Disney's animated classic this holds up visually and story-wise today. It is one of the studio's most original, lovable and emotional stories and accessible for viewers of all ages.
The animation is slick and beautiful and the animals have distinct characteristics that make each and every lion stand out as a separate entity.
Features arguably the best set of musical numbers in any Disney film to date. The music is pure gold and many of the classic songs are just a s wonderful today as 25 years ago. Tim Rice and Elton John could not have done a better job with the music.
The stampede scene is still touching and heart-breaking. The introduction of Timon and Pumbaa is still funny. And the final confrontation is still exciting.
The voice acting is flawless on all parts and a particular nod has to be given to James Earl Jones for voicing Mufasa.
The story has a deeper meaning to it and does a good job at teaching this meaning to its audience.
There is a nice flow to everything and the 90 minutes fly by fast. Despite this, the movie manages to hold quite a lot of content and tell a coherent story from start to finish.
The Bad:
It has a cliched story ripped off from Shakespeare.
The Verdict:
The Lion King is not only one of Disney's best films, it's also one of the greatest animated features ever made. It's heart-breaking, warm, funny and exciting all at the same time.
Review by Theo KallströmVIP 6BlockedParent2019-07-24T06:28:47Z
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The Lion King is not only one of Disney's best films, it's also one of the greatest animated features ever made. It's heart-breaking, warm, funny and exciting all at the same time.