The first reactions to Disney‘s “Mufasa: The Lion King” have began pouring in on social media, and members of the press are roaring with pleasure over the prequel to the 2019 photorealistic remake of “The Lion King.”
“‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ is the proper prequel,” wrote Variety‘s senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay. “So fantastically crafted. The songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Nicholas Britell’s rating are completely divine and music to the ears. Pure pleasure.”
Film Independent author Dana Abercrombie praised the movie as “a narrative that deserves to be instructed that makes you query what’s future. Expertly written & crafted, it provides to ‘The Lion King’ franchise by including extra dimension to the characters we love & thought we knew. The visible results are astounding.”
ComicBook.com’s Chris Killian admitted that “a ‘Lion King’ prequel was not one thing I used to be asking for, however the animation is unimaginable, the songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda are infectious, and the vocal performances make ‘Mufasa’ – dare I say – higher than the 2019 model of ‘Lion King.’”
Cinefied movie critic Dempsey Pillot wrote, “Pleased to say ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ is absolutely good! But what else would you count on from Barry Jenkins? A biblical exploration of future brilliantly disguised as an origin story for Mufasa and Scar. Entertaining, visually beautiful, and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s music didn’t disappoint!”
Directed by Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight”), “Mufasa” explores the early years of the eventual ruler of Pride Rock, together with how he and Scar (whose actual identify is Taka) transition from buddies to enemies.
Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. lead the voice expertise because the youthful variations of Mufasa and Scar, respectively. Other new voices embody Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, daughter of Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé Knowles-Carter); Tiffany Boone as Sarabi; Kagiso Lediga as Young Rafiki; Preston Nyman as Zazu; Mads Mikkelsen as Kiros, a formidable lion with massive plans for his delight; Thandiwe Newton as Taka’s mom, Eshe; Lennie James as Taka’s father, Obasi; Anika Noni Rose as Mufasa’s mom, Afia; and Keith David as Mufasa’s father, Masego. Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, John Kani and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reprise their roles from the “The Lion King” remake.
Lin-Manuel Miranda penned the movie’s songs, produced by himself and Mark Mancina, with further music and performances by Lebo M.
“Mufasa” hits theaters Dec. 20.
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“#MufasaTheLionKing is an surprising blood-thirsty prequel w/ beautiful visuals and cinematography however accommodates subpar songs that don’t advance a contrived story. It’s high quality for these studying about Mufasa and Taka’s origins. At least the humor supplies laughs and levity.” – Michael J. Lee (@IamMichaelJLee)
“#Mufasa is a improbable prequel that outdoes the primary photorealistic ‘The Lion King’ film by a mile with an authentic and interesting story, higher facial animation, and enjoyable songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. It ties properly to the earlier movie’s story and also you get to see how it began.” – John Nguyen (@JohnSpartan300)
“Be ready! #MufasaTheLionKing often suffers from a bout of prequelitis, however in any other case this film features as pleasantly diverting (although semi-tragic) household fare for the vacation season, with simply sufficient drama, journey and laughs to fill its barely overlong runtime.” – LaughingPlace.com (@laughing_place)
“I actually liked #MufasaTheLionKing. Disney brings us a brand new and authentic story of those beloved characters telling two parallel tales and correcting the facets that didn’t work within the 2019 remake. Lion King followers: there are numerous references to the unique trilogy. The music: ❤️” – Joaquín Teodoro (@elreportedehoy)
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