While Disney's live-action / computer rendered remake of The Lion King doesn’t dethrone the original (not even close), it's enjoyable nonetheless. Your enjoyment factor will mostly come courtesy of 2 things: 1- the majestic visuals that fill the screen throughout (it’s truly a royal feast for the eyes), and 2- the nostalgia heavy soundtrack (still magic to the ears 19 years later). What might leave you with a feeling of “cinematic meh” however, is the narrative rehash Favreau serves up with rather uninspired results. This film also lacks a certain kinetic energy that the '94 original had in spades, perhaps due in part to the limited facial expression capabilities needed to go along with the animal's voices. As for those voices, the A-list cast surely brought their A-game to the reading table, each doing justice to their respective characters. Comedic moments are not lacking either, as Rogen and Eichner are especially great as Timon and Pumbaa (I mean, there's a few fart jokes I could have done without - but isn't there always?). So while this Lion King isn't perhaps the regal remake some hoped it would be, it's far from a peasant's attempt. Hakuna Matata I suppose.