Fantastic, definitely one of Disney's best!

Rating: Null/10 (8 December 2007)

This movie is extremely special to me and close to my heart, and every time I watch it I still get that lump in my throat when Mufasa dies. The Lion King is impossible not to like, with it's stunning animation, the well fitting voice cast, amazing music that will never be forgotten, and universal rating.
Simba is a young lion cub, who lives on Pride Rock, and his father is the King, Mufasa, who is respected and loved by all. This makes Simba a prince and next in line to the throne. Simba is innocent and naive and eagerly wants to grow up and take his place as King. Scar, Mufasa's evil and extremely jealous brother, wants to take over Pride Rock and be King himself, and he is ready to go to any means to get what he wants...Simba, along with his best friend Nala, is having a happy childhood - until one fateful day, where his father is cruelly killed by Scar, right in front of Simba's own eyes, hurting him for life. When Scar tricks Simba into believing that he killed his own beloved dad, Simba runs away, far away, never to return. He meets Timon and Pumbaa, a meerkat and warthog, respectively, who teach him some important lessons: Life is worth living. And Hakuna Matata - no worries. Simba grows from a small cub with a painful past, into a handsome and mature young lion. When Simba and Nala meet again after all these years, Simba's life takes a dramatic turn. But will Simba take his rightful place as King of Pride Rock?
Jonathan Taylor Thomas, the voice of young Simba, was very well casted. His voice matches with that of the feisty young cub perfectly. Matthew Broderick, who takes over the part of Simba as an adult, is just as good as his younger counterpart, if not better. I loved the voice of Mufasa, James Earl Jones, his voice is so calming and deep, and sounds wise, perfect for Mufasa, the ageing but immensely respected leader. Jeremy Irons as Scar is so perfectly done, ditto with Rowan Atkinson as Zazu. Timon and Pumbaa's voice overs were done with great finesse and very tastefully, and the voices and characters are very lovable. I thought Nala's older voice, Moira Kelly was miscast. The young girl who played her younger part was much better though.
Heartwrenching and loved by many, The Lion King is one that cannot be missed.