The Lion King (DVD, 2003)
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Title: The Lion King
Leading Role: James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Rowan Atkinson, Whoopi Goldberg
Director: Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers
EAN: 5017188889117
Release Year: 2003
Rating: UK:U
Product ID: EPID30047588
Description: The adventure-filled story of Simba the Lion who is finding it difficult to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his future role as king of the jungle. Along the journey he meets many marvellous characters who help him find himse...
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Quite simply if you have kids or not - watch this
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16 of 20 people found this review helpful.
This must be the best Disney I have seen – using the kids as an excuse to watch (but don’t really need that excuse) its a heart warming film with a great sound track, and just a most enjoyable film. Such a change from the music I normally have to put up with from “the kids” !!
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10 of 11 people found this review helpful.
Looking back, I knew The Lion King would be something truly special from the first time I saw the posters for it. This film is a world apart from any other, Disney or otherwise. It fully deserves to have grossed so much money in the cinemas, broken records for video sales, inspired two sequels and even make it onto the stage. Just when will it go from the West End? 2050?
The sweeping views of the African landscape and the creatures which inhabit it are awe-inspiring. The animators did their research well - the way that the lions move and interact is as real as any wildlife documentary. The songs complement the movie well, even the gaudy and humourous brilliance of I Just Can't Wait to be King. Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Elton John's single version that is, sung over the credits) is one of the most beautiful songs ever.
The characters blend the quality of the actors playing them with their animated counterparts in a way that makes them all too real. Young Simba and Nala, quintessential lovable rascals, will cause kids to sympathise and adults to sigh nostalgically. Grown-ups will also understand as Simba and Nala emerge later as careworn adults, falling for each other. James Earl Jones, as Mufasa, is a character all will inherantly respect, even after his tragic exit. Timon and Pumbaa (Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella) deliver genuinely witty laughs. Rowan Atkinson lends just a touch of Blackadder to the stuffy hornbill Zazu. And while it seems inappropriate to love the villain, Jeremy Irons is sharp and haunting as Mufasa's bitter, devious and malevolent brother Scar. Every movement of this character's eyes, lips and body speaks volumes and of all the characters, he is the one you are sure to discuss the most.
All this makes for a film full of genuine emotion, perhaps simply through the fact the characters are not real people being filmed. Just watch the love shown between Simba and his family, or the fear, sadness and regret in Simba following what happens to his father. There will not only be gasps of awe and plenty of laughs from the audience, but almost certainly tears as well, both of sadness ("Dad, get up...") and joy ("It is time...").
As for the extras on the DVD, they compliment the film perfectly. Here you will get the back-story to the film, discover some deleted concepts and take part in some fun interactive activities. No kid, big or small, should be without this. Five stars is not enough.
The sweeping views of the African landscape and the creatures which inhabit it are awe-inspiring. The animators did their research well - the way that the lions move and interact is as real as any wildlife documentary. The songs complement the movie well, even the gaudy and humourous brilliance of I Just Can't Wait to be King. Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Elton John's single version that is, sung over the credits) is one of the most beautiful songs ever.
The characters blend the quality of the actors playing them with their animated counterparts in a way that makes them all too real. Young Simba and Nala, quintessential lovable rascals, will cause kids to sympathise and adults to sigh nostalgically. Grown-ups will also understand as Simba and Nala emerge later as careworn adults, falling for each other. James Earl Jones, as Mufasa, is a character all will inherantly respect, even after his tragic exit. Timon and Pumbaa (Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella) deliver genuinely witty laughs. Rowan Atkinson lends just a touch of Blackadder to the stuffy hornbill Zazu. And while it seems inappropriate to love the villain, Jeremy Irons is sharp and haunting as Mufasa's bitter, devious and malevolent brother Scar. Every movement of this character's eyes, lips and body speaks volumes and of all the characters, he is the one you are sure to discuss the most.
All this makes for a film full of genuine emotion, perhaps simply through the fact the characters are not real people being filmed. Just watch the love shown between Simba and his family, or the fear, sadness and regret in Simba following what happens to his father. There will not only be gasps of awe and plenty of laughs from the audience, but almost certainly tears as well, both of sadness ("Dad, get up...") and joy ("It is time...").
As for the extras on the DVD, they compliment the film perfectly. Here you will get the back-story to the film, discover some deleted concepts and take part in some fun interactive activities. No kid, big or small, should be without this. Five stars is not enough.
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Lion King 3???
) 11 of 20 people found this review helpful.
Brought a copy of what was supposed to be The Lion King, the cover says it is, the disk says it is, but when you play it, it is The Lion King 3!!!!
Blatently a fake.... Not happy, do not deal with this person, not helpful at all.
When did get a responce he was very rude, and not at all willing to accept fault.
Blatently a fake.... Not happy, do not deal with this person, not helpful at all.
When did get a responce he was very rude, and not at all willing to accept fault.
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Great brilliant must seeReview created: 20/08/06
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6 of 12 people found this review helpful.
I believe this is one of disneys finest animations i 150% recommend this to all fans of disney and to all families and children alike if you havent seen this you dont know what your missing! great voice talents great animation great songs by tim rice and elton john i loved it you will to guaranteed!
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The Lion KingReview created: 14/05/07
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4 of 6 people found this review helpful.
bought this for my kids, and them and me both loved it,great faimly movie.
a must have film for the family
a must have film for the family
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The Lion King(DVD 2003)Review created: 10/06/06
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4 of 8 people found this review helpful.
One of my grand-daughters had been looking for a 2003 copy for simply ages. She spotted it on EBAY and with the usual,"Naaan, I really,really need a copy"I bought it for her. She is thrilled and so was I for the price and quality. Well done - keep up the good work!
Regards
Chris Ward
Regards
Chris Ward
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excellent lion king dvdReview created: 05/06/06
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4 of 11 people found this review helpful.
this was a great transaction and the item was delivered fast, and item was exactly how it ws described -
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first disney to make me cryReview created: 24/05/07
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) 3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
so i can sit through alot, invluding bambis mum getting shot without a wimper,
but this film reduced me to tears, its beautifully animated as takes scenes from many of shakespeares plays when it comes to family betrayel.
The speach mufasa gives about the circle of life and how we all must die is very moving, and the death scene even more so. This film is brilliant, i have loved it since i first saw it at a sleepover when it first came out aged about 8 or something, and it still affects me in the same way today.
It really is bambi with lions, the songs are great, the characters lovable and the story real.
This is a must have for adults and children alike
but this film reduced me to tears, its beautifully animated as takes scenes from many of shakespeares plays when it comes to family betrayel.
The speach mufasa gives about the circle of life and how we all must die is very moving, and the death scene even more so. This film is brilliant, i have loved it since i first saw it at a sleepover when it first came out aged about 8 or something, and it still affects me in the same way today.
It really is bambi with lions, the songs are great, the characters lovable and the story real.
This is a must have for adults and children alike
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The Lion King dvd 2003Review created: 12/06/06
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3 of 9 people found this review helpful.
I bought the lion king dvd for my grandson.I am very disappointed as i paid for the item om 26th of april and have not yet recieved this item.
I have a very disappointed 4 year old and do not intend at present to buy anything from e bay.This has lost any faith in i had in honesty of the human race.
I have a very disappointed 4 year old and do not intend at present to buy anything from e bay.This has lost any faith in i had in honesty of the human race.
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BAD SELLER3 of 10 people found this review helpful.
This Product was supposed to be Lion King Special Addition, which it was not! I don’t know what this freak DVD is actually supposed to be if it isn’t a illegal copy, which is why I assume that is what it is. Not only did it only have one DVD, the sticker on the DVD was wrong, and the cover was in a foreign language. After buying this product the ebayer mysteriously disappeared, I wouldn’t recommend this seller at all, I don’t know how they managed 100% positive feedback but there is something very odd with that!
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Lion King (ebay mobile maniac)Review created: 04/06/06
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3 of 11 people found this review helpful.
I bid for a Lion King dvd at the end of April 06 and paid the £8.50 cost on 28 April through 'Nochex' - an apparently secure payment server. On 2nd May the full payment was taken out of my account but over a month later I still haven't received my goods. I have tried to contact the seller (ebay mobile maniac) through the contact facilty on the ebay website and have discovered he / she is no longer registered. I have had to report this unfortunate situation to my bank and have had my card stopped to prevent any future fraud. I will be taking the matter forward as a financial dispute with my bank in the hope they will be able to trace the seller and prevent this happening again to other unsuspecting buyers who use the service in good faith. This is my 2nd purchase on ebay and now my last. I have made a point of telling friends and family about this situation and warned them to carefully review their decision to purchase any goods through this website.
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review of lion kingReview created: 05/04/07
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) 2 of 5 people found this review helpful.
this is just a brilliant film not matter how old you are, i have seen it loads of times and thought my children are at the age where it was time for them to grow to love it too. shame it is so highly priced no matter where you look.
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Absolute ClassicReview created: 28/09/06
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2 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Absolute classic movie, its every kids favourate but us adults can enjoy it too as the music, story line and flow of the movie is entertaining all the way through. Ive seen this movie too many times but can still happily watch it if the kids put it on dvd.
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lion King Was greatReview created: 24/05/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Great priced dvd - also came with free postage and packaging.
Imported copy - but was excellent quality.
a great family film, my 2 & 3 year olds absolutely love it. Not a new film any more, but certainly has not lost any of it's appeal.
Imported copy - but was excellent quality.
a great family film, my 2 & 3 year olds absolutely love it. Not a new film any more, but certainly has not lost any of it's appeal.
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Jungle LaughsReview created: 14/05/09
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This film is a definate must see especially if you have children. My husband and I dont have children but love it anyway. We decided to watch it as we had recently been to see The Lion King on stage at the West End and we wanted to see if the film differed for the stage (it differs very little insidently). Anyway this is a tale of a young Lions journey through life, follow Simba as he comes up against his evil Uncle Scar, he sadly looses his father and the great laughs he share with his friends Timon and Pumba. Not to mention the love between him and life long friend Nala. Such a great movie and you will catch your self singing along to the great music.
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Disney's The Lion King: Special Edition ;0)1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Special Features
Audio commentary from the film's producer and directors Rob Minkoff & Roger Allers
Deleted scenes
'Making Of' featurette
Abandoned concepts
Virtual safari
'Personality Profile' game
Interactive menu
Scene access
Review
Disney's epic coming-of-age saga tells of the love between a proud lion ruler, Mufasa and his son Simba - a naive and curious cub who "just can't wait to be king." But Simba's envious Uncle Scar has other plans, and his scheming for the throne leads to Simba's exile from the kingdom he should rightfully rule. Befriended by the hilarious warthog, Pumbaa and his manic meerkat companion, Timon, Simba forgets his regal responsibilities and adopts a carefree lifestyle of "Hakuna Matata."
Best Disney movie ever made!! - Simply stunning, This is the best movie that Disney have ever made. It is full of emotion, humour and life lessons. I cried during some scenes and I am a grown man of 24!
When a young lion cub is convinced by his evil uncle (who wants to be king) that it is his fault his father (the king) was killed he runs away in shame. Whilst in exile he grows up and builds himself a new life. However he never feels that he truly fits into where he has settled. Events transpire and fate brings him back to confront his past and claim his rightful place as the King.
I see this with a more adult theme rather than aimed at children. The story is really eptomised in the song "The Circle of Life" by Elton John. Everyone has a place in this "circle of life" we just have to find out what that is ;0)
Audio commentary from the film's producer and directors Rob Minkoff & Roger Allers
Deleted scenes
'Making Of' featurette
Abandoned concepts
Virtual safari
'Personality Profile' game
Interactive menu
Scene access
Review
Disney's epic coming-of-age saga tells of the love between a proud lion ruler, Mufasa and his son Simba - a naive and curious cub who "just can't wait to be king." But Simba's envious Uncle Scar has other plans, and his scheming for the throne leads to Simba's exile from the kingdom he should rightfully rule. Befriended by the hilarious warthog, Pumbaa and his manic meerkat companion, Timon, Simba forgets his regal responsibilities and adopts a carefree lifestyle of "Hakuna Matata."
Best Disney movie ever made!! - Simply stunning, This is the best movie that Disney have ever made. It is full of emotion, humour and life lessons. I cried during some scenes and I am a grown man of 24!
When a young lion cub is convinced by his evil uncle (who wants to be king) that it is his fault his father (the king) was killed he runs away in shame. Whilst in exile he grows up and builds himself a new life. However he never feels that he truly fits into where he has settled. Events transpire and fate brings him back to confront his past and claim his rightful place as the King.
I see this with a more adult theme rather than aimed at children. The story is really eptomised in the song "The Circle of Life" by Elton John. Everyone has a place in this "circle of life" we just have to find out what that is ;0)
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Lion King dvd1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Ive been after this dvd for some time but unfortunatly the 1st lion king dvd i purchased was scratched so i sent it back and she sent me out another one. Which got stuck half way through the movie. I sent it back and got my money back.
The next lion king i bought was also through ebay just a couple of months ago and didnt even recieve the dvd after paying for it. I logged a complaint with ebay and was told i would recieve a note back telling me what had been investigated but to no surprise i recieved nothing. I have lost all faith in ebay and will no longer be purchasing off ebay as the people that are selling ae fraudsters and nothing has been done to resolve this
The next lion king i bought was also through ebay just a couple of months ago and didnt even recieve the dvd after paying for it. I logged a complaint with ebay and was told i would recieve a note back telling me what had been investigated but to no surprise i recieved nothing. I have lost all faith in ebay and will no longer be purchasing off ebay as the people that are selling ae fraudsters and nothing has been done to resolve this
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The Lion King (DVD 1994 & 2003)Review created: 09/04/08
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
"The Lion King" was first released in 1994. Since then it's become one of Disney's biggest grossing - and most fondly remembered - animated movies. But it's never been as big as it is now.
Remastered for the IMAX screen and complemented with a newly remixed soundtrack, this is "The Lion King" as you've never seen it before.
Following hot on the heels of last year's re-release of "Beauty and the Beast", this presentation of "The Lion King" offers little in the way of new material, but it certainly has a wonderful roar.
Blown up to 'Large Screen Format' size - it's a standard 2-D presentation, so doesn't require the use of those special IMAX glasses - the beauty of the original artwork really stands out as the animators soar across the African savannah, run with the antelope, and scale the heights of Pride Rock.
While lesser features might be swamped by such visual spectacle, the story here is majestic enough to cope.
In fact, this epic Shakespearean tale - with shades of both "Macbeth" and "Hamlet" - is perfectly suited to grandiose presentation, as young lion cub Simba (Broderick) is tricked out of his kingdom by his scheming Uncle Scar (Irons).
Forced into exile, he learns a few life-lessons from a warthog (Ernie Sabella) and a meerkat (Lane), before finally facing up to his responsibility as the true heir to the throne.
Admittedly, the enlargement of such an old print to this size causes a few problems - magnified several times over, the occasional blemish becomes more noticeable than it would in the film's standard format - but it's easy to forgive such minor flaws, particularly when the digitally-remixed soundtrack replays the Oscar-winning songs (courtesy of Sir Elton John and Tim Rice) so perfectly.
Long live the "King" - in any size.
Remastered for the IMAX screen and complemented with a newly remixed soundtrack, this is "The Lion King" as you've never seen it before.
Following hot on the heels of last year's re-release of "Beauty and the Beast", this presentation of "The Lion King" offers little in the way of new material, but it certainly has a wonderful roar.
Blown up to 'Large Screen Format' size - it's a standard 2-D presentation, so doesn't require the use of those special IMAX glasses - the beauty of the original artwork really stands out as the animators soar across the African savannah, run with the antelope, and scale the heights of Pride Rock.
While lesser features might be swamped by such visual spectacle, the story here is majestic enough to cope.
In fact, this epic Shakespearean tale - with shades of both "Macbeth" and "Hamlet" - is perfectly suited to grandiose presentation, as young lion cub Simba (Broderick) is tricked out of his kingdom by his scheming Uncle Scar (Irons).
Forced into exile, he learns a few life-lessons from a warthog (Ernie Sabella) and a meerkat (Lane), before finally facing up to his responsibility as the true heir to the throne.
Admittedly, the enlargement of such an old print to this size causes a few problems - magnified several times over, the occasional blemish becomes more noticeable than it would in the film's standard format - but it's easy to forgive such minor flaws, particularly when the digitally-remixed soundtrack replays the Oscar-winning songs (courtesy of Sir Elton John and Tim Rice) so perfectly.
Long live the "King" - in any size.
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The best disney film you'll ever watch!!1 of 4 people found this review helpful.
In my opinion The Lion King is proabaly the best disney film ever made, it appeals to every type of audience, and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. The great journey Simba takes from being a cub to becoming a lion is simply thrilling just to watch. The film is fantastic, its a must have for everyone!!!
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The Lion King1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Follow the journey of Simba a lion cub on his journey through life to finally take his rightfull place as king, without question a truely inspiring story and will appeal to all ages.
18 certificate should of been given for this time as regretably the younger viewers will only see the pictures and not realise just in depth the story is.
If you could choose an animated film to live by this would be it.
18 certificate should of been given for this time as regretably the younger viewers will only see the pictures and not realise just in depth the story is.
If you could choose an animated film to live by this would be it.
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Lino KingReview created: 09/04/07
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1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
a wonderful childrens film, but perfect for adults too. One of Disneys last great films before oging to full CGI. Voice overs have never really beaten these
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best film ever all time favourite the lion kingReview created: 04/04/07
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1 of 3 people found this review helpful.
this has to be for me my most favourite film the lion king also my grandaughters who watches it none stop,brilliant story.sad and good in all i bought the film after watching on tv many yrs ago.had to buy it so my grand kids could watch and they do.. 10/10 a must have film
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THE LION KINGReview created: 07/03/07
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1 of 6 people found this review helpful.
The highest-grossing animated film of the 20th century follows a young lion cub named Simba who can't wait to be king. But his uncle craves the title for himself and will stop at nothing to get it, even killing his own brother. Blaming himself for the death, Simba runs away, only to find solace in the most unlikely of spots. Includes the original feature film plus an extended version (with a new song, "Morning Report
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The Best Disney Movie of All Time
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Quite simply the masterpiece in the disney crown, why disney periodically decide to delete titles for years at a time is beyond me so if you dont have the lion king on dvd you'll probably have to wait till its re-released in 9 years!!!
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Lion KingReview created: 01/03/07
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1 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Fantastic film, amazing quality and the picture is amazing! My daughter LOVES it!! I even enjoy it myself!!
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