Film Review. Mufasa: The Lion King, The Beginning Of True Leadership Formed

Mufasa: The Lion King

JAKARTA - The film Mufasa: The Lion King opened the curtain of Mufasa's life as a child, when he was still an orphaned lion cub because he was separated from his parents due to a large flood that carried him by the current.

Mufasa: The Lion King asked Rafiki for help to forward the legend of Mufasa to Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon andLA who gave their trademarks.

So half of this film is flashbacks, which are told to introduce Mufasa as an orphaned lion cub, lost and alone until she meets a sympathetic lion named Taka.

His life is far from the luxury he envisions as a future king. He grew up in a harsh, challenging environment, and often made him question his place in the world. He was found by a small lion his age named Taka, the heir to the royal lineage.

Unfortunately, Mufasa was never accepted by Taka's father, who is a king in his flock, and at the request of Taka and his mother he continued to join the flock but had to live with the mother and female.

In fact, it actually trains Mufasa's sensitivity to all her movements, smell, and senses to work very well because she is used to being trained to be sensitive like a fast, reliable female lion in hunting.

Mufasa: The Lion King is a combination of childhood trauma, friendship, jealousy, betrayal, ambition, revenge, and achieving dreams in one place.

Furthermore, the cinematic work that brought its audience back into the wild of Pride Lands taught the values that living life must have a purpose, Mufasa defined it by traveling to Milele.

This nearly two-hour film combines visual beauty, deep emotions, and a layered story so that it comes not just a prequel from the legendary story of The Lion King. But also an exploration that reveals how a great king, Mufasa, formed from a challenging childhood to being a respected leader.

From the first minute, this film welcomes the audience with stunning views. The CGI technology used has succeeded in creating an African landscape that is so lively from the vast savana landscape to the sparkling night sky decorated with thousands of stars.

This visual experience feels like a moving painting, where every detail is carefully designed to captivate the eye and touch the heart.

However, Mufasa's main attraction: The Lion King is not only in the technology, but also in the way this story is told through a fresh and humane or more precise point of view like humans.

Director Barry Jenkins, who was previously successful with Moonlight's 2016 work, brought a deep emotional touch to this character.

Jenkins highlighted how the trauma of the past, loss, and betrayal actually formed the strength and wisdom in Mufasa.

Quoted from ANTARA, the narrative of this film moves with a perfect rhythm, combining emotional scenes that make the chest congested with moments full of action that spur adrenaline.

The audience is invited to dive into Mufasa's journey to maturity, accompanied by supporting characters that are no less interesting. Taka, who will use the name Scar, is shown to be a complex, jealous brother but still has a human side.

Their relationship is one of the most interesting elements in this film, creating richer dynamics than just a good story against evil.

One of the main powers of this film is the music. Hans Right back with a magnificent score, plus a new contribution from Pharrell Williams and Lebo M, which gives a fresh feel to musical elements without eliminating the essence of nostalgia.

Music in Mufasa: The Lion King is not just an ornament, but is a separate narrative that strengthens emotions in every scene.

Stunning new songs combined harmoniously with classic themes such as "Circle of Life," creates an experience that touches the heart.

This film gives the message that true leadership is born not only from physical strength, but from wisdom, affection, and courage to make difficult decisions

However, Mufasa: The Lion King is not completely flawless. For some viewers, the speed of the narrative at the beginning may feel slow, as if this film wants to make sure every emotion and context is conveyed in detail.

Even so, this approach actually helps strengthen the audience's emotional bond with character, so that every peak moment feels more meaningful.

The construction of Mufasa's character is apparently not as strong as his predecessor film, so there were several times when the audience failed to find his figure as a male lion or king.

Because this film also targets the segment of minors, brutal scenes, fights, or war between droves are not presented, it is only described with sad metaphors such as flying birds and ironic music.

The performance of the voices of the actors also deserves thumbs up. Aaron Pierre as a young Mufasa provides a warm, emotional, and convincing feel.

Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Taka/Scar provides a deeper layer on this character, making it not just an antagonist, but also an understandable figure.

Mufasa: The Lion King is a film that reminds everyone that behind every great leader, there is a story of struggle that is often forgotten.

This film invites the audience to look at the other side of Mufasa not only as wise kings, but also as individuals who have been fragile, have had doubts, but continue to move with confidence. The story teaches that no matter how small or weak they are seen, they have the potential to become extraordinary.

For anyone who loves The Lion King, Mufasa is a special gift that fills the gap in the original story as well as adding a new dimension to the world of Pride Lands.