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Mufasa: The Lion King’s First Reactions Call It ‘the Perfect Prequel’
ComingSoon.netStory by Apoorv Rastogi
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Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' prequel roars to life with critics praising its breathtaking visuals and compelling origin story.
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- Early reviewers call the film the 'perfect prequel', highlighting Lin-Manuel Miranda's divine songs and the movie's character-driven approach.
- The prequel delves deep into the relationship between Mufasa and his brother Taka, who becomes the villainous Scar, setting the stage for a 'biblical adventure'.
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Mufasa, Simba, Taka, Scar, Barry Jenkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Disney, Mufasa: The Lion King, Inside Out 2, Deadpool & Wolverine