Critics Are Slamming the New 'Lion King' Prequel as 'Pointless'

The latest Lion King live-action prequel has almost arrived. But, the question is, is this new Disney film, Mufasa: The Lion King, worth seeing? If you loved The Lion King, will this prequel, all about Simba’s father deliver the goods?

The early buzz on the film is less than roar, and more of a whine. On Rotten Tomatoes right now, the film has a 60 percent score, which technically means that the movie is “fresh,” but the early reviews are a bit tepid over all. As Nicholas Barber says on...