Number of Discs
2
Certificate
U
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States of America
Additional Information
One of the most popular Disney animated musicals, THE LION KING presents the story of a lion cub's journey to adulthood and acceptance of his royal destiny. Simba (voiced first by Jonathan Taylor Thomas, then by Matthew Broderick) begins life as an honored prince, the son of the powerful King Mufasa (voiced by James Earl Jones). The cub's happy childhood turns tragic when his evil uncle, Scar (voiced by Jeremy Irons), murders Mufasa and drives Simba away from the kingdom. In exile, the young lion befriends the comically bumbling pair of Pumbaa the warthog (voiced by Ernie Sabella) and Timon the meerkat (voiced by Nathan Lane), he and lives a carefree jungle life. As he approaches adulthood, however, he is visited by the spirit of his father, who instructs him to defeat the nefarious Scar and reclaim his rightful throne. Borrowing elements from Hamlet, classical mythology, and African folk tales, THE LION KING tells its mythic coming-of-age tale with a combination of spectacular visuals and lively music, featuring light, rhythmic songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, and a score by Hans Zimmer.
Reviews
Birmingham Mail - Feel the love tonight. And see the colours, too., Entertainment Weekly - "...[A] rapturous piece of storybook mythmaking." -- Rating: A-, New York Daily News - Pure, eye-popping pleasure., Hollywood Reporter - A crown jewel of modern Disney animation., Daily Express - The 3D technology adds some eye-popping moments but the best thing about this reissue is the chance for a new generation to see a modern classic on a cinema screen., New York Times - ...As visually enchanting as its pedigree suggests....Anthropomorphic genius..., Premiere - "...Disney dazzle..." - Recommended, USA Today - "...A majestic outdoor spectacle....[With] nobly high visual and moral standards..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4 stars...", Rolling Stone - A hugely entertaining blend of music, fun and eye-popping thrills, though it doesn't lack for heart., Los Angeles Times - ...This latest Disney animated feature once again delivers what its audience wants..., Chicago Sun-Times - ...THE LION KING deals with real issues....A learning experience as well as an entertainment...
Sound source
Dolby Digital
Movie/TV Title
The Lion King
Voice
Whoopi Goldberg, Robert Guillaume, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Matthew Broderick, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Cheech Marin
Consumer Advice
Contains no material likely to offend or harm
