Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9780788845628
Format: Animated, Color, Dubbed, Special Edition, NTSC
ISBN: 0788845624
Label: Walt Disney Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageSwahiliOriginal LanguageXhosaOriginal LanguageZuluOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Release Date: October 07, 2003
Running Time: 89 minutes
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: June 24, 1994
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com essential video:
Not an ideal choice for younger kids, this hip and violent animated feature from Disney was nevertheless a huge smash in theaters and on video, and it continues to enjoy life in an acclaimed Broadway production. The story finds a lion cub, son of a king, sent into exile after his father is sabotaged by a rivalrous uncle. The little hero finds his way into the "circle of life" with some new friends and eventually comes back to reclaim his proper place. Characters are very strong, vocal performances by the likes of Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, and Whoopi Goldberg are terrific, the jokes are aimed as much (if not more) at adults than kids, the animation is sometimes breathtaking, and the music is more palatable than in many Disney features. But be cautious: this is too intense for the Rugrat crowd. --Tom Keogh
How good-looking is the DVD restoration of Disney's popular animated film? Take a look at the serviceable but dull film clips incorporated in the plethora of extras and compare them to the vivid gorgeousness of the film presentation. This "special edition" also adds a 90-second song ("Morning Report") that originated in the lavish stage musical. To Disney's credit, the original theatrical version is also included, both restored and featuring two 5.1 soundtracks: Dolby Digital and a new Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix, which does sound brighter. As with the Disney Platinum line, everything is thrown into the discs, except an outsider's voice (the rah-rahs of Disney grow tiresome at times). The excellent commentary from the directors and producer, originally on the laser disc, is hidden under the audio set-up menu.
The second disc is organized by 20-minute-ish "journeys" tackling the elements of story, music, et cetera, including good background on the awkward Shakespearean origins at Disney where it was referred as "Bamlet." The most interesting journey follows the landmark stage production, and the kids should be transfixed by shots of the real African wildlife in the animal journey. Three deleted segments are real curios, including an opening lyric for "Hakuna Matata." Most set-top DVD games are usually pretty thin (DVD-ROM is where it's at), but the Safari game is an exception--the kids should love the roaring animals (in 5.1 Surround, no less). One serious demerit goes to the needless and complicated second navigation system that is listed by continent, but just shows the same features reordered. --Doug Thomas
Amazon.com:
Anybody who struts around with Simba's hard-won authority deserves this royal DVD read-along from Disney. Kids can recoil at Uncle Scar's dastardly deeds en español and discover that "hakuna matata" sounds pretty much the same in Spanish, French, Italian, or German. And should the dynamic storytelling fail to thrill your 4- to 12-year-old fan, a flurry of other interactive options await. Toggle to "Songs" for sing-along renditions of movie hits, including "I Just Can't Wait to Be King," and on to "Music Videos," where Elton John roars soundtrack favorites "Circle of Life" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and Jimmy Cliff and Lebo M groove to "Hakuna Matata." The "Vocabulary" feature allows for see-and-say mastery of a list of wildlife, while the "Game" section allows players to match paw and hoof prints to the proper beast and reassemble the scattered skeletal remains of an elephant. Original cast voices are featured, and grownups will be pleased by the package's reading component. --Tammy La Gorce
Average Rating: 
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Got it in perfect condition, incredibly quick and my grand daughters were thrilled; can't get any better than that!
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Ok I feel sorry for the generation that grows up thinking "Morning Report" is a Lion King song. How dare they throw an extra song in the best movie of all time. There is no way you can trick the true Lion King fans. But I must say, watching The Lion King on the flat screen is SWEET.
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I am an avid Disney fan, gave this as a gift to the children of a friend. The friend called my attention to the "sun bleached coverart" and the made in mexico quality of the video. I was appauled and mortified,took the dvd back, threw it away, and gave a gift card, from then on.
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Like most kids, I grew up watching Disney movies. Then, as I got older, I grew out of some of them. But for some reason, I never grew out of The Lion King. It was-- and remains still-- not only my favorite Disney movie, but my favorite movie PERIOD. I could never watch it too many times! (In fact, I've watched it so many times, I have the entire movie completely memorized! How's that for obsession?) ;) Whether it's the fun, upbeat music that draws me in or the relatable and funny characters or the powerful message of finding yourself despite tragedy, The Lion King is a must-see for anyone. The amazing African music performed by Lebo M and his South African choir (see Rhythm Of The Pride Lands: Music Inspired By Disney's The Lion King) provides the perfect mood setting for the movie. The only thing that's possibly better than watching the movie is seeing the Broadway musical (see The Lion King (1997 Original Broadway Cast)) performed live. If there's one movie you need to see before you die, it's The Lion King, hands down, no doubt about it.
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The product was fine. The delivery time I thought was too long. I ordered on 2/2/2010 did not receive till 2/19/2010. I have ordered other products from other sellers in USA and it hasnt't taken as long.
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