The Lion King vertelt hetzelfde verhaal als de animatiefilm uit 1994. We volgen de jonge leeuw Simba, wiens vader - de koning - vermoord wordt door zijn kwaadaardige oom. Simba wordt daarop weggejaagd, maar moet jaren later terug naar huis keren om zijn familie te verlossen van het juk van oom Scar. Net als het origineel, is dit ook weer een musical, al duurt de film wel een half uurtje langer dan de animatieklassieker.
Fantastische film
Het lijkt erop dat regisseur Favreau behoorlijk in zijn opzet geslaagd is. Zo'n beetje elke criticus die zich online uitsprak, noemt het een sterke film. Timon en Pumba stelen de show, maar eigenlijk ook Beyoncé, die de stem van Nala inspreekt. Verder vinden critici het een ontzettend sterke film qua visuals.
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) 10 juli 2019
#TheLionKing is visually immaculate & a game-changer for visual effects. It's absolutely stunning in every way. The music shines (Glover & Beyoncé take it to another level), the performances are great (Timon, Pumbaa & Scar steal many scenes) & the emotions run HIGH. Truly great pic.twitter.com/lPH9Oo4ybb
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) 10 juli 2019
#TheLionKing is a landmark *visual* experience. I've never seen anything like it, and I think it's going to change how we look at movies forever.
As an *emotional* experience, though...I'll put it this way: It turns out lions can't really emote.— Adam B. Vary (@adambvary) 10 juli 2019
#TheLionKing is visually and audibly astounding! I've never seen anything like that on an animation level. It's so beautiful.
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) 10 juli 2019
Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner really steal the show. Chiwetel Ejiofor is brilliant as Scar! It is so much fun. Great movie. pic.twitter.com/v62LHFIM7W
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) 10 juli 2019
SO impressed with #TheLionKing! It's visually stunning, keeps an authentic feel of the original movie whilst bringing a new flavor to it. @Sethrogen and @billyeichner are such a formidable duo! pic.twitter.com/0RbuytRHda
— Maude Garrett (@maudegarrett) 10 juli 2019
That being said, #TheLionKing does illustrate the limitations of projecting human emotions onto photorealistic animals that can't convey human expression. More in my review when the embargo lifts!
— Alisha Grauso (@AlishaGrauso) 10 juli 2019
