...am actually viewing and re-viewing The Lion King a million times for the purpose of my university dissertation. Believe it or not, despite having watched this movie thousands of time, I am still not fed up with it. I personally think that The Lion King most certainly deserves its title as one of the highest grossing movies in Disney Cinema. It is a movie that I particularly appreciate because of it clearly differs from the other Disney films that ... ...appreciated all over because of the wide rage of thematic elements that it offers, and also because of the originality in which Disney managed to convey many strong emotions and quite a few moral lessons for children. Plot:
Mufasa is the beloved King of Prideland, and head of his pack of lions. Along with his wife, the Queen Sarabi, they are extremely proud and happy to include their first son, Simba in their midst. As Simba grows up, he lives a ...
diamond_sparkles 19.09.2009
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Advantages: Excellent songs Disadvantages: Bit too much violence for very young children
This is the start of my Walt Disney Corporation series. Over the coming weeks I'm going to be moving through my collection of Disney videos, and hopefully inform and entertain along the way. :o)
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Back in 1993, a concept for a new film was raised in a Disney office. It was to be the story of a King's son, the rightful heir to the throne, who was exiled from the kingdom when his evil uncle killed his father. Whilst in exile he'd meet up ... ...certainly a good idea", said the suit behind the desk, "but I can't help thinking that it's been done before."
And indeed it had. You see, the Lion King is nothing more than Shakespeare's "Hamlet", with the actors dressed in animal's clothing. The parallels are there for anyone to see, right down to the young king's father reappearing to him from the dead in a dream.
But enough of this insightful nonsense. What you really want to know is, did I ...
thedeadparrot 05.06.2001
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Advantages: stunning animation, great showtunes, well written characters Disadvantages: The support cast tends to steal the show. Surely this shouldn't happen?
Alright, keep it down at the back. Yes, I’m doing a cartoon. I’m not even going to pretend it’s one of those ‘Adult’ type ones like The Simpsons, with snide references to Bill Clinton. This is truly wholesome family fun.
The Lion King won 2 Academy Awards in 1995, and even six years on, it’s easy to see why. From the breathtaking opening vistas, we follow herds of animals as they make their way across the grassland ... ...young Simba. In this society, the Lions rule the Pridelands, but they know that ruling wisely and justly is essential. All creatures are part of the circle of Life (to which there is a song dedicated.)
All is not well, however: In a career high, Jeremy Irons supplies the voice of Scar, the wicked uncle intent on taking over the Pridelands for himself. With comic support from his henchhyenas (one of whom is voiced by Whoopi Goldberg,) he steals the ...
revere 21.06.2001
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Advantages: An overall fabulous film Disadvantages: Honestly, none
The Lion King is one of Disney's real achivements. Personally, I think all of the Disney films are fantastic - all complete with fabulous characters, colourful locations and superb music, but among all of them, The Lion King truly shines.
The score is probably one of the most memorable features of the film. The powerful opening on to the christening of the future lion king, Simba, is dramatically emphasised with the astounding Circle of Life - a ... ...you rushing out to buy the soundtrack (it did me!!). Then there's Can You Feel The Love Tonight, by Elton John (as is Circle of Life) which you find yourself 'ahhhing' at two lions falling in love after being reunited after many years. A touching moment!! Disney have brought so many human qualities to the lions that you can't help becoming involved with them and believing they are real!
As well as the good characters, the remedy for any good story ...
annalouise 02.06.2001
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Advantages: Great story, great action Disadvantages: A bit sentimental at times
A few years ago, the Disney Studios started to lose their very sure touch where feature length animated films were concerned - I think it was around the time of 'Beauty And The Beast', when they seemed to get more concerned about the latest technology and 3D features than a good old fashioned story. Think of it - you could have 'Pocahontas' or 'Jungle Book' - which would you plump for? With me, there's really no contest, I'd go with the 'Man, man ... ...I'd gone for Ansatasia as the epitome of crap Disney, before I got told that they didn't make the thing - well, in my book they did make it but passed it off as somebody else's work - cunning fellas the Disneys!) Having said that, however, the descendants of Walt can still cut it when they really want to, as you would no doubt surmise if you were to check out 'The Lion King', as good a piece of Disney fun as there has been in many a long year - story ...
dave27 03.06.2001 (17.02.2002)
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The Lion King has to be the best film ever made by Disney. As the title suggests it is about Mufasa who is the Lion King and ruler of ‘everything that the light touches.’ Things are great for Mufasa and even better at the arrival of his new son Simba. The film follows Simba growing up to find his place in the ‘great circle of life.’ This film has everything you expect from Disney with great animation especially the wilder ... ...the best thing about this film is its amazing soundtrack every single song is memorable, different and well just great.
The film starts with a sunrise and the powerful song, circle of life, which won an Oscar in 1995 for best original song by Elton John, Tim rice and Hans Zimmer. A great song and a great opening to this film. From this great beginning the film only gets better with songs like I just can’t wait to be king, Be prepared (my favourite), ...
shibby_01 25.01.2002
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The first time I saw Lion King was in the cinema, and I had goosebumps. Fantastic! The animation is as close to real as you can get without ruining the animated feel. The story is great, and sometimes very funny. Disney has captured the magic of Africa, and made an exciting adventure out of life on the savannah. Timon and Pumba are a great team, and when Timon dresses in drag and does the hula, everything is perfect. You can even recognise the actors, ...
elisae 29.08.2000
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Advantages: Wonderful animation and storyline as well as brilliant songs. Disadvantages: You'll end up spending your money on the brilliant soundtrack.
From the brilliant opening sequence of the African savannah to the triumphent ending, this film will have you glued right through. This is a personal favourite of mine as this was Disney's first fully animated film without any humans in it and I was quite suprised to hear this, but as I thought about it I realised Disney had not done one film which had the complete absence of humans.
This film is about a young lion cub named Simba whose father is ... ...is next in line for the throne. Simba is driven out of his home , the pridelands, by Scar and his comical sidekicks the hyenas. Simba is found near dead in a desert by a warthog named Pumbaa and a meerkat named Timon. They take him in and bring him up in their beautiful jungle home. Simba grows up and one day he bumps into his old best friend Nala who persuades him to go back to the pridelands and take over Scar who has now become king. I will not ...
cazaline16_2000 13.04.2001
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Advantages: Everything is good Disadvantages: Nothing is bad
The Lion King is the 1994 offering from Disney, and is widely regarded as the best of the more modern Disney films. It is the highest grossing Disney animation film, and has also produced award winning songs such as 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight'.
The Plot
In the Pride Lands of Africa, the lion is King in the Circle of Life. King Musafa and Queen Sarebi are blessed with a cub, Simba, and this tale follows Simba as he is first led astray by his ... ...Fleeing, Simba finds comfort in the form of Timon, a meerkat, and Pumbaa, a warthog, and relaxes in their company, following the motto of 'hakuna matata' (it means 'no worries'!!!!!), which has become a household phrase over the past decade or so due to the popularity of the film.
Soon, Simba is called on to fulfill his destiny, and he must make a terrifying decision whether to continue his relaxed and comfortable existence, or to defend the Pride ...
pmcds 02.03.2008
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...my most favourite soundtrack and the most evil character, yet lovable, in Scar. The film encapsulates Africa in full coliur and spirit, giving the film an undenaibly cutesy appeal that will stun me again and again. The story is a cross of denial, treachery, love and the monarchy. Simba will make you go 'Awww' whilst Scar will make you hiss at the screen with his wicked ways! The soundtrack, especially my favourite, Be Prepared, is both sweeping and ...
JamesGlew 23.09.2000
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Advantages: well made, great soundtrack, lovable characters Disadvantages: sad parts, some frightening bits for young kids
The Lion King is one of those films that you watch, knowing it is a masterpiece. It evokes the atmosphere of Africa wonderfully, with an atmospheric and haunting soundtrack, to accompany the visual effects. The stampede of animals is amazing, for example, and the animals are very convincingly recreated.
The story is about Simba, the son of King Mufasa the lion and Queen Sarabi. He is destined to be the future King of the Pride Lands, which incurs ... ...inherited the title without Simba's arrival.
Simba and his friend, Nala, grow up and learn about life, but are foolishly unaware of Scar's evil intentions. They soon learn the skills they need to mature and survive in the Pride Lands.
Each animal in the film has its own mannerisms, idiosyncrasies and personality - for example, Rafiki the baboon, Zazu the bird, Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog. This makes them very endearing.
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KarenUK 05.01.2001
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Advantages: Great story, animation and songs Disadvantages: none
...bit of Disney magic. The film is about a young lion cub called Simba and how he deals with the death of his father. He runs away believing that it is his fault that his father died but returns to save the pride lands from his evil uncle. The animation in the film is great and the soundtrack is also really good including classic songs such as “Can you feel the love tonight” by Elton John. Another box office hit, it really is a must see film!!! ...
Sabrina_imogen 20.08.2000
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Advantages: Great animation and storyline. Great voice cast Disadvantages: nothing
...Disney movie, Released in 1994 The Lion King is one of Disneys best ever films.
The story at the start revolves around a lion cub called Simba. Simba is the son of Muffasa. Muffasa is the king of the pride lands. Where the film goes nasty is when Simbas uncle gets involved, Scar. Scar is an evil lion that would do anything to become king even kill his own brother Muffasa and his nephew Simba. All to take control over the pride lands.
Simba is quite ... ...of the film when him and his friend Nala go wandering where they shouldn't right into hyena territory. The hyenas find the little lions and chase them to try and eat them. Muffasa comes and saves the day.
Scars plan to kill Muffasa and succeeds in doing this. He does this by tricking simba in to going into a massive canyon like thing, then when simbas in the canyon he gets the hyenas to start chasing hundreds and hundreds of wildebeast inot the ...
09jbooth 17.05.2009
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Advantages: Behold, Lion, King of the African Plains Disadvantages: were there any?
...when it first debuted in the theaters some 7 years ago, and I STILL love to watch it over and over and over and -- you get the picture. I think I personally have memorized every line in that movie, and love it no less!
A cub has been born to Mufasa, the lord of the lions, and therefore, of the plains. A boy cub, who Rafiki, the bruce-lee esque fighting baboon, proudly displays to ALL of the gathered creatures, who, in turn, dutifully hail the next ... ...is Jealous. Enter the villian, Scar.
Proud daddy Mufasa takes his son. Simba on a tour of the plains, and warns him about the Elephant Grave Yard. Now, as any parent knows, if you tell your kids not to go somewhere, that is exactly where they will go. Simba, accompanied by Nala, a fetching female cub, go to the grave yard, and get accosted by Heyenas, played by two of the greatest comics in history -- Whoopie Goldberg and Cheech Marin. And, of course, ...
freyaschild 07.03.2004
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...I own all 3 in the series. I love the animation and the soundtrack. I have also seen the musical and have never been disappointed.
The features on the special edition DVD are audio commentary from the film's producer and directors Rob Minkoff & Roger Allers, deleted scenes, making of featurette, abandoned concepts, Virtual safari, Personality Profile game and an interactive menu. Disney's epic tells of the love between a proud lion ruler, Mufasa ... ...plans and his planning for the throne leads to the death of Mufasa and Simba's exile from the kingdom that he should rightfully rule. Befriended by the hilarious warthog, Pumbaa and his manic meerkat companion, Timon, Simba forgets his regal responsibilities and adopts a carefree lifestyle of "Hakuna Matata" meaning no worries. Till one day he realises that he has to go back to the kingdom and save pride rock from Scar.
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