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Mufasa: The Lion King review – let down by weak script and songs

Little White Lies
Story by David JenkinsDecember 17, 2024 • 6:15 PM
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Barry Jenkins' take on the 'Lion King' reboot stumbles with a weak script and songs that fail to roar.
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  • Despite Jenkins' acclaimed directing chops, his 'Mufasa' take lacks the expected punch, leaving critics disappointed by the film's missed potential.
  • With a reported $200 million budget, the reboot was expected to deliver big, but the lackluster script and unmemorable tunes have Hollywood insiders questioning if this was a missed opportunity to revitalize the classic tale.
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Barry Jenkins, Mufasa: The Lion King
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