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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ Review: Barry Jenkins Turns Origin Story Into Rousing, If Not Regal, Action-Adventure Buddy Movie
A review of Mufasa: The Lion King which follows up the 2019 hit Live Action version with an origin story of how Mufasa came to rule Pride Rock
It is all told in flashback by wise old Mandrill, Rafiki (a returning John Kani) who entertains young Kiara (a debut for Blue Ivy Carter) whose father Simba (Donald Glover) has gone off to find a missing Nala (Beyonce Knowles-Carter) . Jenkins, better known for the likes of his Oscar winning Moonlight and epic limited series adaptation of The Underground Railroad, may not seen an obvious choice for this thoroughly Disneyfied product but he does the job and puts the emphasis on these irresistible characters where it belongs, particularly in some heartbreaking closeups, and a hugely romantic moment with Mufasa willing Sarabi back to life. Cast: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr. , Blue Ivy Carter, John Kani, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Tiffany Boone, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Donald Glover, Beyonce Knowles-Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu
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