A Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (19 November 2009)

This is an absolutely amazing animated movie, one of the best ever created. Who can say they didn't cry when Mufasa died. That is one of the most beautifully tragic scenes in cinema history. It is so great when kids movies include something that really evokes emotion and heart.
Another classic scene is the final battle between Simba and Scar. It is a great climax to everything that lead up to it.
Then there's Simba's birth and presentation. It is beautiful on the edge of the cliff in front of all the other animals.
The characters are all great in this film and the soundtrack is one that everyone knows and remembers. I don't think I could think of another movie that has so many well known, original songs featured in it.
"The Lion King" is rated in my top three animated kids movies along with "The Brave Little Toaster" and The Land Before Time". It is truly a work of art.