Very mildly entertaining at the most.

Rating: 5/10 (14 January 2009)

This is a harmless movie w/no real redeeming value & cardboard cutouts of all the characters. Worse than anything is the fact that the terrific voice cast is completely wasted which is a shame. In fact if Ben Stiller & Chris Rock had lent themselves w/some of their creative talent, this could have been a much better film. Hell an episode of "Everybody hates Chris" has more heart & laughs than this entire film. I think most kids will enjoy this, but it won't be anything lasting. What reminded me more than anything is the fact that this seemed like a wannabe "Lion King" but w/out the re-watchability & the fantastic story. Again this is a extremely mediocre film that wasted the great voice talents & a boring pointless plot too.