'Mufasa' Is Good, But It Could Never Match the Original 'Lion King'
MovieWebStory by Neville Naidoo
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Despite solid reviews, Disney's 'Mufasa' spin-off struggles to match the cultural impact of the original 'Lion King' classic.
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- Critics praise 'Mufasa' for its visuals and emotional storytelling, but note it lacks the transcendent appeal of the '94 original that became a generational phenomenon.
- Insiders believe 'Mufasa's' $300M box office haul, while respectable, pales in comparison to the $968M gross of 'The Lion King' - a tough shadow to emerge from.
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Mufasa, Disney, 'Mufasa', 'The Lion King'