The first reviews for Disney’s prequel to their 2019 photorealistic revamp of “The Lion King,” titled “Mufasa: The Lion King,” have begun to surface on digital platforms with critics showering immense praise on the film.
"Mufasa: The Lion King" has been received positively across the board, according to Variety's senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay and The Koalition's entertainment editor Dana Abercrombie. Chris Killian of ComicBook.com confesses his exceeded expectations, while Cinefied's Dempsey Pillot showers compliments to the direction of Barry Jenkins.
In the prequel, the early years of Mufasa, future Pride Rock ruler, are delved into, offering insight into he and Scar (previously known as Taka) morph from friends into adversaries. The film features the voice talents of Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. in the roles of the youthful Mufasa and Scar, among an array of new and returning voices.
The original song composition for the film was done by Lin-Manuel Miranda, co-produced with Mark Mancina, with added tracks and performances from Lebo M. The film is set to wow audiences in cinemas from December 20.
The film has been praised for its storytelling, superior animation, and catchy songs. Fans are anticipatory to see how this prequel ties into the already-established story of "The Lion King." Those eager to learn more about the origins of Mufasa and Taka are sure to be thrilled with this latest installment.
