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The King
A (INDIA)
1995
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Positive Reviews
66
Negative reviews
3
Average Rating
4.1
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2.0
The soundtrack for The Lion King features numbers penned by Elton John, who lends his strained vocal cords to several songs, most of which mewl rather ..
EW
4.4
Basically what we have here is a drama, with comedy occasionally lifting the mood.
Rogerebert
4.5
Some of the richest imagery the studios animators have produced and held together.
Variety
3.1
Although far from the worst offender in Disneys canon, The Lion King is nevertheless host to many of the less savory qualities common to the studios o ..
2.5
What with all the lush vistas and references to Hamlet, the animators strive for a certain epic familial melodrama, and though the films beautiful ani ..
3.8
One of the four films the director has completed this year, Art History stands out as one of his most visually and conceptually accomplished experimen ..
4.5
A computer animated scene featuring a stampede of wildebeest is positively breathtaking.
3.5
Its like Disney feels it has to redo bits from its hits or folks wont come see this one.
3.5
The films musical numbers are a peculiar hybrid of Mr. Johns bouncy, irrepressible pop sensibility and Mr. Rices fastidious, remarkably joyless lyrics ..
The New York Times
4.0
Its all calculated to be wonderfully entertaining and almost every frame hits the mark.
San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
This is more a favourite of the children than adult Disney fans. It has a few memorable songs and has spawned a very popular stage production.
5.0
It didnt really need the 3D, but its still a stunning, glorious family film, with the third dimension or otherwise.
4.0
Everyone, young and old, will find something to appreciate in this Shakespearean tale of a young lion discovering his rightful place in the world.
Ny Daily News
3.0
Families who have warmed to it around their television sets or enjoyed the stage adaptation will jump at the chance to see it on the big screen again.
One Guys Opinion
4.4
That makes this Lion King revival part of a grand tradition, 3D or not.
Rogers Movie Nation
4.4
There clearly has been a conscious effort to please adults as much as children. Happily, for those of us who generally stay far away from cartoons, th ..
ReelViews
3.8
The film has some of Disneys most spectacular animation yet particularly in the wildebeest stampede and strong vocal performances, especially by skill ..
Tv Guide
3.8
What it lacks is a good, compelling story.The main character, Simba, the lion king, is weak.
Lariat
4.0
Two straight to video sequels followed: The Lion King: Simbas Pride in 1998, and the Timon and Pumbaa spin off Hakuna Matata in 2004.
Radio Times
4.0
This is indeed a timeless classic, full of excitement, humour, witty asides and memorable characters.
Shadows On The Wall
5.0
Visually, the movie is an example of Disney animation at its supple best.
Cs Monitor
3.5
And none of its weaknesses should keep audiences from flocking to the film again and again, making it the one sure bet for a long summer run.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
And then theres this: No level of supercomputer processed CGI can compete with the breathtaking impressionism of hand drawn animation.
3.0
Its an attractive film but altogether less interesting and more conventional than the Pixar productions that now dominate Disneys animated output.
Guardian
5.0
Its the multi dimensional storytelling and musical sophistication that makes this one a classic.
Daily Mail
4.5
That said The Lion King is still a near perfect and breathtaking animated epic that tells the tale of young Simba.
Cinema Crazed
4.5
The result is a gripping and touching adventure and consideration of friendship that has the timeless quality that guarantees it will be enjoyed by ma ..
Eye For Film
4.5
Frankly, I felt more raw emotion in the more recent Spirit: Stallion Of The Cimarron and the sadly neglected The Emperors New Groove (2000) was more f ..
5.0
While lesser features might be swamped by such visual spectacle, the story here is majestic enough to cope.
Bbc
4.5
Between traumas, the movie serves up soothingly banal musical numbers (composed by Elton John and Tim Rice) and silly, rambunctious comedy.
New Yorker
5.0
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 ..
Express
5.0
Makes up for its shortcomings in the musical department with a strong dose of mature drama.
Mr Brown Movies
5.0
Well worth another look, though its a pity theyre saving the newly made bloopers for the upcoming Blu ray.
Total Film
2.0
The post production, flat 3D mutes the colors so much that the 2D version is preferable.
Tony Medley
3.0
If only it werent for the inflated ticket price that comes with it, The Lion King 3D would represent a welcome revival of a kids movie that combines a ..
Coles Mithey
4.4
This movie oozes life, has vitality and momentum in spades, and for those who have only experienced the film at home this two week limited engagement ..
Movie Freak
4.0
But what it lacks in real originality it makes up for in genuine charm and craft.
4.4
The story may not be as personally accessible for kids as some others in the Disney canon, but its not hard to understand why The Lion Kings good vs. ..
Groucho Reviews
3.1
Forget the musical, The Lion King is now in IMAX. Too bad it sends the wrong message to anyone who sees messages in cartoon animals singing Broadway n ..
Movie Habit
2.5
The Lion Kings huge take unfortunately bronzed its blunders along with its charms.
Film Freak Central
4.5
Its a wonderful treat to revisit and the 3 D is beautifully utilised, but its perhaps not the classic that Disney purports it to be.
Film Ink
3.8
Pixar would release Toy Story just a year later and neither Disney nor animation would ever be the same again.
Three Movie Buffs
1.5
Tavia Hunt, wife of Kansas City Chiefs co owner Clark Hunt, ordered a personalized stamp for her Christmas cards from a family photo taken in Russia.
Kansas City
5.0
While the 3D is surprisingly effective on the 2D, hand drawn animation, the real treat is getting to see this movie once again projected up in all its ..
Stl Today
4.4
Turns out Shakespeares timeless tale of familial tragedy, the weight of nobility and communal responsibility was missing something a singing warthog.
Larsen On Film
4.4
The past is the past, dont dwell on your mistakes stand up and be the best darn lion you can be.
Ross Anthony
5.0
But for a mere cartoon, this movie is one that needs a huge canvas to do it justice.
The Filmy Ap
3.0
The animation is extraordinarily beautiful, and more technically accomplished than any other film of the Disney Renaissance... the drama and character ..
Antagony & Ecstasy
5.0
Details: 1994, USA, Cert U, 89 mins Direction: Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers Genre: Animation Summary: Simba the lion prince has to overcome his own do ..
Film Guardian
2.5
While in many ways a worthy successor to Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin, this latest in Disneys string of animated extravaganzas is less of a piece ..
La Times
4.5
The result is a step toward multiculturalism and ecological correctness, though not without a certain amount of confusion.
Chicago Reader
3.8
Kids will enjoy it; adults wont mind sitting through it, but I doubt if many people will rush back to see it again.
Articles Chicago Tribune
4.0
The background paintings are as beautiful and detailed as anything the Disney studio has ever done...
Movie Metropolis
4.0
What gives this latest Disney cartoon a real excitement is its story, a swift, sometimes brutal tale of dynastic trouble in the animal kingdom.
People
5.0
Great idea. Those of us that caught it on a big screen the first time can experience it again, and our children and grandchildren who didnt can have t ..
Tri City Herald
5.0
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Qc Times
5.0
Is the 3D version superior to the 2D version No. Is the film still magnificent Yes.
Need Coffee
4.4
Its perhaps the closest Disney has come to creating a consciously mythical entertainment in the style of Star Wars. Yet like that film it keeps its se ..
Seattle Times
5.0
Overall, however, Timon and Pumbaa are more whimsical than antic.
Articles Orlando Sentinel
5.0
The Lion King, complete with jaunty songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, is undeniably and fully worthy of its glorious Disney heritage. It is a gorgeous ..
Articles Philly
5.0
Even the inescapable hype cannot diminish the fact that this is one great film.
Articles Philly
3.0
Im such a freaking sucker for Bond that Ive purchased almost all of MGMs triple dip set of Bond films I have three versions of all 21 movies.There was ..
Eclipse Magazine
3.8
As compelling a film as it is both children and adults will be transfixed I had an uneasy feeling: Its true subject is blood right, not earned right.
Articles Baltimore Sun
4.0
This is a beautiful and expressive film.The Lion King is still an excellent entry in Disneys comeback in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Cinema Autopsy
5.0
Wondrously imaginative, The Lion King is superior family entertainment, charming in every way.
Articles Sun Sentinel
4.4
Writer director Larry Kasdan (Grand Canyon) has crafted a dark, nihilistic tragedy that induces epic proportions of boredom.
Paloalto Online
5.0
A classic story told through immersive visuals, great voice work and some of the most memorable songs in movie history. The Lion King defines animated ..
Blu Ray Ign
3.0
The Jungle Book needed a human Mowgli to keep the emotional core alive and because The Lion King doesnt have this compass, were left with a rather dre ..
Dna India
4.0
Just remember to take your glasses OFF every now and then.Only this way can you decide whether in future you want real, brighter colours or fake depth ..
Birmingham Mail
3.1
The story line is a Joseph Campbell hero quest so stripped down to its basics as to become dull.
Feeds Boston
5.0
Is it just me or does the video shelves seem to be groaning beneath the weight of Disney produce lately
Movie Gurus
5.0
There are no gimmicks and the big emotional moments are almost entirely untouched.
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