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Summary: Absolutely OUTSTANDING film.
Review: There will simply never be enough praise lavished on this phenomenal movie. Not only is it the most beautifully animated and deeply layered Disney film ever, I'd argue that this movie is quite frankly one of the best movies of our time, period.I first saw The Lion King back when it was originally released--I was ten years old at the time. As a younger child, I was struck by the film's beauty and plot, but now, as an 18-year-old English major, I have to admit, my original enjoyment of the film has grown to an all out love. There are few movies I can watch often and still be moved by, but The Lion King delivers, every time. Anyone familiar with epic mythological tales, and particularly those interested in Joseph Campbell's studies on the journey of the hero, simply MUST see this film. And for those who aren't, The Lion King's themes are just as easily accessible. I have to agree that older children and adults will take the most from this film, but don't let disparaging reviewers deter you from allowing your younger children to see this film--there are lessons and themes presented in it that prove valuable, even to younger children, should they be properly overseen and clarified by their parents. The animation in The Lion King is breathtaking. The opening sequence and Simba's subsequent presentation are beautiful, and this quality never wavers in the film. Just as phenomenal is the music in this movie--the songs are catchy and melodic, and the score is even more intense. I cannot recommend this film enough--if you have not seen it, do so. And if you've only seen it once, watch it again. This film deserves attention and scrutiny. :)
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Summary: I want this so badly..
Review: I only have the old VHS version, but this is my favorite movie EVER. If they would just release it on dvd, it'd be "so" neat to get the full-screen version that hasn't been clipped to a standard tv.. I'd give about anything to get this! Just... wish.. they'd... release it.... driving me crazy.... (no.. I'm not some little kid ranting on(unless 20 is little).. just... love Lion King so much...)
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Summary: Lion King - Not just Bambi in the Jungle!
Review: Disney's Lion King looked to me at first glance to be very similar to Bambi - the storyline is complimentary. Look at the facts. Simba's father dies in Lion King. Bambi's mother dies in Bambi. Bambi returns to take his father's place as ruler. Simba does the same thing. But on second glance, there is much more here than Bambi. Bambi only has the motivation to return because of his girlfriend, Faline. Simba, however, has Nala - and the revenge he eventually takes on Scar for killing his father. Simba thus has a deeper, more well developed character than Bambi. The music is very good and compliments the movie well. Simba starts as wanting to be king, then is forced out of the role by Scar, then is placed back into it by Nala and Rafiki. This gives him a much more complex character than Bambi. Wanting to escape from reality might be fun for a while, but your responsibilities eventually catch up with you.
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Summary: Maybe the best child's film ever created!
Review: This could be the best kid's film ever made! With its unique cast creating everlasting characters, this film is too good to be called Disney! Looking back, it is a masterpiece for anyone who enjoys Shakespeare like I do. In short, it's Hamlet for kids (if you don't want to hear the story, stop reading now!). Set in the African savannah, The Lion King is about a lion cub who will be king after his father dies. However, he has a cynical, sarcastic, and revengeful uncle named Scar who is dying to be king. Scar befriends three comical hyenas who are just in it for the food! He hatches a villainous plan to kill the cub Simba's dad, his brother Mufasa. His obsession helps him push Mufasa off a cliff, letting the lion fall to his doom by being trampled by a herd of wilebeest! I cried when I realized Mufasa was dead. The conniving Scar convinces his nephew that HE killed his own father! The emotionally wounded Simba runs out of the grasslands, where he is reluctantly rescued by a wisecracking meerkat named Timon and a simple-thinking, diplomatic warthog named Pumbaa (adults will especially like this witty duo). Simba ends up growing up with their customs of life: no worries! Years later, the lazy Simba is paired up again with his cubhood friend Nala. Soon they fall in love, and Nala tries to convince an adult Simba to face his past and challenge his uncle, who has taken over the kingdom, lying to his fellow lions that Simba is dead. Nala's urging doesn't change Simba's couch potato attitude. But then, a Zen-like mystical mandrill named Rafiki from the kingdom shows Simba the soul of his father, and Simba is determined to go back home and confront his past! But home is no longer welcoming. Since Scar took over, the green has died, and everything is barren desert. When Simba confronts Scar, everyone is overjoyed that Simba is back. But alas, Scar finds a way to trick Simba into telling them that "I killed him." Nala and the rest of the kingdom are crushed. Scar flips Simba to the edge of a cliff, just as he did Mufasa. But Simba jumps on Scar after finding out that Scar himself actually did the murder. He tells the other lions, who are outraged. Rafiki, Timon, Pumbaa, and all the lions and lionesses attack the hyenas. So, in the climax, Simba confronts Scar. Scar is defensive, and says "The hyenas are the real enemy." The hyenas are taken aback! Their friend Scar has betrayed them! Simba fights with Scar, and ends up throwing his uncle down to the hard rock. The weak Scar sees the hyenas: Scar: Ah. My friends. Shenzi (a hyena): Friends? I thought he said we were the enemy! Banzai (another one): That's what I heard. Ed? Ed (the dumb one): Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!! (laughs evilly) The hyenas eat Scar up in a pack. Finally, it is time. Simba walks up to the throne (Pride Rock) and roars majestically. He marries Nala, and they have a daughter. The Circle of Life has been completed! THE END The Lion King (1994)
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Summary: Beautiful movie!
Review: This has to be the most beautiful (animation wise) film Disney has created yet. The opening sequence is stunning, with a very African feel and a wonderful song, and it really sets the mood. The characters are great, and the voices were definitely well cast. Simba is your typical little boy -- bratty, self-centered, cute. He and Nala remind me so much of kids; they're more human than most of Disney's human characters. Scar is my favorite Disney villain. He's funny, too, and the song "Be Prepared" cracked me up -- the hyenas dancing in the background was ridiculously funny. Mufasa is a great father figure. The stampede scene was very powerful; I cried when Mufasa died. Some people might find Timon and Pumbaa annoying; I think they're hysterical. Hakuna Matatta (sp?) remains one of my favorite songs, along with every other song in this movie. The ending is intense, to say the least, but I still liked it. I've been getting sick of cheesy happy Disney movies, and the Lion King's raw, violent ending fit well with the wild African theme. The Lion King and Mulan are my two favorite Disney movies (yes, even more than Beauty and the Beast!). The animation is stunning, the songs are wonderfully done, and this is one of Disney's best movies ever.
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Summary: A magical Disney film, on par with its best
Review: Who could watch this and not love it? It is a very lovely story, with the traditional breathtaking animation Disney is ever-so-famous for, as well as an impeccable cast of voices, among who's you'll find Jeremy Irons, Whoopi Goldberg, Matthew Broderick and James Earl Jones. It's a very pretty film with a touching sad side to it, but that side is beautifully contrasted with the humor of perhaps the most comical duo to hit the screen in the toon world- Timon and Pumbaa. Whenever they're on screen you can be sure you'll have a fun time laughing. Granted, this isn't a much of a kid's movie because it is quite violent (by Disney's standards) but in now way does that make this any less enjoyable for those who watch it. As everyone knows, there's more to a film than just settings and characters. It will all fall flat if it's not supported by pretty and/or catchy songs. The Lion King has several of those that fit in both categories. Especially "The Circle of Life", "Hakuna Matata", and "Can you feel the love tonight?" Add all that together and you have one of Disney's best movies to date.
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Summary: It's Great
Review: This is a great movie, which begins with Simba and his friend going to the hyenas' terrain. Simba's father finds out and jumps down a cliff to save them, but dies. Simba blames himself and runs away. He meets two new friends and grows into a full-grown lion. Then Simba's old friend finds him and makes him come back because Simba's uncle Scar is king and has let the hyenas take over. The lions are starving and dying. Simba comes back. The lions overthrow Scar and the kingdom becomes happy again when Simba becomes king. This is great movie and if you haven't seen it, SEE IT!
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Summary: The best disney movie of all time
Review: As my personal opinion this is my favorite disney movie of all time! This is the greatest disney movie I've seen since Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. I think its heart breaking too and for those who haven't seen it yet I won't ruin the plot or the movie in anyway. First off the Character Build up is great, and so is the Music. I saw the movie in theaters a great 6 years ago, and thought it was the best animated movie I'd ever seen. The music is so touching and the songs are great. The voice actors are really good too. This is the greatest of disneys movies.
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Summary: Over-rated
Review: Ok, I'm losing patients with Disney(thought I do admit I never had much to begin with). The Lion Kind is very strong in some places but at the same time is very weak. The animation is excellent, some of the best to ever come out of Disney and the majority of the cameos are perfectly cast. However, The Lion Kind feels very recycled. The best example of this is the films villian Scar. Simply put, he looks and sounds almost exactly like Jafar did in Aladin(except he's a lion of course). Also while the film has a decent opening(though rather familiar) and a fairly well-done ending, there really isn't much of a middle to it. The Lion King is a good movie but doesn't deserve all the praise it has gotten.
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Summary: Are Disney Mad?
Review: Ok, so I haven't seen the DVD, as it hasn't been released, but are Disney mad? The Lion King was one of, if not, the most popular Disney animation of all time. If Disney are willing to release TLK: 2 on DVD why not release the first, and in my opinion much better, rendition. I loved this film when it was released 5 years ago, and I always wanted it. As its not available in the UK anymore, I and I'm sure many others, would welcome a DVD release.
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