Disney's Lion King

Woaaah, it feels like I have not seen this movie in so long. Very surprised to know that it was made in 1994, that feels like an eternity ago. The graphics were actually quite nice, not much different from what I remember, but let's get started on the emotional rollercoaster which Disney's b team came up with. Right from the start, Disney knows how to make their audience fall in love with a character. Baby Simba remains one of the cutest creatures that Disney has created. The contrast which Scar creates is great as well as it plays on the color scheme to differentiate between good and evil. Mufasa's death remains one of the saddest moments in Disney history.

After hearing what Scar told Simba trying to blame him for what happened, Scar has to be one of the most evil villains in Disney. Definitely the worst thing you could tell a small boy who just lost his father.

I loved rewatching the phrase Hakuna Matata. The fact that two funny and careless characters came in to help Simba right after the tragedy that he experienced was much needed. In all honesty the advice they gave him might not have been the best but it definitely helped to lighten up the mood haha. I found it particularly amusing how Timon and Pumbaa get Simba to change his diet from big animals to insects.

I also found it really amusing when Nala tried to kill Pumbaa and Simba had to come in and save her. I’ve found it a common theme between Disney movies that they all include a pessimistic character about one thing or another. (The earliest being Grumpy in Snow White) In The Lion King, the pessimistic character was Timon when he was complaining about how Simba will be doomed if he falls in love. There’s always that one character which refuses to trust as easily as the rest or is more resistant to change.

Overall I really enjoyed the movie , despite it going much faster than I imagined. I feel like the plot of the whole movie is a lot smaller. First mufasa dies, then Simba finds Timon and Pumbaa, then he is found by Nala, and finally he goes back and claims the throne. Maybe it’s just me but when I remember the first couple times that I watched the movie, the scenes seemed much longer than they were now. I enjoyed how the producers really build on the theme of finding yourself and forgiving yourself as well. The story really emphasized remembering who you are, as it will always help you to get where you want to go. Scar was the two faced opposite, and his death highlighted the outcome of being such an fake person. This Disney movie did not focus as much on love as other Disney movies typically do despite the ending where Nala and Simba have a son. The movie really focused on the circle of life and the challenges that come with it. The Lion King simply will always be one of the purest movies I think Disney has ever created.