In an interview with GQ Elton John said that he had not experienced good emotions after watching the film.
The new version of the "King of Lion" was a huge disappointment for me, because I believe that they spoiled music,
- told the musician. According to him, the original music perfectly complemented the old cartoon, and in the new version, her sound could not cause the same emotions.
Magic and joy were lost. The soundtrack did not become so popular in charts, as it was 25 years ago, when he was the best album of the year,
- noted John.
He also said that, perhaps, would take part in writing music to the film, but creative visions were divided this time. However, the musician noted that he was happy, because the right spirit of music remains on stage together with the musical "King Lion".
Recall that the cartoon remaker became the most cash animation project of the Disney studio. Many liked this film, but the number of displeasted remake was also rather big. Not only viewers and film critics, but also the creators of the original "King of Lion", led by the animator David Stefan, spoke against the modern version of the cartoon.