Now, whether TLK is Disney's original best-animated feature or not. We are looking back now on what made it so iconic. But still unadulterated in a mixture of entertainment to appease young and old families of parents, children, moviegoers, and animation lovers. Find out if you want to explore the world of Simba when you see him in his adventures, having run for his life from the stampede, or hear the philosophy of Hakuna Matata from everybody's favourite duo of meerkat and warthog. Well, mates, here's what I'll tell you in my analysis.
The music is one of the
film's highlights. Such
a blend of containment
film's highlights. Such
a blend of containment
is found in the organic
tribal percussion and
rhythms of the songs by
famed pop superstar
rhythms of the songs by
famed pop superstar
Elton John and the
brilliantly done score
by the legendary Hans
Zimmer. Elton did a
fantastic job with the verse
Zimmer. Elton did a
fantastic job with the verse
material he wrote with Aladdin lyricist Tim Rice. He wrote many of these catchy melodies true to their character and meaning, like, for instance, "Circle of Life," the cheerfulness of "Hakuna Matata," and the underrated song for the villain, "Be Prepared." One of these songs that stands out the most is "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," which won an Oscar for Best Song and has always been one of my favourites. I'm referring to the end-credits version sung by Elton John, which I liked the best.
A little-known fact: this song wasn't supposed to be used in the movie when Elton insisted Disney include it. It had gone through a songwriting phase when it was going to be sung by Timon and Pumbaa. However, Elton hated the comical nature of the concept and opted for a feel that followed "Disney's tradition of great love songs."
I loved Hans Zimmer for his legendary, prolific background music in some of Christopher Nolan's films. It's the one movie that shot him to fame and earned him his only Oscar for Best Original Score. He composed each piece of the background score to match the music in a few songs or the entire film, with the fusion of two African choirs to create a majestic score.
#7. Voice Talent
Voice acting in animation is still as high as the mightiest for people with acting experience. Without actors to record their characters, there would be silence. Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane, Whoopi Goldberg, Rowan Atkinson, and young Jonathan Taylor Thomas are all known for their star status and are doing well in an all-star cast for THE LION KING. The standout roles are Jeremy Irons as Scar and James Earl Jones as the hero's father, Mufasa. Jeremy slithers his English voice to portray Scar as deliciously creepy. And yet, he has to pop in the sarcasm and seething for his feline menace. Jones does a better job of making a proper father figure like Mufasa sound regal and gentler than his Vader impression. Sure, he makes Mufasa look like a good dad with a powerful voice you would always want!
complete without animation.
THE LION KING (TLK) is
done in hand-drawn
animation through a
computer and made in
motion at a full 24
frames per second (fps).
Its innovative computer
animation proved effective
in creating the impactful wildebeest sequence. The characters and shots are at an angle, structured, and curved in a layer of frames envisioned by the animation team. It took a lot of time to add the facial postures and make them more expressive than anything on Bambi. That distinction goes honourably to the animators' flexibility in moving the figures to be true to their designs. In particular, Scar, Mufasa, and Simba are the most beautifully hand-drawn characters. They also created the angles and moments to scale the feature. It's how they designed two unforgettable sequences, such as the Circle of Life opening and the ferocious stampede. Pure quality in animation filmmaking on Disney's original top feature, indeed.
One of the reasons THE
LION KING (TLK) was
unforgettable was the
meaningful themes,
including the struggle
between good and evil, the
between good and evil, the
lessons of life and death,
the balance of nature, and
the most pivotal message
that young kids need to hear:
the balance of nature, and
the most pivotal message
that young kids need to hear:
responsibility. TLK focuses on the character of Simba and how he comes to terms with witnessing the death of his beloved parent. Facing the guilt that his uncle placed on him to make his trauma far worse, he must learn all of the responsibilities before he can reclaim his kingdom. Not only does TLK accomplish some dramatic subjects, but it has reached a darker path with some intensity and drama, from the hyenas to the stampede intended to frighten some of the younger kids. It led Disney to make a few more adult-themed animated films with mixed results. TLK is tamer with some edginess that would have landed the film a PG rating if it had been at an appropriate time for children to explore its themes.

THE LION KING has not
only established certain
aspects of its thematic
storyline and famed
significance to pop-cultural
history, but also another
vital component is its
characters. They're
iconic, with a few of them
being comical. The rest
are plain and simple. Timon and Pumbaa are a memorable sidekick duo. They were hilarious and whatnot, too scrappy that this pair of a wisecracking meerkat and the warthog who makes passing wind saved Simba's life. They eventually raise him and teach the cub a thing or two about their carefree lifestyle. Those two are the best mates on-screen. They are the movie's other main essentials.
Scar is treacherous and deceitful to everyone, even his closest kin, like his brother Mufasa and nephew Simba. He has a dark presence and crosses a line that no other Disney villain has done before. He was one of the villain archetypes who committed both fratricide and regicide. Oh, and he's the precursor of Loki, thus sharing the same goals and exploits. There is no single character that springs to mind. Simba is the reason why this cat is the lead hero. I must admit how brave he was as a young cub when he slashed the hyena Shenzi in the right cheek. As a young adult, Simba puts up a good fight with Nala before she pins him right back, which leads him to recognise her, and he even battles his no-good uncle Scar in an ultimate fiery confrontation.
include another, a part prequel/
part side-story, plus two
television spin-offs. A craze
began in 2009 when 3D was
more than a promotional
gimmick for movies, and every
studio started re-releasing its
classic films. The first, however,
was expected to be Star Wars
until THE LION KING (TLK)
bumped the spot and arrived in
late 2011. Generations of fans
were most dazzled to see
TLK back in theatres, and every
young child had seen the film
TLK back in theatres, and every
young child had seen the film
by the time they heard about it,
since they weren't born yet! What I remembered about the hype in 2011. I witnessed the presentation of Simba on the big screen come to life in two dimensions.
Y remembers dearly is
Mufasa's death. This terrible
moment came when we
were born in the 90s, or
moment came when we
were born in the 90s, or
just as young, to watch him
die at Scar's betrayal. I can't
show you what will happen
to the perfect dad, whom we all root for and cherish. We've seen how Simba can't wait to be a king like his dad, and now the dream is suddenly put on hold. How heartbreaking it is that the cub doesn't know that his sinister uncle Scar murdered him, just to get them both out of the family picture. And what's worse, Scar guilt-tripped him into believing that he was the cause of his death. He had let him obtain his kingship and the reign of Pride Rock. Please, give the poor cub some therapy and comfort!

One of the last significant
aspects of THE LION KING
is the Circle of Life intro.
Where the sun rises over
the land of Africa, and the
sky turns to daytime. You
can hear the Zulu chorus
in the background as the
animals gather around,
and they bow their heads
is the Circle of Life intro.
Where the sun rises over
the land of Africa, and the
sky turns to daytime. You
can hear the Zulu chorus
in the background as the
animals gather around,
and they bow their heads
to their newborn and future
king when Rafiki presents him shortly after his birth. The animation crew created one of the best film openings and used it as a teaser to turn the crowd into a frenzy. Combined with layers of music and animation, it made them wait before they could purchase a ticket to see this animated hit. Sure, it pays off similarly 52 years after the classic opening of Bambi. It rivals the majesty of these wildlife documentaries!
king when Rafiki presents him shortly after his birth. The animation crew created one of the best film openings and used it as a teaser to turn the crowd into a frenzy. Combined with layers of music and animation, it made them wait before they could purchase a ticket to see this animated hit. Sure, it pays off similarly 52 years after the classic opening of Bambi. It rivals the majesty of these wildlife documentaries!
Conclusion
That is how THE LION KING (TLK) succeeds in its epic artistry. It had the highest earnings in movie theatres worldwide until Frozen became Disney's highest-grossing animated film. You will be surprised that the film is way better and different from the Disney feature Frozen. Come to think of it. I won't need to watch the now overly anticipated similar film. I would rather watch TLK as I will see it again sometime. If you have already watched TLK, re-watch it. If you have not seen the movie, you will hopefully appreciate its impact. Hakuna Matata to all of you fans!
Deep. It really is the most mature Disney film ever made.
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