As far as Disney's remakes go, I feel this movie is one of the worst.

Unfortunately the only thing it has going for it was the stellar animation, and the quality of the graphics is undeniably incredible. But that seemed to be the directors main focus... and that is where the film has all its flaws.

In my opinion, the Shot-by-shot remake has bland script, bland acting with no soul and no emotion in general. Despite the incredible animation, the characters have little to no facial expression with the excuse of realism and "I want it to look like a real wildlife documentary". But what the director seems to forget is the incredible passion and symbolism that the original had.

If the original didn't exist, this would be a bad stand alone movie. As I watched it for the first time, I was only ever thinking of the original for every shot and thinking about HOW GOOD THE ORIGINAL WAS. and keep in mind I entered the theatre excited for this movie and left really disappointed. So this isn't a good movie, purely because were relying on the original. I feel as though a remake should always have something new to add and the ability to hold on its own, this had nothing.

Allegedly, when the original actor for Mufasa asked the director, "How do you want me to act this scene" his only advice was "Do it like the original",or "Do it just as you did before". This only proves my previous point further.

It feels like the director didnt care. There was nothing creative about this film. and it was nothing compared to the original. So watch the original. Thats all I have to say.