The Lion King 2019 Simba Vs Scar
Simba vs. Scar: A Rematch We Didn't *Really* Need?
Okay, okay. Let's talk Lion King. The 2019 version. Prepare for some possibly controversial opinions. Did Simba even *really* learn anything?
Scar's a Jerk, We Get It
Look, we all know Scar is the villain. He's got the dark mane. He's got the sinister voice. He kicks off the whole plot with some pretty serious fratricide. Yikes!
But in the original, he had *style*. Jeremy Irons brought a certain… je ne sais quoi. The 2019 version? Chiwetel Ejiofor is talented, no doubt. But it felt...flat.
He felt like a generic bad guy. No wit. No charm. Just pure, unadulterated, "I want the throne" energy. Predictable! We need depth, people!
Simba: From Cub to...Slightly Larger Cub?
Now, let's swing over to Simba. Young Simba is adorable in both versions. No arguments there. Adult Simba? Here's where things get tricky.
Donald Glover...good voice. But did he *feel* like a king? Honestly? Mufasa's ghost really had to give him a stern talking-to. Again. Seriously, dude?
Remember the original? Simba was conflicted, sure. But he learned and grew. In the remake...he felt a bit more...whiny. Less heroic. More "I guess I have to?"
The Rematch: Snore-fest or Roar-some?
The final showdown. Big stakes. Epic music (well, sort of). Simba versus Scar. Should be amazing, right?
In the original, it was raw. Emotional. You felt every claw swipe. You felt Simba's internal struggle. He was fighting for more than just the throne; he was fighting for his dad's legacy.
In 2019? It was...dark. Very dark. Hard to see anything! And a little...underwhelming. The fight felt more like two CGI lions rolling around in the mud.
Unpopular Opinion Time: The Stakes Felt Lower
Okay, here's the spicy take. The 2019 Simba didn't seem to *care* as much. He felt less invested in the Pride Lands. Maybe it's the uncanny valley effect.
Maybe it was the script. But the stakes felt…lower. Like, if Scar won, eh, whatever. I'll just go back to chillin' with Timon and Pumbaa. Anyone else feel this way?
The original Simba, he felt the responsibility. You *knew* he was fighting for his home, his family, his future. The remake felt a little...detached.
The Verdict?
Look, the 2019 Lion King looked pretty. The CGI was impressive. But the heart? The soul? It felt...missing. Scar was a less compelling villain. Simba was a less inspiring hero.
Maybe it's nostalgia talking. Maybe it's just me. But the original still reigns supreme. It's a king that actually *earned* his crown.
So, yeah. Unpopular opinion: I think the 90s animated Simba would wipe the floor with the 2019 version. Don't @ me! (Okay, maybe @ me. But be nice.) What do you think?
