The visual effects / CGI are impressive. But the visual effects aren't enough to convey emotions. The original movie was full of talented voice actors, animators (drawing each scene), and writers. The new one feels very flat. Visually stunning for sure. Definitely not a 1 star rating in the visual and nature sounds, but this isn't supposed to be a documentary. It is a retelling of the classic Hamlet, with animals. The cartoon still works so well, and that is what I expected, a remaster of the original. I have loved the other remakes, particularly Aladdin, but the Lion King missed the mark in many areas.