Disney's return to Grrreatness!

Rating: 8/10 (23 September 2000)

The first Disney animated film with no human characters and to be based on an original story is an overwhelming success not only in the box office but as a movie. A lion cub, Simba, is next in line to be Lion King, until his evil uncle Scar, (voiced superbly villanously by Jeremy Irons) plots a coup agains the future king. Along the way we see Simba growing up and discovering the not so perfect world. A great story with a detailed plot that will have you engrossed. The songs are perfectly done, with Elton John singing the themes "can you feel the love tonight?" and "Circle of life".
A classic that rivals any of Disney's older masterpieces. Followed by a good but less effective sequel. On a scale of one to ten..8