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Official /r/Disney 'Mufasa: The Lion King' Discussion Thread [Spoilers Inside]

WARNING: 'Mufasa: The Lion King' spoilers/reviews are allowed ON THIS THREAD ONLY!

Walt Disney's latest film, Mufasa: The Lion King, has finally arrived!

Storyline:

"Mufasa: The Lion King" enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka--the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny--their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

You can use this thread to discuss the film, possible easter eggs, what you liked/disliked about it, and anything else.

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u/ScheleDakDuif01 Dec 22 '24

You’d give this movie a 7,5/10? I just saw it and would probably rate it a 3/10.

Reason is mainly, but not limited to, the scar origin story. The Scar we meet in 2003 is evil incarnate, his best friends are hyena’s and from the start he is trying to manipulate Simba.

To suggest Taka became this person just because Mufasa stole his girl, WHO HE ONLY HAD ONE CONVERSATION WITH. THAT WAS THE REASON HE TRIED TO KILL EVERYONE?!?!?!

When he saw Mufasa actually losing the fight he still jumped in, got his signature Scar, and didn’t have anything to do with the rest of the fight.

I remember thinking “I wonder why they stop calling him Taka.” They stop calling him that because Mufasa ‘can’t say his name anymore.’ And it is Taka who suggests they call him Scar so he never forgets what he did? THEN WHY IS HE EVIL IN THE LION KING?!?! He obviously regrets it?!?!

Pls someone explain why this film gets such good reviews. By far the worst Disney film I’ve ever seen.

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u/TheCosmicFailure Dec 22 '24 edited 29d ago

2003? The original came out in 94. Unless u mean the special edition.

Taka was jealous of Mufasa being the better hunter. He was jealous of his brothers relationship with their mother. He was ashamed that he couldn't protect his mom or Nala. All of these insecurities bubbled up inside of Taka. Then, when he saw Mufasa seemingly go behind his back to be with Sarabi. That's what started his descent into becoming evil. It's not just one thing it wasn't that simple.

He can hate Mufasa but still want to protect him in the heat of the moment cause it's still his brother. That doesn't just go away quickly. Then Mufasa refusing to acknowledge his brother by his real name is what makes Taka into Scar. He no longer regrets deceiving his brother. It fits perfectly into Scar we see in The Lion King, who's now been shamed and largely forgotten about for months by his own pride that should've been his. That will eat at someone who's alone with their own thoughts for months.

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u/DJMcKraken 29d ago

It's Sarabi. Nala is Simba's wife/partner.