REVIEW: "MUFASA THE LION KING"! THE BEST PREQUEL OF 2025! A ROARING SUCCESS AND WAY BETTER THAN THE FIRST LIVE ACTION LION KING!

I was not expecting this. The first live action Lion King film directed by Jon Favreau was a shot by shot and jaw dropping in it's own right and really good (Sorry, Jon. The animated version still rules.). Really hate to say that the this prequel directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) is truly a better and great prequel (Sorry "Transformers One". This one is way better.) and not kidding about this. I really hope in the end it outlasts and outgrosses "Sonic The Hedgehog 3" (Why in God's name are people wasting thier hard earned money on a videogame movie is a fricking mystery and a shame.) and it will. "Mufasa The Lion King rules in 2024!

Why is it the best prequel of 2024? One it got a great story to tell and loved every minute of it by the way. From how pride rock was made, to how scar got his scar to Mufasa backstory when his was a lion cub by a very good screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. It's simply gorgeous and incredible visuals (Hard to believe it all zeros and ones.) and deserves to win best visual effects for 2024 over "Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes". Most of all to director Barry Jenkins of all people who pulls it off magnificently. Hear people complaining about the songs and there good (Bye Bye was one scary song.). How good was it. At my screening both adult and lot of kids were applauding and clapping. Thanks the sign of great film and praise for it. I'm so glad it was "Mufasa The Lion King" was the last film I saw for 2024. Really hope it develops some great reviews and great word of mouth!

I for one don't what Disney been up to lately. Lately the old Disney magic is coming back bigtime and got me looking forward to next year live action remake "Snow White" in 2025. My faith in Disney has been restored. When this hit home video next year in 2025; expect "Mufasa The Lion King" to be the reference 4K bluray to beat! As for the next Lion King film ("The Lion King Rules"!) how about have director Travis Knight (Bumblebee) doing the third one Disney? One last request to Sean Bailey on how about rewarding all those loyal Disney fans who have supported you thru thick and thin. How about a 2D animated film for us and really should go back to re-releasing those classic Disney to movie theaters for a new generation. Right Uncle Walt is standing proud. See you in 2025! Mahalo! Trust me! Wake up!

James Cortez Junior. Hawaii Independent Movie Blogger & Critic.

December 24th, 2024, Tuesday.

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