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The Lion King | Year: 1994 Classification: Feature Film Family Actors/Actresses: - Matthew Broderick - Whoopi Goldberg - Jeremy Irons - James Earl Jones - Rowan Atkinson Discography: - het nederlandse cast album Well worth your hard earned money This new two disc set for the Lion King is yet another masterful DVD production job by the Disney folks. The video and audio quality are top notch, with plenty of choices how to see the film (both original and extended). There are an amazing amount of extras included on disc two, it will take some hunting to find them all, and quite a bit of extra time to view the entire contents. A few are overly self promotional, but there is so much stuff here, just skip to the next item if that bothers you. Some of the games are actually fun too. With both Lion King and Sleeping Beauty being newly released on DVD right now, if you can only get one of them, there is no question this is by far the better choice. The impressive animation, the story, the fantastic sound, the extras are all superior in this Lion King package. This still isn't my favorite Disney release (Roger Rabbit will always have that honor), but maybe top 5--certainly top 8. Lion King Platinum is well worth the investment for your DVD collection. Your family will get many years of enjoyment from it. Disney's animated masterpiece! The Lion King is another of the movies which marked the triumphant return of Disney to center stage. Remember, that after Walt Disney's death, Disney as a company kind of sank into oblivion and did nothing remarkable. After 1989's excellent The Little Mermaid, Disney continued its return in a big way with The Lion King. This is the story of Simba, (Jonathon Taylor Thomas as a youth, Matthew Broderick as an adult) a young cub, who "just can't wait to be king". He has a powerful father, the king Mufasa (a booming James Earl Jones) and an uncle, the conniving and evil Scar (the devilish Jeremy Irons) who wants the throne that Simba will one day inherit. Scar schemes up a way to kill Mufasa and dispose of Simba permenently, or so he thinks. Simba ends up banished from the Pridelands, where he takes on the newfound attitude of Hakuna Matata(no worries). This is the saying of Timon and Pumba, two new friends. Eventually, Simba must deal with his past, which he finds very difficult. There are two reasons why I consider this to be the best Disney film. For one, the animation is absolutely superb. From the opening "Circle of Life" sequence, showing all the animals in the Pridelands gathering to celebrate the birth of Simba, to the final battle between Scar and Simba, the attention to detail and vivid color is breathtaking. Especially on this new DVD edition, this movie is a sight to see. The second reason I love this as the best Disney film is the villain, Scar. Unlike most other Disney villains, who are almost a joke (Ursula, Malevecent, Gaston, the evil stepmother), Scar is truly evil and he is a scary character. Jeremy Irons was the perfect choice for the voice. For that reason, I would recommend you keep this movie away from the very young. This is an adult cartoon. There is much violence and adult material. A father dies, an uncle tries to kill his young nephew several times, and the evil elephant graveyard has an ominous appearance. Very small children would struggle with this film, so keep that in mind. In all, the story, animation, characters, voices, and appearance make this DVD a must own. The extended feature is somwhat overrated- the song "Morning Report" is unnecessary and a waste of time. The second disc features several making of tours and some games that would be fun to play with children. I recommend making this film a part of your collection. The best selling movie is back It's wonderful that Disney decided to rerelease "The Lion King". It's more than just a rerelease, they added some new features like deleted scenes, a new song by Elton John, the restored and remastered version, and much more. This gives the soon-to-be classic the continuing recognition that it deserves. Besides this, the production and the animation was wonderfully projected for its 1994 release. The setting and the animals' behavior proves that the creaters researched everything fully. The accuracy is perfent. The storyline is enjoyable for those of all ages, combining musical, action, comedy, and suspense. Such combination keeps the audience's eyes close to the screen, always anxious to the next scene. The songs are very catchy, symbolizing the events. The actors perform their voiceovers wonderfully, giving their characters the humor and suspense: Oscar winners Whoopi Goldberg and Jeremy Irons, Oscar nominee James Earl Jones, Tony winners Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Cheech Marin, Roman Atkinson, and more. Elton John and Tim Rice offer their knowledge to the music. Their catchy music won them an Oscar for Best Original Song("Can You Feel the Love Tonight"). The score writer also won an Oscar for his efforts. His research of African music helped his music shine with the animated surroundings. The songs blend perfectly with the script, giving them smooth unity. The special features DVD features two music videos: "Circle of Life" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight". Fans of this music should also buy the soundtrack. It's as enjoyable as the movie. Other special features include a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "The Lion King". The many games created specially for this rerelease are enjoyable. One feature offers the music with subtitles, allowing a sing-along festival. The 1994 interview with Elton John offers some interesting words. Those who watch "The Lion King" will not be disappointed. Fans of this movie should also purchase the original 1994 release. Though the same, it travels deeper through the producers' minds from the time of creation. Buy The Lion King at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on The Lion King Search with the Priority Search Engine on The Lion King This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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