King Disney!

Rating: 10/10 (2 July 2015)

The Lion King (1994): Dir: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff / Voices: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella: Here is one of the most ambitious of Disney animations. Set in South Africa and regarding the respect and measuring authority. It opens with a celebration as lion cub Simba is born and he desires to be just like his brave father Mufasa but his deceitful and jealous uncle Scar seeks to prevent Simba as one day becoming King. Central plot regards an incident staged by Scar that results in Mufasa's death and Simba's leaving the pride in belief that it was his fault. Glorious African animated scenery with a variety assortment of wildlife appearances. Matthew Broderick voices adult Simba who will grow to different standards after being rescued by a warthog named Pumbaa and a meerkat named Timon. He will have to adapt to his destiny and challenge Scar for his rightful place as King. Scar is voiced by Jeremy Irons who forms an alliance with hyenas and successfully reduces the pride land to ruins until Simba dethrones him. Moira Kelly voices Simba's childhood friend lioness Nala whose adult form is a great introductory and her fate bares brilliant repeat to the opening. Pumbaa and Timon become the ultimate rags to riches duo. They are voiced effectively by Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella. This is Disney animation at its very best. Score: 10 / 10