen. Like next level, the game has changed kind of thing. (For the record I’m agnostic on the original movie and have zero nostalgia for it. Anyway, this movie hooked me.)
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) July 10, 2019
You can check out the Trailer here