Film Synopsis
Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Review (with input from my youngest)
The movie focuses on young Mufasa and the story of how he became king of a land known as Milele. A place that symbolized abundance and safety - a place that everyone wanted to go to.
Mufasa the movie tells the story of how he was swept away by a raging flood, separating him from his family. He ended up in a far away land where he met another cub named Taka. His mom, Eshe, accepted him into the pride, despite initial hesitancy from his dad, King Obasi, who didn't like the idea that Mufasa was not blood.
Despite King Obasi's disapproval, Mufasa grew up to be an integral part of that family, and showed more loyalty to Obasi and Eshe (Taka's mom), than Taka himself did. Mufasa's courage, commitment, and honor were just a few characteristics that resulted in him eventually becoming King of Milele, and it was Taka's betryal that resulted in him becoming known as "Scar."
The CGI really elevated this film to make the animals and the setting look as realistic as possible. It's truly amazing how technology can create such lifelike animals, adding depth of emotions, as we could really sense the animals' fear, elation, and sorrow.
There were moments of humor as well as many poignant interactions (a striking moment for me was when Mufasa was reunited with his blood mother, and discovered what happened to his father).
My son loved the song called "I Always Wanted A Brother," and his favorite part was when the white lions (the "Outsiders") were defeated.
My favorite line in the movie was one Eshe said to a Mufasa upon discovering him: "To be lost is to learn the way." It's a line that everyone can resonate with in life.
Mufasa: The Lion King is also available on DVD and Blu-ray will be on Disney+ beginning March 26.
The movie focuses on young Mufasa and the story of how he became king of a land known as Milele. A place that symbolized abundance and safety - a place that everyone wanted to go to.
Mufasa the movie tells the story of how he was swept away by a raging flood, separating him from his family. He ended up in a far away land where he met another cub named Taka. His mom, Eshe, accepted him into the pride, despite initial hesitancy from his dad, King Obasi, who didn't like the idea that Mufasa was not blood.
Despite King Obasi's disapproval, Mufasa grew up to be an integral part of that family, and showed more loyalty to Obasi and Eshe (Taka's mom), than Taka himself did. Mufasa's courage, commitment, and honor were just a few characteristics that resulted in him eventually becoming King of Milele, and it was Taka's betryal that resulted in him becoming known as "Scar."
The CGI really elevated this film to make the animals and the setting look as realistic as possible. It's truly amazing how technology can create such lifelike animals, adding depth of emotions, as we could really sense the animals' fear, elation, and sorrow.
There were moments of humor as well as many poignant interactions (a striking moment for me was when Mufasa was reunited with his blood mother, and discovered what happened to his father).
My son loved the song called "I Always Wanted A Brother," and his favorite part was when the white lions (the "Outsiders") were defeated.
My favorite line in the movie was one Eshe said to a Mufasa upon discovering him: "To be lost is to learn the way." It's a line that everyone can resonate with in life.
Mufasa: The Lion King is also available on DVD and Blu-ray will be on Disney+ beginning March 26.
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