The Lion King reviews are in, here’s what the critics think

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The reviews from the Lion King Premiere reveal that critics are pleased with the film.

Disney is currently remaking all of their animated movies in live action films and the “Lion King” is next. The film features Dona

ld Glover as Simba and Beyonce Knowles as Nala. Jon Favreau, director of the “Jungle Book” is the director.  The cast also features James Earl Jones returning as Mufasa, and new members such as Seth Rogen. Earlier this week, a select group of journalist and film critics got to see an early screening of the film to review it. Their reaction to it was very good.

The Lion King is so good, I couldn’t tell which talking lions were real & which talking lions were cgi.

— Mark Ellis (@markellislive) July 10, 2019

The Lion King is a dazzler. Gorgeous score, spot-on voice acting, but mostly, yeah, those visuals. 😍 #TheLionKing

— Alisha Grauso (@AlishaGrauso) July 10, 2019

#TheLionKing has always been my favorite Disney animated movie and this new rendition is a beautiful reminder why. Happy to welcome back familiar chills, emotions and tears. In awe of the visual wizards behind this one. Timon & Pumbaa are everything. pic.twitter.com/IcWHgjHCuF

— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) July 10, 2019

Nostalgia hits HARD with #TheLionKing. It’s wonderful to see the story again on the big screen presented in a different way. The cast is amazing and to hear James Earl Jones as Mufasa again put a huge smile on my face. Oh yea, that stampede scene still gets me 😭 pic.twitter.com/99pZaHNdGY

— Wendy Lee Szany (@WendyLeeSzany) July 10, 2019

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

Also, according to the Collider, this the official synopsis for the movie:

“Disney’s “The Lion King,” directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile.

With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. Staying true to the classic story, Favreau utilizes pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring the iconic characters to the big screen in a whole new way. Also featuring James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon, Disney’s “The Lion King” opens in U.S. theaters on July 19, 2019.”

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