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TheQuietGamerFeb 19, 2011

This is one of Disney's best movies, it has likable characters, humor, action, drama, a great plot, ultimately this is one of the best movies ever a must see.

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drlowdonJun 12, 2022

In the Pride Lands of Africa, Lion King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi rule over the animal kingdom. When their son is born, Musafa’s brother Scar plots to take the throne.

A beautifully animated and emotional journey full of great songs, The LionIn the Pride Lands of Africa, Lion King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi rule over the animal kingdom. When their son is born, Musafa’s brother Scar plots to take the throne.

A beautifully animated and emotional journey full of great songs, The Lion King ranks among the very best Disney movies.… Expand

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aaronpaul121Mar 5, 2015

Deeply heartfelt and pure. A stunning movie. .

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McFinneganAug 14, 2011

This movie was simply well made. The songs were memorable and amazing, the characters were believable (and arguably acted more human than many movies with human actors), and the animation was vibrant and lush, depicting a unique style of art,This movie was simply well made. The songs were memorable and amazing, the characters were believable (and arguably acted more human than many movies with human actors), and the animation was vibrant and lush, depicting a unique style of art, and still getting the movements of the characters down pat. The story really digs deep into Simba's character, which leaves the other characters a bit stagnant, but that's not to say they aren't developed. They each have their own part to play in the story. The comic relief detracts from the heavier story just enough to keep the feature from being too depressing (it is disney, they like a lighter feel to their movies).

Now, on the controversy some people have brought up about "Disney ripping off 'Kimba: The White Lion'", I looked into it, and in terms of story and characters, it seems the two are separate. Some art direction seems to have gone the same direction, although Disney and the guys who did Kimba did start working together on a project related to Kimba. The project was scrapped, but the people who had worked on the project probably decided to adapt some concept art to Lion King. Btw, the similarity of the names "Simba" and "Kimba" is probably coincidental, considering most of the names in "The Lion King" are based on Swahili words (simba means 'lion').

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Potter17Oct 9, 2011

A beautifully drawn animation allied with a strong narrative and fantastic musical numbers made "The Lion King" one of the Disney greatest accomplishments.

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grandpajoe6191Sep 22, 2011

Disney animation's "The Lion King" is a masterpiece and the godfather of all animations.

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imthenoobFeb 7, 2013

Honestly, The Lion King may not get the highest rating from me but it will always be my favorite animated movie of all time. Star studded cast that does their job well, Great and memorable songs, Likeable characters. Only thing I don't careHonestly, The Lion King may not get the highest rating from me but it will always be my favorite animated movie of all time. Star studded cast that does their job well, Great and memorable songs, Likeable characters. Only thing I don't care for was the casting of Matthew Broderick as the adult Simba, I didn't feel that he fit the part well. Aside from that, It's a great movie and once again, My favorite animated film of all time.… Expand

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YoursTrulyNov 9, 2012

If you don't like The Lion King than I don't like you.

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Annoymous1Feb 2, 2013

One of Disney best movies. Simba and Mustafa are awesome characters and the story is heartwarming. Animation's best movie is the Lion King, screw the Aladdin and Snow White, this is the best Disney movie of all time!

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sanyrubApr 22, 2014

One of the best animated Disney films ever (if not the best), puts Frozen to shame. It is also one of the most successful films ever (not only animation). Great story, great message, amazing characters, iconic moments, probably the bestOne of the best animated Disney films ever (if not the best), puts Frozen to shame. It is also one of the most successful films ever (not only animation). Great story, great message, amazing characters, iconic moments, probably the best Disney soundtrack ever and several heartbreaking and emotive scenes. The minutes at the beginning when Mufasa talks to his son alone are so full of beauty and depth. Or just the first 5 minutes where we get introduced to the whole experience thanks to the amazing and unforgettable main song beat almost any other animation film in recent years. The Lion King is in the top 20 of most successful films ever adjusting by inflation. Frozen does not even make it to the top 100. That gives you an idea of the phenomenon it was. So deserved.… Expand

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FranzHcriticJul 7, 2014

An amazing masterpiece of animation by Disney. With such power and thought into it, it's no wonder this film is as acclaimed as it is. The voices fit the characters perfectly, the music's rhythm coincides perfectly with the tone of the movie.An amazing masterpiece of animation by Disney. With such power and thought into it, it's no wonder this film is as acclaimed as it is. The voices fit the characters perfectly, the music's rhythm coincides perfectly with the tone of the movie. And Timon and Pumbaa ease the tense moments with pure hilarity. As amazing as Hamlet itself.… Expand

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eberger2Sep 18, 2013

One of the biggest hits created by Disney in 1994 was The Lion King. This movie entices children with its memorable songs and fantastic characters. It is one of Disney’s greatest musicals, even though there are some scary moments. Despite theOne of the biggest hits created by Disney in 1994 was The Lion King. This movie entices children with its memorable songs and fantastic characters. It is one of Disney’s greatest musicals, even though there are some scary moments. Despite the few violent scenes, the overall messages portrayed are hope, love, family, and responsibility. This film is a great choice for children as well as adults.
The film is about Simba (Jonathon Taylor Thomas) and how he “just can’t wait to be king.” That being said, his evil Uncle Scar (Jeremy Irons) is extremely jealous of his brother Mufasa (James Earl Jones) because Mufasa is the king of the jungle. His extreme jealously gets the best of him, and Scar has Mufasa killed by a stampede and makes Simba feel responsible. Simba, feeling overwhelming guilt and despair, then runs away and becomes friends with Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella) and Timon (Nathan Lane) who teach him that the best philosophy is “Hakuna Matata”, which means no worries. Simba is having the best time while with Timon and Pumbaa. He feels free and great about himself because he has nothing to worry about. Simba grows up thinking he has escaped his childhood until his old friend Nala, who is living under Scar’s leadership, finds him and tells him that the tribe has been having severe issues.
The Lion King was originally inspired by William Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet. The Lion King’s themes and imagery relate to cultural and political situations in the United States and Africa. Along with this, many parts of the film resemble a famous Japanese television show Kimba the White Lion. Two characters in this show are Kimba and Simba. In The Lion King, the camera angles and composition are almost identical to this television show. The voice of Simba almost believed he was working on a remake of Kimba because he was familiar with the show. The movie is mainly about lifestyle choices and collective responsibility. This is where the majority of the movie got several of its ideas.
The protagonist, Simba, starts off as a rebellious character whom then grows up and learns to accept his responsibilities instead of seeking revenge. The characters in the film are always filled with energy which shows how much hard work went into each character and their personality, looks, and overall appearance. Each character has there own appealing look and personality, which draws so much attention to them. Along with this, they each have a voice that is very engaging to listen to. The characters have comical senses of humor and perform each scene in a joyful way. When Mufasa emerges in a cloud for Simba and talks to him, he gives Simba hope and inspires him to go and regain his throne. This scene shows how family is always there for you, even when all hope is gone. Not only are the characters funny, but they have a meaningful and serious side as well.
The Lion King is a spectacular film for all ages. Although the movie is a cartoon, it is appealing to adults as well because it has a message behind it that can captivate even the oldest of audiences. Even if the children do not grasp the entirety of the overall message, they still love the film because of its entertainment. It keeps you interested the entire time and captivates everyone into feeling compelled to finish it. The directors and producers used great sounds effects and were able to get the audience to sing along with them. The colors and their brightness that was used enhances the film and makes it much more enjoyable and fun to watch. Every scene has an attracting look and amusing music, which always makes it pleasurable to watch. They used music to connect the funny scenes back to the overall message such as “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata”. Circle of Life is played during the ceremony when Simba is born and at the end for Simba and Nala’s newborn club. Simba is baptized here and the whole kingdom comes together to see him. Hakuna Matata is played when Simba arrives at the jungle home and continues to play during a sequence in which Simba grows up. This shows that Simba puts his problems behind him and lives the life he wants. The music makes a child not want to take their eyes off the screen because of the energetic characters and catchy rhythm. The filmmakers used animated programs to show their visuals. The stampede scene was created in a 3D computer program so the characters could be multiplied. The visuals are very clever and give off a fun, loving, and spirited tone. The movie is presented with amazing animation, music, and choreography. The animators of the story studied real-life animals for reference and some even journeyed on a trip to Africa. This assisted in how the animators made the characters act during many of the scenes. This also helped them to better understand the animal environment and way of life. A wildlife expert visited the studio to help the writers with the animal behavior and to help the artists with their drawings. Brenda Chapman, one of the story heads, said that writing an original story is very challenging because there is nothing to fall back on.
The Lion King displays that if one is in a dark place, be strong and take the next challenge as it comes. Each character has there own way of doing this, which makes the film so much more interesting to watch. The film portrays many different ideas and responsibilities making it a movie for everyone to watch and enjoy with a lesson learned. The writers created a wonderful original story. The filmmakers did an incredible job with the characters, scenery, and animation. The Lion King is a warm, loving, fun film that everyone should have a chance to see.… Expand

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SparklinDiamondApr 28, 2014

This classic Disney movie has catchy songs, wonderful colours and lovable characters! Obviously it is one of the disney movies to feature death, which I think in a way is good to ease children into the idea of it.

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BlueSky8642Sep 3, 2014

The king of Disney indeed. The Lion King marks the pinnacle of Disney's Renaissance of the 1990s, and the best film to come out of that studio ever. Taking its roots from Shakespeare and Hamlet, it is more grown-up and epic than one wouldThe king of Disney indeed. The Lion King marks the pinnacle of Disney's Renaissance of the 1990s, and the best film to come out of that studio ever. Taking its roots from Shakespeare and Hamlet, it is more grown-up and epic than one would expect. Definitely one to keep on your DVD shelf.… Expand

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DBPirate1129Jan 11, 2015

If you haven't seen this movie, then you definitely need to watch it this instant! It's a spectacular film with plenty of laughs for kids and even hidden themes for adults. Definitely a Disney classic.

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MrMovieBuffJul 8, 2015

When people talk about their favorite Disney film, 'The Lion King' is an answer that always comes up, no matter what generation of Disney you're talking about. The 1990s was a very strong decade for the Walt Disney Studios, as they came off aWhen people talk about their favorite Disney film, 'The Lion King' is an answer that always comes up, no matter what generation of Disney you're talking about. The 1990s was a very strong decade for the Walt Disney Studios, as they came off a string of successes with 'The Little Mermaid' (1989), 'Beauty and the Beast' (1991) (this is MY favorite Disney film) and 'Aladdin' (1992).

Even after 'The Lion King', there were other films that were not appreciated by the critics mostly, but audiences loved anyway, 'Pocahontas' (1995) and 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' (1996) spring to mind.

'The Lion King' is essentially Hamlet, but with lions, it opens with the best opening sequence I've seen in any film, animated or live-action. "The Circle of Life" is an iconic song to open with an we see the sun rising and all the different animals of different breeds gather around to witness the birth of their new future king. A lion cub is lifted before them and the animals bow together. The lion cub is Simba and we witness his adventure in the movie.

We meet his uncle Scar (Jeremy Irons) who is jealous as he wants to be king, but the birth of Simba compromises his chances, and his brother Mufasa (James Earl Jones) tries to reason with Scar.

Simba gets into a predicament where Scar plans to kill Mufasa and tells Simba to run away. Unlike Disney's 'Bambi' (1942), the death of Mufasa happens on-screen and can be traumatizing to the younger audience.

As Simba has run away, he meets a meerkat and a warthog, Timon and Pumbaa who raise Simba from his teen years into his adulthood. But when Scar is king of Pride Rock, the entire group want Simba back and gain his status as the rightful king.

Of all the Disney films released in the 1990s, 'The Lion King' is the one people speak highly of the most, and for good reason as it is less sugar-coated than 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Beauty and the Beast' and less comical than 'Aladdin'. The movie tells a serious story with the occasional comedy to lighten up the mood for when the film gets too serious. The songs are catchy too and the story is not hard to follow, even for kids.

So why did I give this film a 9 instead of the perfect 10 everybody is rating it? Well, I do think that 'Beauty and the Beast' (1991) is actually the best film from Disney and 'The Lion King', for me, has some flaws that prevent it from being perfect. Everybody seems to over-praise this film, but here are my problems.

The songs for me, were a little disappointing, considering they are by Tim Rice and Elton John, I only loved "The Circle of Life" and "Be Prepared"...I found "I Just can't wait to be King" and "Hakuna Matata" a little annoying, even as a kid. "Can you feel the love tonight?" felt a little shoe-horned in the film, but the Elton John version is brilliant.

Certain things happen in the third act still make no sense to me, even as a child I didn't understand and still don't understand now. Let's just say that a certain character admits their faults and the film can end after that. I couldn't help but feel that the third act felt rushed just so it can get to the conclusion.

However, the positives do outweigh the negatives, the animation is still as beautiful as ever (particularly "The Circle of Life" sequence), the film tells a really good story and there is pure heart and emotion put into this picture.

I don't think 'The Lion King' is the best Disney film of all time, that title, for me, goes to 'Beauty and the Beast' (1991), but this is definitely in my top 10.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeJan 16, 2016

It's not the best Disney animated film you've ever seen; but if you can find your heart at the circle of life, you'll pretty much enjoy the movie as I did.

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BerCJun 5, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The artistic medium of film is very subjective. Every audience member has a different set of criteria they use to measure their viewing experience. Not everyone shares the same set of criteria. If we did, what a bland and uninspired world this would be.

What I Personally Liked About "The Lion King":
Every good film starts with a good skeletal structure: the story itself. From that story, all of the other pieces will fall into place. In this case, the story is a beautifully told one centered on familial commitment, the responsibilities you have to yourself and the obligations you have to those who count on your support. The maturation of a destined character has always been a great structural starting point and this time it delivers in abundance. There is also some very good hard-edged humor, particularly surrounding Scar, which doesn't play down to younger audiences. Instead, it treats all of its viewers as equals; something modern Disney filmmakers have a tendency to toss aside. The animation itself is peerless, filled with wonderfully bright colors, crisp lines, deep shadows, lush greenery, and sharply drawn leads. The animation is backed with some of the best voice work Disney had yet utilized in one of their movies. James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Whoopi Goldberg and Nathan Lane fill the spotlight with their charm and add a wonderful dimension to the characters they portray. There are a couple of unforgettable specifics to this animated classic to go over as well. Mufasa's death scene, for one. It is a somber, restrained affair with a perfectly accented score and a real sense of loss defining the event. Too, the epic, slow motion fight sequence between Simba and Scar backlit by the burning embers beneath Pride Rock is a visually stunning treat one rarely sees in a Disney film.

What I Personally Disliked About "The Lion King":
There is a song in this film entitled "Be Prepared." Not only is it the weakest song of the picture, but it is also the worst blot on Jeremy Irons' otherwise impeccable career. Irons gives a menacing performance throughout the rest of the film. His dark, creepy delivery of the lines sends chills up and down my spine each and every time I hear them. That merely makes this horrible song seem more out of place. It shamefully slows down the pace of the film where a macabre monologue would have better served the purpose of the story. Fortunately, there's really not much else to dislike about this presentation.

My Overall Impression of "The Lion King":
Not only would I classify this as the single best film Disney released in its decade, I would also offer the opinion that this is the best film Disney has released since 1994 (excluding Pixar's involvement). It has a wealth of memorable music, a powerful story arc, excellent animation, and fitting vocal performances. Animation simply does not get much better than this.… Expand

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SimpsonFansAug 15, 2016

The film is the latest in a series of annual media events from Disney, which with "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aladdin" reinvented its franchise of animated feature films. The inspiration for these recent films comes fromThe film is the latest in a series of annual media events from Disney, which with "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast" and "Aladdin" reinvented its franchise of animated feature films. The inspiration for these recent films comes from the earliest feature cartoons created by Walt Disney himself, who in movies like "Dumbo," with the chaining of Mrs. Jumbo, and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," with its wicked stepmother, tapped into primal fears and desires. Later Disney films drifted off into the neverland of innocuous "children's movies," which were harmless but not very exciting. These most recent four animated features are once again true "family films," in that they entertain adults as well as children.

"The Lion King" is the first Disney animated feature not based on an existing story. In another sense, it is based on half the stories in classical mythology. It tells the tale of the birth, childhood and eventual manhood of Simba, a lion cub. The cub's birth is announced in the opening sequence of the movie, called "The Circle of Life," which is an evocative collaboration of music and animation to show all of the animals of the African veld gathering to hail their future king. The cute little cub is held aloft from a dramatic spur of rock, and all his future minions below hail him, in a staging that looks like the jungle equivalent of a political rally.

Of course this coming together of zebra and gazelle, monkey and wildebeest, fudges on the uncomfortable fact that many of these animals survive by eating one another. And all through "The Lion King" the filmmakers perform a balancing act between the fantasy of their story and the reality of the jungle. Early scenes show Simba as a cute, trusting little tike who believes everyone loves him. He is wrong. He has an enemy - his uncle Scar, the king's jealous brother, who wants to be king himself one day.

Villains are often the most memorable characters in a Disney animated film, and Scar is one of the great ones, aided by a pack of yipping hyenas who act as his storm troopers. With a voice by Jeremy Irons, and facial features suggestive of Irons' gift for sardonic concealment, Scar is a mannered, manipulative schemer who succeeds in bringing about the death of the king.

Worse, he convinces Simba that the cub is responsible, and the guilty little heir slinks off into the wastelands. (The movie makes a sly reference to a famous earlier role by Irons. When Simba tells him, "You're so weird," he replies "You have no idea," in exactly the tone he used in "Reversal of Fortune.") It is an unwritten law that animated features have comic relief, usually in the form of a duet or trio of goofy characters who become buddies with the hero. This time they are a meerkat named Timon (voice by Nathan Lane) and a warthog named Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella), who cheer up Simba during his long exile.

The movie has a large cast of other colorful characters, including a hornbill named Zazu (Rowan Atkinson), who is confidant and advisor to King Mufasa (James Earl Jones). And there are the three hyenas (with voices by Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin and Jim Cummings), who are a tumbling, squabbling, yammering team of dirty tricks artists.

The early Disney cartoons were, of course, painstakingly animated by hand. There has been a lot of talk recently about computerized animation, as if a computer program could somehow create a movie. Not so. Human animators are responsible for the remarkably convincing portrayals of Scar and the other major characters, who somehow combine human and animal body language. But computers did assist with several remarkable sequences, including a stampede in which a herd seems to flow past the camera.

Despite the comic relief from the hyenas, the meerkat and the warthog, "The Lion King" is a little more subdued than "Mermaid," "Beauty" and "Aladdin." The central theme is a grim one: A little cub is dispossessed, and feels responsible for the death of its father.

An uncle betrays a trust.

And beyond the gently rolling plans of the great savanna lies a wasteland of bones and ashes. Some of the musical comedy numbers break the mood, although with the exception of "Circle of Life" and "Hakuna Matata," the songs in "The Lion King" are not as memorable as those in "Mermaid" and "Beauty." Basically what we have here is a drama, with comedy occasionally lifting the mood. The result is a surprising seriousness; this isn't the mindless romp with cute animals that the ads might lead you to expect. Although the movie may be frightening and depressing to the very young, I think it's positive that "The Lion King" deals with real issues. By processing life's realities in stories, children can prepare themselves for more difficult lessons later on. The saga of Simba, which in its deeply buried origins owes something to Greek tragedy and certainly to "Hamlet," is a learning experience as well as an entertainment. 3.5/4.… Expand

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MonkiReviewsMay 30, 2017

I liked it a lot. The characters made me feel many emotions. A very sad scene is in it, and a lot of happy scenes. The animation was amazing, a thought the voice acting was good too. Another great classic.

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sebastianaliAug 3, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personalmente, no soy fan de la franquicia del Rey Leon, ya que la saga fue cayendo en picado después de la primera. Sin embargo, a esta si que hay que darle su merito, con personajes super memorables, una historia reconfortante y lo mejor que tiene: su animación, que a día de hoy sigue viéndose genial! Si siento que el cliché de que el bien siempre gana no le quedo muy bien que digamos. Personalmente me hubiera gustado mas que Scar le ganara a Simba en la pelea final y haber que pasaba. Igualmente, la disfrute muchísimo, y apuesto que los que leen esta reseña hasta el final también lo hicieron! Totalmente recomendada.… Expand

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MoviezNPMar 9, 2019

I haven't watched this film for ages. Since a live action CGI remake is coming soon, I decided to rewatch it. And for reasons unknown, I liked it more than I did, when I was a kid. .
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Good : A. Family. Entertainer. Those three words haveI haven't watched this film for ages. Since a live action CGI remake is coming soon, I decided to rewatch it. And for reasons unknown, I liked it more than I did, when I was a kid. .
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Good : A. Family. Entertainer. Those three words have apparently lost the meaning at the present date, or should I say, they have lost the quality. This is a movie that everyone will enjoy. At a time where a movie with a G rating usually means "Garbage", revisiting a really incredible G rated movie is a really strange experience. A kid's movie will usually have unrealistic optimism, a ton of cheese and boredom. Even kids don't like them so much. This being a kid's film is still a very excellent movie, with no cheese or unrealistic optimism. The characters are excellent. Every character has a strong distinction from one another. That's something I noted yesterday when I rewatched it. Not just that they're distinct, but they're believable. Mufasa is a noble king, a true leader. Scar is a pure evil, and has a tremendously menacing presence. Simba is a naive kid who feels guilty for something that he didn't even do. And, none of that feels too on the nose. That is a big plus point because there are films we may be forced to watch with the kids and we get an utter cringe out of it. Apart from the characters, the interaction between the characters is another awesome stuff to talk about in this movie. Simba and Mufasa's conversations exhibit the father-son love in an excellent manner. Scar may feel like a generic villain, but his actions are too f**king menacing for a kid's movie. His conversations with Simba add the evilness I am talking about. Timon and Pumbaa are quite interesting characters. Timon reminded me of Rocket Raccoon from the Marvel movies. They resemble each other in many ways and both are very likable characters. It was this recent viewing which made me notice the similarities between the characters. They also serve for a comedic purposes very well. The animation of this movie is also pretty awesome. Some '90s animations do not age well. This does age very well. Take away everything - story, characters, etc and look only at the animation. It still is very beautiful and holds up to this date. Speaking of the story, it may feel a little familiar. The popular movies like Thor, Aquaman, Black Panther, etc have a similar story. But since it came out decades before they did, I must say that they did a very good job because even if you have watched films like the ones I mentioned, and you haven't watched this, you will still be entertained with it. There is a very good character development of Simba and Scar is given enough reasons to be a likable villain. All the goods I mentioned are the goods I noted years ago when I first watched it, which hold up even to this date. The voices for the characters, I almost forgot to mention it. The voices for each of the characters were on simply perfect. All the voices suited the characters and those voice performances integrated whatever the characters were feeling. Yet another excellent thing. All in all, a really good family entertainment. It has dated just like wine. Mixed. The runtime is too less. It should've been around 2 hours or a little longer. There are some elements of the story which are completed in a montage, some reveals are given abruptly and things happen really fast without enough excitement and drama behind it, specially towards the end. The final battle between Simba and Scar could've been a lot more interesting. Not meaning that it was boring, but could've been great. Even that f**king whacked a$$ s**t named "Jason Takes Manhattan" is 100 minutes long, which could've been over at around 55 minutes. This movie needed to be longer. That's all the issues I had with it. .
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Conclusion : Though it has some story issues, it doesn't make the movie a bad movie. Thoroughly enjoyable and memorable. They are going to release the remake this year. The trailers exhibit very god CGI and looks quite promising. Hope they will retain all its great aspects and fix the issues with it. .
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MahmusOct 19, 2020

A timeless classics the likes of which can never be replicated, no matter how many times Disney tries to.

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Sarian263Mar 15, 2021

A true masterpiece of animation history and one of the greatest Disney movies of all time. There is not one bad thing about this movie it really is just amazing. The story is really well written and makes you sad, excited and happy at theA true masterpiece of animation history and one of the greatest Disney movies of all time. There is not one bad thing about this movie it really is just amazing. The story is really well written and makes you sad, excited and happy at the right moments. The songs are memorable as well and I can listen to the music all day. A movie that will stand the test of time for sure.… Expand

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MisterdionyMay 17, 2021

After seeing the "new" Lion King movie, I quickly had to watch the old classic again to remember what a good movie is. Simply stunning story and animations alongside a great music score.

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SinaavicrisNov 11, 2022

One of the best classics in history and also one of the best animated films that Disney has created.

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babouchecaMay 21, 2023

It’s a great movie! It’s interesting, funny and amazing. You should watch it!

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TyranianDec 4, 2019

One of the great animations, very good characters, songs and a timeless story.

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lasttimeisawMay 6, 2012

Who would believe this is my first time watch this classic Disney jewel in the crown and the location was ruefully in the plane. After last year's mega-successful re-entering into 3D multiplexes, clearly it becomes more urgent for me toWho would believe this is my first time watch this classic Disney jewel in the crown and the location was ruefully in the plane. After last year's mega-successful re-entering into 3D multiplexes, clearly it becomes more urgent for me to cancel it from my unfinished masterpiece list (there are more horrifying ones on my list which I wish I could show it here). THE LION KING is a timeless artwork, it's technical index could not remain its cutting-edge 2D advances in 1994, the story nevertheless is in perfect pitch for audience from every degree of ages, the HAMLET-inspired plot could feasibly find more evocation with adult groups while the colorful appealing is irresistible for youngsters. It's an archetypical win-win Disney Animation. The narrative is tightly intriguing, the O.S.T. is top-notch although I can hardly admit Elton Johnâ… Expand

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Mordovan89Mar 8, 2014

Very good plot, with an unforgettable music and makes you think about the blows of life. I do not see bad things, but on the contrary, this great, amazing, wonderful and serious, but I do not give 10, and I'll tell you why: the movie itselfVery good plot, with an unforgettable music and makes you think about the blows of life. I do not see bad things, but on the contrary, this great, amazing, wonderful and serious, but I do not give 10, and I'll tell you why: the movie itself is good, but the characters like Scar and the hyenas were disturbing , desperate and perverse. You can not think clearly about the attitude of these characters, I was left stunned. And the other characters did not cause me any grace, except Mufasa, which was great, but the others are ridiculous or strange, this was the only bad thing about this movie.… Expand

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acaiberryMar 19, 2015

AHHHHHHHHHHH SEVENYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

To start off, this is the movie your kids deserve to watch and nothing less quality if you want to like good movies in the future. I kid kid, but although I give this movie a 8, it's actually more of aAHHHHHHHHHHH SEVENYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

To start off, this is the movie your kids deserve to watch and nothing less quality if you want to like good movies in the future. I kid kid, but although I give this movie a 8, it's actually more of a 8.5 for me. The movie is easy to understand and it was purposely made for youth so don't get so uptight about this movie not being Shawshank or Inceptionlike. That being said, this review is for those who haven't seen it.
Music...easy A man. This is stuff that you should know even in your sleep. It's a kid movie so expect the musical aspect to seep in here and there. Sing along too or else you're just not experiencing what the producers made

Plot/Characters: im 20 years old and I'm still not ready to accept some of the scenes but I know that every movie needs a basic problem and solution. That being said, this is a timeless work.

I appreciate that the writers actually took time to research the animals and setting shown in this movie. That is bonus points for me when someone does their homework and executes perfectly.

If i had to describe this movie in one word, it would be: rainbow. The reason for that is that you will feel all those colors in the rainbow throughout this movie. Yes, it's animated but don't let that ever dictate what is good.

Watch this with a friend and call up a homie that has seen this before. I recommend calling up the crew to get that singalong going on.… Expand

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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018

hakuna matata..

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The Lion King uproars family drama into tragic, guilt and revenge with the help of funny and soothing characters that brings out life in a musical act.

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Jaguar2020Apr 27, 2020

Cartoon real classic. In the era of any parashny anime, many forgot what real animation is. The case when it’s not too early or too late to look. Do not spoil this beautiful African savannah. For a complete immersion in this story, ICartoon real classic. In the era of any parashny anime, many forgot what real animation is. The case when it’s not too early or too late to look. Do not spoil this beautiful African savannah. For a complete immersion in this story, I recommend using 3D or 4K UHD technology. The picture is saturated with good, which recalls such important things as family and friendship in the era of left-liberal **** and tolerance of the concept of family and friendship they want to cut to hell. The plot, the art, the music - everything is gorgeous. Incendiary dances, songs and dialogues of the heroes, and their humor - all this for a long time stuck in my head. It seemed so many years had passed. And nobody passed the bar of quality of this project.… Expand

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OfficialNov 15, 2013

It surely isn't the best Disney movie but it's still a powerful and emotional adventure. In my opinion, the film will be more appropriate for grown-ups. I'm not saying that kids shouldn't see this, it's just that adults might find the themesIt surely isn't the best Disney movie but it's still a powerful and emotional adventure. In my opinion, the film will be more appropriate for grown-ups. I'm not saying that kids shouldn't see this, it's just that adults might find the themes in the film more understandable and suitable.… Expand

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AndremaxAug 20, 2019

Lion King is an old and repeated story's unilateral model, as seen in Romeo and Juliet, but even so it's a film full of soul and beauty and visually, even after 25 years, it looks like it was produced yesterday.

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eagleeyevikingJul 30, 2019

A timeless classic, "The Lion king" resonates thanks to its impeccable voice acting, simple story, and terrific songs and animation.

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SrPepeJan 6, 2018

Me gustan muchos los personajes, grandes canciones y una buena trama. Timon y Pumba se roban todo.

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EssenceOfSugarJul 24, 2012

Funny how Disney and Pixar can make films and get praised for them. I mean, I love the songs - Hakuna Matata is my favourite - it's understandable though that they can say it's merely 'a coincidence' that this is similar to another animationFunny how Disney and Pixar can make films and get praised for them. I mean, I love the songs - Hakuna Matata is my favourite - it's understandable though that they can say it's merely 'a coincidence' that this is similar to another animation and obtain a huge profit. It's unfair how companies like this can prey on the smaller ones for the sake of it. They can add these certain things to films, but I'm not saying that they're bad. I love how they can inject humour into animation, which I only really saw when Timon and Pumbaa were on the screen, and actually make the characters work, but this doesn't mean it's completely original. I don't think The Lion King can actually be given a higher score, because, although it did work, it didn't feel like they had done it themselves.… Expand

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ZilcellNov 18, 2011

The Lion King has great characters and a lot of memorable songs. I think that the story is thin and short though, which makes the idea of the film very simple.

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secretswJul 10, 2018

Good, but most definitely overrated. Last time I saw it I was 5 years old, and now, having rewatched it, I realized the plot isn't that good. It merely pleads for sympathy together with a beautiful picture, but isn't motivated or complicatedGood, but most definitely overrated. Last time I saw it I was 5 years old, and now, having rewatched it, I realized the plot isn't that good. It merely pleads for sympathy together with a beautiful picture, but isn't motivated or complicated enough if you're older than 7. The whole episode of Simba's return and the fight is just awkward. Also, why would Scar be such a bad king? You can't deny he was clever and probably knew how to rule, while Simba didn't. Each move in the plot, and often even speeches were easilly guessable to me (and I didn't remember anything). Also, Kimba's plot base most probably defined the success of this one. The sequel imo shows that Disney couldn't make a good Lion King on their own.
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AnanisaptaApr 20, 2020

My wife and I decided to watch this ORIGINAL Lion King version after the remake got poorer reviews and after its cult status was additionally affirmed by multiple crossword puzzle references. We wound up shaking our heads afterwards,My wife and I decided to watch this ORIGINAL Lion King version after the remake got poorer reviews and after its cult status was additionally affirmed by multiple crossword puzzle references. We wound up shaking our heads afterwards, wondering what made it such a winner. The story is simplistic and violent, and some of the images seem awfully retro in their impact -- for example, all the good guys are a lovely light tawny shade while the villains are dark and, in one scene, the huge glowing eyes and teeth in the dark faces seem designed to make children afraid of African faces for life. The music was very so-so, the voice-acting generally good. There are many other movies I would want to see before trying this one again.… Expand

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owenspencerSep 7, 2019

I had high hopes for this movie, but on all my viewings, I felt very disappointed. The film does not have much to offer, unlike other Disney masterpieces. I hope to have better viewings of this film in the future.

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ChappyStickSep 21, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PURELY BOOOOOORING
the lion king was great when i was 6 but i recently watched this and thought what the hell was i thinking, THIS MOVE SUCKS!!! lame jokes, random singing, and terrible voice acting. my opinion: WORST DISNEY MOVIE EVER!… Expand

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SanderMay 1, 2008

Fuck Disney. They RIPPED-OFF Kimba the white lion, without even giving any credit to Ozamu Tesuka, the creator.

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Sorry_I_SuckJul 26, 2018

I'd like to point out that Simba was voiced by a human actor and not an actual lion. #endhumanwashing

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Eastwood85Jul 29, 2019

Don't work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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VoiceOfAmericaSep 28, 2021

I never loved this movie and slowly I have come to not like it. While I like the plot and message, I don't get why Mufasa thinks hyenas are bad and I don't understand how Scar's rule made the land so desolate; I believe hyena resurgenceI never loved this movie and slowly I have come to not like it. While I like the plot and message, I don't get why Mufasa thinks hyenas are bad and I don't understand how Scar's rule made the land so desolate; I believe hyena resurgence should not result in such change, because they are part of the ecosystem and are as equal as the other animals. In my opinion, Scar was doing the hyenas and the land a good deed by killing Mufasa, who I deem a fascist.… Expand

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