The Lion King (A Walt Disney Masterpiece)
starring: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Jonathan Taylor Thomas
directed by: Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers
directed by: Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers
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Not an ideal choice for younger kids, this hip and violent animated feature from Disney was nevertheless a huge smash in theaters and on video, and it continues to enjoy life in an acclaimed Broadway production. The story finds a lion cub, son of a king, sent into exile after his father is sabotaged by a rivalrous uncle. The little hero finds his way into the "circle of life" with some new friends and eventually comes back to reclaim his proper place. Characters are very strong, vocal performances by the likes of Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, and Whoopi Goldberg are terrific, the jokes are aimed as much (if not more) at adults than kids, the animation is sometimes breathtaking, and the music is more palatable than in many Disney features. But be cautious: this is too intense for the Rugrat crowd. --Tom Keogh
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Anybody who struts around with Simba's hard-won authority deserves thisroyal DVD read-along from Disney. Kids can recoil at Uncle Scar's dastardlydeeds en español and discover that "hakuna matata" sounds pretty much thesame in Spanish, French, Italian, or German. And should the dynamic storytellingfail to thrill your 4- to 12-year-old fan, a flurry of other interactive optionsawait. Toggle to "Songs" for sing-along renditions of movie hits, including "IJust Can't Wait to Be King," and on to "Music Videos," where Elton John roars soundtrackfavorites "Circle of Life" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and Jimmy Cliff and Lebo Mgroove to "Hakuna Matata." The "Vocabulary" feature allows for see-and-saymastery of a list of wildlife, while the "Game" section allows players to matchpaw and hoof prints to the proper beast and reassemble the scattered skeletalremains of an elephant. Original cast voices are featured, and grownups will bepleased by the package's reading component. --Tammy La Gorce
Not an ideal choice for younger kids, this hip and violent animated feature from Disney was nevertheless a huge smash in theaters and on video, and it continues to enjoy life in an acclaimed Broadway production. The story finds a lion cub, son of a king, sent into exile after his father is sabotaged by a rivalrous uncle. The little hero finds his way into the "circle of life" with some new friends and eventually comes back to reclaim his proper place. Characters are very strong, vocal performances by the likes of Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, and Whoopi Goldberg are terrific, the jokes are aimed as much (if not more) at adults than kids, the animation is sometimes breathtaking, and the music is more palatable than in many Disney features. But be cautious: this is too intense for the Rugrat crowd. --Tom Keogh
Amazon.com:
Anybody who struts around with Simba's hard-won authority deserves thisroyal DVD read-along from Disney. Kids can recoil at Uncle Scar's dastardlydeeds en español and discover that "hakuna matata" sounds pretty much thesame in Spanish, French, Italian, or German. And should the dynamic storytellingfail to thrill your 4- to 12-year-old fan, a flurry of other interactive optionsawait. Toggle to "Songs" for sing-along renditions of movie hits, including "IJust Can't Wait to Be King," and on to "Music Videos," where Elton John roars soundtrackfavorites "Circle of Life" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and Jimmy Cliff and Lebo Mgroove to "Hakuna Matata." The "Vocabulary" feature allows for see-and-saymastery of a list of wildlife, while the "Game" section allows players to matchpaw and hoof prints to the proper beast and reassemble the scattered skeletalremains of an elephant. Original cast voices are featured, and grownups will bepleased by the package's reading component. --Tammy La Gorce
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- Guilov is a rip off
I ordered Lion King from Guilov and never received it. Of course they took my money. After repeated attempts to get them to send me Lion King they never did. This company shuld not be in business and shame on Amazon.com for associating with them. Do not order anything from these guys because you are likely to lose your money.
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- Classic
i grew up listening to The Lion King soundtrack. watching the movie reminds me of how i used to sing along with Simba in "i can't wait to be king" with the biggest smile across my face (i still do). that was more than 10 years ago. now i'm almost in college and i still LOVE this movie...one of my favorites ever.
i don't know how anyone could possibly NOT like this. it's the best Disney has ever done. amazing plot/theme with touching scenes (you have no idea how much i cried haha), awesome ... Read More
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- mommy's lil island boy
i can't never find it in the PX. i love the movie and thought i should share it with my son.
Rating: - The Ling King
I am not able to review because I have not received it and no one is answering my e-mails at the supplier.
Rating: - The Lion King
The item's content was of course, excellent.The movie did come unhingedduring shipping, which caused a loose, shaking noise inside before I opened it.I had to prevent the movie from hitting the floor when I opened it.Haven't actually watched the movie to inspect visual damage....more to come.
Robert
- Guilov is a rip offI ordered Lion King from Guilov and never received it. Of course they took my money. After repeated attempts to get them to send me Lion King they never did. This company shuld not be in business and shame on Amazon.com for associating with them. Do not order anything from these guys because you are likely to lose your money.
- Classici grew up listening to The Lion King soundtrack. watching the movie reminds me of how i used to sing along with Simba in "i can't wait to be king" with the biggest smile across my face (i still do). that was more than 10 years ago. now i'm almost in college and i still LOVE this movie...one of my favorites ever.
i don't know how anyone could possibly NOT like this. it's the best Disney has ever done. amazing plot/theme with touching scenes (you have no idea how much i cried haha), awesome ... Read More
- mommy's lil island boyi can't never find it in the PX. i love the movie and thought i should share it with my son.
- The Ling KingI am not able to review because I have not received it and no one is answering my e-mails at the supplier.
- The Lion KingThe item's content was of course, excellent.The movie did come unhingedduring shipping, which caused a loose, shaking noise inside before I opened it.I had to prevent the movie from hitting the floor when I opened it.Haven't actually watched the movie to inspect visual damage....more to come.
Robert
