“Is Beyoncé's 'The Lion King: The Gift' Bigger Than Disney's 'The Lion King' Movie? - Showbiz Cheat Sheet” plus 1 more |
| Posted: 26 Jul 2019 05:56 AM PDT The Lion King: The Gift premiered on the same day as Disney's photo-real adaptation of The Lion King. Since then, fans rave about Beyoncé's newest masterpieces, including the music videos for "Spirit" and "Bigger." Here's what critics are saying about Beyoncé's celebration of African music and culture.  Beyoncé produced and curated 'The Lion King: The Gift'Yes, Beyoncé is playing Nala in Disney's The Lion King. More importantly, she transformed the Disney film into a celebration of African music and culture. The artist produced and curated The Lion King: The Gift, an album featuring African musicians and producers. Beyoncé's album also includes famous artists from the United States, including Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z and Major Lazer. Through collaboration with these artists, and a cameo from Beyoncé's eldest daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, The Lion King: The Gift is dominating the music charts. According to some sources, songs like "Brown Skin Girl" earned spots on the top 10 of iTunes' United States music charts. The music video for Beyoncé's song "Spirit," trended on YouTube, currently holding over 20 million views. That's more views earned by Beyoncé than multiple clips and trailers released by Disney of their rebooted version of The Lion King. 'The Lion King: The Gift' is currently enjoying praise from fans and criticsWhile the album tops music charts, critics and fans alike commended Beyoncé for her work on The Lion King: The Gift. Some critics said it solidified the artist's legacy. Other critics said the album was a success because of Beyoncé's "musical genius." Fans thanked Beyoncé for her empowering lyrics and message. "'Brown skin girl, skin just like pearls, [the] best thing in the world, I'd never change it for anybody, singing' – Blue Ivy Carter. The way they're teaching her to love herself and her culture is beyond beautiful Even those who worked on The Lion King: The Gift praised Beyoncé's album for its cultural importance. That includes lyricists and musicians like Nija Charles and Mr. Eazi. "The Lion King: The Gift out now! I did two [songs] on here! 'Water' and I'm featured on 'My Power!' Beyoncé literally continues to change my life. This album is for the culture, bridging the sounds of Africa & America to create a whole new genre," said artist Nija Charles. "Make sure you guys go see the movie!" "Growing up, I watched The Lion King but never imagined that someday I would be part of the project! Sending big love to Beyoncé for putting this project together! It's 'The World To Africa' it's The Gift to the World," tweeted artist Don Eazi.  'The Lion King' soundtrack is also doing well on the music chartsThe Lion King: The Gift is doing well on the music charts. Still, that doesn't mean The Lion King's motion picture soundtrack isn't doing well. This soundtrack features Beyoncé, in addition to Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, and John Oliver. It also included the song "Spirit," from The Lion King: The Gift. Beyoncé premiered her song, "Spirit," ahead of her movie-inspired album. It was well-received by fans and critics, debuting at No. 1 on Kid Digital "Song Sales Chart." The Lion King: The Gift is now available for listening on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and most music streaming platforms. Disney's The Lion King is available in theaters. |
| Posted: 11 Jul 2019 12:00 AM PDT CLOSE  Beyonce, Donald Glover, Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland, Tiffany Haddish and more sparkle in metallics and prints at "The Lion King" world premiere in Los Angeles. (July 10) AP Reviews for "The Lion King," Disney's remake of the 1994 animated classic, are important. But of utmost importance to the Beyhive is the question: How is Beyoncé's performance as lioness Nala going down with the critics? Just like everything else in director Jon Favreau's remake, which has a 55% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Beyoncé reviews are mixed – from exuberantly positive to meh. The appeal of Nala's expanded role in the new film goes beyond putting new layers into a central character. The new "Lion King" features Beyoncé singing alongside Donald Glover's Simba on the Oscar-winning song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and her new single "Spirit." Here's how critics are calling it: Don't worry: James Earl Jones is fine, says 'Lion King' director Jon Favreau Surprise! Beyoncé walked 'The Lion King' red carpet with Blue Ivy USA TODAY film Brian Truitt wrote that "Beyoncé brings all the necessary fire as Nala, a lion willing to do anything to protect her pride." Truitt praised the soundtrack and "the Beyoncé-powered song "Spirit" added in a fist-pumping sequence for Simba and Nala." A.O. Scott of the The New York Times took the anticipated duet right on, writing that Simba and Nala "grow up into Donald Glover and Beyoncé, and when they get going on 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' …" He paragraph-paused for effect before adding, "It's OK." Variety senior film critic Peter Debruge gave praise, making it clear that Nala was an improvement on the animated version because of the singer's performance. "The pop star conveys nuances in Nala's personality that weren't there before," he wrote, adding that the "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" montage "feel like an entirely new discovery." "Beyoncé also contributes a largely unnecessary, but exhilarating new single, 'Spirit,' Debruge wrote. Review: Disney's new 'Lion King' revamp razzles and dazzles but feels all too familiar The Lion Queen? Beyonce is highlight of 'Lion King' cast photo Richard Roeper, of the Chicago Sun-Times loved the film and the performances. Really, he did. "Donald Glover voices the grown-up Simba and Beyoncé Knowles is Nala, and what a shame Disney couldn't find some insanely talented performers and had to settle for those two, cough-cough. "Clarification for the out-of-context police," he added. "I'm kidding. They're great. Thank you." Alissa Wilkinson of Vox singled out the singer to point out problems with the performances. "Some of the most prominent voice actors feel like they're just reading their lines (including, unfortunately, Beyoncé)," Wilkinson wrote. "Beyoncé also recorded one of the two original songs written for the movie, 'Spirit,' which seems obviously headed for an Oscar nomination because, well, Beyoncé," she added. Kristen Lopez of Gizmodo had structural issues with the acting, which she says is an issue with Alfre Woodard's lioness Sarabi as well. "Alfre Woodard and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter have fantastic voices for this movie, though like all the other lion characters they're flat, affectless, and given little to do." Scott Mendelson gave faint Beyoncé praise in a scathing Forbes film review. "Simba (voiced by JD McCrary as a youth and Donald Glover as an adult) and Nala (Shahadi Wright Joseph/Beyonce Carter-Knowles) are fine but they are mostly overshadowed by their co-stars," Mendelson wrote. "Beyoncé gets a new Oscar-friendly single, and her and Glover sing 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight?' together with relative success." Britain's Daily Mirror invoked the singer in the glowing review headline: "Beyoncé roars in fierce Disney remake." Chris Hunneysett wrote that Donald Glover and Beyoncé were "charming as Simba and best friend Nala." We'll give the final word to Jazz Tangcay of Awards Daily. She loved the singer's performance.
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