The Lion King was the first film that I ever saw in theaters, and it has been my favorite film since childhood through my various stages of film fandom and snobbery. I stand by my claim that it's easily the best children's film of all time, if not one of the best movies of all time. It combines my favorites things: amazing Shakespearian plot, adorably over-the-top musical numbers, and big, furry cats.
Emily Estep
The Lion King was the first film that I ever saw in theaters, and it has been my favorite film since childhood through my various stages of film fandom and snobbery. I stand by my claim that it’s easily the best children’s film of all time, if not one of the best movies of all time. It combines my favorites things: amazing Shakespearian plot, adorably over-the-top musical numbers, and big, furry cats.
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Seeing as how it was released only 17 years ago in 1994, it’s hard to say whether or not The Lion King has truly stood the test of time. Not because it doesn’t hold up, but because enough time hasn’t passed yet. However, if the current box office trends say anything, it’s that The Lion King holds up today, and it probably will for a long, long time.
And why wouldn’t it? Yes, it’s a film about animals, but truly, it’s a film about people. It’s about power, anguish, regret, and bliss. The storyline of Scar ascending the throne is an obvious one, but when Simba runs to Timon and Pumba “hakuna matata” style, (“when the world turns its back on you, you throw your back on the world”)that’s a bleak reflection of the real world. Throw in a wonky hornbill and some sketchy hyenas, and you’ve got The Lion King.
This transcendent film that paved the way for animated films that make you cry and remember that you have no soul like Up has made more money than any animated film in theaters to date, and it’s probably racking up the cash as you read this. As Scar might ironically think, “long live the king.”
Being an animated film, the Blu-Ray aspect doesn’t change the film a whole bunch, but it is apparent in really detailed scenes, like the Can You Feel The Love Tonight scene or even the Disney castle opening. Still – for any diehard Lion King fan, the Blu-ray is a must for gorgeous scenes like the colorful wonderland that is the I Just Can’t Wait To Be King scene, or, my favorite scene of all time, the moment where Mufasa returns to Simba in the sky:
“You have forgotten who you are and so have forgotten me. Look inside yourself, Simba. You are more than what you have become. You must take your place in the Circle of Life.”
“How can I go back? I’m not who I used to be.”
”Remember who you are. You are my son, and the one true king. Remember.”
Chills.
Of course, the goosebump-inducing music of the film, be it the opening number or Be Prepared, is even more shocking on Blu-Ray. When I listen to Hakuna Matata, I want to hear every nuance of Nathan Lane‘s voice, and that’s exactly what you get.
The special features on The Lion King Blu-Ray are few, but each is worthwhile.
Deleted Scenes– These are all worth a watch. There are a handful of scenes in here, ranging from short in length to the entire scene where Scar considers marrying Nala with a reprise to Be Prepared, which can also be seen in the musical show.
Bloopers– The “bloopers” here are cute, with staged silly moments like Rafiki dropping baby Simba. They can be seen on Youtube.
The Morning Report– Anyone who bought The Lion King special edition DVD that came out a few years ago has already scene this song/scene, seeing as how it was inserted into the film.
Pride of TheLion King and The Lion King: A Memoir– These short documentaries are the real gems of the special features, giving a sincerely in depth look at how the film was made, interviewing the producers, animators, and even showing some footage of the voice actors.
Disney Sing Along Mode– Essential for the nerdiest of fans, this special feature surprised me in that it turns out that I’ve been messing up some of the lyrics to I Just Can’t Wait To Be King. And no, I still don’t know all of the words to The Circle of Life.
Interactive Blu-ray Gallery– This gallery shows a lot of storyboarding images and sketches of all of the characters, which there’s also a lot of in the behind-the-scenes documentaries.
Disney Second Screen– Disney Second Screen is some newfangled invention in which you can download an app or something that grants you access to additional material when you’re watching your film in second screen mode, but I don’t have the technology to make that happen. Dang you, you crazy kids!
Overall, The Lion King Blu-Ray is a must for Lion King fans, Disney fans, and movie fans in general. It’s a fantastic film that’s made even more fantastic on Blu-Ray, with some great special features for the nerdiest of us. Remember who you are, and buy this Blu-ray.
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The Lion King on Blu-Ray brings all of the magic from its original 1994 release into the 21st century with bonus features and behind the scenes insight.
Whether you like the film or not, and despite the audio mix not being reference level, the stunning full-screen images the UHD Blu-ray of The Lion King 2019 serve up make it an essential purchase for anyone who wants to see just what this 4K HDR fuss is really all about.
Whether you like the film or not, and despite the audio mix not being reference level, the stunning full-screen images the UHD Blu-ray of The Lion King 2019 serve up make it an essential purchase for anyone who wants to see just what this 4K HDR fuss is really all about.
It doesn't matter if the story is identical if we cry all the same. It doesn't matter if we know what's coming if we still feel nervous and worried about the characters. The Lion King is one of Disney's best remakes so far, on par with The Jungle Book.
The animation is just beautiful, the story is powerful and moving, the characters are terrific, the villain is one of Disney's most monstrous and the songs are out of this world incredible!
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"The Lion King" is an unnecessary remake of the 1994 animated film. The songs are boring and the nice images tell a story without soul. In the end, this version is beautiful but does not give any emotion to the viewer.
The original film was gorgeous and inventive for its time. Its story was simple but never boring. The main issue with the reboot film isn't the acting, the singing, or even the directing. The issue, rather, is that they changed almost nothing from the animated original, except for it now being live-action.
When asked about what to call The Lion King remake, director Jon Favreau said the movie is neither live action nor animated. “It depends what standard you're using. Because there's no real animals and there's no real cameras and there's not even any performance that's being captured that's underlying data that's real.
The biggest controversy around The Lion King is a plagiarism accusation. The Lion King has been accused of copying Osamu Tezuka's 1960s Japanese anime TV series Jungle Emperor, also known as Kimba the White Lion.
Anyone who grew up during the 90s remembers one of Disney's most successful animated films – The Lion King. But did you know it was almost a direct copy of Osamu Tezuka's 1965 animated film titled Kimba the White Lion? Now, if it were a single character or scene, you might think it's merely a coincidence.
The Lion King was released on June 15, 1994, receiving critical acclaim for its music, story, themes, and animation. With an initial worldwide gross of $763 million, it finished its theatrical run as the highest-grossing film of 1994 and the second-highest-grossing film of all time, behind Jurassic Park (1993).
“The Lion King” (2019) is literally just a worse version of the same movie. The creators copied many of the shots exactly, and the only things that they added were pointless backstory or unnecessary bits of humor. The only actual difference in the films is the graphics.
"Circle of Life" was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1994, along with two other songs from The Lion King: "Hakuna Matata" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", the latter of which won the award. "Circle of Life" was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.
The celebratory moment when the royal mjuzi of the Pride Lands, Rafiki the mandrill, raises a newborn Simba is another one of animated cinema's iconic moments. This scene has been referenced in other films and in many memes. This moment, known as the “presentation of Simba” is goosebumps material.
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I would watch this show again without hessitation it was worth every penny we paid. I think this show appeals to all ages and i advise you to go and see it, and you won't be let down. Hats off to the cast, orchestra, and all behind the scenes. Long may it run, long live The Lion King!!!
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