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The narrator underscores that technology should serve storytelling, not overshadow it. The desire to create hyper-real lions causes a disconnect—these animals look too real, making it harder for audiences to suspend disbelief and accept talking creatures. This phenomenon is reminiscent of earlier adaptations like Jungle Book, which was more successful because it accepted its fantastical elements.

Here, the obsession with realism becomes a barrier: the majestic, expressive qualities of animated characters are lost in hyper-detailed, almost photorealistic renderings that appear wrong and unconvincing. The disconnect between what we see (realistic, expressive animals) and what we hear (animated-style dialogue) results in a disjointed experience that pulls viewers out of the story.