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This issue extends to scenes intended to be intense or emotional. Instead of feeling organic or invested, they seem staged or filler—highlighting a broader pattern where talented actors are constrained by poor writing and direction. The core problem isn’t lack of talent but a fundamental disconnect in script and performance that the remake fails to bridge.

Tone and Visual Representation Failures

The critique then zooms into a pivotal scene where Simba and Nala decide to return to Pride Rock. The original film employed humor, tension, and a specific tone to elevate this moment—elements that feel mismatched or lost in the remake.