A Disney Masterpiece that is in a class by itself

Rating: Null/10 (2 March 2005)

"THE LION KING"-(Walt Disney Pictures,1994)-Running Time: 89 minutes. *Oscar Winner-Best Musical Score and Best Theme Song for Elton John and Tim Rice and also Best Animated Feature of 1994. MPAA Rating: "G"
In the tradition of some of the greatest Disney animated features of all time,Disney's "The Lion King" remains supreme as one of the greatest Disney produced masterpieces of all time,even if it is within a class by itself. From the magnificent musical opening over breathtaking African vistas to it's rip-roaring emotionally charged climax,Disney's "The Lion King" reigns supreme as animation's most crowning achievement as well as one of the highest grossing animated films of all time when it roared into the theaters during the summer of 1994. Set against the majestic beauty of the African Serengeti,Disney's coming-of-age epic saga tells the love between a proud lion "Mufusa",and his son "Simba"-a naive and curious cub who "just can't wait to be king".
Out from the shadows prowls Simba's envious "Uncle Scar" and his hyena henchmen. Their scheming for the throne leads to tragedy,and Simba's exile from the kingdom he should rightfully rule. Befriended by the warmhearted warthog "Pumbaa",and his magic meerkat companion,"Timon",Simba forgets his responsibilities and adopts the carefree lifestyle of "Hakuna Matata". His also enlisted his help within the wisdom of a wise mystic baboon "Rafiki",who helps Simba reclaim his true identity and his destiny in the circle of life. This was grand entertainment as its finest and one of the best Disney flicks to ever grace the screen with its wonderful scenery that was visually stunning and electrifying to look and brilliant storytelling along with a hit Grammy winning soundtrack,featuring songs by Elton John as well as by Oscar winning lyricist Tim Rice and a breathtaking score by composer Hans Zimmer. Among the songs that made this film such a wonderful piece of work including some of the following with are nowadays regarding as "standard classics". The songs include,"The Circle Of Life","Can You Feel The Love Tonight",and also "I Just Can't Wait To Be King","Hakuna Matata",and so much,much more.
This film also included some of the greatest cast of voice-over stars ever assembled into one brilliant motion picture,featuring the voice talents of James Earl Jones,Jonathan Taylor-Thomas,Rowan Atkinson, Jeremy Irons,Nathan Lane,Jim Cummings,Whoopi Goldberg,Cheech Martin, Madge Sinclair,Robert Guillaume,and Matthew Broderick,with additional voice-over material by some that are the best in the business including Frank Welker. A Disney Masterpiece that is in a class by itself.