This Movie is a Must Watch for Everyone No Matter your Age

Rating: 10/10 (23 May 2016)

The Lion King is a timeless classic that should be shared with every generation. The evident message of freedom from the past and finding the strength to move on is something that so many people not only need to be told can happen but can see it happen. With all the colorful scenery and talking animals it's easy to get lost in the magic and wrapped up in child-like awe. From the rising of the sun to the echoing roars that fill your hearts with hope, there isn't a single moment of boredom or loss of interest. The first time experiencing the fun playfulness of Nala and Simba in an attempt to lose Zazu and sneak off the elephant graveyard will make you think Mufasa's tone is a little too strict for the situation. But as the conversation between the two lions continues it becomes evident that Mufasa's only concern is his son's safety and comprehension of what a big responsibility being king really is. Simba's uncle Scar hatches a plan to murder Mufasa and blames Simba for the "accident." This sadly is a representation of how many children and teens will see a negative situation. Unfortunately they see it as their fault and like Simba they run away from their past thinking that once it's behind them they never have to face it again. The thing is, like Nala found Simba, a person's past will always find them. They can either choose to continue running, which usually doesn't last long (another situation also represented by Simba), they can face it with only the people from their past that still love them (Nala), or they can trust a little and let in the people from their past and present and accept help from them all. There are so many life lesson's in the Lion King and the fun songs and goofy comments from Scar are just what wraps it all up in a nice neat bow.