Growingytartist's review of THE LION KING

Rating: 9/10 (25 March 2019)

Story (9/10):
The overall story was really good. Some moments, like Mufasa's death scene and the scene before Simba returns to Pride Rock, are amazing. However, I sort of wish that there was slightly less focus on trying to appeal to the children (with their childish jokes) but the great moments overall outshine this.
Characters (8/10):
I love most of the characters. Scar, once he gets Pride Rock, can get a little too over dramatic based on the premise of his characterization in the beginning of the film. Some of the other characters (Timon, Pumba, the hyenas) can sometimes go a LITTLE over the top, but to some extent it is reasoned out (for example, most antics of the hyenas is because they are not that intelligent) and maintain that energy throughout the movie.
Music: 10/10
Do I even NEED to go further?
Animation: 10/10
Honestly, The Lion King holds up today. You can tell the animators spent a lot of time on this project, and it shows. The colors, the style, the timing are all amazing.
Overall (9/10):
The overall movie is something that I would recommend everyone to see. It's animation and music are beautiful. If the side characters were toned down a little more, I would give it a 10/10. I understand that the movie is supposed to appeal to both children AND adults, but this is my personal opinion at this time. THank you so much for reading this!