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Mufasa and the Missing Santa

 Friday: Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)

      While Simba and Nala are away Rafiki tell their daughter Kiara about her grandfather. When Mufasa was a cub he got separated from his parents in a flood. The river carried him far away. A young lion cub, Taka, finds him and helps him out of the river. Taka's father, Obasi, is reluctant to let an outsider into their pride. His mate, Eshe, convinces him. Mufasa can stay but he has to be with the females. Over the years Mufasa becomes great hunter and like a brother to Taka. After an altercation with another pride, Taka's pride becomes a target. Obasi wants his bloodline to continue. So he sends Taka away and sends Mufasa to protect him. They are on the run. They are trying to find a safe place to live. Along the way they meet other outcasts that join their group. A lioness named Sarabi and her gaurd, a hornbill named Zazu. They also encounter a strange but wise mandrill, Rafiki. The group of outcasts make their way to a new home. I thought this movie was good. It's a good story. Nice to learn about Mufasa before he was king. 

Sunday: Red One (2024)

        Cal is the head of security for Santa. The location of the North Pole is discovered and Santa is kidnapped. With no idea how to find him Cal tracks down the person who found the location, a con man named Jack. Jack is forced into helping find Santa. Cal fears what the kidnappers will do to Santa and if they will be able to find him in time before Christmas. Evil forces are at play. It turns out a con man is just what he needs to save Santa. This movie was alright. Better than I thought it would be. A Christmas action movie with a very athletic Santa.

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