Barry Jenkins’ Mufasa: The Lion King achieves astonishing technical realism, yet struggles with the fundamental artistic limitations of depicting a musical about talking animals.
The uncanny valley remains a constant challenge, as Disney's claim of 'live action' often misses the emotional authenticity that animation uniquely provides.
By utilizing virtual sets and motion capture, Jenkins makes a significant leap in realism, but the essence of storytelling—especially in a musical—is lost to excessive fidelity.
Mufasa exemplifies the idea that while photorealistic images are impressive, the true power of animation lies in its ability to transcend reality and foster imagination.
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