Why is the real lion version of The Lion King not well received? These details are too stiff.

Shazoo caregivers get bored

When Shazoo tells Simba and Nana that the two of them are going to get married in the future, both the animated and live-action versions are completely unacceptable to the two young lions.

In the animated version

Simba: We can’t get married, Nana is my best friend.

Nana: Yeah, that’s too weird.

Shazoo: It’s not up to you. It’s an ancestral rule.

Simba: If I were king, the first thing I’d do is break that rule.

In the live-action version, it’s weird, because the two of them start hurting each other.

Simba: I’m not going to marry her, she’s so afraid of rhinos.

Nana: He hasn’t even eaten impala.

Simba: I’ve had a small bite (the lion cubs are still nursing =_=!)

After losing Shazoo at the back.

Simba: “I know what you’re thinking, the future king is awesome!”

Nana: “Forget it, you wouldn’t be able to get rid of him without a queen to help you.”

Simba: “There’s one thing you’ve forgotten: I don’t need a queen.”

Nana: “I agree. I would rather marry a ground hog.”

Simba: “Even that boar must be willing to marry you!”

Excuse me, in the animated version you were good friends, but in the live-action version you two became bad friends?

Then the two lion cubs fought, and Simba was pinned to the ground twice by Nana.

At the elephant cemetery Nana’s and the animated version of the changes more, the animated version of Nana at least the first arrival of the elephant cemetery of excitement and anticipation of adventure, but the live version of the little Nana is not at all, her behavior is reluctant to move forward, several times to remind Simba we are far from home, it is time to go back.

From the cemetery entrance to the elephant bones, Simba was excited and curious, Nana was cautious and anxious.

Nana said, “Simba, you have proven yourself to be very brave, let’s go back.

Is this really a compliment to Simba’s bravery? No, Nana just feels very dangerous, but where does Nana’s feeling come from? Aside from a child’s fear of unfamiliar surroundings and intuition about danger, I’m afraid it’s more about her listening to the adult lion and leaving the kingdom of glory with danger everywhere.

I always thought the writer was a fan of hyenas, but what if the live-action version had changed this section to highlight just how powerful the queen hyena is, and Simba was completely crushed?

Live action movie Simba and Nana in elephant burial mounds

In the animated version, Shazoo covers Simba and Nana’s escape and gets caught by hyenas and throws them into a pot, but later Simba and Nana return to save Shazoo.

Nana and Simba escape, Nana slips and is about to fall into the hyena’s mouth when Simba returns and shines a claw in the hyena’s face, bravely saving Nana, which was deleted.

Little Simba Saves Nana

In these two paragraphs, the positive images of Simba, who is naughty but does not abandon his teammates and saves his companions, are cut, leaving only the image of the lion cub who does not listen to the advice and is still trying to be brave even though he can’t beat Nana.

What is most incomprehensible is that when they are saved by Mufasa and taken away from the elephant graveyard, Nana also comes up with the line: “I thought you were so brave!”

In the original animated version, when Simba is scolded by Mufasa and follows his father home dejectedly fearing a lesson, Nana says to him, “I think you’re very brave!”

I should mention here that the part where Mufasa comes to the cemetery to save Simba is so cool, it’s truly my favorite character. It’s so much cooler than the original animated version.

But in the new version, Mufasa comes to Simba and Nana from a distance, roaring and throwing away all the hyenas that are in his way, and after making sure that his son and Nana are safe, he directly confronts the hyena queen, Sanji.

Then Mufasa took Simba and Nana and left proudly in the midst of a large group of hyenas, and not a single hyena dared to move.

Having seen the movie several times, I can’t get enough of this shot. It’s awesome!

Put up an animated version without the live-action screenshot

In this adaptation as a whole, it goes without saying that Mufasa’s strength is greatly improved over the animated version, Iguana’s strength is also improved, and even Nana’s strength is improved over the original animated version, but the only one weakened is Simba.

If Mufasa’s bravery is meant to pave the way for a grown Simba, and the hyena’s strengthening is meant to highlight the difficulty of the restoration, then what is the purpose of Nana’s crushing of Simba?

In particular, when Nana and Simba are reunited, Nana says, “I don’t feel like you’re the Simba I know anymore.

In the animated version, it’s understandable that Simba would be brave enough to save Shajo and Nana at such a young age, but what about in the live-action version? Simba was a wimp as a child?

So the weakening of Simba is an incomprehensible adaptation, and this paragraph does not set the stage for Simba and Nana’s future, since Nana has been disliking him since he was a child.

After rescuing Simba from the elephant graveyard, Mufasa returns to the land of glory and says to Simba, “Simba, I am very disappointed in you, I gave you three orders and you deliberately disobeyed me.

The preceding words in the two versions are pretty much the same, but the live-action version adds this additional phrase.

“You will affect the future of the community!”

The phrase means that Simba is the chosen king and Nana is the chosen queen, and that their two lion cubs are the future of the entire pride.

Mufasa gives Simba lessons

After Mufasa’s death, Scar took the throne and announced that the lions and hyenas would go together, and Nana in the real life version was afraid when she saw the hyenas, and then Sarabj said to her gently, “Nana, stay close to me.

Sarabi is not Nana’s biological mother, but she is the queen of Mufasa, so all the lion cubs in the pride are her children, so it is her responsibility to keep Nana safe.

It’s strange that Nana hides under Sarabee, because usually children hide from their birth mothers, but Nana hides under Sarabee, which means that Sarabee, as the queen, is the strongest among the lionesses, and is more capable of protecting Nana.

I agree with the changes made here to show Sarabj’s courage and commitment, and to pave the way for Sarabj’s rebellion against Scar later on.

Sarah Bee, Lioness Queen

In the animated version, Nana is crying at her birth mother’s feet, and her mother rubs against Nana in sadness. In the animated version, Nana weeps at her birth mother’s feet, and her mother rubs Nana’s head against her in sorrow.

The changes here show the courage of the lionesses and the commitment of Sarabj, who, despite the loss of her husband and son, as the queen of the pride, must first protect the future of the pride, and Nana represents the future of the pride.

Nana, brought up by Sarabj, is indeed courageous and responsible.

As the younger lioness, Nana is more rebellious and is always ready to challenge Scar.

Sarabi could see this and told her she had to be patient and wait for the right moment. But Nana couldn’t help but run away, saying that she was going to get help.

I always wondered, what kind of help did she go to get?

She didn’t know that Simba was still alive at the time, so she fled in search of a more powerful lion? Or do you want to join a more powerful lion pack? Or become the leader of a pack of lionesses yourself?

Anyway, there’s no need to think too much about it, because she’s out there just to find Simba.

And then, and then …… is the adaptation that I’m extremely unhappy with, I feel like this scene that was supposed to be the climax of the play was changed by the writer to complete the plot mission.

Nana is about to eat Pumbaa, and then Simba suddenly comes out to save Pumbaa, and then Nana is again pushed down on the ground and rubbed.

Nana and Simba Reunion

Simba: “Nana?”

(Animated version) Nana quickly gets up and sits down, a little puzzled: “Who are you?”

Simba: “Nana, it’s me, Simba!”

Nana (stunned for two seconds, surprised and surprised): “Wow! Simba!”

Then the two (lions) were amazed and delighted: “Why are you here?”

“I’m so surprised.”

……

Immerse yourself in your best friend’s long-awaited reunion and ignore everyone else.

Excited to be Reunited

Look at the animated version in which Simba and Nana have just met and Nana tells the truth that Simba is the king and Simba decisively denies it, saying I might have been the king once, but not now.

Nana in the animated version: “Can I talk to Simba alone?”

Timon said, “There are no secrets between us and Simba, we can talk about anything face to face.

Then Simba considered and, seemingly shyly, said, “You’d better leave.”

Everyone here would agree that Simba wants to be alone with Nana, which is one of the most obvious criteria between a friend and a lover. Simba saw his childhood friend, and now Nana has grown into a beautiful lioness, and wants to be alone with her.

This is the time when everyone can feel the small beginnings of Simba’s heartbeat.

Simba Nana falls in love

Timon and Pumbaa left, and Simba was happy to turn back and find Nana with a heavy expression and ask, “What’s wrong?”

Nana: “It just feels like you’ve come back from the dead, and you have no idea what it means to everyone, what it means to me.” (emphasis on tone in the latter half of the sentence)

Then Nana went to rub against Simba: “I really missed you.”

Simba rubbed back: “I missed you, too.”

Off screen I could feel the tremendous joy of their meeting.

And in the live-action version.

Nana recognized Simba on the spot and said, “What are you doing here? We thought you were dead.” ?

? Is this how you meet and exchange pleasantries?

Instead, Simba was excited: “What are you doing here?” Then he introduces Timon and Pumbaa, “This is my best friend Nana.”

Nana isn’t really interested in these two friends and just says that Simba is the king, which Simba doesn’t recognize.

Then Simba retains Nana, “Stay!”

Nana said, “No, I can’t.”

Simba had to say, “At least let me show you around the place!” Then Simba ignores his two best friends and runs off with Nana.

It feels like a complete diversion here to avoid further awkwardness =_= !!!!

As the two of them ran, they started playing the song “Can you feel the love tonight”.

Expressions are not enough for atmosphere in the live-action version

I had a blank look on my face the whole time, how did you two lions get the call ？？？？ Who is interested in whom?

When the song is played, the live-action version probably has the strongest hint of love between the two of them, with Nana gazing at Simba, stroking Simba’s mane, then licking Simba’s face, and the two of them climbing to the top of the mountain to snuggle. It feels like the transformation from friendship to love after Simba and Nana’s reunion is very raw, and the limitations of the live-action version’s facial expressions make what is supposed to be the climax of the game less tasteless.

Real-life chase

This has to be the animated version, where Simba and Nana are fully after, as sung in the song, Nana doesn’t understand why Simba doesn’t want to go back to being king, and Simba is worried that Nana will hate him if she finds out that he killed her father Mufasa. The two drink water and stare at each other, and the scene is a bit awkward.

Simba and Nana versus

Then Simba came running and suddenly jumped into the pool, Nana was very worried and looked at the water to look for him.

The two of them are playing and tumbling down the slope together.

The expressions in the animated version are really good, but in the live-action version, it’s also possible not to be so stiff, and the expressions can’t be used, but it’s okay to play around and add some drama, and it’s okay to design the dialogues well.

After finishing “Can you feel the love tonight”, the two versions of the story reached a point where Nana and Simba disagreed on whether or not they would become king.

Simba Refuses to Return to the Kingdom of Glory

Read Nana’s answer on both pages

Animated version: Nana: Because it’s your responsibility.

Rafiki takes Simba to the water’s edge

The surprise and chase in the live-action version is gone, and Simba is not surprised to hear Rafiki say Mufasa’s name, but asks, confused, “Did you know my father?”

This effect is not as good as the animated version at all.

The death of his father, Mufasa, is Simba’s biggest problem, and the crux of his reluctance to face his true identity. Hearing someone speak his father’s name so calmly, far from the Kingdom of Glory, is just not paved for, and Simba’s sudden decision to go back in the live-action movie feels stiff.

Although Mufasa’s lines are better than the animated version, in which Mufasa simply says, “Remember who you are, you are my son, the only true king.

The Spirit of Mufasa Guides Simba

But in the live-action version, Mufasa’s line is changed to, “Simba, the thing I’m most proud of as king is having you as my son.”

Simba says, “That’s all in the past.”

Mufasa: “No, I’ve always been proud of you.”

And then Simba suddenly decides to go back.

This is a nice change of line, Simba’s inner mental activity is that I made such a big mistake, my father died because he saved me, I always thought he was disappointed in me, but he was so proud of me, then I can’t let him down.

Here it makes sense in Simba’s line of thought.

But the later scene in which LaForge hits Simba to persuade him to let go of the past was cut, which was unwise.

In the animated version, Simba looks away from his father and says to Rafiki, “I know what I have to do, but that means I’ll have to face my past, and I’ve been running from it for so long.”

And then Rafiki hit him with a bat.

Simba: “Uh oh, …… why are you hitting me?”

Rafiki: “It’s okay, it’s over anyway.”

Simba rubs his head: “Yes, but it still hurts.”

Rafiki: “You can choose to run from the past, or you can choose to learn from the past.”

Timon Pumbaa rushes to help Simba

Then they see the hyena in the way and Timon asks Simba, “How do you get around the drooling guys, do you have a good plan?”

Simba: “Live bait.”

The treatment in the animated version is.

Timon: “Good idea,” suddenly realizes something’s wrong and moves toward Simba with discontent, “Hey …….”

Simba: “Please, Timon, you have to find a way to distract those hyenas!”

Timon: “How do you distract it? Hula dancing?”

Then there’s Timon’s classic hula dance.

Timon Pumbaa Hula Dance

Such a series of dialogues would give the impression that they are working together in a way that is not very silent, and with the subsequent hilarity it would be easy to bring attention to them.

But that’s how it’s handled in the live-action version.

When Simba says, “Live bait.”

Then Simba, Nana, and Timon all look at Pumbaa.

Pumbaa (guilty): “Good idea, they’ve been hungry long enough to see fresh meat and will definitely jump on it, as long as the bait is big enough and fat and tasty, how about an antelope?”

The three of them continued to look at Pang Pang with blank expressions.

Pang Pang felt even more guilty: “Why are they all looking at me?”

Then it was Timon and Pumbaa who timidly went to distract the hyena.