Looks better than most of the other Disney remakes (which are invariably rubbish).
Not sure about Chiwetel Ejiofor's Scar though so far.
Not sure about Chiwetel Ejiofor's Scar though so far.
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The Lion King trailer
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Scar is worse. Not a patch on Jeremy Irons. Completely lacks any sort of expressiveness of the original. Here is hoping ppl who see this also give the original a shot if they have not.
What a cash grab from one of the worst live action production houses in the business today.
What a cash grab from one of the worst live action production houses in the business today.
Damn, the CGI is insane when you consider the environment are CGI as well. This is going to make so much money.
As soon as I saw that it was the same director as the Jungle Book, I knew it was gonna be FIRE. This looks SO good.
My sort of issue with these is that they're kind of half trying to be something new and half not. Like I'd totally respect a new envisioning of The lion King with realistic visuals that kept that mood reinforced throughout. Something more somber and real. But they can't skip out on fan favorite songs so those get jammed in and it becomes this weird Frankenstein. The original was made for that in every way and this really won't be. That was my issue with Jungle Book. The tone just felt weird especially during musical numbers, which obviously were cut down.
cash grab
nostalgia is fucking blinding.
original came out in 1994, this is perfect timing to get into the wallets of those since they grew up.
a five year old in 1994 would be 30 now. perfect time to extract cash via nostalgia.
Good LORD. CGI voodoo.
Can still only ever see Jonathan Irons as Scar but I'll take it.
Edit: JEREMY. Goddamnit.
Can still only ever see Jonathan Irons as Scar but I'll take it.
Edit: JEREMY. Goddamnit.
Not a fan of Disney's 'live-action' remakes, so will probably miss this one at the cinemas. But it does look very impressive.
Yeah, the lack of expressiveness hurts it here. Animation lets you bridge that gap so much easier.
Like, the original Jungle Book is kind of a snooze, so the remake was easy to make an improvement. But this is the Lion King - best not miss.
God bless that soundtrack though. 90s Disney really brought the heat with their scores.
Like, the original Jungle Book is kind of a snooze, so the remake was easy to make an improvement. But this is the Lion King - best not miss.
God bless that soundtrack though. 90s Disney really brought the heat with their scores.
Meh. I feel they could have taken advantage of it being cg more. They barely emote. Just sorta move their mouth a little.
The new dialogue is really strong. I actually see where the story can be expanded upon now.
I'm so happy they are reinterpreting the original score instead of writing completely new music. The voices are excellent too, Scar sounds awesome.
I'm legit tearing up. I think Favreau gets it.
I'm so happy they are reinterpreting the original score instead of writing completely new music. The voices are excellent too, Scar sounds awesome.
I'm legit tearing up. I think Favreau gets it.
wow. Tossing nostalgia aside, this looks more impressive than the original to me. Don't get me wrong, the Lion King is a wonderfully animated master piece but to get this story to work, while going for photorealistic visuals is pretty much a miracle. I didnt believe they could pull it off, but this trailer feels more organic and natural than the Jungle Book ever did (lack of humans might contribute). I just hope that it isnt the scene for scene reconstruction that this trailer makes it out to be. Will see it either way though.
I think the problem people are having is that more effort has been paid to making the film look real, as opposed to looking good in terms of lighting and artistry. Why does Pride Rock at sunrise look so flat? You're in an all digital environment. You don't even have to wait for magic hour.
Let's hope it's just how the trailer is cut, most trailer including this one have the vocal tracks out of sync as a voice over instead of in sync with the scenes in question. We haven't really seen anyone really talk and express themselves yet.
Yeah, I guess we should just make the same thing over and over again
This film is really just the template for the Milo and Otis Cinematic Universe.
Is it really this easy with the audiences? Fun fact: I'm 30 now and was five years old when the original released. I hold it dear to my heart and have no real interest in this. I'd argue this is more targeted at Gen Z and the likes.
It is what is it. They'll probably sucker my GF into begging me to take her.
Unlike with Beauty and the beast, I'm going to refuse to go opening weekend. SO. MANY. CHILDREN. IN. ONE. THEATER.
On one hand Ejiofor is no Jeremy Irons. On the other hand, I am a glutton for nostalgia and holy shit this looks glorious. Those 1:1 shots. That music, that Timon and Pumba. I don't give a shit about the lack of Be Prepared, this is the CGI/Live Action adaptation that will finally be on par with the original, and I won't agree with any other opinion.
This is kinda how I feel. Majority of shots are just recreations of the original. They're playing this really safe.
I'd still totally watch it though.
Are you serious? They use much more to evoke emotion. For example look at the hyena's keeping their heads low, crossing their legs when coming near . Their is so much emotion coming across. I don't get it that other people don't see these signs. Maybe they need it much more exaggerated like in the original. This looks really good.
I have to admit, I was extremely skeptical for a long time but I think that trailer might have sold me. The moment I saw Timone singing, I realised that Disney made a talking raccoon work so how the heck did I ever worry they'd struggle making this work? Jungle Book was a pretty good movie too so it's in good hands.
I think Disney has nailed the concept of talking animals and is able to make them look realistic enough that it just... works.
I think Disney has nailed the concept of talking animals and is able to make them look realistic enough that it just... works.
Wait why would it be a no? That's my favorite!
How much do they tend to change in these remakes?
Frozen 2 has a chance of beating all!
I don't think animal murder and endangerment will swing in 2019This film is really just the template for the Milo and Otis Cinematic Universe.
I know that old farts like everyone here are interested in this, but do kids like this live action stuff? Or it's not even for them?
Yeah, this is going to the first of this odd 'classic Disney movie -> to live action' trend that I see. First time I've watched any these trailers and didn't feel confused as to why it even existed.
Then I guess (IMO) it's a bad trailer. We're this close to release and we still haven't seen a single character emote.
They should just do the Hunchback live action remake where they remove the gargoyles, keep Tony Jay's voice, and it's suddenly a best film of all time.
