Lion King Description:
Wild Africa is the setting for this animated tale
of a young lion cub whose evil uncle usurps his father's crown and
lets hyenas overrun the kingdom. Dodging danger and befriending
some oddball characters, the cub wanders until the day he's ready
to return. Songs by Elton John and featuring the voices of Whoopie
Goldberg, Cheech Marin, James Earl Jones, Matthew Broderick,
Nathan Lane and Jeremy Irons. Academy Award Nominations: 4,
including 3 for Best Original Song. Academy Awards: 2, including
Best Original Score and Best Original Song (Elton John and Tim
Rice: "Can You Feel the Love Tonight").
Theatrical release: June 17, 1994 (NY/LA). June
24, 1994 (Wide Release). THE LION KING is the 32nd full-length
animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures. In 1995, "The
Lion King" was the top-selling video, surpassing
"Aladdin," "Snow White," and "Beauty and
the Beast." It actually sold 20 million copies in the first
six days of its release.
This delightful Disney film features sumptuous
animation, and wonderful, catchy songs by lyricist Tim Rice and
pop star Elton John. The story focuses on Simba, a young lion cub
who's heir to the throne of the animal kingdom. But his evil uncle
Scar longs to become king himself, and will do anything to make
his wish come true. So he enlists the aid of three wicked hyenas
and plots to kill not only Simba's father, but Simba himself. If
Scar's plans succeed, all the animals will suffer. But can little
Simba do anything to stop his big, bad uncle?
"...Disney dazzle..." - Recommended
"...A hugely entertaining blend of music,
fun and eye-popping thrills....A movie of exhilarating
surprises..."
"...As visually enchanting as its pedigree
suggests....Anthropomorphic genius..."
"...[A] rapturous piece of storybook
mythmaking." -- Rating: A-
"...A majestic outdoor spectacle....[With]
nobly high visual and moral standards..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4
stars..."
"...This latest Disney animated feature
once again delivers what its audience wants..."
"...THE LION KING deals with real
issues....A learning experience as well as an
entertainment..."
DVD Features: Region 1 Limited Edition
Collectible Package Letterboxed Widescreen - 1.78 Audio: Dolby
Digital 5.1 Surround Sound DTS 5.1 Digital Surround Sound
THX-Certified
