Released:
2019
Director: Jon Favreau
Writers: Jeff Nathanson (screenplay)
Voices: Donald
Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, James Earl Jones, John Oliver, Alfre Woodard, Seth
Rogen, Beyonce, JD McCrary
What a
charming, delightful version this is! The
animation technology has advanced so much that the animals are as real as African
wildlife featured on any TV documentary.
Then, there’s JD MCCrary (as young Simba) whose voice and style sound so much like
Michael Jackson, it’s downright chilling.
Disney
certainly knows how to make movies. This
one features animals in the leading roles, but make no mistake… this is an
educational experience about how to be an ethical, responsible and loving human
being. Kudos to director Jon Favreau and
all the actors for making it so real.
James Earl
Jones’ voice is perfect for Mufasa, Simba’s father. Integrity, honor and love resonate whenever
he speaks. Alfre Woodard’s voice, so tender
and soft, becomes a powerful surge when she raises her voice to challenge
villainous Scar. Basically, image and
voice are so well aligned, you forget this is just-pretend reality on a screen.
What I congratulate
most about this movie is that it isn’t afraid to show the harsh realities of
life. Animals prey on other
animals. They kill and eat other
animals. Children watching this do need
to be aware that loved ones die and it’s important to honor their passing, but
it’s just as important to learn how to move on.
The song “Hakuna Matata” is so joyous we get that it’s a matter of “life”
and not burying our pain to avoid dealing with it.
All in all,
this is a fun, educational and emotional adventure. The children of yesterday who saw the first
version should definitely bring their own children to enjoy this movie now.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6105098/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
TAGS: LION KING, James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard, Beyonce, Jon Favreau, Jeff Nathanson, JD McCrary, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Seth Rogan, Donald Glover
TAGS: LION KING, James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard, Beyonce, Jon Favreau, Jeff Nathanson, JD McCrary, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Seth Rogan, Donald Glover
