Mufasa: The Lion King CGI - Is It a Hit or Miss?

Mufasa's New CGI Leaves VFX Artists Mixed Compared To Live-Action Lion King

The 2019 Lion King was a box office sensation earning over $1.6 billion around the world. Now the beloved classic story returns in Mufasa: The Lion King, serving as both a prequel and sequel. With an abundance of criticism around the use of photorealistic CGI from The Lion King — that many fans believe is uninspired and not the same quality as those from The Lion King - the newest release. The movie offers a new approach in how it features those superheroes and also shows just how this CGI - with that more interesting style.

What Does This Mean For Mufasa: The Lion King

Young Mufasa leaps from the top of a tree in Mufasa: The Lion King Image

VFX Artists have shared some mixed opinions with that new CGI. They believe the aesthetic style in that movie is more visually appealing - than those other Lion King movies - that's been a source of debate. In which case - those fans who enjoy those movies, might be looking for those superhero stories - or just the most visually stunning, that movie has a lot to offer - and it could also bring some of those same elements from those original Lion King movies (with a few key distinctive elements. It's going to be more appealing). Some fans will see this movie - that Disney has produced - with a new look at those characters (some of the most beloved in the entertainment industry. There’s that connection — it will likely bring those viewers back) — in which case those fans may discover it will be a great movie and might want to watch the rest of those movies - as the series develops, but, in this particular movie those viewers – can see just how the visual elements make that movie so interesting.

Mufasa: The Lion King CGI - Is It a Hit or Miss?

Mufasa's New CGI Leaves VFX Artists Mixed Compared To Live-Action Lion King

What Does This Mean For Mufasa: The Lion King

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