At the Liberty:"Mufasa: The Lion King"

DAYTON — “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. It is rated PG for action/violence, peril and some thematic elements and the runtime is 118 minutes.

“Mufasa: The Lion King” is rated 89% by the audience on Rotten Tomatoes. One audience member said, “I grew up watching the first Lion King so to now have the background of Mufasa and Scar is such a full circle moment!”

The Rotten Tomatoes critics were not as generous giving it a rating of 63%.

On February 14, The Liberty Theater has a Valentine for its patrons. The theater is offering a night of romance with a free showing of the 1942 film classic “Casablanca” at 7 p.m. This is in place of the regular movie for one night only. Concessions will include champagne or cider, a special Casablanca Cocktail created by Hotel Hardware, and a sweet treat from Vikki’s Sweet Shoppe. There will also be flowers for purchase from Paige’s Floral and Gifts.

Tickets must be reserved and are available at https://Casablanca-Valentine-Liberty-Theater.eventbrite.com.

The upcoming movie lineup is “Mufasa: The Lion King” on February 7 thorugh 11, “Conclave” on February 15 to 18, “Dog Man” on February 21 to 25, and “Captain America: Brave New World” on February 8 to March 4.