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Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Before he became the king

Posted on December 20, 2024 by kaist455

Barry Jenkins’ new film “Mufasa: The Lion King” is something bound to happen sooner or later. After winning two Oscars via “Nomadland” (2020), Chloé Zhao moved on to making a Marvel Cinematic Universe flick called “Eternals” (2021). After getting a … Continue reading →

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The Lion King (2019) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): An unnecessary live action version

Posted on December 18, 2024 by kaist455

2019 film “The Lion King” is a product not so necessary in many aspects just like many of other live action versions of Disney animation films during last several years. When I watched its trailer in 2019, I was not … Continue reading →

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Beast (2022) ☆☆1/2(2.5/4): Idris Elba vs. Lion

Posted on September 20, 2022 by kaist455

Baltasar Kormákur’s new film “Beast” is a simple but fairly competent survival thriller drama. Although I wish it had a bit more fun and excitement besides having more substance in terms of story and character, the movie has some tense … Continue reading →

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