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The Lion King 1½
2005
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The Lion King 1½
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3.3
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4.5
But at the same time, the film makes a clear argument for cubism in that, just because an artist creates something that looks real, that doesnt make i ..
Austin Chronicle
1.5
The Lion King is slightly better than Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin if for no other reason it doesnt feel too bloated and the additions largely mak ..
Collider
3.5
It will provide plenty of laughs for kids but adults who loved the original film wont find much to hold their interest. Its moderately funny the first ..
IGN
3.8
The film wisely does not attempt to top The Lion King in terms of scale or drama; rather, this jokey and self referential tale seems content to exist ..
Reel Film Reviews
4.5
Its not so much the new version and its story that will hold your attention there isnt much of a new interpretation of the classic story or its conten ..
Deccan Chronicle
1.5
If youre after light entertainment, heavy spectacle and ingenious filmmaking technology, this new adaptation will deliver.
Deccan Chronicle
4.5
This new version of The Lion King isnt realism; its literalism, TheWraps William Bibbiani writes.
Firstpost
3.8
Most Disney straight to video sequels are bunk, but here is an entertaining exception.
Spliced Wire
4.0
Whimsical and fun, The Lion King 1 1/2 is an enjoyable romp behind the fake scenes of a real movie.
7M Pictures
3.0
It is creative, and thats alone enough to rocket it to the top of the Disney sequel heap.
Antagony & Ecstasy
2.0
Fart gags, belch jokes, and slug eating contests abound. To me, the filmmakers have dishonored the memory of a treasured classic.
Movie Metropolis
3.5
This may become known as the gold standard for straight to video cartoon releases.
IGN Movies
1.5
While the young cubs will delight in The Lion King 1 1/2, there is also a treasure trove of pop culture references and dialogue asides especially for ..
Fantastic A Daily
3.0
The Lion King 1 1/2 is a very clever syncquel thats entertaining in the beginning but weighed down by a premise and format that seem ill suited for a ..
Movie Metropolis
3.8
The Lion King 1 1/2 is visually beautiful, musically delightful and slap the knee till its raw funny! There are oodles of fun filled hours and super w ..
Blunt Review
4.5
This whole narrative perspective may not be particularly original, but it is quite inventive for a Disney straight to video release.
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