Mufasa: The Lion King Movie Review

Movie Analysis & Review

Mufasa: The Lion King, released on 18 December 2024, is an Adventure, Family, Animation film (Released) with a runtime of 118 minutes. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures in United States of America. Directed by Barry Jenkins, the movie features performances by Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Blue Ivy Carter, John Kani, Mads Mikkelsen. The film had a budget of $200.0 million and grossed $722.6 million.
Plot Summary: Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.

Cast and Crew

Cast: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Blue Ivy Carter, John Kani, Mads Mikkelsen
Crew: Joi McMillon (Editor), Peter M. Tobyansen (Executive Producer), Mark Friedberg (Production Design), Lin-Manuel Miranda (Songs), Jeff Nathanson (Screenplay), Lebo M. (Additional Music), Paula Fairfield (Sound Designer), Barry Jenkins (Director)
Director: Barry Jenkins

Overview of Mufasa: The Lion King

Release Date: 2024-12-18
Runtime: 118 min
Genres: Adventure, Family, Animation
Status: Released
Budget: $200,000,000
Revenue: $722,631,756
Production: Walt Disney Pictures
Countries: United States of America
Certification (IN): N/A
OTT Providers: JioHotstar
Keywords: friendship, paradise, lion, musical, prequel, jungle, told in flashback, betrayal by friend, chance meeting, live action remake, found family, lost
External: IMDB

Story & Plot

Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.

Trailer

Reviews

r96sk: Rubbish poster aside, <em>'Mufasa: The Lion King'</em> is a success.

I can't overlook that poster, how amateur can you get – it genuinely looks like something I'd whip up seconds before the deadline. Thankfully, the movie itself is very good, it's one I enjoyed quite a bit. The animation is class…

CinemaSerf: They've been praying for rain for ages but are ill-prepared for when it finally comes and washes away the young "Mufasa" from the loving paws of his parents and out into the wilderness. Luckily, he is rescued by the friendly young cub "Taka" whose mother "Eshe" convinces his sceptical father "Obasi"…

Dean: Great movie. Story's amazing and CGI never been so good before. I mean great visuals. To be honest, I didn't see any flows in this movie. It's perfect.

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