Hakuna Matata.

There's always pressure associated with any film, but when it comes to the new live-action/CGI version of The Lion King, you can double the levels. To many film fans, the 1994 classic is one of - if not THE - finest Disney film that has ever been made because aside from the breathtaking animation and outstanding score, it's also a bloody good story that can still pull at your heartstrings. Shakespearean in scope and heartbreaking in its honesty, the movie won two Oscars and is rightfully hailed as a masterpiece. Ok, no pressure then on Jon Favreau and his wonderfully talented cast that includes the likes of Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Seth Rogen, Beyonce, Keegan-Michael Key, John Oliver, Billy Eichner, James Earl Jones, and more. After impressing with his adaptation of The Jungle Book, we were confident that Favreau was a safe pair of hands to retell Simba's story. The first batch of journalists have finally seen the film and they're glowing in their praise of the new version. As for the reaction? Well, it appears that fans of the original have nothing to fear because the early buzz is extremely positive with special praise going to the visuals, music, and voice performances. The wait is nearly over because The Lion King is released in Irish cinemas on July 19. Here's what the early word in the kingdom is. https://twitter.com/mikeryan/status/1148804190405353473 https://twitter.com/AlishaGrauso/status/1148805219934806016 https://twitter.com/JennaBusch/status/1148804053582807040 https://twitter.com/ErikDavis/status/1148804130523242496 https://twitter.com/MicaBurton/status/1148809162970689536 https://twitter.com/ChrisHayner/status/1148804198869245952 https://twitter.com/BrandonDavisBD/status/1148808080831836161 https://twitter.com/adambvary/status/1148806735559217152 https://twitter.com/Terri_Schwartz/status/1148813725840789504 https://twitter.com/bverhoev/status/1148809461034696704 https://twitter.com/RachelHeine/status/1148813150747107328 In case you need a reminder, here's what's in store. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TavVZMewpY Clip via Walt Disney Studios