truly a masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (6 December 2008)

The lion king has always been one of my favorite animated films and after watching it again after more than a decade, I believe it always will be. A wonderful story about a young lion cub racked with guilt over his father's death, who runs away to escape the torment but ultimately overcomes it and resumes his place in the Great Circle Of Life. It is the struggles of Simba that make this a great movie, such as the love he has for his father, the sadness he feels from his death and the need to escape painful memories, the ultimate realization that you can't hide away forever, that life moves on and you must move with it and do what you know is right. Deep moral lessons are something lacking in today's films, especially those intended for children, and that is why TLK has had a lasting impression on movie viewers. This coupled with an amazing soundtrack and beautiful visual design makes The Lion King a timeless classic, and one I'd recommend to anyone, including adults. Definitely worth watching.