VHS : The Lion King (A Walt Disney Masterpiece)

Rating: - this movie is great!!!
but what happened to movies like this? why don't we get them anymore?because the commercials for incredibles made it sound like this but nooooo it wasn't like this at all!!! 1995 was the year for great movies like this one and toy story. the fight between simba and scar was EXCELLENT!!! when simba grew up and rafiki told him to follow him and when they found the pond was great! the songs are P-E-R-F-E-C-T TOO!!!with simba and nala it worked it felt like they liked eachother alot.

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Rating: - This should never be forgotten
This is a brilliant Disney Classic that should not be forgotten. Why? Well, first of all, the animation is superb and breathtakingly beautiful (unlike the recent CGI ones). Second, the music by Hans Zimmer and Elton John are catchy and powerful to listen to. Third, the all-star vocal cast seemed to have worked very hard to put their minds into this 90-minute film. And lastly, the drama and suspense is so strong, that the more recent animated films (like The Incredibles and Finding Nemo) fail to bring that to a much higher level.

This, along with Fantasia (1940), Bambi, Atlantis, and Aladdin, will be an animated film for the ages.

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Rating: - The King Roars!
It's clear what this film means to Disney by the royal treatment they gave this film. The digital frame-by-frame clean-up and sound upgrade were welcome additions. They even stuck in a new musical number, "The Morning Report". Now one more number isn't bad, especially when you learn the song was originally meant to be in the film. Some may find this to be a bit much, though. Otherwise, the film glows like new. The plot has been much discussed and disected. A modern day "Bambi", if you will. Like that film, there are some pretty intense moments during the story, some children should watch with their parents. The stampede in the canyon is amazing to view, and tragic in the story. The music is wonderful, as the oscars won can attest. This remains a high-water mark for traditional animation, as "The Lion King" remains the highest grossing traditional animation film ever. This film shows what a strong story, coupled with wonderful artwork, and strong musical contributions can produce. Hopefully some day Disney can return to the glory that was theirs, as in this film.

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Rating: - Animation and music is terrific!
You'll want the C.D. of the music once you see the movie. Very inspiring. The story is a great lesson for children about love, hope, betrayal and even death (which is part of life). This is the caliber of Disney movie that keeps me coming back to them for family entertainment. They keep this story light-hearted, but they're not afraid to deal with 'real life' issues.
Chrissy K. McVay - Author

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Rating: - Animation Classic
This is a fantastic movie that is a joy to watch. No wonder, it won two Oscars.

"Lion King" is set in the idyllic African plains and valleys. The proud lion ruler of all animals, great and small, Mufasa has a naive and curious cub called Simba (Swahili name for lion). Mufasa dies trying to rescue his son and Simba is distraught and very remorseful as he feels responsible for the death of his father. He goes into exile but fortunately becomes friends with some good natured animals.

Simba meets several trials and tribulations as he grows up. He eventually discovers that his evil and power hungry uncle Scar (who was second in line to the throne) was behind the death of his father and for the suffering that animals were now enduring. He returns from exile eventually manages to reclaim his throne after some epic struggle with the usurper.

This is a well made film with magnificent animation and a beautiful and interesting plot. The music was wonderful (I love the "Hakuna Matata" song - in Swahili- no problem) and the actors were excellent. The scenery is breathtaking. It is a joy to watch.