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Sunday, September 15, 2013

Return of the King


 
The Lion King (1994)

Rated: G

Runtime: 88 minutes

Princess/Heroine: none

Prince/Hero: Simba

Sidekicks: Mufasa, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, Rafiki, Sirabi, Zazu

Villain: Scar, Shenzi, Banzai, Ed

Music: “Be Prepared”, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”, “Circle of Life”, “Hakuna Matata”, “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King”

Rating—out of 5 Mickey Mouse ears: 4 ears. 1 for Simba, 1 for Mufasa/Timon/Pumbaa, 1 for Scar, and 1 for the music.

I worked at a movie theater when this came out and it was extremely popular. Simba is a great hero, but only after being lazy for most of the movie. Nala should have been the hero of the movie, but she wasn’t allowed to be because, well, she’s a girl. Mufasa is pretty awesome but he is only around for a short time. Timon and Pumbaa are a funny duo and at times steal the show. Scar is one of the best villains ever, and the trio of hyenas are solid as well. The music has to be considered one of Disney’s best; the “Circle of Life” opening is amazing!

Back story: I ruined this movie for 200 people during one of my days working at the local theater. I bumped the projector and caused the movie to break during Simba’s dramatic scene after defeating Scar. Some people were in the lobby getting drinks and didn’t get back to their seats before we fixed and restarted the movie ... sorry. This movie will be a heavy favorite in the bracket.

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