Instant Disney Classic

Rating: 9/10 (1 September 2003)

Gods I love this movie!
The soundtrack is exemplary as is every element of this beautiful Disney masterpiece.
The Baboon, affectionately dubbed "Bruce-Monkey" after Bruce Lee, is a scream! Jeremy Irons' voice as Scar is absolutely Shakesperean in its darkling malevolence. James Earl Jones's voice is a perfect Mufassa; it's commanding and brooding, just as it should be, turning playful when the mood arises.
The graphics and artistry are some of the best ever produced by Disney, in this Fiend's opinion, and the eclectic spirituality of the movie; the circle of life, the wheel of the year, birth and rebirth, are moving and inspiring.
As with all Disney movies, the movie has a message: make responsible choices and be responsible for the choices you make.
I highly recommend the 2-disk Special Edition with added footage and an entire disk of extras.
It gets a solid 9/10 from...
the Fiend :.