I think the larger fault comes from the way it was directed. Next, as a beloved musical with catchy (already written and loved) best filled scenes this version fell flat. Speak singing is not singing ya'll just like ya'll is not a legit word (ha). So when a musical is made without the qualities you find in musical theatre and it is directed and filmed like an EPIC coming of age story geared toward an adult audience (ahem, lack of fun, and about 40minutes too long) I don't know what a studio expects

The humor and child goofiness/charisma is not there. Timon and Pumba were the only memorable moments for me (I find both actors funny)-so full disclosure-U had a family member rant about how much they disliked those characters etc etc) No doubt the cgi was spectacular (all those props go to the artists behind that intensive work!) and I hope they are nominated For art direction