Watching TLK for the second time is epic

Rating: 8/10 (2 April 2018)

When I was a kid, I was never big into most Disney films. I watched them at a very young age. So young that I could not remember to care about them. And when I grew older. I didn't care about them, thought that they where just for little kids. The Lion King was no exception. But compared to most renaissance films. It is true art. While most dealt with Princesses and shallow themes with shallow lessons . This one has more weight. Being that is based on the Shakespeare play, Hamlet. When I became 12 I truly appreciated Lion King for many reasons and Mufasa's death. It is powerful and nostalgic. It fueled my love for Lions. and anthropomorphic animals.
-STORY-
Set somewhere in Africa, namely Pride Rock. Simba is prince, but the jealous Scar wants to take his thrown and now Uncle Scar kill's Simba's dad Mufasa by throwing him off a cliff. Simba is now blamed for this and must exile Pride Rock. He must now get revenge on his evil Uncle with the help of some new friends.
-CHARACTERS-
One thing that bothered me most about this animation is the characters. Simba starts out so confident but then when he grows up he is so full of pity that he is no longer a lion but a deer in head lights. He lacks confidence and looks like a total virgin beta male. It's annoying and pathetic. But he gets his pride back sooner or later when he succeeds.
The supporting characters Timon and Pumba are funny and wise as well as Rafiki. But Rafiki is more likable than Timon and Pumba honestly because I cant take them seriously.
Scar is an intimidating protagonist you'll be satisfied to see die because he is just plain evil. He has no good reason to do whatever he wants. He's just pure evil. He is not a deep character. But he is charming though honestly. His gang of Hyenas are expressive characters. You'll like them to. You'll like Shenzi and Ed.
-ART and ANIMATION-
In my opinion, The Lion King has to be one of the most beautifully animated films ever devised. Not only is the animation fluid most of the time. (despite there being slow flickery arcs in the movement) It's incredible. The lions animate realistically with every muscle in motion. Every facial expression is just beautiful and the characters look cute and very handsome. The backgrounds have loving detail. The biggest gripe I have is the bad CG in Lion King. The stampede hasn't aged well. It's just annoying to see overly fluid 3D looking beasts run. It's weird.
-SOUND-
The Lion King has a robust memorable soundtrack. You will remember every song. From, "I can't wait to be king" and "The circle of life". The lions roar is beautiful.
The VA's are good to. Jeremy Irons does a great Villian , Matthew Broderick and JTT does a great Simba.
Overall it is a beautiful film that will make grown men cry/feel sad and is dramatic.It's emotional and beautiful. Even though it may be overrated but what Disney movie isn't? You know?