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Summary: Okay... just okay... but the kids will like it.
Review: Okay... same cast voices and a story that precedes and then runs concurrently with the original Lion King. It's not exactly a prequel or a sequel (maybe you could term this as a simuquel?). It's played more for laughs, giving a new perspective on many of the events we've seen before, like what actually motivated the animals' group bow as Rafiki presented the cub Simba atop Pride Rock.There is one inside joke after another, each one guaranteed to bring a smile to the face of adults and raucous laughter from the kids, but let's face it, this is a direct to DVD release. Compared to other "direct to"s, it's superior. And it's arguably more fun than Treasure Planet for example. Pop it in the player and it will keep the little ones enthralled for an hour or so.
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Summary: Even my three-year-old wouldn't watch this lame movie
Review: After about a half hour of this terrible DVD, my son asked to turn it off and watch the original Lion King instead. I was relieved -- if you like potty humor, that may be the only slightly amusing thing in it. The timelines and plot (such as it is) make no sense, and the little humor there is is at the expense of the original movie. I wouldn't even recommend this as a rental. Michael Eisner is taking Disney down the toilet a bit too literally with this one.
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Summary: Laugh Out Loud!
Review: I am a semi-serious 7th. But even I had to laugh when I watched this movie!
Basically, the story is about our meerkat friend-Timon! He tells about his story, and also about what he was doing during Simba's adventures. It also explains how Timon and pumbaa met. Brilliant.
Very funny. Timon's reference to, "I see dead people!" was genius, along with the antics of Timon's Ma and Uncle, Max, who nare voiced by Julie Kavner, voice of Marge, I believe, from the Simpsons, and Jerry Stiller, King O' Queens. They both play their parts perfectly, (well, ALMOST) which is refreshing.
Now, about the songs. They are almost as good as the ones from The Lion King I, and better than Lion King II. Hey! 1 1/2!(almost..) Errr... ANYWAY, two songs, Digga Tunnah, and That's All I Need, (written by Sir Elton John) are incredibly catchy. I love 'em all. And ,old timers, you may recognize a couple of songs...
This bathroom humor I've been hearing about, is ... TAME!!! What I mean is, it's a little gross, but not majorly, but is STILL funny!
My only complaints are about the timing of some parts. How could the Hyenas hear Scar betray them if they were busy with Timon and Pumbaa? How could the "Just Can't Wait To Be King" scene happen one day after Simba was born??? Growth spurt? I think not.
Bottom line, watch #1 before 1 1/2. Also, we get to see "teenage" Simba, and an ironic playing of "Sunrise, Sunset..." LOL. I love the Lion King, and I hope you do to. Thanks for reading my review! Peace Out.
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Summary: Absolutely Cute..
Review: I was hesitant to see this movie because I find that the Disney sequels are just cash cows for the Disney corporation. But, I enjoyed this film. I thought it was very cute. Nathan Lane, did a wonderful job with the sarcastic/naive Timon. It was very comical and cute.
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Summary: "Way to go, tunnel klutz. Who else could break a hole?"
Review: I got this movie not knowing what to expect, and I'll admit, I was very surprised! Before I begin my review, in my opinion, The Lion King 1 1/2 is either one of those movies you're either going to hate or absolutely love. I happen to love it. :) However, when you start the movie, expect comedy, not the majestic story that The Lion King and its first sequel were famous for. While still having its own plot (it's simple but very effective), the new movie could still be considered a parody. I'm sure many of you have heard of Timon and Pumbaa's role in the Circle of Life scene from the original movie through advertisements. If you haven't... well, I won't spoil it for you! For those of you who have heard of what they planned for the scene, I was worried about exactly how Disney planned to do but it worked nicely. Absolutely hilarious... The continuity with the original movie went very well (and yes, in my opinion, that even includes Timon's "Who's the monkey?" question in the first movie). The only place that it didn't seem to quite fit together was the ending where Timon and Pumbaa were trying to distract the hyenas, but after thinking it through for awhile, I suppose it did fit together. My criticism there is that they could have made it more clear, but I'm nitpicky like that. Please excuse my vagueness, again, I'm trying not to spoil anything here! The animation is beautiful and fits in very well with the movie. Be sure to compare Timon's "That's All I Need" song to Simba's "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" in the first movie and you'll see how they even took the care to use the same themes for graphic design... and the "I Just Can't Want to Be King" segment in the new movie, check the graphics there. Haha... hilarious. There are a few other cases like that, but I'm not going to mention them. Watch the movie and find out for yourself! Jokes galore! If you really want to get full enjoyment out of the movie, you'll need to A) watch The Lion King again first (unless you already practically memorized the movie), B) watch the movie more than one time in a row (the second time was much more enjoyable), and C) watch it with friends. There are so many jokes that refer to so many other things it helps if there's SOMEBODY there who can catch the joke and explain it to you. There were a few jokes I didn't fully get until my Jewish friend explained them to me. The new characters (Timon's Mom and Uncle Max) are great. I also gained a better appreciation for Rafiki during the movie -- what can I say? It's nice for a change when somebody ELSE hits him with the stick... As for the DVD extras, no, there were not as many as on The Lion King Special Edition, but please note that The Lion King Special Edition was just that -- a special edition! While there are less, I found the extras on this DVD to be more enjoyable than the ones on the special edition DVD (although the multi-language track thing on that DVD was pretty cool... but I'm off-topic!) I'm giving the movie a four. As for criticisms it would be that in places the movie either moved too fast (I find it hard to believe that the "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" scene took place a day after "The Circle of Life" scene as the new movie seemed to suggest) or too slowly (which was part of the comedy, but seemed slightly overdone). My other criticism would be in the animation near the beginning of the movie with the hyenas, that's the only place that I remember where the characters just didn't quite look right. However that problem seemed to be fixed as the movie went along. My suggestion? Buy the movie, or at least rent it. Come on, seeing "teen" Simba is worth it, LOL! The Lion King 1 1/2 gave me a new appreciation for many of the characters. I consider it a very good sequel... interquel... "behind-the-scenes-quel" whatever the heck it is. :P
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Summary: Believe It Or Not, GREAT!!!!!
Review: First off, you should know that I am a serious, smart 7th grader, but this movie made me laugh more than once! It's great. Most people have been complaining about the bathroom humor. Let's be honest. Your making a big deal over ONE, maybe TWO happenings, yet they're still pretty tame. And would you rather have your family watch two people kiss, and do other stuff, on the screen?!? One of the few delightful, clean movies. Just so you know, this isn't like Disney's other sequels. They actually did something right! And, unlike other movies, it doesn't force itself on you, trying to hard. All my 6-10th grade friends love it, the little ones will love it, AND, there aren't any death scenes in this movie. The only thing is, the ending doesn't quite make sense. I'm not going to spoil it, but if you've seen The Lion King II, you'll know what I mean. Also, you MUST see the first Lion King to understand this movie! This is a great movie! And thanks for taking the time to read my review! I appreciate it!
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Summary: "The Lion King 3 1/2"
Review: This home video release could best be described as "Hope and Crosby Meets Mystery Science 3000" for it has the same over-the-topness of the "Road" pictures and the Sci-Fi Channel series. Revisiting many of the pivotal events of "The Lion King", the movie is interpreted by characters Timon and Pumbaa who also are watching the film from the comfort of a studio screening room. The fact that the pair frequently "pause" the film to interject some amusing repartee adds to the enjoyment. The tongue is placing firmly in cheek with their many "in-jokes" and references to popular culture. Of course, utilizing the talents of original's stars is an added bonus. As for new "voices", Former "Rhoda" featured player Julie Kavner and comedy legend Jerry Stiller both have strong turns as Timon's mom and uncle, respectively. 'Guess since Mufasa died early in LK, James Earl Jones's pipes weren't needed. The "new" songs don't have the zip of the ones in the original; thus, a couple of older ones are recycled. However, it's the use of familiar popular songs is a treat for the Baby Boomer in the house. I mean, what 40-year-old can't relate to "The Peter Gun Theme", "The Theme from The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly", "Grazin' in the Grass" and Kool and the Gang's "Jungle Boogie"? 'Just wish I could give it 1/2 stars more.
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Summary: Great movie!
Review: Over the weekend we rented Lion King 1 1/2 to watch as a family. I wasn't expecting much, to be honest. But I was pleasantly surprised- this movie is hillarious! I laughed out loud several times! I'll warn you- there is a bit of gas humor. Several of the jokes went over our kids' heads, though. Other than that, it was great! In order to "get" it, they will need to have seen the original Lion King. This is Timon and Pumba's side of the story. Enjoy!
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Summary: Not what I expected.... Rather boring....
Review: I understand that this is from Timone and Pumba's point of view.. But I thought that some of it was a blaitant tear down of the first film! The scene that pointed it out to me was where they supposidly made Simba and Nala fall down that hell during the "Can you Feel the Love Tonight?" sequence... And most of the time we see them jabbering like Siskel and Ebert during parts of the movie.. All we see is their shadows! After a while I stopped the film and went to disc 2 and played the jungle verson of "Millionare" and that was more fun then the film itself...
I would stick to the Lion King and Lion King 2 Simba's Pride.. These other films were so much better...
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Summary: Delighted with reservations
Review: I really enjoyed this movie very much. It was slow to start, I thought, but once it got going, it was delightful. I could do with less references to "bathroom" humor, but I felt like this was very tactfully handled. Most of the humor, as usual these days, will appeal to older children and adults. I am cautious about small children seeing it. (Although, they seem to have perfect understanding of that sort of humor.) I also thought that the way it blended the original movie with this angle was well done and thought out. I didn't see very much to disagree with in this version as far as the blending. I think however, without spoiling it, the end was quite delightful. I could almost give it a five, but I just can't quite, but only because of the bathroom humor, which is nowhere what is in most live action movies at all.
I have EVERY intention of adding this movie to my collection as soon as possible. At least, give it a try. The plot is there, without much looking.....lol....
But, rent it, if u like it, buy it, if not......
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