Disney is currently on a never-ending quest to adapt their animated classics into live-action adventures. But, even when following the original animated classic scene-for-scene, 2019’s version of The Lion King does not live up to expectations.
The film doesn’t pull its own weight. Even with the outstanding, hyperreal CGI effects, the film falls flat — when it should have shined. Anyone who knows me can attest that I am a massive lover of all things Disney. Disney trivia nights are my jam. S