The Lion King (Disney Special Platinum Edition)

This movie is probably better than all the other Disney movies. It is wonderfully drawn, better then any Disney animation. I never liked the fairy-tale Disneys, but this one... There are no words for its absolute great class...


A masterpiece   February 3, 2000
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This is easily Disney's best ever. It boasts superb animation, a high-ranking voice cast and a great, if somewhat Hamlet derivative story. All of the characters are quite interesting and amusing, particularly Rowan Atkinson as Zazu, a dorky bird. I remember when I first saw it at age seven, I didn't manage to appreciate quite how good it is. Some adults may think more of it than it's intended audience. If you haven't seen it, there is no excuse not to do so.


Disney Does It Again   February 1, 2000
I think the Lion King is definetly a movie for everyone. The cubs are just like kids, going where the adults tell them not to. Always wanting to go have fun and play in the mud instead of getting a bath or lounging around. They learn the circle of life, how we all come and go. The lion is just like any other human father: Protective, wise, teaches the cubs things, fun, yet lays his life on the to save Simba. Simba wants to grow up so fast and become king. So, I personally think that people of all ages can relate to this in different ways.


Great for young and old   January 6, 2000
 1 out of 2 found this review helpful

While my two year-old niece's insistence to watch the film three times did get a little much for the adults, it is fun to watch.. and entertaining for the kids as much as the parents.


captivating video for kids   January 4, 2000
Judging from the reactions of my grandson while he is viewing, I would say that The Lion King is fantastic! He just cannot get enough of it. He is only three, but he understands the story and sings along. He has many cartoon videos and always chooses this one first!