Mufasa The Lion King: A Fresh Roar or Same Old Tale?
Join us as we dive into a satirical critique of “Mufasa: The Lion King” through the eyes of Zazu’s lesser-known brother, a fictional observer with a sharp wit and an even sharper pen.
‘Mufasa: The Lion King’: Watch Hollywood’s Relentless Recycle Machine In Action
Ah, Hollywood, the land where creativity prances in circles! Once more, you beckon us to the theaters with promises of cinematic marvels, only to serve up tales as fresh as last week’s reheated popcorn. Sometimes I like eating popcorn when watching movies, but this time the popcorn is so stale, I’m pretty sure it was made during Shakespeare’s opening night at The Globe!
Behold, “Mufasa: The Lion King” — a title so ‘innovative’ it merely tacks the protagonist’s name onto the original. This isn’t merely a retelling; it’s a resurrection of a tale retold more times than the stars have twinkled.
The Echoes of Nepotism
The kingdom buzzes with news that Blue Ivy Carter will grace the project. She’s the daughter of Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter, the woman whom Rolling Stone named one of the greatest vocalists of all time. A young star born to the throne, much like Simba himself, is heralding a perfect echo of the nepotism that fuels this money-hungry industry.
“Surely, the next great vocalist must also be a fine actress by genetic right,” chirps an old parrot, his eyes spinning like a slot machine reels in exasperation at the very thought of nepotism. The old parrot, used to repetitions, can’t take this annoying nepotism anymore, so he continues to write this movie critique with great irritation.
Beyonce is such a fan of nepotism it must be rumored that she’s planning a new family album where every note is sung by an echo of her voice or an echo of her daughter’s voice. Maybe she’s even considering starting a new reality show. That reality show would be called “Keeping Up With the Knowles-Carters,” where the grand prize is the minor role in her next movie because all the principal roles will be given to her family members.
A Formulaic Treasure Hunt
Behind this glamorous facade lies a simple formula: a pot of gold cleverly disguised as artistic innovation, awaiting eager hands at the box office. It seems the grand masters of the screen have cracked the code — serve nostalgia with a side of celebrity sparkle and watch as the audience opens their wallets as if by magic.
A Call for Originality
Thus, we find ourselves once more at the altar of cinema, asked to revere a tale told more times than the sun has risen over. As one who has witnessed countless dawns and dusks, I assure you, none have been as repetitive as the current cycle of Hollywood’s so-called ‘creativity’.
In reflection, perched high upon a neighboring baobab, one might wonder: what new sagas could be spun if we dared to venture beyond the same stories? Alas, until that day arrives, we shall endure the same renditions of the same old stories retold by the same nepotism-loving Hollywood celebrities.
Conclusion: A Squawk from the Perch
As for me, the brother of Zazu, I shall return to my perch, hopeful that one day true creativity will reign once again in the lands of film. Until then, I remain your keen-eyed, feathered critic, signing off with a squawk and a thoughtful glance towards the horizon.
And my final thought is: let us keep our sense of humor amidst the doldrums of recycled cinema. So perhaps consider watching the grass grow instead of watching this movie because the grass will look more original.
Roman Marshanski is the founder of Humoropedia.com and former Hollywood actor. You can Google his name to see the list of his movies (or you can click on his name above this box to visit his personal website). He wrote thousands of pages of fiction. Some of that fictional writing is screenplays and a lot of it is comedic writing. So he completed two feature film screenplays and many shorter literary works, some of which are comedy. He did most of that writing during his film career as a Hollywood actor. He was the lead actor in Rebecca Cremona's Magdalena. Rebecca Cremona was Steven Spielberg's protege on Munich. So he has a deep understanding of the creative process and can be considered an authority on all things related to humor. Indeed, his screenplays contain a lot of humor. That's where his love for jokes started. Eventually, this love of jokes led Roman to the creation of Humoropedia.com, the wonderful home of funny jokes and witty puns. He thinks humor is something very good. If you also think so, please follow him on X now because he has a sense of humor.
