In Mufasa: The Lion King, the backstory is given for Simba’s father Mufasa. This backstory isn’t exactly what one would expect. However, it does create a story that makes sense when The Lion King comes along. That is if one follows the story of Pride Rock and the lions that inhabit it.
Quality
Technology continues to move forward in the realm of photorealistic animation. Mufasa: The Lion King demonstrates this. It really looks quite fantastic and, dare I say it, photorealistic. The animation looks even better than The Lion King did just a few years ago. The audio that accompanies it is also quite solid. Overall, this movie is a lovely viewing and listening experience.
Extras
The extras for Mufasa: The Lion King were enjoyable to watch, especially the featurettes. There is also a sing-along, song selections, and a music video. The best bonus features are easily the featurettes which really give a behind-the-scenes look at how this movie was made. It also adds quite a bit of depth to the film which adds to the viewing experience.
Bonus Features*
Full Length Sing-Along – Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.
Finding Milele: The Making of Mufasa: The Lion King – Join visionary director Barry Jenkins and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King on an epic journey to create a brand-new chapter in the story of The Lion King. Explore how the story was developed and the technology used to make Mufasa’s world come to life.
Songs of the Savanna – Director Barry Jenkins and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda sit down to discuss the excitement and challenges of creating the music for Mufasa: The Lion King.
Ostrich Eggs with Timon & Pumbaa – Timon and Pumbaa reveal fun facts and some of the hidden references in the movie.
Protect the Pride – Learn how Disney and The Lion Recovery Fund are working to protect the pride and conserve lions in the wild.
Outtakes – Watch the cast having fun in the recording booth.
Deleted Scenes:
- Who’s the Mole Rat?
- What Do You Feel in There?
- Have Faith in Her
- Taka’s Dream
Music Video: “I Always Wanted a Brother” IRL – Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King as they perform “I Always Wanted A Brother” backstage at a film shoot.
Song Selections:
- Milele (First Rain)
- I Always Wanted a Brother
- Bye Bye
- We Go Together
- Tell Me It’s You
- Brother Betrayed
*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer
Final Thoughts
Mufasa: The Lion King is a movie that is a pleasant surprise to watch. Ahead of seeing it, I wasn’t sure it was a story that needed to be told. After all, the animated original really is a masterpiece. However, this adds some depth to the overall story of The Lion King. The music, while not as good as the original film, is decent. The photorealistic animation is solid. The chargers are equally solid. Overall, the whole movie is a good addition to the world of The Lion King and is worth watching. I give this film a solid hat tip. It’s worth seeing and worth adding to one’s Disney library!
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Mr. DAPs Hat Rating Scale
- No Hat – Didn’t meet expectations
- Hat Nod – It was ok
- Hat Tip – It was good
- Hat’s Off – Loved it!
