A movie that truly fits into the times that it is being released in, in many ways:

Surely, the topic which so obviously hints toward the climate change debate is modern and very much in the public eye. But also more subtle things like the acting performances, the editing & cinematopraphy and the atmosphere that is being created through these things, make this a very „2022“ movie. Everything exceeds normal and necessary, everything is a parody, some scenes feel more like…

During the first half until Mufasa‘s death, this adaption of Disney‘s most ambitious project had me sold completely. But as the movie progressed, I more and more realized that while the visuals are absolutely breathtaking, few scenes are actually epic like they were in the original. 
The intro? Perfect. 5 stars, impeccable execution. They really nailed the first 15 minutes. But The Lion King features several more important and unforgettable moments during its runtime, most notably the first encounter with…