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Summary: For the True Disney Fan!
Review: We got to see a sneak showing of this Disney treat, and laughed until we cried! This clever retelling of the epic Disney story has more jokes and humor than any I've seen in a long time. And there are plenty of laughs for adults as well as children. If you call yourself a Disney fan, then this is a MUST OWN! From beginning to end: inventive and ingenious. (Note: Movie fans may find that just as the Lion King mirrored the story of Hamlet, this version may remind you of an indie film that told the same "Hamlet" story through the eyes of two minor characters -who's paralle storyline zig-zagged across the same chain of events. Only with nowhere near the same humorous results!) Hint: Place the remote where all can see it - or you'll think someone is playing with it!
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Summary: in timon's words it's a prileequil
Review: I love these two guys ther the funniest side kicks
ever in the disney movies,they even got ther own cartoon show on toon disney,
what you will expect is a wacky funny comedy
of lion king retold my these funny guy,
just remember it's a comedy,
don't say oh no not another made for DVD
sequel, well it is not a sequel it's a
in timon's words a prileequil meaning
a funny comedy of a retold lion king
as timon and pomba are the stars, the DVD will have 2 disks
like the lion king DVD,
as a DVD extra's lover,
the gold is it has real bloopers
not the made up bloopers
like in the end of toy story,
which I like but the real recording
bloopers by the will be a real treat, well if your a big fan of timon and pomba
and realy want to see more of them
jokes like in the lion king
movie and TV show, you will enjoy
this DVD whith extra's and all
can't stop these funny guys.^_^
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Summary: lion king 1 1/2
Review: This upsets me that we waited and waited for the release of lion king 1 1/2 to learn that it is only a DVD release. We had planned on throwing a huge theater party with our scout troop, now we will have to find another cartoon in theaters to watch. No one wants to stay home and watch a movie if there is an option to watch one in the theater. A bad movie in the theater is still more fun than a good movie at home--it's the theater experience. I am sure kids will like the DVD, however, they would rather go to the theater and see something else, than sit at school or home and watch one. (I have no opinion of the star rating, I was required to enter something to send this form.)
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Summary: Money Motivated Sequel -- Not So Good
Review: Once upon a time Disney turned out animated films with depth, beauty and quality. Well, so much for the good old days. Now Disney turns out good movies -- once in a while -- followed by a series of quick, cheap, straight to video sequels designed to make a buck as quickly as possible before word gets out that the movie is cheap, rushed and not very good. The Lion King was a great movie. The Lion King 1 ½ is a not so good. The Lion King 1 ½ retells The Lion King story from the point of view of Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog. The problem is that their story is not very interesting or worth telling - except to squeeze more money out of The Lion King franchise. Timon the meerkat is a bumbling misfit who one day decides he's better off living on his own. While alone in the wild, he runs into Pumbaa the warthog. They have a few misadventures together before eventually running into Simba - about half way through the movie. And the movie never really picks up until they run into Simba. In the meantime you have to sit through 45 minutes to an hour of story - Timon and Pumbaa -- that's not very interesting. Kids will still probably like this but if you are an adult who enjoyed - and still enjoys - The Lion King, this can get a bit tedious as you wait for Simba to show up and get things going.
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Summary: 4 Stars on the Strength of the Trailer
Review: Clever teaser trailer promises a smart and funny movie. The animation in the recent expanded trailer seems to try it's best to match the original, at least as much as it's limited budget probably allows.
I also love the ingenious title. Unfortunatly changed in my native Britain to 'The Lion King 3 - Hakuna Matata' - ain't that a hoof in the head! Anything with Nathan Lane involved has gotta have some merit though.
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Summary: You won't know the 1/2 of it, until you watch the movie
Review: If you thought you knew the Lion King, you don't really know the 1/2 of the movie. This is Timon & Pumbba's side of the story. But for some reason, instead of getting named The Lion King 3, it is titled "The Lion King 1 1/2", and since this movie came out after the Lion King and The Lion King II: Simba's Pride, but never mind. As the movie opens, Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbba (Ernie Sabella) are in a dark theatre, and Pummba is against Timon fast fowarding to the part of the Lion King when they come in, and Pumbba reminds him they were there are the time, but we don't know it. And they begin telling thier story, which begins with Timon's early days with his family, including his mom (Julie Kavner) and his Uncle Max (Jerry Stiller), and the other meekcats are upset by Timon's digging, and then his Mom puts him on a new job, watching for heeynees, which his uncle trusts him to do, but instead Timon breaks into song, and doesn't too his job until it is too late, which upsets his uncle. Later on after having a talk wit his mother, Timon sets out looking for a better home, in which he runs into Rafiki (Robert Guillaume). And Rafiki tells him him "to look beyond what he see". And what he see is Pride Rock, and starts to make his trip there, along the way he meets Pumbba. And he joins Timon on the trip.
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Summary: The 'other' story!
Review: If you enjoyed Timon & Pumbaa in the original Lion King and Lion King II, you will thoroughly enjoy The Lion King 1 1/2!! This is the story retold from Timon's point of view. It begins by telling the story of how Timon left his home and ventured out on his own - once you get past this part, the movie really picks up. The story of the original Lion King is intertwined here as Timon's perspective is revealed. You learn how Timon & Pumbaa met, how they cared for Simba, ...I don't want to give too much away here. This is a new twist in sequels! Though not every Disney classic could be retold like this (nor would we want them to try!), this movie tells the story from a different angle, a different perspective - and succeeds! The original voices are back, Rafiki (Robert Guillaume), Timon (Nathan Lane), Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella), etc. It just wouldn't be the same without them. There are some catchy tunes - (though not as good as the original Lion King). This is a 2 disk set, with extra features which consist of Deleted Scenes, a trivia game "Who Wants to be King of the Jungle", a Hidden Mickeys Treasure Hunt (which will have you watching again & again) and more! I recommend this to all Lion King lovers! It fills in the original story well - and will keep you giggling!
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Summary: The Wonderfully Comedic Side-Story To The Original!
Review: Disney does it again! This time, they've created a first in modern cinema: neither a sequel or prequel to the THE LION KING, this film tells the side-story to the events of the original film; namely, it is the same story, but told entirely from the perspective of Timon and Pumbaa (the wonderful Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella, respectively). This ingenious idea works great, and is told in an ingenious manner, with Timon & Pumbaa narrating from a darkened movie theater, literally showing us their side to the story. It is smart, and also hilarious. We got the DVD from Netflix, and will eventually buy it later this year when we can! THE LION KING 1 1/2 (2004) gives us a whole new picture of the most popular Disney story of all time. Even though this is Timon & Pumbaa's story, Rafiki (Robert Guillaume, unaffected vocally by the stroke he suffered after doing THE LION KING II: SIMBA'S PRIDE in 1998) also returns, as does Simba (Matthew Broderick) and Nala (Moira Kelly). Even Whoopie Goldberg and Cheech Marin return as the vicious hyena leaders! But it's basically Timon and Pumbaa's show, showing once again how popular these characters are (they did have their own animated TV show for a few years back in the 90's), reminding us how much they make us laugh and how good they make us feel. I gotta hand it to Disney: THE LION KING 1 1/2 is an excellent concept, and is done extremely well. It may start a new trend in cinema, for however bad or good that may be. Just get it & enjoy! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, FOR AGES 8 & UP
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Summary: "Can you dig it? I can dig it."
Review: Ever cash-hungry Disney spits another direct to video sequel in our faces. Fortunately, The Lion King 1 1/2 is a refreshing exception of the rule of bad cartoon sequels. The film opens with Timon and Pumbaa in a darkened theater watching the original Lion King film, Mystery Science Theater 3000 style. A conversation leads to the duo telling us their story, which should really be called Timon's story....Pumbaa's past is barely mentioned. Over the course of the film, we follow Timon and Pumbaa in their Forrest Gump-y adventures taking place simultaneously with Simba's, leading up to a rather dull climax. While not much of a movie, The Lion King 1 1/2 is a histerical tribute to pop culture and a fun diversion for all. The 2-DVD set features include a "mock-umentary" on Timon, a behind the scenes featurette, deleted scenes, a few games, and an entertaining "Virtual Safari," in which Timon, his mom, his Uncle Max and Pumbaa go on a virtual theme park ride. Wrapping up the set is a Raven music video, a remix of the old-school classic "Grazing in the Grass."
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Summary: Hmmm
Review: This direct-to-video "middle sequel" was a little off-task, but it really demonstrates the journey of Timon and Pumba, and what they did to be where they were in The Lion King and The Lion King 2. As a film, it can't really stand together as well as other sequels do.
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