So many people trying to come off as deeply knowledgeable critics. For Pete's sake, it is a live action remake of the Lion King, what were you expecting. It was nearly a shot for shot remake with a new, beyond my initial instinct) outstanding cast. It was masterfully made and made me feel all warm and happy in the end, just like the first one. If you want to see amore visually stunning lion King, go see this and enjoy it. If you want to see something new, exciting, with a plot twist, etc. Go see something else, you know? Kudos to everyone involved in this. Great film.