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This film plays off the Biblical tales of Joseph and Moses, and plays off Shakespeare's Hamlet. It follows the story of Simba, a lion cub born in Pride Rock. He grows up in Pride Rock learning how to rule a kingdom, while his uncle, Scar, creates plans to take over the kingdom. Scar tricks Simba into living in exhile by causing him to believe that he had murdered his father. As time continues on, Simba grows into a young adult and realizes that he must save his old kingdom from his uncle. This film was directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, both whom had great careers working with Disney studios. This film is probably most adult film created by Disnet studios, but it is still a good film for children. It might've been made more to gather interest from an adult audiences. I didn't get a chance to see this film in 3D, but I did get the diamond edition and was glad I did. The film was remastered amazingly well. The sound was great, and the animation was so well enhanced. I also enjoyed watching the animation made to follow the voice acting bloopers. This is a film that'll take people down memory lane. The music for the film is amazingly memorable, even though it almost didn't happen. The opening song title, and opening animation sequence, really gave the film its inspiring opening. The story is centered around the lesson of life, the mysticism of Africa, and kingship rule. It was unique to disney films because it wasn't a princess film, it wasn't a retelling, and it didn't follow the usual guidelines for disney action animated features.
The voice actors did great in giving this film soul. Simba was voice by actors Jonathan Taylor Thomas (young) and Matthew Broderick (adult). They worked together surprisingly well. It is easy to believe that they are the same character. Thomas gave Simba a sympathetic, and lovable. Broderick gave him a sympathetic role. Jeremy Irons was great voicing Scar. He created an intelligent villain that was frightening. James Earl Jones was amazing as Mufasa. He gave the character so much power, and strength. Nathan Lane, Timon, Ernie Sabella, Pumbaa, and Rowan Atkins, Zazu, were great. They added humour to this dramatic film. Robert Guillaume, Rafiki, was good in his role. He gave the film its mythical feel. I give this animated film 5 out of 5 stars! It's a great animated featured created by Disney Studios. It's full of dramatic heart, and is a great family film.
Answer to last blog post: Actors Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, and Madeline Kahn all starred in the film Yellowbeard (as well as Young Frankenstein).
Que: Who composed the opening score for the Lion King?
Elton John
Danny Elfman
Tim Rice
Alan Menken
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