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Where the animated version had humor (e.g., Timon and Pumbaa as distractions), the live-action version replaces this with awkward, misplaced humor, such as a bizarre reference to Beauty and the Beast, which feels out of place and interrupts the film’s flow. This tone mismatch is crucial: portraying real lions with hyperrealistic CGI comes with challenges, particularly in balancing the fantastical elements and realistic visuals.