Disney’s latest addition to its “classic remake” is well known as a family favorite – The Lion King! This recreation, however, steered away from the cartoony version. Yet it is still the same classic movie that everyone has seen and loved 25 years ago.
The Lion King is definitely one of those movies that will play with your heartstrings and keep you wanting for more as the story of a young lion named Simba unfolds. I honestly feel like everyone should know the movie especially those who have kids. It is definitely one for the books, and I honestly can’t wait for our little ones to be introduced to this fantastic story.
For those of you who are wondering why we highly recommend and love this movie, here’s a quick recap of the plot …
Simba plays the role of Mufasa and Sarabi’s son, making him the prince of pride rock. As the main character and protagonist of the story, there will always be a twist in the plot. On this fan-favorite fairytale, the antagonist did not come far from home. Scar, who happens to be Mufasa’s younger brother, is known to have been envious and jealous of his older brother’s position as the king of Pride Lands. He then plotted against his own family to kill both Mufasa and Simba by falling into a wildebeest stampede. Simba however survived, and Scar had to manipulate the young cub into believing that his father’s death was his fault. This made him run away from the Pride Lands and allowed Scar to become the new king. Simba lived in the jungle and adapted a “Hakuna Matata” lifestyle with his two new friends Timon, an animated meerkat, and Pumbaa, a very chill yet gluttonous warthog. Years had passed, Simba returns home to save Pride Rock with the help of his childhood friend Nala, ready to reclaim the throne that was once stolen from him as well as his father by his treacherous uncle.
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Here’s the major catch for this latest remake … it gave a lot of fans and critics mixed feelings by changing the aesthetic of the film and converting it into an “Animal Planet” / “BBC Planet Earth” style. Personally, though, despite the changes in its animation style, I must say that the storyline is still a grand adventure about a young cub’s growth into the king of Pride Rock. The way it was presented may have been different, but it still is the same film and roars just like the original. Whatever the case may be, it all comes down to preference, and The Lion King movie will always be (no matter what style or form it takes) an all-time favorite.
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Colleen
October 24, 2019I love the Steelbooks at Best Buy. I get them for my favorite movies, and The Lion King is definitely one of them!
Nicole
October 24, 2019I love the Lion King so much! Such a great movie!
Carolyn
October 24, 2019I haven’t seen it yet but I want to! I love that technology gets better and better!
Lisa Joy Thompson
October 24, 2019I loved all the original Disney movies, but have enjoyed the remakes as well. My kids really want me to buy all the remakes.
Mama to 6 Blessings
October 24, 2019We are actually seeing this movie tomorrow night! We are a little late, but better late than never! Cannot wait to see it! Looks cute!
Brianna
October 24, 2019I loved this movie! They did such a great job on everything!
Kathy
October 24, 2019I love that they have the steelbook for this. That would be really nice to have. I just have the regular blu-ray. I love this though.
Kelly martin
October 24, 2019I’m a big lion king fan so I’m looking forward to seeing this movie. It sounds great.
Tara Pittman
October 24, 2019I have heard a lot of good things about this movie. This a movie that I want to see.
Sherry
October 24, 2019I didn’t see this in theatres so I was wondering how it compared to the original. I’ll have to give it a watch.
Ruth I
October 25, 2019Definitely a blockbuster movie with big stars in the industry. It is visually stunning and one of the great movie remake.
Catalina
October 25, 2019Yes, it’s so true. It’s the same 25 years ago movie. Nothing new, only a great technical leap! Totally agree!
Ntensibe Edgar Michael
October 25, 2019Nnniiicceeee….I have heard about this movie so much this year. I think it’s about time to watch it!
Annemarie LeBlanc
October 25, 2019I like both versions. I really cannot compare them with each other because they have their own unique tweaks. It is just amazing how technology helped create this 2019 version.
Toni
October 25, 2019I really enjoyed the remake! It felt really nostalgic but with a twist!
Joanna Clute
October 25, 2019I was so glad I got to see this. They had such a great cast; perfectly remade a classic!
WanderlustBeautyDreams
October 25, 2019It’s such a classic movie. No matter how its recreated, its still one of my favorite and I never get tired of watching it!
Urika
October 25, 2019I love The Lion King, one of my fave disney films! I agree with you, though, that everything can still be attributed to the original version.
DESIREE
October 25, 2019Thanks for the review. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to see the new version, but you definitely helped me make up my mind!
Rachel
October 25, 2019I had no idea that Jon Favroe directed this movie. We really enjoyed it.
Rosey
October 25, 2019I like the steel books. I think getting one for Lion King is a wonderful idea.
Emman Damian
October 27, 2019I NEED TO GET THIS STEEL BOOK! SO NICE! I LOVE LION KING TOO! ONE OF MY FAVES EVER!
littlemisadvencha
October 28, 2019aahhhhh. i love Lion King. my heart always belongs to this movie…
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