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Seeing photo-real animals "sing" created a slight "uncanny valley" effect for some viewers compared to the expressive animation of 1994. The Final Verdict

Every blade of grass and tuft of fur is rendered with breathtaking detail. The Lion King (2019)

The most striking element of the film is its sheer technical achievement. Director Jon Favreau utilized "virtual production" to create a world that is indistinguishable from a nature documentary. Seeing photo-real animals "sing" created a slight "uncanny

The Pride Lands feel vast, tangible, and alive. The Lion King (2019)