Lion King is definitely a classic. I am not even sure if I had watched this on a movie theatre when I was a kid, but watching it recently was like watching it for the first time. Because of this I would include it here.
I actually watched this movie 2 times this week. First was alone, the second was just this morning with my brother Egon. It is funny how your reaction could be different by watching the movie the 2nd time around. Being an amateur myself, there are things that I haven't noticed the first time. Your feelings regarding watching the movie might differ too. I find it more entertaining the second time.
Now, I'll talk about my total reaction: at first, I was like WOW. I'll rate this movie PERFECT! As in, it feels like every element of the movie is placed on their rightful places. It feels like it is a total production, I can't help but feel that the creators of this movie conceptualized for 10 years or so! But then as the story progresses, you will feel that since everything is perfect, everything is predictable. I know that this is intended for kids, and this was showed 1994... so, I am again unfair to review from a contemporary point of view.
Story/Screenplay/Script: The story is actually simple. It was perfect, so perfect that you feel there is nothing new, no surprises. I hate it, I remember what Sir Ricky had said: as a writer, we must produce something like 2+2=7 instead of 2+2=4. We need to surprise the audience! But then since this movie is old, I am so unfair. I think the formula should not apply to this type of movies.
But then, I SAY THIS MOVIE IS DEFINITELY A CLASSIC! Saw at IMDb that there is a lot of writers that had collaborated to produce the story, it must be hard to conceptualize for a Disney cartoon that time. They might have brainstormed throughly, thinking of the children's point of view. Everyone should watch this, new born kids should watch it once they turn toddlers. Even adults who haven't watched it during their younger years. By watching this movie, makes you a part of the movie's classical success.
Acting/Directing: This is directed by Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers. I don't know about directing animation, but everything was superb. I recognized there were a lot of extreme long shots, which is good because it is used to establish and it is really visually appealing.
Character development was amazing, all characters are unique and unforgettable in their own ways. Who would forget TIMON AND PUMBA? I was shocked, I don't have an idea that they came from LION KING!
I just want to react on Simba's character. It is not a criticism, it is more of just an observation. It feels that since Simba grew in the forest with Timon and Pumba, when he grew up as a lion-- he lacks maturity. He is still the kid inside.
Character development was amazing, all characters are unique and unforgettable in their own ways. Who would forget TIMON AND PUMBA? I was shocked, I don't have an idea that they came from LION KING!
I just want to react on Simba's character. It is not a criticism, it is more of just an observation. It feels that since Simba grew in the forest with Timon and Pumba, when he grew up as a lion-- he lacks maturity. He is still the kid inside.
Music: FREAKING AWESOME!!! The song CIRCLE OF LIFE was amazing, and it was a great idea that they placed it on the first part. It established a great impact on the start, like a whooping fireworks. Personally, it made me realize how great the relationship of every living soul in the planet. Like you wanted peace and unity for every living thing. Addition to this wonderful song would be HAKUNA MATATA, which is for me the best feel good song.
This picture reminds me of the song "CIRCLE OF LIFE"
Timon and Pumba
This picture reminds me of the song "CIRCLE OF LIFE"
Timon and Pumba
Scenes I like the most:
1. The song numbers. Hakuna matata and Circle of Life
2. The scene when King Musafa saved Simba from the stampede.
3. The star gazing scene
Other comments: Watching it with my brother: I learned about the HIDDEN MICKEY on Disney animation. I just told him that I read somewhere that Lion King has the word SEX on some parts/scenes of the movie. I said it is kinda scary, people putting subliminal messages on cartoons intended for kids. He then said that it is not supposed to be scary, it is the same with almost all animations- it is because animators simply just wanted to stake his claim over the scene he had animated, something like that. Like a trademark or something. Oh well, just a trivia, you might want to research it on the net. click on http://www.eeggs.com/items/1182.html
Another thing, I hope DISNEY COULD MAKE ANOTHER 2d cartoon like this, with music that people would forever cherish.
I give this movie 3/5
1. The song numbers. Hakuna matata and Circle of Life
2. The scene when King Musafa saved Simba from the stampede.
3. The star gazing scene
Other comments: Watching it with my brother: I learned about the HIDDEN MICKEY on Disney animation. I just told him that I read somewhere that Lion King has the word SEX on some parts/scenes of the movie. I said it is kinda scary, people putting subliminal messages on cartoons intended for kids. He then said that it is not supposed to be scary, it is the same with almost all animations- it is because animators simply just wanted to stake his claim over the scene he had animated, something like that. Like a trademark or something. Oh well, just a trivia, you might want to research it on the net. click on http://www.eeggs.com/items/1182.html
Another thing, I hope DISNEY COULD MAKE ANOTHER 2d cartoon like this, with music that people would forever cherish.
I give this movie 3/5
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