One of my favorite parts is when Timon, Pumba and Nala catch up with Simba after he returns. Timon expresses his doubt over the pride lands, and simba confirms that it’s his home. What shows true friendship however, is Timon replying with: “Well, we’re your friends. If it’s important to you, it’s important to us.”
yeah, it' my favorite part, that shows the true friendship between Simba, Timon and Pumba, not only because they had fun together; their friendship was something that I did not lose sight of, especially that when they met it was the first scene that I saw, the first time by chance, from the movie.
@@jacksonconley5117YES LMFAO THATS WHAT I MEANT!!! SORRY I'd always get the two minced for some reason 😅Maybe its the S's lmfao I tend to mix-up words often 😆
Fun fact saying “the Sahara desert” is kinda redundant Sahara means the great desert so when you say “the Sahara desert.” You are saying “the great desert desert.”
Vkunia- “Hey guys! I’ve got my cute lion outfit and I’ve never watched the lion king, are you ready for a fun light hearted time?!” Me- makes popcorn, gets ready for the tears
The great thing about that moment is that Nathan Lane improvised the hula line and the crew decided that was such a good idea. They animated it, wrote the hula song for him to sing and put it in the film
This is the GREATEST Disney movie ever made. I don't know if they can ever top this one. And it was made by the B Team of animators too. Disney thought Pocahontas was going to be their big movie that year and tried really hard to push for it to be in contention for academy awards and all that. I never hear people talk about Pocahontas at least not on the same level as Lion King. And usually when i do people talk about how it was oscar bait and that's it. Minus the colors of the wind song no one cares for the movie it seems. Its crazy how jr. animators made such a genuine masterpiece.
Yeah, I watched Pocahontas once and have never felt the need to re-watch it, but I do listen to Colors of the Wind anytime I go on a disney song binge, and it gives me goosebumps every single time!
The film will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. It's hard to believe how time flies. I was just a 10-year-old back in 1994. RIP, Madge Sinclair, and Robert Guillaume.
Me too, I remember listening to the soundtrack on casette tape in the car that summer and learning all the songs by heart. My favorite disney movie alongside Aladdin!
I love that he was reluctant at first but chose to score it because his dad had recently passed and essentially tributes the music to the memory of his own father
"Scar" is really an upgrade of a name from his given name. His parents named him Taka, which means 'Trash' in Swahili. Mufasa, meanwhile, means 'King' in Manazoto. His hatred of his brother is well earned.
Which is kinda sad. Because when it comes to real lions, brotherhood is the most valuable and cherished relationship between them. If the movie was realistic, Scar and Mufasa would've been fiercely loyal, and more than willing to die for each other. Because even though lion brothers sometimes fight for dominance, it is never lethal, and it doesn't affect their love for each other. Lion fathers and uncles exile them on puberty, their mothers and aunts let it happen, and their wives will mate with the next lion that beats them. But his brother will live, hunt, fight and eat by his side all the time.
@@RastaFudgemeh more so that Scar would’ve gotten a lot of action. Not necessarily that he would’ve been king. Although biologically it’s far harder for dark haired lions to mate.
@@excaliburknives3572 I've read that dark manes are a result of higher levels of testosterone. Scar would actually be a very desirable mate for lionesses.
I'm 38. I was in 3rd grade when this movie came out and I still have memories of seeing it with my dad and brothers at our mall theater on opening weekend. When it was over, we stopped in a mall store and picked up the soundtrack CASSETTE TAPE (remember those?) and listened to it the entire ride home and it was played on repeat constantly over the next several months. The Lion King was on merchandise and in media EVERYWHERE back then. Every kid in school was obsessed with the movie. It was the Frozen of its time back then. If there are other classic 90's Disney Renaissance movies you haven't seen, I really hope you keep diving into them! Every single one of them is spectacular and well worth a watch! Disney content was on another level back then.
Yes, 40yo here & this was my life experience as well haha! I had a lion king lunch box that I brought to middle school. All my friends and I were obsessed with the voice actor for young Simba, who became a teen heartthrob. The songs were everywhere. Saying it was the Frozen of its time really accurately captures what it was like.
Hans Zimmer's work here is one of my favorite musical scores. Have you seen other Disney animated films from the '90's? If you haven't, I definitely recommend the underrated HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.
I watched this movie 30 years ago in the cinema with my parents. We shed tears back then and we still do now! At almost 40 years old, I'm not afraid to say, this movie still tugs at my heart
So did I, I was 7 years old. I remember how big it was… it was pretty much the biggest animated Disney movie. Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin and Lion King were all the biggest animated Disney movies
Lion King is the most perfect disney movie in my opinion. The way the start and ending scenes frame it is magical. All the songs are iconic, the plot is simple but the entire thing is so beautiful and meaningful- it became more than just a cartoon, it's allegoric Art. I wouldn't change a single second in it. I saw it in the movie theater when I was a child and watched it when I was 30+ and loved it just as much. I have to say I personally enjoyed Aladdin and maybe even some others a bit more but I think Lion King is the best of all of them in purely artistic terms.
Every single time I watch this movie, I'm instantly 8 years old again. It's always had such a powerful effect on me in the 30 years since that no other movie ever has. I cannot think of Mufasa's death scene for LITERALLY even a second bc I start to get choked up. It was the first time I ever had to deal with the concept of death and doing so at such a young age sticks with you for life. The music and soundtrack are legendary as well. The messages it teaches about accepting your destiny and how circular life is (hence Circle of Life) are profound as well. Just a legendary all timer of a movie and the best one of the Disney Renaissance Era and maybe Disney has ever made. 🦁 ☀️
I wouldn't judge by the mane. Even Mufasa's mane was ginger without any hint of black. But yes, his age being 5-6 years is accurate because that's when they become strong enough to challenge a king for his pride. Any time younger than that is suicide unless he has brothers to support him.
Simbas cub is actually a girl! You could watch The Lion King 2 for the upgrowing of simbas daughter Ciara with new twists, it would be nice. There is also a prequel movie in the works with the origins story how mufasa became king and how scar gets his scar (his name before "scar" was "Taka")
I was 13 when I watched this in theatres, and its unreal how many people cried. Not just kids. Everyone. You could hear the sobs all around. What a movie!
I was 5. My mom brought me to see the lion King. It was my first movie theater movie. I was crying so hard when Mufasa died that she had to bring me out of the theater for like 5 to 10 minutes to calm me down before I got to go back in and watch the rest of the movie. 😂😂😂
Yes, they have a cub at the end, and you can learn about her in The Lion King 2. It's a surprisingly decent direct-to-video sequel, and I recommend checking it out.
Some fun facts: The story of the lion king is based on Hamlet. The character scar was based on Sheer Kahn from the jungle book, the way he moves, the way Jeremy irons speaks his lines.etc. Mufasa is the only male in the pride (aside from scar) so its very likely that Simba and Nala are in fact half siblings. Finally, scar appears in another non lion king movie. Scar is the Nemean lion in Disney's Hercules. When Herc is posing for his portrait he's wearing scar as a pelt, the real Hercules wore a lion pelt as his armor. So Zazoo was kind of right saying he'd make a nice throw rug. This is one of my favorite movies from my childhood and one I've enjoyed sharing with my own children. Great video as always.
@@markplott4820the Lion King is a copy of Kimba which is just Hamlet with animals after Shakespeare rebranded the story of the Northman. We get it. Humanity retells stories over and over again. Perhaps, just enjoy them for a moment. They're retold over and over for a reason.
The Lion King ripping off Kimba is just not true. Kimba is a TV show, first of all, which outside of the main characters both being lions and named similarly, have almost no similarities whatsoever. Watch an episode or two of Kimba and you'll quickly understand that people who say they're similar have never watched any of Kimba.
That Lion King/Hamlet story & the Kimba knock off story are BOTH WRONG. Watch this video & you'll understand. ua-cam.com/video/hCB0llZfPRs/v-deo.htmlsi=3zfWU6zRGz8UNx-4
This is my all time favorite movie. The animation, the music, the message…gets me every time. My favorite scene is when Mufasa’s spirit visits. Another movie you might enjoy if you haven’t seen is The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It’s a Disney 90s gem that tends to get overlooked. Be warned, though, its villain makes Scar look like a kitten.
And also, the voices casting it´s incredible; starting with Mufasa (James Earl Jones, who was the voice of Darth Vader among another epic roles), and Scar (Jeremy Irons).
@@marktallentire3464I remember hearing that and being so excited for his character, then I watched the movie and fell in love with Timon and Pumba. Zazu who? 😄
@@samanthanickson6478 Emperor’s New Groove isn’t as memorable as the other movies with those mentioned, so I don’t really put David Spade up with them either. You have a point about Keith David, but I will admit Princess & the Frog was after my time. I only know it because it’s one of my niece’s favorite movies.
Adult Simba: I know what I have to do, but going back means I'll have to face my past. I've been running from it for so long. [Rafiki hits Simba on the head with his stick] Adult Simba: Ow! Jeez! What was that for? Rafiki: It doesn't matter. It's in the past. Adult Simba: Yeah, but it still hurts. Rafiki: Oh yes, the past can hurt. But from the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.
Saw this in theaters as a kid with my Pap Pap. First memory I have of hanging out with him, just he and I. He was floored by the colors/music. And this was a very traditional/old school Navy man.
The Circle of Life, the entrance song, was done in one take. The main singer was not reachable before they were to start recording. He never rehearsed with the background chorus. Yet, he came into the recording studio and sung as though he had been there the whole time. Lion cubs are fully grown after 3 years. So, Simba was with Timon and Pumbha for maybe 2 1/2 years. There is a midquel about Simba growing up away from the Pridelands, but focuses more on Timon and Pumbha. The Lion King 1 1/2. Those two also had their own animated series in the 1990s. Hijinks of them going around the world. The hyenas and Rafiki the Baboon also had segments in that show. Here are some suggestions of other Disney movies, some very underappreciated. The Three Musketeers from 1993, The Rocketeer from 1991, Dick Tracy from 1990(I think), Atlantis the Lost Empire, Fantasia and Fantasia 2000, TRON and TRON Legacy, and so many more.
I was around 12-13 when this released and saw it 3 times in theaters. This movie holds up so well because you had master storytellers using classic literary themes to tell a story about life, love, and responsibilities in a way for children to digest. It utilizes both shakespearian and Arthurian (King Arthur) elements. Specifically betrayal and the importance of not only being King but a good King. In Arthur legends the king and the land are one. So a good King equals prosperous lands and a Bad King, Scar, destroyed Lands.
Jeremy Irons absolutely knocked it out of the park. Such a fantastic Villian who followed up this with Die Hard With Vengeance. Such a fantastic classic
17:44 This song always makes me tear up or even cry and it's one of the only things in cinema that makes me do that. Idk what it is about it, but it just gets me
Haven't seen this movie since I was a kid and it was in the theater. The instant Hakuna Matata started playing I got the greatest feeling of nostalgic joy!
"He'd make a very handsome throw rug" hits different when you watch Hercules and see Scar's pelt in the background as a cameo for the Namean Lion pelt from Hercules's 12 Labors lol And Scar's true name is Taka, which means dirt or garbage so no wonder he was always in a bad mood
I have a very strong love/hate relationship with this film. I saw it in the theatre with my father in July of '94 at the age of 8 and we both loved it. We loved it so much he went out and bought the soundtrack the next day and he, my sisters, and I would spend the rest of the summer jamming out and singing along to it. That December we got the call at my mother's house that my own father was dead, by his own hand. I went from learning about the concept of death and loss from this movie to experiencing it firsthand in the span of 6 months. Afterward the post-graveyard speech and that reflection scene hit just hit so hard I vehemently refused to watch this movie for years after. In spite of all that it gives me great pleasure to see new faces enjoying it to the same degree we initially did. :)
First off, thank you for watching my favorite movie. Second off, while I agree that Scar is incredibly evil, I have to know if you've seen Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996). The villain in that movie is so evil, God Himself is forced to intervene.
By the way, that was baby Kiara being held up at the end, Simba and Nala had a baby girl 😊 There's a Lion King 2 movie and its Kiara's growing up movie. It was a direct to VHS movie it's lower budget and lower production quality and not a classic like the original, but it's still pretty good and its nice to have a female lead in Kiara (I think she's my daughter's idol 😄).
Kiara has been one of my favorite Disney characters since I was a kid. The Lion King 2 was one of the movies I grew up watching and I didn't actually see this first one until much later on. I always loved Kiara and now, as an adult she resonates with me more than ever before, with the way she views the world and everything.
@@SilvanaPuris2310 You can look it up on YT pretty easily if you want to. For example a video called "Kingdom Hearts 2 Gameplay: Part 27 - Scar's Ghost" might be a pretty good one for that purpose.
Even in Lion King II Simba is haunted by his trauma of Scar. He still has nightmares with him and his father's death, and you can see how reluctant he is with accepting Kovu into his pride, as he resembles Scar so much. Simba's character is so well done
Me and my brother once watched my 3 year old nephew, watching this, and watching his range of emotions throughout. This was one of the first Disney films to use quite a lot of high profile voice actors rather than 1 or 2: Mufusa - James Earl Jones Scar - Jeremy Irons Zazu - Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean) Timon - Nathan Lane Hyena Shenzi - Whoopi Goldberg Hyena Banzai - Cheech Marin Adult Simba - Matthew Broderick
12:06 my sentiments exactly. So many people say that Maleficent is the worst Disney villain ever. But I am convinced that Scar is a thousand times worse.
i cry everytime i was this movie. so many good quotes and philosophies, but i think the one i love the most is " yes the past can hurt, but you can either run from it, or learn from it"
Scars real name was Taka, he has abit of complex background.He was manipulated by the Hyenas into doing some bad things (Anakin Skywalker style). Scar chose his name after receiving his namesake. There are actually several versions of Scars background. But they all agree that he chose the name himself.
I mean, sure, that might be in the sequels or tv series or whatever, but to me that doesn't really count as canon for this movie. Retconning stuff while milking a franchise rarely leads to the most logical or satisfying explanations.
13:06 I definitely didn’t fully comprehend it at the time but I do approve the way they treated death unlike other movies so you can appreciate every little moment with your family
The stampede scene is legendary for the amount of work and time it took. I remember seeing a documentary, and I believe it took a few years because they had to actually write programs for the animation for them, nothing like it existed yet.
I hear Timon's voice and I think about his actor (Nathan Lane) and Robin Williams in the movie The Birdcage. It's a comedy/thriller. Then you have adult Simba's actor Matthew Broderick along side Nathan Lane in The Producers remake. It's funny how paths cross in movies later on down the road for actors.
The run that Disney was on in this era has never been matched in the world of animated films. It was just one hit after another. And with The Lion King, it was probably the peak. It cuts deeply at the heartstrings but also has plenty of valuable lessons like Timon and Pumbaa's mantra of "Hakuna Matata". Simba's desperation to rouse his father after the stampede clears gets me teary-eyed every time I see it. I'm glad you got a chance to watch it after all these years.
It’s beyond refreshing to see a blind reaction to this. So often, it’s people who have seen it but haven’t in a long time. Rarely do people go in with next to no knowledge of what it’s about.
I was so so obsessed with this movie when I was young ❤ It’s one of the great classics that’s morphs as you age and you can really enjoy it in different ways at different life stages. I’ll be honest and say I’m not reading all the comments before typing so i’m sure someone has pointed out this fact already, but just in case they haven’t: the story of this film is based on the story of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. It’s something that I of course did not at all notice when I was 11 and watching the hot new Disney movie, but when I came back as a teen in high school going through a big theatre nerd Shakespeare phase this blew my mind as I rewatched the movie haha.
The whole Rafiki and Simba dialogue when Rafiki reminds him who he is, was something they should of kept in the 2019 movie. Such a powerful message being excluded is criminal! Masterpiece!
That movie's entire existence is criminal! I can sort of excuse making live-action versions with actual actors, but a "live-action" version with cgi animals is just a whole different level of blatant cash-grab.
Scar is IMO one of the best villains of all time. Palpatine being another. They both accomplished all of their goals despite being physically weaker than the good guys. Crazy.
A great reaction as always, it surprise me a lot that you have never seen this one before. It's my all time favorite movie, I used to watch this movie like 2 times per day when I was 5yo, I used to known every dialog (in the latin american dubbed version). There is a thing with the music in this movie that its simply genius. First of all, the leitmotif "This land" is associated with simba, in the beggining when appears, it does in a simply, timid way, you could say insecure, but when simba has to rise and become king, the music get more epic and full of other instruments. Secondly, the whole movie follows a semi realistc logic, but there are two moments in which this logic dissapear. one is when simba sing about be a king, thing that a child doesnt know anything. and the second one is when scar sing about kill his family to gain power. When simba start singing, the colors, the shapes and even the way the other animals are drawed are slightly different. this happens because simba is losing perspective about reality and is getting carried away in his fantasy about something that he doesnt understand at all. And when Scar start singing everything looks normal because he is only singing about his plan, but as soon as he remarks how incredibly awesome he is and how everybody has to shown respect towards him, the colors, the shapes and even the ground start to became "irreal" because scar also lose perspective and indulge his own fantasies. I do not normaly left comments on anything but since this is my favorite movie, and since you are my favorite ytreacter. well, I think that summarise everything. I would love to elaborate more but my English is rotting in my head and its too much text, so... keep with the great work and remember to laugh in the face of danger ha ha ha. salutations from the old continent.
Saw this in the theater and I absolutely loved it.....tears of sadness, tears of joy and Scar is one of the best Disney villains ever! Jeremy Irons gave that character such ice cold chills when he spoke.... If you ever get the chance to see the stage production of the Lion King, you will be amazed. I just saw it last year and was completely blown away at the costumes and the music and the power of the singing. A true experience!
"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 a truly masterpiece.
Lion King came out a week before I was born, my mom went and she had to leave the theater at around the time Rafiki goes to find Simba. I was born about 5 days ahead of schedule lol. She always jokes with me that I had to see that movie too. I love this film.
I first watched this movie in the movie theaters when I was eight and I LOVED IT. I distinctly remember the whole theater erupted with applause when it was over, including my eight year old self. I stood up and clapped. This movie always held a special place in my heart.
Saw this movie with my little sister SO many times, knew EVERY line and musical sequence by heart. We were poor in NYC, no radio in the car, so I would recite the whole movie for her while she sat in the carseat to help mom out and keep little sis occupied. She never tired of it. We didn't have much, but those are memories I'll forever cherish.
My all time favorite animated movie. I was 5 years old when my sister took me to see this when it came out then surprised me the following summer by taking me to Disney world, Universal studios and sea world. Happy to see your reaction
I was 6 and this was my first time watching a movie in a theater. It was an experience that im afraid will never happen again. This movie was then and is still perfect today.
I was mid-teens when this came out, and too cool and edgy for "kids" movies. Somehow I got roped into going to see this in the theaters (little brother's birthday party or something) and I absolutely LOVED it! My heart soared at the beginning song, broke into pieces when Mustafa died, and thrilled at the triumphant return of Simba to reclaim his rightful place. It wasn't long after that I read "Hamlet" and made the connection that this was essentially a retelling of story as old as time, but done with such fantastic animation, music, and voice acting that it made an old story fresh and vibrant again! Loved your reaction, your costume, and the guest appearance of your cat!
This movie WAS my childhood! 😊😊😊 I love it sooo much. Definitely emotionally scarring but I still kept rewatching it over and over again whenever I had the chance.
Seeing this movie, Aladdin and Jurassic Park in the space of a couple of years basically kickstarted my long-term memory; I swear everything before that is basically all gone by now! 😄
My favourite film of all time! Lion King was my childhood,and it always will be. My lesson I’ve brought from it is never run away from our problems and to look after the planet.
Darth Vader: "I am your father."
Mufasa: "You are my son."
James Earl Jones even says it in almost the exact same tone of voice.
In the movie Shattered Glass, Hayden Christensen’s character said that he did what he did “for the Republic.”
Contemplate that on the tree of woe.
This is CNN.
Holy shit you're right! I never realized that until just now that you said it.
I like how James Earl Jones’ most iconic roles are fathers, both good and bad.
Mufasa's death was my first experience with trauma. Still gets me today 😅
Still thinking about going to therapy because of Mufasa's death :D I am SCARred (hehe) for life
Mufasa and the shooting star meme is what still gets me 😆🤣
Fr. For a Disney movie from the 90’s, I can still remember this probably being the first on screen death that I can remember seeing as a kid.
I cry every time
When I first saw that scene as a kid, I began having nightmares of my father dying.
The soundtrack in this film gives me chills every time. So many tears are shed through the film as well. This is truly one of the best.
Hans Zimmer is still after 30 years the greatest composer of this generation.
@@boardgaming365 Damn right. Last Samurai, Inception, The Dark Knight Trilogy, Kung Fu Panda 2, probably more I can't think of.
@@DarkPaladin24 Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribean, Dune, Dunkirk, Interstellar...
@@boardgaming365 I thought he didnt do Gladiator
Agreed
One of my favorite parts is when Timon, Pumba and Nala catch up with Simba after he returns.
Timon expresses his doubt over the pride lands, and simba confirms that it’s his home.
What shows true friendship however, is Timon replying with:
“Well, we’re your friends. If it’s important to you, it’s important to us.”
yeah, it' my favorite part, that shows the true friendship between Simba, Timon and Pumba, not only because they had fun together; their friendship was something that I did not lose sight of, especially that when they met it was the first scene that I saw, the first time by chance, from the movie.
Wish I had more friends like that. I've only got one or two.
*”If it’s important to you, we’re with ya to the end”
@@johnnytsu9011 Lol yeah I think I botched it, but you still got the scene I had in mind. 😅
And he got over his "no worries" view while doing it.
"So we're in the Sahara desert." That's an awful lot of plants for a desert. XD
As a South African, this made me facepalm *so* hard.
Isn’t it in the Savanna.
@@jacksonconley5117YES LMFAO THATS WHAT I MEANT!!! SORRY I'd always get the two minced for some reason 😅Maybe its the S's lmfao I tend to mix-up words often 😆
@@VKuniaI honestly thought you had just mixed them up lol 😝
Fun fact saying “the Sahara desert” is kinda redundant Sahara means the great desert so when you say “the Sahara desert.” You are saying “the great desert desert.”
Vkunia- “Hey guys! I’ve got my cute lion outfit and I’ve never watched the lion king, are you ready for a fun light hearted time?!”
Me- makes popcorn, gets ready for the tears
32 years old and I still cry at that scene.... But that definitely just shows how well they animated everything
I feel like you would like Lion King 2, you should consider reacting to it :)
@@robertgiorlando7206 27 years old, and it is Niagra Falls every time.
The "Luau" bit lives in my head rent-free. Speaking of which, you should react to Lilo and Stitch 😂
The great thing about that moment is that Nathan Lane improvised the hula line and the crew decided that was such a good idea. They animated it, wrote the hula song for him to sing and put it in the film
@@KT926 that's awesome 😂
If you're hungry, for a hunk of fat, and juicy meat. Eat my buddy puumba here, because he is a treat 😂.
This is the GREATEST Disney movie ever made. I don't know if they can ever top this one. And it was made by the B Team of animators too. Disney thought Pocahontas was going to be their big movie that year and tried really hard to push for it to be in contention for academy awards and all that. I never hear people talk about Pocahontas at least not on the same level as Lion King. And usually when i do people talk about how it was oscar bait and that's it. Minus the colors of the wind song no one cares for the movie it seems. Its crazy how jr. animators made such a genuine masterpiece.
Yeah, I watched Pocahontas once and have never felt the need to re-watch it, but I do listen to Colors of the Wind anytime I go on a disney song binge, and it gives me goosebumps every single time!
The film will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. It's hard to believe how time flies. I was just a 10-year-old back in 1994. RIP, Madge Sinclair, and Robert Guillaume.
30 years. Man, I'm gettin' old.
Wow, that's hard to believe that. I was 4 years old for most of 1994.
Same. 10 year old when I saw it. Had this soundtrack and Jurassic Park soundtrack playing on repeat back in those days
Me too, I remember listening to the soundtrack on casette tape in the car that summer and learning all the songs by heart. My favorite disney movie alongside Aladdin!
Same age as me *Winces and grabs hip*
The scar throw rug is in Hercules lol
I laughed so hard when I noticed that! 😄
Zazuu: He'll make a handsome throwrug.
Me: *Laughs in Hercules* 😅😅😅😅
Took such a LONG time to realize Zazu was voiced by Mr. Bean. 😂
I thought of hercules too! lol
Zazu! >:)
Ah yes the movie that got Hans Zimmer his first Oscar
DESERVED!
Crazy to think that this was his ONLY Oscar until fairly recently, still what an amazing score to win it for
I love that he was reluctant at first but chose to score it because his dad had recently passed and essentially tributes the music to the memory of his own father
Wow. I didn’t know that. He deserved one for Prince of Egypt and probably many others too.
@@TechnicallyTexan yes, and for Gladiator too.
"Scar" is really an upgrade of a name from his given name. His parents named him Taka, which means 'Trash' in Swahili. Mufasa, meanwhile, means 'King' in Manazoto. His hatred of his brother is well earned.
Which is kinda sad. Because when it comes to real lions, brotherhood is the most valuable and cherished relationship between them. If the movie was realistic, Scar and Mufasa would've been fiercely loyal, and more than willing to die for each other. Because even though lion brothers sometimes fight for dominance, it is never lethal, and it doesn't affect their love for each other.
Lion fathers and uncles exile them on puberty, their mothers and aunts let it happen, and their wives will mate with the next lion that beats them. But his brother will live, hunt, fight and eat by his side all the time.
@@dariusbrock2713in reality lionesses like lions with dark manes, so when you think about it mufasa died so scar could be true king
@@RastaFudgemeh more so that Scar would’ve gotten a lot of action. Not necessarily that he would’ve been king. Although biologically it’s far harder for dark haired lions to mate.
Earned? No......Mufasa didn't name himself or Scar. The hatred might have a reason to be understood, but Mufasa definitely did not earn it.
@@excaliburknives3572 I've read that dark manes are a result of higher levels of testosterone. Scar would actually be a very desirable mate for lionesses.
I'm 38. I was in 3rd grade when this movie came out and I still have memories of seeing it with my dad and brothers at our mall theater on opening weekend. When it was over, we stopped in a mall store and picked up the soundtrack CASSETTE TAPE (remember those?) and listened to it the entire ride home and it was played on repeat constantly over the next several months. The Lion King was on merchandise and in media EVERYWHERE back then. Every kid in school was obsessed with the movie. It was the Frozen of its time back then.
If there are other classic 90's Disney Renaissance movies you haven't seen, I really hope you keep diving into them! Every single one of them is spectacular and well worth a watch! Disney content was on another level back then.
Yes, 40yo here & this was my life experience as well haha! I had a lion king lunch box that I brought to middle school. All my friends and I were obsessed with the voice actor for young Simba, who became a teen heartthrob. The songs were everywhere. Saying it was the Frozen of its time really accurately captures what it was like.
Hans Zimmer's work here is one of my favorite musical scores. Have you seen other Disney animated films from the '90's? If you haven't, I definitely recommend the underrated HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.
My favorite quote is "i'm surrounded by idiots" 😅
Most relatable villain.
For real, Scar is such a mood.
Lion King is my second favorite animated behind toy story 1
@@xanosdarkpaw1relatable? I am glad I am not your nephew or brother💀😭
It’s a common theme in movies and life. Even in other galaxies, just ask Dark Helmet.
I watched this movie 30 years ago in the cinema with my parents. We shed tears back then and we still do now! At almost 40 years old, I'm not afraid to say, this movie still tugs at my heart
So did I, I was 7 years old. I remember how big it was… it was pretty much the biggest animated Disney movie.
Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin and Lion King were all the biggest animated Disney movies
Lion King is the most perfect disney movie in my opinion. The way the start and ending scenes frame it is magical. All the songs are iconic, the plot is simple but the entire thing is so beautiful and meaningful- it became more than just a cartoon, it's allegoric Art. I wouldn't change a single second in it. I saw it in the movie theater when I was a child and watched it when I was 30+ and loved it just as much. I have to say I personally enjoyed Aladdin and maybe even some others a bit more but I think Lion King is the best of all of them in purely artistic terms.
Every single time I watch this movie, I'm instantly 8 years old again. It's always had such a powerful effect on me in the 30 years since that no other movie ever has. I cannot think of Mufasa's death scene for LITERALLY even a second bc I start to get choked up. It was the first time I ever had to deal with the concept of death and doing so at such a young age sticks with you for life. The music and soundtrack are legendary as well. The messages it teaches about accepting your destiny and how circular life is (hence Circle of Life) are profound as well. Just a legendary all timer of a movie and the best one of the Disney Renaissance Era and maybe Disney has ever made. 🦁 ☀️
Simba, fans have theorized, was gone for 5-7yrs judging by his lion's mane.
I wouldn't judge by the mane. Even Mufasa's mane was ginger without any hint of black. But yes, his age being 5-6 years is accurate because that's when they become strong enough to challenge a king for his pride. Any time younger than that is suicide unless he has brothers to support him.
@@dariusbrock2713 Not once has he mention a black mane, where'd you bring that up?
Simba and Nala's cub in the final scene is their daughter Kiara the protagonist of Lion King 2!
Simbas cub is actually a girl! You could watch The Lion King 2 for the upgrowing of simbas daughter Ciara with new twists, it would be nice. There is also a prequel movie in the works with the origins story how mufasa became king and how scar gets his scar (his name before "scar" was "Taka")
I second this, please watch the second movie
*Kiara
I assumed Scar got his scar from Muphasa when they grew up and took kingship, or at least in establishing his dominance and place.
I was 13 when I watched this in theatres, and its unreal how many people cried. Not just kids. Everyone. You could hear the sobs all around. What a movie!
I was 5. My mom brought me to see the lion King. It was my first movie theater movie. I was crying so hard when Mufasa died that she had to bring me out of the theater for like 5 to 10 minutes to calm me down before I got to go back in and watch the rest of the movie. 😂😂😂
@@Lunarayz.photos Perfectly understandable.
Yes, they have a cub at the end, and you can learn about her in The Lion King 2. It's a surprisingly decent direct-to-video sequel, and I recommend checking it out.
Some fun facts:
The story of the lion king is based on Hamlet.
The character scar was based on Sheer Kahn from the jungle book, the way he moves, the way Jeremy irons speaks his lines.etc.
Mufasa is the only male in the pride (aside from scar) so its very likely that Simba and Nala are in fact half siblings.
Finally, scar appears in another non lion king movie. Scar is the Nemean lion in Disney's Hercules. When Herc is posing for his portrait he's wearing scar as a pelt, the real Hercules wore a lion pelt as his armor. So Zazoo was kind of right saying he'd make a nice throw rug.
This is one of my favorite movies from my childhood and one I've enjoyed sharing with my own children. Great video as always.
the LION king was stolen from Japan - KIMBA the White Lion.
@@markplott4820the Lion King is a copy of Kimba which is just Hamlet with animals after Shakespeare rebranded the story of the Northman.
We get it. Humanity retells stories over and over again. Perhaps, just enjoy them for a moment. They're retold over and over for a reason.
Actually.......You're BOTH wrong. ua-cam.com/video/hCB0llZfPRs/v-deo.htmlsi=JZgMZq2BHMfZogEG
The Lion King ripping off Kimba is just not true. Kimba is a TV show, first of all, which outside of the main characters both being lions and named similarly, have almost no similarities whatsoever. Watch an episode or two of Kimba and you'll quickly understand that people who say they're similar have never watched any of Kimba.
That Lion King/Hamlet story & the Kimba knock off story are BOTH WRONG. Watch this video & you'll understand. ua-cam.com/video/hCB0llZfPRs/v-deo.htmlsi=3zfWU6zRGz8UNx-4
I think hand drawn cartoon movies do have a lot more heart than CGI cartoons. They seem much more human and alive.
This is my all time favorite movie. The animation, the music, the message…gets me every time. My favorite scene is when Mufasa’s spirit visits.
Another movie you might enjoy if you haven’t seen is The Hunchback of Notre Dame. It’s a Disney 90s gem that tends to get overlooked. Be warned, though, its villain makes Scar look like a kitten.
And also, the voices casting it´s incredible; starting with Mufasa (James Earl Jones, who was the voice of Darth Vader among another epic roles), and Scar (Jeremy Irons).
Don’t forget Rowan Atkinson as Zazu
@@marktallentire3464I remember hearing that and being so excited for his character, then I watched the movie and fell in love with Timon and Pumba. Zazu who? 😄
The Crown Jewel of the Disney renaissance era. The voice acting of James Earl Jones and Jeremy Irons will never be topped
Easily one of the greatest casting choices for a film ever
Add in James Woods and Pat Carroll. They were perfect as well.
@@jacfalle27david spade and keith david?
@@samanthanickson6478 Emperor’s New Groove isn’t as memorable as the other movies with those mentioned, so I don’t really put David Spade up with them either. You have a point about Keith David, but I will admit Princess & the Frog was after my time. I only know it because it’s one of my niece’s favorite movies.
@@jacfalle27 It's odd that Emperor's new groove isn't up there. It's the funniest thing I've seen lately
Fun Fact: the skull head that Scar was holding was a Lion skull and hyenas don’t eat lions in real life so it’s possible Scar ate his own brother
Still after 30 years this is still my favourite movie and what Jeremy irons did with scar was incredible
I'm having a hard time believing this movie is 30 years old, I watched this movie religiously as a kid good times😊
"What do you want me to do, dress in drag and do the hula?" "Yes...Oh he actually is!!" Yes...yes he is, and it's fantastic.
Adult Simba: I know what I have to do, but going back means I'll have to face my past. I've been running from it for so long.
[Rafiki hits Simba on the head with his stick]
Adult Simba: Ow! Jeez! What was that for?
Rafiki: It doesn't matter. It's in the past.
Adult Simba: Yeah, but it still hurts.
Rafiki: Oh yes, the past can hurt. But from the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.
Rafiki: *swings*
Simba: *ducks*
Rafiki: You see?
@@benn454 Rafiki: so what are you going to do?!
@@anushamishra2938 Simba: IM GOING BACK!!!
NOT DA STICK
Saw this in theaters as a kid with my Pap Pap. First memory I have of hanging out with him, just he and I. He was floored by the colors/music. And this was a very traditional/old school Navy man.
Yep, this is the 30th anniversary of it
nah "remmember" goes so hard, Zimmer's a beast.
The Circle of Life, the entrance song, was done in one take. The main singer was not reachable before they were to start recording. He never rehearsed with the background chorus. Yet, he came into the recording studio and sung as though he had been there the whole time.
Lion cubs are fully grown after 3 years. So, Simba was with Timon and Pumbha for maybe 2 1/2 years. There is a midquel about Simba growing up away from the Pridelands, but focuses more on Timon and Pumbha. The Lion King 1 1/2. Those two also had their own animated series in the 1990s. Hijinks of them going around the world. The hyenas and Rafiki the Baboon also had segments in that show.
Here are some suggestions of other Disney movies, some very underappreciated. The Three Musketeers from 1993, The Rocketeer from 1991, Dick Tracy from 1990(I think), Atlantis the Lost Empire, Fantasia and Fantasia 2000, TRON and TRON Legacy, and so many more.
I was around 12-13 when this released and saw it 3 times in theaters. This movie holds up so well because you had master storytellers using classic literary themes to tell a story about life, love, and responsibilities in a way for children to digest. It utilizes both shakespearian and Arthurian (King Arthur) elements. Specifically betrayal and the importance of not only being King but a good King. In Arthur legends the king and the land are one. So a good King equals prosperous lands and a Bad King, Scar, destroyed Lands.
Jeremy Irons absolutely knocked it out of the park. Such a fantastic Villian who followed up this with Die Hard With Vengeance.
Such a fantastic classic
17:44 This song always makes me tear up or even cry and it's one of the only things in cinema that makes me do that. Idk what it is about it, but it just gets me
The Lion King is legendary.
Facts!
@@austingillum4807this is the 30th anniversary of it
Haven't seen this movie since I was a kid and it was in the theater. The instant Hakuna Matata started playing I got the greatest feeling of nostalgic joy!
"He'd make a very handsome throw rug" hits different when you watch Hercules and see Scar's pelt in the background as a cameo for the Namean Lion pelt from Hercules's 12 Labors lol And Scar's true name is Taka, which means dirt or garbage so no wonder he was always in a bad mood
One of the greatest opening sequences, ever!
I love that Zazu was voiced by Rowan Atkinson, famous for playing the incomparable Mr. Bean!
I totally agree this is definitely a classic that everyone needs to see, adult and child alike.
I have a very strong love/hate relationship with this film. I saw it in the theatre with my father in July of '94 at the age of 8 and we both loved it. We loved it so much he went out and bought the soundtrack the next day and he, my sisters, and I would spend the rest of the summer jamming out and singing along to it. That December we got the call at my mother's house that my own father was dead, by his own hand. I went from learning about the concept of death and loss from this movie to experiencing it firsthand in the span of 6 months. Afterward the post-graveyard speech and that reflection scene hit just hit so hard I vehemently refused to watch this movie for years after. In spite of all that it gives me great pleasure to see new faces enjoying it to the same degree we initially did. :)
First off, thank you for watching my favorite movie. Second off, while I agree that Scar is incredibly evil, I have to know if you've seen Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996). The villain in that movie is so evil, God Himself is forced to intervene.
God would have definitely burned Frollo in hell for his actions.
By the way, that was baby Kiara being held up at the end, Simba and Nala had a baby girl 😊 There's a Lion King 2 movie and its Kiara's growing up movie. It was a direct to VHS movie it's lower budget and lower production quality and not a classic like the original, but it's still pretty good and its nice to have a female lead in Kiara (I think she's my daughter's idol 😄).
Kiara has been one of my favorite Disney characters since I was a kid. The Lion King 2 was one of the movies I grew up watching and I didn't actually see this first one until much later on. I always loved Kiara and now, as an adult she resonates with me more than ever before, with the way she views the world and everything.
Simba climbing Pride rock at the end is one of the greatest scenes in cinematic history. This whole movie is a masterpiece
Crazy part was how in Kingdom Hearts 2, Scar still haunted Simba after this.
really? how was?I didn't know it, I would have to see it
@@SilvanaPuris2310 You can look it up on YT pretty easily if you want to. For example a video called "Kingdom Hearts 2 Gameplay: Part 27 - Scar's Ghost" might be a pretty good one for that purpose.
Even in Lion King II Simba is haunted by his trauma of Scar. He still has nightmares with him and his father's death, and you can see how reluctant he is with accepting Kovu into his pride, as he resembles Scar so much. Simba's character is so well done
Me and my brother once watched my 3 year old nephew, watching this, and watching his range of emotions throughout.
This was one of the first Disney films to use quite a lot of high profile voice actors rather than 1 or 2:
Mufusa - James Earl Jones
Scar - Jeremy Irons
Zazu - Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean)
Timon - Nathan Lane
Hyena Shenzi - Whoopi Goldberg
Hyena Banzai - Cheech Marin
Adult Simba - Matthew Broderick
12:06 my sentiments exactly. So many people say that Maleficent is the worst Disney villain ever. But I am convinced that Scar is a thousand times worse.
Im so glad you wore a costume because as a kid I used to wear a lion costume too. The lion king is one of my favorite movies of all time
My favourite quote :"the past can hurt, but the way I see it you can either run from it or learn from it."
i cry everytime i was this movie. so many good quotes and philosophies, but i think the one i love the most is " yes the past can hurt, but you can either run from it, or learn from it"
Scars real name was Taka, he has abit of complex background.He was manipulated by the Hyenas into doing some bad things (Anakin Skywalker style). Scar chose his name after receiving his namesake. There are actually several versions of Scars background. But they all agree that he chose the name himself.
Taka, meaning "waste" or "desire" in Swahili.
I mean, sure, that might be in the sequels or tv series or whatever, but to me that doesn't really count as canon for this movie. Retconning stuff while milking a franchise rarely leads to the most logical or satisfying explanations.
His father Ahadi gave him that scar when he was a cub bc he tried to kill Mufasa before
@@CrispyPrince Another I read claimed the scar came from a cobra and another from a buffalo.
13:06 I definitely didn’t fully comprehend it at the time but I do approve the way they treated death unlike other movies so you can appreciate every little moment with your family
Can we just agree that Ed is the best character?
The stampede scene is legendary for the amount of work and time it took. I remember seeing a documentary, and I believe it took a few years because they had to actually write programs for the animation for them, nothing like it existed yet.
A epic gem and no one can tell me otherwise, I still love this movie
I hear Timon's voice and I think about his actor (Nathan Lane) and Robin Williams in the movie The Birdcage. It's a comedy/thriller. Then you have adult Simba's actor Matthew Broderick along side Nathan Lane in The Producers remake. It's funny how paths cross in movies later on down the road for actors.
Love the costume. Love the movie. Loving the reaction. Thanks for everything you watch
The run that Disney was on in this era has never been matched in the world of animated films. It was just one hit after another. And with The Lion King, it was probably the peak. It cuts deeply at the heartstrings but also has plenty of valuable lessons like Timon and Pumbaa's mantra of "Hakuna Matata". Simba's desperation to rouse his father after the stampede clears gets me teary-eyed every time I see it. I'm glad you got a chance to watch it after all these years.
That costume gives me ideas. Mostly about what my costume will be this year and where I want to go. Thx for the inspiration, V ✌️
That went in a more wholesome direction than I expected. I blame Nala's bedroom eyes for putting me in that headspace! 😄
It’s beyond refreshing to see a blind reaction to this. So often, it’s people who have seen it but haven’t in a long time. Rarely do people go in with next to no knowledge of what it’s about.
You should watch Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride. It’s a continuation. You will love it.
I was so so obsessed with this movie when I was young ❤ It’s one of the great classics that’s morphs as you age and you can really enjoy it in different ways at different life stages. I’ll be honest and say I’m not reading all the comments before typing so i’m sure someone has pointed out this fact already, but just in case they haven’t: the story of this film is based on the story of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. It’s something that I of course did not at all notice when I was 11 and watching the hot new Disney movie, but when I came back as a teen in high school going through a big theatre nerd Shakespeare phase this blew my mind as I rewatched the movie haha.
Now I need you to watch the sequel; I love the Lion King so much. Favorite disney movie hands down.
The whole Rafiki and Simba dialogue when Rafiki reminds him who he is, was something they should of kept in the 2019 movie. Such a powerful message being excluded is criminal! Masterpiece!
That movie's entire existence is criminal! I can sort of excuse making live-action versions with actual actors, but a "live-action" version with cgi animals is just a whole different level of blatant cash-grab.
8:17
RIP James Earl Jones
A true king among performers
You have to watch "The Lion king 2 Simba's pride" it's also a good film
Scar is IMO one of the best villains of all time. Palpatine being another. They both accomplished all of their goals despite being physically weaker than the good guys. Crazy.
Sweet movie to watch on my birthday 🥳
This film makes me feel very nostalgic. It marked my childhood. ❤
by far the best movie adaptation of hamlet
A great reaction as always, it surprise me a lot that you have never seen this one before.
It's my all time favorite movie, I used to watch this movie like 2 times per day when I was 5yo, I used to known every dialog (in the latin american dubbed version).
There is a thing with the music in this movie that its simply genius.
First of all, the leitmotif "This land" is associated with simba, in the beggining when appears, it does in a simply, timid way, you could say insecure, but when simba has to rise and become king, the music get more epic and full of other instruments.
Secondly, the whole movie follows a semi realistc logic, but there are two moments in which this logic dissapear. one is when simba sing about be a king, thing that a child doesnt know anything. and the second one is when scar sing about kill his family to gain power.
When simba start singing, the colors, the shapes and even the way the other animals are drawed are slightly different. this happens because simba is losing perspective about reality and is getting carried away in his fantasy about something that he doesnt understand at all.
And when Scar start singing everything looks normal because he is only singing about his plan, but as soon as he remarks how incredibly awesome he is and how everybody has to shown respect towards him, the colors, the shapes and even the ground start to became "irreal" because scar also lose perspective and indulge his own fantasies.
I do not normaly left comments on anything but since this is my favorite movie, and since you are my favorite ytreacter. well, I think that summarise everything.
I would love to elaborate more but my English is rotting in my head and its too much text, so... keep with the great work and remember to laugh in the face of danger ha ha ha.
salutations from the old continent.
Best cartoon ever in my opinion
Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin and Lion King were all the biggest animated Disney movies
Saw this in the theater and I absolutely loved it.....tears of sadness, tears of joy and Scar is one of the best Disney villains ever! Jeremy Irons gave that character such ice cold chills when he spoke.... If you ever get the chance to see the stage production of the Lion King, you will be amazed. I just saw it last year and was completely blown away at the costumes and the music and the power of the singing. A true experience!
Jeremy Irons as Scar has such a deliciously evil smoky voice. Great performance.
"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 a truly masterpiece.
Make fun of your outfit? Never. This was a golden reaction. You rock!
Hope the channel grows and grows.
Lion King came out a week before I was born, my mom went and she had to leave the theater at around the time Rafiki goes to find Simba. I was born about 5 days ahead of schedule lol. She always jokes with me that I had to see that movie too. I love this film.
There is NO way you haven't seen this before! 😂😂😂😂 HOW?! 🤣🤣🤣
She's seen it. She just lies
Why is it hard to believe?I for one only saw a few select disney movies..any before 90s i never saw
@@PanzerShrek94 Oh, I didn't mean anything bad by it, it was just a joke I was trying to make. Guess I failed. Sorry.
I first watched this movie in the movie theaters when I was eight and I LOVED IT. I distinctly remember the whole theater erupted with applause when it was over, including my eight year old self. I stood up and clapped. This movie always held a special place in my heart.
At the end was actually Simba's daughter, you would love the 2nd movie, The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride
@@BlackavarWD what you mean spoiler alert? Haha
@@maxvignolijr92who cares? She doesn’t need to see any sequels
@@nsasupporter7557 if you don't wanna watch it then you don't have to, but if she wants to that's her choice
Saw this movie with my little sister SO many times, knew EVERY line and musical sequence by heart. We were poor in NYC, no radio in the car, so I would recite the whole movie for her while she sat in the carseat to help mom out and keep little sis occupied. She never tired of it. We didn't have much, but those are memories I'll forever cherish.
The original trailer for this film was just the opening scene with the full song. The reaction of audiences was, obviously, incredibly positive.
My all time favorite animated movie. I was 5 years old when my sister took me to see this when it came out then surprised me the following summer by taking me to Disney world, Universal studios and sea world. Happy to see your reaction
I was 6 and this was my first time watching a movie in a theater. It was an experience that im afraid will never happen again. This movie was then and is still perfect today.
Was never big into Disney as a kid but this film and the original anitmated Robin Hood are my favorites
What I love about classic Disney animated film that they're so heart warming.
I was mid-teens when this came out, and too cool and edgy for "kids" movies. Somehow I got roped into going to see this in the theaters (little brother's birthday party or something) and I absolutely LOVED it! My heart soared at the beginning song, broke into pieces when Mustafa died, and thrilled at the triumphant return of Simba to reclaim his rightful place. It wasn't long after that I read "Hamlet" and made the connection that this was essentially a retelling of story as old as time, but done with such fantastic animation, music, and voice acting that it made an old story fresh and vibrant again!
Loved your reaction, your costume, and the guest appearance of your cat!
Jeremy Irons' voice is perfect for Scar, it's so evil. And Rowan Atkinson as Zazu is just delightful. the second one is also good.
Always makes me laugh seeing how this movie makes ppl think hyenas are so bad but in reality, lions absolutely torture them lol.
I can’t believe it’s ur first time. Such a classic! I’m glad you enjoyed it! My favorite of all time!!!
It isn't. She lies for attention
"they are the king and queen of...the biome" just...the wording there cracked me up
This movie WAS my childhood! 😊😊😊 I love it sooo much. Definitely emotionally scarring but I still kept rewatching it over and over again whenever I had the chance.
Seeing this movie, Aladdin and Jurassic Park in the space of a couple of years basically kickstarted my long-term memory; I swear everything before that is basically all gone by now! 😄
My favourite film of all time! Lion King was my childhood,and it always will be. My lesson I’ve brought from it is never run away from our problems and to look after the planet.
Scar is just his nick name his real name is Taka. Lion King 2 Simba's Pride picks up RIGHT where the first one ends. Its really good too.
This is my all time favorite Disney movie for sure cause it has a great message to it
That is one of the most beautiful cats I've ever seen. Great reaction!