Rewatching The Lion King for podcasting purposes (coming soon to a podcatcher near you!), I'm surprised by how quickly Simba grows up and indeed, how short the movie is. Were it made today, there might be more to his adventures in exile. I'm also rather shocked at how violent and sexual Disney's animation films were in the 90s (holding up Hunchback as another example). But memorable songs, gorgeous animation, a strong voice cast, nothing shocking there. My memory didn't fail me there. There's a reason this one has become an enduring classic worthy of Broadway shows and various spin-offs, and it's not the over-reported Hamlet connections (they're rather thin, again, wait for the podcast). It's everything I mentioned plus the sense of a new world opening up based on African rather than Western iconography (in a way, this is the Black Panther of its day), the Circle of Life opposed to the hyenas' death cult in a struggle for dominance, overlaid with a Shakespearean (ok, fine, you made me say it) body politic that makes the King's morality manifest in the land. It leaves you wanting more because they only really scratch the premise's surface. Disney fully acknowledges how important this was to them by putting Pride Rock behind the castle somewhere in their Wonderful World animation.
I cannot fathom why so many people like this and most of the stuff Disney put out during the 1990's. It's probably something that is wrong with me though. I hate everything about it, especially the music. When I watch Snow White, Pinocchio, Bambi, Dumbo or Fantasia, I feel nothing but pure joy. When Disney made a comeback with Cinderella and the rest of the 50's animated features I am onboard with those as well. When I watch this, I feel embarrassed (especially during the Can You Feel the Love Tonight song, my god that is gross.)
I feel weird trashing this film as I know many here probably love it from their childhood. I just can't enjoy this though. It just probably wasn't made for me.
I just had to wait a year after this to find something to love about Disney again with Toy Story and then pretty much every Pixar film that followed.
This is a beautiful movie, and easily one of the all-time greatest films. It's pretty close to perfect in almost every way - the visual design, the voice acting, the music, the story, the writing. A timeless and ageless classic.
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Rewatching The Lion King for podcasting purposes (coming soon to a podcatcher near you!), I'm surprised by how quickly Simba grows up and indeed, how short the movie is. Were it made today, there might be more to his adventures in exile. I'm also rather shocked at how violent and sexual Disney's animation films were in the 90s (holding up Hunchback as another example). But memorable songs, gorgeous animation, a strong voice cast, nothing shocking there. My memory didn't fail me there. There's a reason this one has become an enduring classic worthy of Broadway shows and various spin-offs, and it's not the over-reported Hamlet connections (they're rather thin, again, wait for the podcast). It's everything I mentioned plus the sense of a new world opening up based on African rather than Western iconography (in a way, this is the Black Panther of its day), the Circle of Life opposed to the hyenas' death cult in a struggle for dominance, overlaid with a Shakespearean (ok, fine, you made me say it) body politic that makes the King's morality manifest in the land. It leaves you wanting more because they only really scratch the premise's surface. Disney fully acknowledges how important this was to them by putting Pride Rock behind the castle somewhere in their Wonderful World animation.Earring72
Movie night with the family. Great classic Disney. Intense at times for the youngest but overal great funEmilioLargo
Spectacular film with stunning animation, classic songs, and valuable life lessons for all ages.Dramaramaskell9
hakuna matata :-)fakirfikir
Colouring of movie is good, though movie is not.essaywhu
I cannot fathom why so many people like this and most of the stuff Disney put out during the 1990's. It's probably something that is wrong with me though. I hate everything about it, especially the music. When I watch Snow White, Pinocchio, Bambi, Dumbo or Fantasia, I feel nothing but pure joy. When Disney made a comeback with Cinderella and the rest of the 50's animated features I am onboard with those as well. When I watch this, I feel embarrassed (especially during the Can You Feel the Love Tonight song, my god that is gross.)I feel weird trashing this film as I know many here probably love it from their childhood. I just can't enjoy this though. It just probably wasn't made for me.
I just had to wait a year after this to find something to love about Disney again with Toy Story and then pretty much every Pixar film that followed.
IreneAdler
One of the most touching Disney movies I've seen. Very sweet and colourful!luclanty
Magical movie. Watched a dozen of times as a kid, and still love itnymusix
This is a beautiful movie, and easily one of the all-time greatest films. It's pretty close to perfect in almost every way - the visual design, the voice acting, the music, the story, the writing. A timeless and ageless classic.Paulorsadv
Disney bullshit. I hate the songs.tin can
Very well-executed, but some of the attitudes that are promoted are pretty hard to stomach.sviristelle
Wonderful, beautiful movie.Olli
just saw it for the first time. amazing! right after aladdin my new favorite disney movie!Buksemannen
Pretty good animation. But it just can't touch Miyazaki's best work.Ezio
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