The speaker reviews the 2019 live-action remake of Disney's "The Lion King." They express that the film is a masterpiece, with stunning visuals and a beautiful soundtrack. Elton John's return to re-record the soundtrack and create new songs is highlighted as a positive aspect. The voice acting is also praised, particularly James Earl Jones reprising his role as Mufasa.
However, the speaker criticizes the Brazilian dubbed version, stating that the voice actors, including Icaro Silva and Ricardo Silva, are not up to par. They argue that voice acting requires a specific set of skills and that using well-known actors or singers can be detrimental to the film.
The review also touches on the changes made to the original script, including the scene where Scar meets his demise, which is deemed less intense than the original. The speaker concludes that the film successfully evokes the emotions of the original and is a great adaptation.
The review ends with the speaker promoting their YouTube channel, encouraging viewers to subscribe and participate in a future livestream event.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Lion King is one of the most anticipated films of the year.
2. The Lion King was released in 2019.
3. The original Lion King film was released in the 90s and made $780 million.
4. The original Lion King film was not just for children and was watched by people of all ages.
5. The original Lion King film had a soundtrack composed by Elton John.
6. Elton John re-recorded the soundtrack for the 2019 remake.
7. The 2019 Lion King remake is a live-action film with photorealistic animation.
8. The film's cast includes Donald Glover as Simba and James Earl Jones as Mufasa.
9. The Brazilian version of the film features dubbed voices by Icaro Silva and others.
10. The film's director, Jon Favreau, chose to keep the original storyline and characters.
11. The film's music and sound effects were designed to evoke emotions and create a realistic atmosphere.
12. The film's climax features a dramatic and emotional scene that has been widely praised.
13. The film's success has been attributed to its ability to balance nostalgia with new elements.
14. The film has been released in multiple languages and has been well-received globally.
15. The channel has been active for five years and is approaching 10 million subscribers.