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Review: Disney's photo-real 'The Lion King' remake sings a new yet familiar tune

Given its reliance on spanking new, mind-bending visual technology, it would be tempting to say that Disney's latest classic remake is not your father's "Lion King." Except it sort of is.

Remember, this is no ordinary property Disney is dealing with, this is a beyond beloved story and a commercial juggernaut that's as close as it gets to box office inevitability.

Not only did the original 1994 animated film win two Oscars, it earned enough at the box office (more than $400 million) to make it the No. 1 G-rated film of all

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