You can skip the second part, it didn't turn out very well, but the third part is mandatory to watch.The third part is a worthy continuation and conclusion of this story.
I remember watching the "trailer" for this movie in theaters. Disney just did a quick "coming from Disney" card and then the "trailer" was the opening of the movie. The entire Circle of Life thing. We're just sitting in the theater with our jaws dropping and watching the gorgeous animation. No additional explanation, no voice over to explain any of what we're watching, just that whole stunning opening number. Most effective movie trailer EVER.
This is the pinnacle of the Disney Renaissance. Actually, of Disney in general. Rest in peace, James Earl Jones. May he look down on us from those stars.
RIP James Earl Jones, the one true king. Everything from the animation to the voice cast and the songs are just phenomenal. "The Circle Of Life" still makes me tear up.
This is unquestionably one of the greatest Disney movies of all time! It was the first film I saw in the cinema and it's stayed with me ever since. RIP the king James Earl Jones.
Just to clarify, Zazu's not a dodo. They couldn't fly. Nala called him that to mock him. He's actually a hornbill. Also, Rafiki's a mandrill, not a baboon.
The Lion Sleeps Tonight- The original song title was "Mbube" (the Zulu word for "lion") and was written and first recorded in 1939 by Solomon Linda, a South African Zulu singer. In 1961, a version adapted into English with the title "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by the doo-wop group The Tokens became a number-one hit in the United States. It earned millions in royalties from cover versions and film licensing
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" was a South African song written in 1939. It was covered by The Tokens in 1961 & became a #1 hit in the USA. "The Lion King" (1994) include the song in the movie score.
"The Lion King" has many details in common with "Hamlet", the famous novel by Shakespeare. For me, it´s the best animated film ever, with one of the best OST ever composed (by the great Hans Zimmer). ALWAYS touches my heart in some scenes. It´s truly a masterpiece.
@@JackRobertson-op3ib It doesn’t matter what we call them, the archetypes illustrated by these characters play out in both fiction and reality. You could call them the wize king and the tyrant of you prefer that.
Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Lion King was pinnacle Disney animated movie for me, nothing else after these masterpieces was the same.
We also tend to forget that apart from Jeremy Irons (Scar) and James Earl Jones (Mufasa), we also had Matthew Broderick (Simba), Nathan Lane (Timon), Rowan Atkinson (Zazu) and Whoopi Goldberg (Shenzi) among the cast as well. What an incredible lineup!
Rest In Peace Madge Sinclair 1938-1995 who voiced Queen Sarabi Gene Siskel 1946-1999 he was a famous film critic Joe Ranft 1960-2005 John Alvin 1948-2008 Thomas M Disch 1940-2008 Roy E Disney 1930-2009 David J Hudson 1943-2011 Roger Ebert 1942-2013 he was a famous film critic Alan Rickman 1946-2916 he was considered for this movie Robert Guillaume 1927-2017 who voiced Rafiki Burny Mattinson 1935-2023 and James Earl Jones 1931-2024 who voiced Mufasa, my favorite quote is, Mufasa: Look at the stars the great Kings of the past looks down on us from those stars so whenever you feel alone just remember that those Kings will always be there to guide you and so will I
@@andreasgrylin9580 Well, I don't have much knowledge about movie music. I just feel The Fox and The Hound has much better story and plays on my emotions much better than The Lion King. I still love The Lion King, but I just treat this movie as a slapstick comedy like Tom & Jerry or Looney Tunes while The Fox and The Hound is always impossible to watch without crying.
I think one of the reasons I liked this movie so much as a kid is cause Simba and Mufasa's relationship was very similar to me and my dad's relationship. He really was a super dad to me.
I love this timeless classic it was one of the earliest Disney movies I watched growing up. The music, characters, the story, and the voice cast is why this is still one of my favorite animated films. RIP James Earl Jones
This is definitely my favorite movie of all time. The animation, the characters, the songs, the story, all top notch. I can watch this movie so many times and never get tired of it I love it so much. I am so glad you got to react to this, Mary.
It doesn't matter how many times I've seen this movie, the scene where Simba finds Mufasa dead in the gorge always gets me in the heart. Especially the fact that Scar gaslights Simba into thinking it was his (Simba's) fault and Johnathan Taylor Thomas' line delivery. Also, I am very glad they cast James Earl Jones as Mufasa. As much as I respect the actor, they almost cast Christopher Walken. Side note: Some of the character's names have meanings translated out of Swahili Simba: Lion Nala: Gift Mufasa: King Sarabi: Mirage Rafiki: Friend Pumbaa: Slow-Witted Zazu: Movement Shenzi: Savage Banzai: Skulk or lurk Taka (Scar's original name): Dirt or Garbage Timon (His name actually comes from Greek): Respect or Honor
Sad fact: It’s almost painful to listen to the music, because Hans Zimmers dad died when he was really little. Just like Simba. So the story of lion king really connected to him on a painfully personal level. He used his whole personal pain in the soundtrack. Hans Zimmer said that this soundtrack was a requiem to his father.
My first favorite 🥹🦁 19:23 Mary Cherry : what kind of creatures are these two? Me: Timon the Little guy is a ( Meerkat ) And Pumba the big guy is a ( Warthog ) the wild pig.
The way the movie ends the same way it begins with the song Circle of Life is perfection. The music is seriously next level as is the voice acting across the board.
I had this soundtrack on cassette tape and listened to it on repeat in 3rd grade. My fave Disney movie until mulan came out. Now those two rotate for top spot
This was such a big deal when this came out. Thanks Miss Mary Cherry. Love that great accent. Big shoutout from your guy in the States. Your smart as a whip and funny as hell. Keep em coming. Much peace and lots of love to you and yours. Later, Love.
The voices in this film are incredible; starting with Mufasa (James Earl Jones who R.I.P, also was the voice of Darth Vader among another epic roles), and Scar (Jeremy Irons).
The Lion King, 'König der Löwen' in german, was the first movie me and my sister watched in cinema with our grandmother, back in 1995. I was 6 years, my sister slightly younger. It still touches me until today.
32:40 What's funny, is that in almost every other non-english dub of the film, especially norwegian, spanish, and german, Pumba says "I am not a pig, I'm a WARTHOG!"
The fact that scar and several other characters have showed up as cameos in other films says a lot...ps..you were very beautiful filming this reaction much love ❤️
I probably keep repeating myself forever. A kid's movie from the 80's. A few easter eggs in other movies and shows related to this one. In 'Coming to America' (1988) James Earl Jones wears a lion skin in a scene. Though you should watch 'Trading Places' (1983) first to get another easter egg in 'Coming to America'. Also, Scar's skin is in an episode of the 'Hercules' animated series. Edit: Favourite Disney movie? 'Robin Hood' (1973) of course. The one the traumatized me was 'The Fox and the Hound' (1981). In the past every generation had a Disney movie that traumatized us a little. And I believe that was a good thing.
I always wondered too why Mufasa never told Simba the truth, but I understand now. Mufasa died, Scar made his choice, and there was no going back. If Mufasa had told Simba the truth, he would've rushed there with anger and hatred in his heart. Killing Scar would not bring Mufasa back, but it would change Simba. Despite everything, Simba gave Scar exile, and he squandered it. Besides, Mufasa knew his time would come one day but never imagined that Scar would betray him.
19:24 Timon is a meerkat, and Pumba is a warthog :) Earlier concept designs had them looking more realistic, with Timon having a long pointed snout and Pumba being beige-ish gray in colour, but the final designs were done more cartoonified
@MaryCherryOfficial fun little fact, James Earl Jones and Madge sinClaire who play both mufasa and sarabi respectively also were the character actors for the parents in the first coming to America movie. Also @ 22:35 the music behind the he's alive scene actually is so impactful for me because I use that as a reminder of when I actually beat cancer 3 years ago
The Lion King was a core childhood memory for every kid in my generation. For a lot of us, it was our first realization that one day our parents would die, and that there isn't anything you can do to stop it - and more importantly that it's not your fault. It taught us that life goes on, and that sometimes a change of environment can be what we need to become who we're meant to be.
You've got James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Jeremy Irons as Scar, Johnathan Taylor Thomas as young Simba, Mathew Broderick as adult Simba, Nathan Lane as Timon, Whoopi Goldberg as Shenzi, Chech Marin as Banzi, and Rowan Atkinson as Zazu. The casting on this was insane.
I've always loved Simba - the cuttest Disney character ever. 🐾 Also, The Lion King platformer for SNES and Sega MegaDrive is my all-time favourite game. On the other hand, I've heard The Lion King potrayed hyenas wrong and that's why real hyenas are so mistreated. I don't know what to do. The Lion King made me fascinanated in lions and wildlife in general, therefore it's so heartbreaking to know the same movie made people mistreat hyenas. :(
This is one of the all time great Disney Movies. 'Be Prepared' is one of the best Disney songs ever written in my opinion, Jeremy Irons did an amazing job as Scar
Absolutely - however it's worth mentioning that when recording "Be Prepared", Jeremy Irons put so much force into the line "YOU WON'T GET A SNIFF WITHOUT ME!" that he actually blew his voice out. The last chorus and coda of the song was apparently performed by Jim Cummings, who does such a good job that the end result is practically seamless.
13:33 Somewhere aroung here there is the funniest part to me, nobody else talks about. When Simba says 'I'll go with you' and Scar says 'No', Simba moves his paws in a comic way. You have to play this part in slow motion to notice how hillarious Simba's paws movement is. It looks just like Simba got scared of a mouse and quickly trying to protect his paws from a mouse' bite. xD
I saw this movie 5 times when it first came out and again during a re-release (6 total). Once it came out on video, I watched it enough times to where I could practically recite it. On a side note, you mentioned how this movie was based on Hamlet, the original ending would have had Scar throwing Simba off the top of Pride Rock but the flames would have then risen high enough to consume him as well. This would have played into the Hamlet ending where just about all the main characters are dead, but fortunately Disney decided to go with a happier ending
Honestly this and Aladdin were my two favorite Disney movies growing up. Saw them both in theaters when they came out. They don't make movies like this anymore. The live action remakes (even though they're not live action, they're fully CGI) just dont cut it. Because they went with the look of the animals trying to be as realistic as possible, they dont have the emotional reaction in the face. Like cats especially don't show much emotion on their faces so like you dont get those exaggerated expressions like you do with either traditional cartoons or even exaggerated-realism.
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You can skip the second part, it didn't turn out very well, but the third part is mandatory to watch.The third part is a worthy continuation and conclusion of this story.
I love cats too they are very cute
I play DISNEY DREAMLIGHT VALLEY it is addicting
One of my favorite Disney movies I think your going to love it they make a sequel and a show that ties the 1st and 2rd movies and 1/2
Mary - the LION king was the very LAST hand drawn Disney animation the studio created.
all other movies after LION king were Digital.
This is Disney's masterpiece of a film that it didn't need a live-action remake. This will always be my childhood favorite film. RIP James Earl Jones
RIP
No film ever needs a remake and it's not live action it's animated just in a way that makes it look live action
Absolutely correct the film actually made an impact on Disney's productions that they threw certain characters into other Disney movies as cameos
"Live action" lol. Imagine getting real animals to do this movie.
Absolutely. Every once in a while I remember how good the animated movie is, and it fills me with the need to lie down for a bit
I remember watching the "trailer" for this movie in theaters. Disney just did a quick "coming from Disney" card and then the "trailer" was the opening of the movie. The entire Circle of Life thing. We're just sitting in the theater with our jaws dropping and watching the gorgeous animation. No additional explanation, no voice over to explain any of what we're watching, just that whole stunning opening number. Most effective movie trailer EVER.
I remember that trailer
@@dracoargentum9783No you don't remember that.
@@jsmithers.why would you say that
@@MxSae No.
This is the pinnacle of the Disney Renaissance. Actually, of Disney in general. Rest in peace, James Earl Jones. May he look down on us from those stars.
Couldn’t have said it better myself.
I don't know about Disney in general
RIP James Earl Jones, the one true king.
Everything from the animation to the voice cast and the songs are just phenomenal. "The Circle Of Life" still makes me tear up.
@DanGamingFan2406 the Force will be with him, always
@@rickymoranjr9609No.
Yes and now Mufasa’s death scene is 100 times more sad now
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Fun fact, this is the best selling VHS tape of all time. followed by Aladdin, snow white, Titanic, and Independence day. in that order
The original animated Lion King film is so iconic and it’s WAY better than the live action version hands down
The live action version is just embarrassing.
“Live action”. 😅
This is unquestionably one of the greatest Disney movies of all time! It was the first film I saw in the cinema and it's stayed with me ever since. RIP the king James Earl Jones.
Just to clarify, Zazu's not a dodo. They couldn't fly. Nala called him that to mock him. He's actually a hornbill. Also, Rafiki's a mandrill, not a baboon.
They really missed an opportunity for Zazu to be a secretary bird 😂
Rafiki is a baboon not mandrill
According to our good old friend Google, Rafiki is a mandrill not a baboon @@OmegaVirgo6199
@@OmegaVirgo6199he’s a mandrill
@@OmegaVirgo6199 Rafiki is quite obviously a mandrill
The Lion Sleeps Tonight- The original song title was "Mbube" (the Zulu word for "lion") and was written and first recorded in 1939 by Solomon Linda, a South African Zulu singer. In 1961, a version adapted into English with the title "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by the doo-wop group The Tokens became a number-one hit in the United States. It earned millions in royalties from cover versions and film licensing
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" was a South African song written in 1939. It was covered by The Tokens in 1961 & became a #1 hit in the USA. "The Lion King" (1994) include the song in the movie score.
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The Nylons did a really good acapella cover of it.
@@incogneato790 No.
Yess @@jsmithers.
@@jimmykarlsson2567 No.
The absolute crown jewel of the Disney Renaissance.
R.I.P James Earl Jones.
The one true King.
The Force will be with him, always
@@joshuagorski9452No.
23:20 "Why do I always have to save your - AHHH!!" 🤣🤣
So excited to see a new reaction to this! When I searched this I was expecting to find much lol
"The Lion King" has many details in common with "Hamlet", the famous novel by Shakespeare. For me, it´s the best animated film ever, with one of the best OST ever composed (by the great Hans Zimmer). ALWAYS touches my heart in some scenes. It´s truly a masterpiece.
It’s based on Hamlet, yeah, that’s why it shares so much in common with it.
Scar is as natural as it gets.
Simba is what humans want nature to be.
Mufasa and Scar represents virtuous and toxic masculinity in how they approach power.
@krumbergify so mother nature has "toxic masculinity" 😭😭😭😂😂
@@JackRobertson-op3ib It doesn’t matter what we call them, the archetypes illustrated by these characters play out in both fiction and reality.
You could call them the wize king and the tyrant of you prefer that.
yes toxic is pathetic @@krumbergify
@@krumbergify my reply was shadow banned (I can see it, but others can not)
RUclips must be replaced soon.
RIP James Earl Jones. Continue to look on us with the Great Kings of the Past. We shall remember you and your iconic voice.
Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Lion King was pinnacle Disney animated movie for me, nothing else after these masterpieces was the same.
Those were ones from my childhood, but I like older ones too. 101 Dalmatians, Aristo Cats, Jungle Book, Sword in the Stone…
what about Pocahontas, Mulan, Tarzan, Hunchback of Notre Dame ? Don´t you like them?
18:02 The way the hyena screams and jumps after falling into the thorns had me dying as a kid even still that I’m older I find this part funny!! 😂😂😂
Cactusbutt!!
Yeah, Ed’s laughter is so contagious. Jim Cummings knows how to act.
We also tend to forget that apart from Jeremy Irons (Scar) and James Earl Jones (Mufasa), we also had Matthew Broderick (Simba), Nathan Lane (Timon), Rowan Atkinson (Zazu) and Whoopi Goldberg (Shenzi) among the cast as well. What an incredible lineup!
Not to mention the great Robert Guillaume and Cheech Marin.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas as young Simba
Who forgets easy to tell
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And Jim Cummings.
Rest In Peace
Madge Sinclair 1938-1995 who voiced Queen Sarabi
Gene Siskel 1946-1999 he was a famous film critic
Joe Ranft 1960-2005
John Alvin 1948-2008
Thomas M Disch 1940-2008
Roy E Disney 1930-2009
David J Hudson 1943-2011
Roger Ebert 1942-2013 he was a famous film critic
Alan Rickman 1946-2916 he was considered for this movie
Robert Guillaume 1927-2017 who voiced Rafiki
Burny Mattinson 1935-2023
and James Earl Jones 1931-2024 who voiced Mufasa, my favorite quote is, Mufasa: Look at the stars the great Kings of the past looks down on us from those stars so whenever you feel alone just remember that those Kings will always be there to guide you and so will I
I remember going to the theater to see this movie when it came out when I was four. And it's been my all-time favorite movie ever since.
Keep in mind Mufasa was also voiced by Vader's voice actor James Earl Jones. RIP.
Best and worse dad in movies.
Excellent choice for reacting a disney's True masterpiece!!🦁👑
Simba is the cutest Disney character, but I would say the True Disney's masterpiece is The Fox and The Hound.
@LisekTod but it had hans zimmer who made this spectacular musicscore and songs of elton john.
@@andreasgrylin9580 Well, I don't have much knowledge about movie music. I just feel The Fox and The Hound has much better story and plays on my emotions much better than The Lion King.
I still love The Lion King, but I just treat this movie as a slapstick comedy like Tom & Jerry or Looney Tunes while The Fox and The Hound is always impossible to watch without crying.
I think one of the reasons I liked this movie so much as a kid is cause Simba and Mufasa's relationship was very similar to me and my dad's relationship. He really was a super dad to me.
Awww
Greatest Disney movie of all time.
I love this timeless classic it was one of the earliest Disney movies I watched growing up. The music, characters, the story, and the voice cast is why this is still one of my favorite animated films. RIP James Earl Jones
Saw this movie in the theatre with my dad in the summer of '94 when I was 8. 6 months later he was dead. Kinda hits a lot harder now.
Lmfaoo!! 🫵🤣🤡
Damn sorry to hear that
@stevenfriedman2902 No.
This came out I was in highschool. Took my little sister to see it. Rafiki kung fu nearly killed us. We laughed so hard I thought we were gonna die.
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This was the first movie I watched in theaters. I cried….
This is definitely my favorite movie of all time. The animation, the characters, the songs, the story, all top notch. I can watch this movie so many times and never get tired of it I love it so much. I am so glad you got to react to this, Mary.
It doesn't matter how many times I've seen this movie, the scene where Simba finds Mufasa dead in the gorge always gets me in the heart. Especially the fact that Scar gaslights Simba into thinking it was his (Simba's) fault and Johnathan Taylor Thomas' line delivery.
Also, I am very glad they cast James Earl Jones as Mufasa. As much as I respect the actor, they almost cast Christopher Walken.
Side note: Some of the character's names have meanings translated out of Swahili
Simba: Lion
Nala: Gift
Mufasa: King
Sarabi: Mirage
Rafiki: Friend
Pumbaa: Slow-Witted
Zazu: Movement
Shenzi: Savage
Banzai: Skulk or lurk
Taka (Scar's original name): Dirt or Garbage
Timon (His name actually comes from Greek): Respect or Honor
The pinnacle of Disney. Seeing it the theatre even as an adult, it was incredible.
You're right, it does sound suspiciously like Nathan Lane. Nathan Lane and Ferris Bueller, talking to a warthog.
Seeing this on Broadway was an indescribable thrill. I was blown away.
I've been to half a dozen musicals and this was my favorite!
@BirdNerd906 there is nothing like that opening scene.
Not just the soundtrack by Elton John, but the score by Hans Zimmer and Lebo M is just as fantastic. It's actually still my favorite Hans Zimmer work.
Sad fact: It’s almost painful to listen to the music, because Hans Zimmers dad died when he was really little. Just like Simba. So the story of lion king really connected to him on a painfully personal level. He used his whole personal pain in the soundtrack. Hans Zimmer said that this soundtrack was a requiem to his father.
Jeremy Irons when voicing Scar was also the villian in Die Hard With Vengeance. He also Plays Alfred in Batman Vs Superman
My first favorite 🥹🦁
19:23
Mary Cherry : what kind of creatures are these two?
Me: Timon the Little guy is a ( Meerkat )
And Pumba the big guy is a ( Warthog ) the wild pig.
No.
@@jsmithers. yes.
@@Depre666 No.
@@jsmithers. yes.
@jsmithers. why No?
“Never trust an uncle that says this is our little secret”😭😭😭
I mean where’s the lie though ☠️💀
My childhood ❤️🦁
Rip James earl jones 😢
I remember playing the game on the Super Nintendo. It was tough as hell!
Nala called Zazu a "dodo" derogatorily, not literally.
For me the best Disney Movie when I was a child. Now I'm 32 and it's the best Disney Movie of all time ❤
28:42 This jumpscare had me DYING the way Timon screamed! 😂😂😂
The way the movie ends the same way it begins with the song Circle of Life is perfection. The music is seriously next level as is the voice acting across the board.
I had this soundtrack on cassette tape and listened to it on repeat in 3rd grade. My fave Disney movie until mulan came out. Now those two rotate for top spot
Great reaction, as always, Mary!
Nostalgia at MAXIMUM, . . . Incredible Movie & Heartfelt Reaction Mary 😌😌😌
27:53 - "This is just your memory. I can't give you any new information"
This was such a big deal when this came out. Thanks Miss Mary Cherry. Love that great accent. Big shoutout from your guy in the States. Your smart as a whip and funny as hell. Keep em coming. Much peace and lots of love to you and yours. Later, Love.
When I got my first paycheck, I purchased this soundtrack on CD. It was my first CD purchase and still the best purchase I ever made.
There is no time the speech by Mufasa to Simba fails to make me cry
If you ever get the chance to see the production def go and see it. Great reaction.
Indeed, it is cinema
Mary you were glowing in this reaction
The voices in this film are incredible; starting with Mufasa (James Earl Jones who R.I.P, also was the voice of Darth Vader among another epic roles), and Scar (Jeremy Irons).
The Lion King, 'König der Löwen' in german, was the first movie me and my sister watched in cinema with our grandmother, back in 1995. I was 6 years, my sister slightly younger. It still touches me until today.
The sexy eyes from Nala when Simba is on on the ground under the waterfall.... it awoke something in many teens somehow. lol
the stage musical is SO amazing as well. the puppetry is incredible, and set design/effects jaw dropping! if you get a chance to see it, GO! 🤯
Mary calling Zazu a dodo got me, he's a hornbill.
Before that, she thought Zazu was a toucan.
This one is a very dark and classic story, and the 2nd has a edgier tone to it. So, I can't wait for The Lion King 2
the plot of the lion king 2: Simba's Pride is basically Romeo and Juliet Mary like I said it still good Mary.
I'm so excited for Mufasa the movie as well Mary.
I'm also excited for Mufasa movie. I'm gonna definitely watch it at the release day. :)
Analyze This. 😂 Robert DeNiro and Billy Crystal were priceless
As a younger brother who had to be craftier to beat strength, I relate to Scar haha. Plus his song slaps so hard
32:40
What's funny, is that in almost every other non-english dub of the film, especially norwegian, spanish, and german, Pumba says "I am not a pig, I'm a WARTHOG!"
The fact that scar and several other characters have showed up as cameos in other films says a lot...ps..you were very beautiful filming this reaction much love ❤️
Should definitely watch lion king 2 by far my fav. Soundtrack is amazing as well, not everyday where a sequel just as good
I probably keep repeating myself forever. A kid's movie from the 80's.
A few easter eggs in other movies and shows related to this one. In 'Coming to America' (1988) James Earl Jones wears a lion skin in a scene. Though you should watch 'Trading Places' (1983) first to get another easter egg in 'Coming to America'. Also, Scar's skin is in an episode of the 'Hercules' animated series.
Edit: Favourite Disney movie? 'Robin Hood' (1973) of course. The one the traumatized me was 'The Fox and the Hound' (1981). In the past every generation had a Disney movie that traumatized us a little. And I believe that was a good thing.
I always wondered too why Mufasa never told Simba the truth, but I understand now.
Mufasa died, Scar made his choice, and there was no going back. If Mufasa had told Simba the truth, he would've rushed there with anger and hatred in his heart. Killing Scar would not bring Mufasa back, but it would change Simba. Despite everything, Simba gave Scar exile, and he squandered it.
Besides, Mufasa knew his time would come one day but never imagined that Scar would betray him.
The first person I’ve seen who could watch Simba try desperately to wake his dead dad without a fountain of eye sweat
Tarzan might have the greatest soundtrack of any Disney movie all time.
The Lion King musical that is on Broadway and also has a North American tour is pretty awesome too! See that if you ever get a chance.
19:24
Timon is a meerkat, and Pumba is a warthog :)
Earlier concept designs had them looking more realistic, with Timon having a long pointed snout and Pumba being beige-ish gray in colour, but the final designs were done more cartoonified
I love this movie. Scar is such a great villain. Be prepared is one of my favorite Villain songs.
Producers and powers that be didn't know this film was going to be remotely successful. They thought pocahontas going to be the successful one
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Animatiors of the B team and people who wanted to draw lions
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@MaryCherryOfficial fun little fact, James Earl Jones and Madge sinClaire who play both mufasa and sarabi respectively also were the character actors for the parents in the first coming to America movie. Also @ 22:35 the music behind the he's alive scene actually is so impactful for me because I use that as a reminder of when I actually beat cancer 3 years ago
L'ho guardato praticamente OGNI pomeriggio in VHS, per un paio di mesi. Unico.
Another amazing reaction Mary ❤❤🔥🔥.
old school Disney masterpiece along with the rest, Disney cant really touch em because they are like perfection
This is my ABSOLUTE favorite !
The Lion King was a core childhood memory for every kid in my generation. For a lot of us, it was our first realization that one day our parents would die, and that there isn't anything you can do to stop it - and more importantly that it's not your fault. It taught us that life goes on, and that sometimes a change of environment can be what we need to become who we're meant to be.
Rest assured, The Lion King 2 is a decent sequel. Favorite animated Disney movie is Aladdin (1992)
No. Rescuers Down Under is the only sequel worth a damn.
You've got James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Jeremy Irons as Scar, Johnathan Taylor Thomas as young Simba, Mathew Broderick as adult Simba, Nathan Lane as Timon, Whoopi Goldberg as Shenzi, Chech Marin as Banzi, and Rowan Atkinson as Zazu. The casting on this was insane.
23:21 I always choose to interpret him as wanting to say “a**” but then Nala running at him cuts him off
You should watch The Lion King II Simba's Pride.
I've always loved Simba - the cuttest Disney character ever. 🐾 Also, The Lion King platformer for SNES and Sega MegaDrive is my all-time favourite game. On the other hand, I've heard The Lion King potrayed hyenas wrong and that's why real hyenas are so mistreated. I don't know what to do. The Lion King made me fascinanated in lions and wildlife in general, therefore it's so heartbreaking to know the same movie made people mistreat hyenas. :(
Robert Englund, Freddy Kruger, sang back up vocals in Can You Feel the Love Tonight.
Timone and Pumba are hands down my faves. Scar music is iconic and the huge battle at the end is great when Rafiki enters and Pumba with "Mr Pig"
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is actually a song from the 60's performed by the Tokens. But it does fit this movie perfectly.
1994 what a year for movies Forrest Gump, Pulp Fiction, True Lies ,Speed, Dumb and Dumber, The Mask, and The Lion King. Best summer ever.
This is one of the all time great Disney Movies.
'Be Prepared' is one of the best Disney songs ever written in my opinion, Jeremy Irons did an amazing job as Scar
Absolutely - however it's worth mentioning that when recording "Be Prepared", Jeremy Irons put so much force into the line "YOU WON'T GET A SNIFF WITHOUT ME!" that he actually blew his voice out. The last chorus and coda of the song was apparently performed by Jim Cummings, who does such a good job that the end result is practically seamless.
remember i watched this movie on theaters 3X back on 94' even bought my self disney simba plushies
13:33 Somewhere aroung here there is the funniest part to me, nobody else talks about. When Simba says 'I'll go with you' and Scar says 'No', Simba moves his paws in a comic way. You have to play this part in slow motion to notice how hillarious Simba's paws movement is. It looks just like Simba got scared of a mouse and quickly trying to protect his paws from a mouse' bite. xD
Be Prepared is the best written and performed Disney song. Change my mind.
Fun fact about that. Jeremy Irons actually lost his voice recording Be Prepared. Jim Cumnings had to step in and finish it.
One of my personal favorite Disney film, I love The Lion King, my number one favorite Disney movie. And rip to James Earl Jones, our Mufasa
"The Rescuers Down Under" must be your Disney-Movie. It was (and still is) one of my favorite Disney-Movies! 🙊
I saw this movie 5 times when it first came out and again during a re-release (6 total). Once it came out on video, I watched it enough times to where I could practically recite it.
On a side note, you mentioned how this movie was based on Hamlet, the original ending would have had Scar throwing Simba off the top of Pride Rock but the flames would have then risen high enough to consume him as well. This would have played into the Hamlet ending where just about all the main characters are dead, but fortunately Disney decided to go with a happier ending
Honestly this and Aladdin were my two favorite Disney movies growing up. Saw them both in theaters when they came out.
They don't make movies like this anymore. The live action remakes (even though they're not live action, they're fully CGI) just dont cut it. Because they went with the look of the animals trying to be as realistic as possible, they dont have the emotional reaction in the face. Like cats especially don't show much emotion on their faces so like you dont get those exaggerated expressions like you do with either traditional cartoons or even exaggerated-realism.