TV and Movies

[Catch71]

Saw the new release of Lion King yesterday.  Those animals look so real; its hard to believe they are not.  Great movie, beautiful scenery, I enjoyed it.  That Pumba and Timone crack me up!  Beyonce sounded beautiful.

[Anonymous032819]

I enjoyed it, even though I cried.

[GAQShopr53]

With all of these great reviews of the movie I just may have to go to the theater to see it...I was waiting for release on DVD!

[NEvans2]

My daughter and I saw it yesterday. It was phenomenal! If you didn't know it was CGI you would swear those animals were real. Really enjoyed it.

[Alter Ego]

Saw it and liked it (almost want to see again.). But, I left really wanting to see the original!

I was a little concerned about Donald Glover as I never watched his television show and, more importantly, know him as a rapper. But all of the voices were great - including Beyonce. I was happy to see how her new song was integrated into the story. Very inspiring versus Nala just breaking out into a song and dance.

Pumbaa and Timon are breakouts, of course. Read an article about Billy Eichner and how his Timon differs from Nathan Lane’s. Very interesting as it said Nathan Lane played him a little meaner.

I always get emotional at the beginning song, but stayed strong for the rest of the movie.

[TaylorBrown]

LOVED IT!!!!  My family and I went on Saturday morning.  The theater was packed.  I was singing along with the songs.  My son said "Mommy, you're loud."  I apologized and kept on singing but quieter.

[mollymaggie]

Was it very sad?  Did the sadness come often

[mollymaggie]

Just how sad was it?

[Pearlee]

I've read a number of reviews stating it's very sad and  a much "darker" story than the first one.  I'm not sure how suitable for younger kids it is, from some of the reviews I've read. Esp. since this one is much more realistic than a cartoon version.

[Pearlee]

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@Alter Ego wrote:
Saw it and liked it (almost want to see again.). But, I left really wanting to see the original!

I was a little concerned about Donald Glover as I never watched his television show and, more importantly, know him as a rapper. But all of the voices were great - including Beyonce. I was happy to see how her new song was integrated into the story. Very inspiring versus Nala just breaking out into a song and dance.

Pumbaa and Timon are breakouts, of course. Read an article about Billy Eichner and how his Timon differs from Nathan Lane’s. Very interesting as it said Nathan Lane played him a little meaner.

I always get emotional at the beginning song, but stayed strong for the rest of the movie.

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@Alter Ego  I wouldn't be surprised if that she made that part of her contract to agree to do the film.