The Lion King USA 1994 – 87min.

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Lion King

Gaby Tscharner
Movie Rating: Gaby Tscharner

Simba the lion king seeks revenge for the death of his father: the Disney classic is back in 3D.

The story of Simba the lion cub, who is destined to become king of the jungle after his father Mufasa, is one of the most successful Disney movies of all time. Taking bits from Greek tragedy, Bible stories and Shakespeare's "Hamlet", Mufasa is killed by his jealous brother Scar, who makes Simba responsible for his father's death. As he grows up, Simba lives with the Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warhog, far from the lions' kingdom, until fate tests the character of the young lion.

Although the subsequent 3D adaptation is visible mostly in close-ups, scenes like the mass exodus of the gnu herd work well. And musical numbers like "I Just Can't Wait To Be King", with its kaleidoscope of images, are more intense and effective. Overall, the additional dimension improves this Disney classic.

09.05.2022

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