succeeds in every place films of this genre fail, truly moving

Rating: 10/10 (14 February 2003)

The Lion King is a film to grabs you from the very first breathtaking scene, not just because of the amazing animation or music but because it is just a beautiful movie. Movies based around animal characters can often leave you dissapointed, as the stories while often sad fail to create any sense of raw emotion or realness. However, with the Lion King there is something about the characters which makes you fall in love with them or hate them which is created through more than cute appearances and evil tricks or strained attempts at arousing sympathy.
The movie doesnt try to completely mask all the not so cuddly things about the animals which can be really annoying in other films. Yes lions hunt and eat other animals ..... I think we are all smart enough to acknowledge that, and it only adds to the overall effect of realness to the movie.
I am no expert on films, but what I can say is that someone did something right because I have to admit that I cried more in this movie than any movie I've ever seen. I know making you cry doesnt make a movie good, but if you think talking animal movies are a crock of **** I strongly suggest you watch The Lion King, because even if it isn't quite the Godfather it is a very moving and enjoyable movie