Glad to see you combining your incisive commentary with a bit of loose humor. Interesting note: I never realized before what you said about the lack of cubs under Mufasa! If we take the second movie as evidence, even SCAR had more cubs than Mufasa in the end, and he was only king for a few years!
@@Locke350 Ok, so he only MATCHED Mufasa's fertility in a fraction of the time. Though, seriously, what was the point of making Kovu an 'adoptive' son, especially when he looks practically exactly like Scar?
Mufasa should've taken Zazu's advice by getting rid of Scar, and then he'd still be alive. Too bad he loved his evil brother too much, and he was way too nice! Simba at least did something his father never did to his enemy: He banished Zira from the Pride Lands after she betrayed him! Not only that, but he tried to prevent Kiara from falling in love with Kovu, the "son" of Zira. (Ultimately, he fails, as his daughter ends up falling in love with the kidnapped cub.) Mufasa should've paid more attention to his brother's horrible actions, then the Pride Landers would not have to live through 5 years of the reign of an unjust black maned evil lion king!
TierZoo: this bivalve has impenetrable defenses, but has no way of fighting back, the problem with that is by letting itself to be attacked without retaliation, all a predator has to do is to keep attacking until it scores a critical hit
I never thought about this before,your right,I guess I did see this alittle bit but never questioned it whenever I watched the movie,I think mufasa is an advice giver than a protector of lands,I only say that cause he always gave chalk full of advice for kion when kion needed words of wisdom,I would say I'm surprised you didn't touch up on that but oh well since you were only talking about the movie so I can let that slide also I like how your a talking sword,I would say weird,but I watched an anime that had a talking sword so I considered it normal XD
The whole "What am I gonna with him" was always weird to me. It's such a parental thing to say, and even if Scar was the younger brother. If we're talking about Scar's story from Lion guard this makes even less sense. Mufasa is constantly shown to look at Scar as more of a loyal subject then family. Heck the way he says "Your future king" confirms this. While Mufasa didn't say anything incorrect, the way he talks to him is like he sees himself as Scar's supirior rather then family. This is literaly the reason Scar was jelious in the first place. I know he never had ill intentions but It's kinda infuriating how he always says but never does
Well this is one of the reasons why I prefer LK2 Simba's Pride to this. almost every character in the original 1994 movie was black and white, no shades of grey bound.
we should never analyze Lion King as a actual Lion Pride, otherwise we will start to ask who is Nala's Father, and we got only 2 options and both are ew. (thats why Lion King 2019 sucks, don't try realism on a fable.) (Edit: in Lion King 2 they went out of their way to state that Kovu isn't Scar's Son, his mom went for another unknown lion because she wanted a strong cub.)
@@EddyTheLion I have a theory that Mufasa and Scar are half-brothers (with different mothers) and Zira is related to Scar's mother, maybe Zira being his cousin or something more distant, but they are clearly related in some way. When they were all young Sarabi and Zira both fought for the right to become Queen of the Pridelands, but Mufasa preferred Sarabi, and because of this Zira started her alliance with Scar, but later left the Pridelands with her family, sometime before Simba was born. When she heard of Mufasa's death she returned to the Pridelands with her people to serve Scar along with the hyenas, possibly after Nala had escaped after Scar's attempts to seduce her. In real life lion prides never stay the same place always, so maybe Zira's pride has been coming and going several times. That's however only my theory on how any of this makes sense in-universe
The way you talk about Mufasa here really reminds me of Odin Borson from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Odin and Frigga had two biological kids in the movies (Hela and Thor) and they adopted Loki as a baby and yet Odin managed to ruin them all for life due to his ruthless ruling methods and poor parenting skills.
Mufasa really isn’t a bad father 👨 and a worse king 🤴, he’s Simba’s father 👨 and used to be king 🤴 of the Pride Lands until his brother 👦 Scar kills him
Hey man great video, I enjoyed your perspective on this classic, (I shared your video with ith my sister and she was so salty cause she loved mufasa😂) anyway could you check out and analyse/review the animated movie 'Bionicle legends of Metru nui', I know it's a glorified toy commercial but my nephews really enjoyed it when I played it for them. I don't think it's perfect but it holds up pretty well imo and I started to realise it had such positive messages that I feel a lot of people would benefit from and the characters are so relatable. Thanks and I look forward to the next video. 👍
Yeah, even in the fan comics he's completely oblivious to the obvious threat that Scar poses. Just because he's family. He obviously hates you in both Canon, uncanon and loose canon materials. That's not family
12:25 While this video did bash one of my favorite characters to smithereens, this sentence was the take-away from the movie. Also, as a point of criticism, this movie was rated G. There were certain things that even Disney couldn't get away with.
I had a serious love-hate relationship with Mufasa. I love his relationship with his son. That is something marvel and behold. Reminds me a lot of my relationship with my father. However, he is so incredibly arrogant and a hypocrite. He tells Simba about living in harmony with all the creatures, but the man hunts them for the food and the meat. He never sees Scar for what he really is, even though it is right under his nose. I hate the way he treats Zazu when he is teaching Simba how to pounce and he uses Zazu for practice. And he allows his son to abuse his subjects and he spoils Simba rotten. I did not scar to kill him. That was horrible. HORRIBLE!! I also really enjoyed his facial expressions. I saw in an interview with James Earl Jones that the mischievous, devilish grin of Mufasa’s was HIS facial expression 😁😁. I’m sure that was not the only one, of course.
In regards of Mufasa's passivity over Scar, I can put that up to familial reasons. If Scar were any random Lion in his pack, I doubt he's have second thoughts on killing him with just the first disrespect of trying to eat Zazu. . About the border, you don't exactly tell children about wars, past, brewing, or ongoing. . The circle of life philosophy applies to society, just explained in a children's cartoon in the most basic way possible for a young mind to understand. . Based on how comfortable Zazu was with Mufasa, so much as to joke about murdering Scar, the King's own Brother, I think their relationship as friends is more than just a king and an assistant. Playing a prank on your friend isn't exactly a sign of complete disrespect. . Again, about Scar, Mufasa doesn't see him as a threat, he sees him as family. And some value family a whole lot, no matter how shitty they can be. I'm not saying all, I said SOME. Especially from the older generation. Which could very well be the reason why he didn't have Scar under surveillance. . In the case of Simba disrespecting Zazu, that's on cub. He said so himself "If this is where the Monarchy is headed, count me out.". Which means Simba got this royal business all wrong. And based on Zazu's big mouth, I'm pretty sure he'd be the one saying the words "Simba is indeed Mufasa's son." If he had any hint or semblance of resentment towards Mufasa, it would be prevalent in Zazu. . Mufasa not tearing the Hyena's apart is the flaw of the "Merciful King" which isn't unique to Mufasa. Simba being under strict surveillance could be the reason why Simba is hanging around with Scar. We all know that's a big mistake, but Mufasa doesn't see it that way because Scar is family. . Simba did disobey Mufasa when he said "You must never go there". One more possible reason why Mufasa didn't say what's over there could be to avoid putting any ideas in Simba's head which Scar deliberately did. . This atleast is just the way I interpret Mufasa as a character.
Tbf if Kiara would have been born to Mufasa instead of Simba, everything would’ve been so much better- Scar would have no reason to kill his (half) brother, bc he’d know he could just marry her to get the throne instead. So he’d 100% plan to groom her into loving him & being his mate/wife. However jokes on him, bc she’d already be all over him- if her movie is anything to go by for her taste in males. Also I say it’d have to be Kiara, not just any female, like Nala, bc Nala as shown in the Broadway version to have literally no interest in being his mate. ( _Unlike Kiara.._ -see previous explanation) So w Scars new plan to marry Kiara to get the crown, he would have likely made peace w Mufasa (future father-in-law) and they would probably slowly realize the real villain was their terrible father (Scar’s step-father), bc Scar was a Bastard. Scar was the result of his mother cheating on his step-dad and he, Scar was the obvious evidence of said infidelity. Instead of taking it out on his wife tho, he took it out on the *NEWBORN INFANT CUB* , Scar, or “Taka” (Trash). Favoring his biological & legitimate son over the bastard child who was living breathing proof of his wife’s sins & disloyalty. But yeah, I’d hope by realizing that he’s the real bad guy that maybe he (the terrible father) would have been demoted or kicked from the “great kings” thing. Also Scar would have gotten everything he ever really wanted- genuine real love, appreciation, apologies, forgiveness, emotional healing, children of his own (Kovu would likely been their child- just looking at him, then at images of both Scar & Kiara, it’s only too obvious Kovu is basically their would be child/cub. Yet another reason I feel uncomfortable watching that movie, after I realized it), etc. So overall, everything would have been better if Simba had just been like, Kiara’s little brother instead of her dad. (Also he gives off ‘brother’ vibes more than fatherly imo) Funny thought: Scar teasingly calling Mufasa “Daddy” after he marries Kiara and is promptly requested to never call him that again. 😄🤭 *Moral of the story:* Simba is in fact the reason his daddy died. Sorry kid, Scar just can’t get you pregnant no matter how much he tries. Thems the breaks.
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Mufasa could have taken a lesson from Henry VIII or any of a number of 20th Century dictators. You know, where you kill anyone who might be even a remote threat, never mind a clear and present danger.
This is the reason why Scar is a better brother than Mufasa. Mufasa is not a very good parent but mercifully, he’s not the Worst Disney Character of all time.
Mufasa is a great brother and king. There are other cubs and lions in the pride but they tried to lower the number of lions. But in the end you can see tons of lionesses. Watch lion guard
How exactly is "You are my son and the one true king" a tautology? It's not necessarily obvious that a king's son will be the next king. In this case, Simba is the only heir to the throne, but that doesn't make Mufasa's line redundant.
Those theories are very interesting👍👍 Scar is clearly the more intelligent of the two brothers, while Mufasa is the muscles, as Scar perfectly described in the beginning. His Achilles heel was his ignorance and respect for his own brother, which Scar could easily use to his advantage and resulted in his murder. Scar is clearly not flawless either, instead of just killing his nephew in the gorge he sends his foolish henchmen after him, who have failed him once before, a mistake that would later lead to his own downfall. But tbh, if Mufasa hadn't been such a bad king it would be a rather boring film, his naivity basically drives the whole story. The Harry Potter books probably wouldn't have been the same either, if Sirius hadn't chosen Wormtail (he apparantly also trusted his old friend that much and never thought he would betray him, but Peter betrayed them anyway) to be on guard that unfaithful night. My guess is that Mufasa's lazy, stubborn, protective and ignorant sides are just due to him being a lion, I meen geez in real life lions are probably not the sweetest or most intelligent or thankful animal you could think of. But they are nonetheless beautiful and mighty top predators which is probably why they are known as King of the Beasts
Tbh, its kind of mufasa's fault Scar became as evil as he was. Scar clearly shows feelings of resentment and anger throughout the film, but mufasa was really apathetic towards the situation and never strove to mend his relationship with his brother despite this.
@@fodero At least seeing the vid you dont have any idea of how parenting works an wants a humanized character acts like a wild beast when never was the idea
@@fodero All right, you asked for it my good man! My first contention with your line of reasoning comes not two minute into the video. At 1:04. " _To the animals of the Pride Lands, Mufasa is the picture of regal perfection. He is strong, proud, and committed to the traditions of his ancestors, as demonstrated by the presentation of his newborn son Simba. Unfortunately, the performative aspects of being king seems to be the only strength Mufasa demonstrates to the audience. From his son's birth, to after his death, Mufasa consistently demonstrates his incompetence as both a father, and a ruler._ " This, however, is a contradiction. First you're saying that his strength is demonstrated to the audience as being the "performative aspects of being king", meaning he is a good ruler but a poor father, and then you do a complete 180 in the very next sentence and says that he consistently shows himself as an incompetent ruler. These two are completely contradictory statements. " _It is often said that evil prevails when good men does nothing. I can't think of any Disney film this is more apparent than in The Lion King. ... This is glaringly obvious apparent in how passive he is with Scar in his introduction. From his words to his physicality, Scar dominates this interaction. He gets _*_right_*_ in Mufasa's face, he struts about the cavern as if he was king of it. In terms of the performative aspects of being king, Scar has Mufasa beat. Everything Scar does is one more test of Mufasa's patience. And he fails every single one: He insults the prince, he disrespects the king, he takes his own leave, and then he threatens you? Why are you letting this little basement-dwelling termite of a brother _anywhere_ near you, or your son? You growl, and you get up in his face, and he doesn't even flinch. Scar calls your bluff, and you just stands there, enduring more insults, you're well within your rights to kill Scar! And you do nothing more than scowl..._ " I'm sorry - he's "well within his rights to kill Scar?" By what standard? By some primitive, medieval, strength-obsessed European tradition? What's with this _advocacy_ for violence, Fodero? Besides: Scar actually did NOTHING to suggest that he was a legitimate threat to Mufasa _or_ Simba. Scar was being petty and bitter, and left to sulk. That's _all_ that happened in that scene. You're completely failing to take the broader context of their relationship as brothers into account. Every official source that makes reference to them as cubs has established Mufasa as the unashamed favorite of their father, King Ahadi. The result was that Scar spent the majority of his formative years lonely and neglected. He was jealous of the affection Mufasa got from their father, and in due time, he jealousy turned to envy at the source of this preferential treatment: The throne of Pride Rock. And as he grew older, he grew increasingly bitter. We're given ample hints about this in different sources. In the musical, in the song "The Madness of King Scar", he ventilates: "Nobody loved me! There's the rub - not even _as a cub_ - what did my brother have that I don't have?". In the show "The Lion Guard", which isn't the _pinnacle_ of canon, sure, but in it, we see a flashback sequence in the song "When I Lead The Guard" where a Scar, the leader of the Lion Guard, met a strange lion who managed to stoke Scar's resentments and tried to persuade him to overthrow Mufasa; and in spite of himself and his own admission that he found the idea "intriguing", he ultimately did the right thing (though albeit for arguably the wrong reasons) by taking action to stop the evil lion's plot. And what did the then king-to-be Mufasa do? Did Scar get any kudos for potentially risking his own safety in confronting a self-professed enemy of the Pride Lands? Did Scar get the acknowledgement he had craved all his life? No. Mufasa trivialized it, took notice of his brother's injury from said confrontation and and mocked it. All right, the lines...
"I expected to be praised near and far for stopping that treacherous thing; But Mufasa just nicknamed me Scar, then I knew that he shouldn't be king." They do sound very petty when you read them at face value - and they are petty, to an extent - but try seeing this from Scar's perspective: Neglected by Ahadi, distant with Mufasa, lonely, bitter - and when he finally do something objectively heroic to prove his worth to them, Mufasa makes light of it and mocks him for it. Does that in any way, shape or form justify killing your own brother, banishing your own nephew while guilt-tripping him and usurping the throne? Absolutely NOT - but you can see where Scar's coming from. From where Scar is standing, Mufasa is arrogant and conceded, and that doesn't exactly show the makings of a great ruler. Now, the Lion Guard also proclaims Mufasa to have been "the wisest king in the history of the Pride Lands", which is backed up by his sound and prudent advice to his grandson throughout the show. So to me, it seems like Mufasa and Scar used to be close, grew distant, Scar grew lonely and sad, then bitter, all the while Mufasa spent all the time with his Dad and grew a bit full of himself amid his expectations of becoming a king, sort of like Simba was when he sang "Oh I Just Can't Wait To Be King". I think the young Prince Mufasa treated Scar with a level of disregard unbecoming of a king. and when he actually _became_ king and shouldered the responsibility, things changed. He changed. With age and experience came wisdom, and among other things, he started to realize what a bad hand Scar had been dealt. But he also lamented both how distant they had grown to one another, and his role in shaping the embittered person Scar had become, indirect though it had been. Just look at the remake from 2019: *Scar:* "Well, look who's come down to mingle with the commoners." He says pretty much the same thing in the original, and why do he say that? Because any and all versions of Scar has one thing in common: Their perception of Mufuasa is colored by the arrogance Mufasa displayed in their youth, and the comment demotes how Scar perceives Mufasa's views of him: As "less than"/worthless. Because once upon a time, that was how Mufasa treated him. And Scar was too bitter too appreciate how far Mufasa had come since then. *Zazu:* Oh, come on sire, you know he should have been banished years ago! *Mufasa:* He is _my brother_ Zazu. This is his home. As long as I am king, that will never change. Scar might have "insulted the prince, disrespected the king, taken his own leave and threatened" Mufasa, but from where Mufasa is standing, as a remorseful older brother who'd like to rectify past mistakes and make amends with Scar, but didn't know how because of how bitter Scar was, this did not evidently come from a place of _true_ mal-intent. Evidently, it came from a place of deep-seated emotional damage that Mufasa himself was partially to blame for. To Mufasa, it must've seemed like righteous anger; albeit one expressed with such scorn that Mufasa sometimes lost his patience with it because Scar was purposefully pushing his buttons to "get back at him". Mufasa was not a good man/lion who did nothing and let Scar do evil out of apathy; he saw Scar as a younger sibling who acted out because he was hurting. But as Simba said in TLK2, Scar "could never let go of his hatred, and in the end, it destroyed him". Mufasa never had any inkling of just how deep Scar's bitterness and resentments laid. Scar's murderous intent, though no less blameworthy for it, is not quite as elaborate as you might think. There is another video I find a while back that demonstrates this perfectly: ua-cam.com/video/M4aaMTHuL8U/v-deo.html I will make Part 2 and address the rest of your video too.
The reason Mufasa let the hyenas go is cause of mercy also Mufasa didnt bring the rest of the lioness cause they would have gotten in the way and he is a one lion army
I'm on the phone, so I'll give only a couple of examples and elaborate later, maybe. So, firstly, during the morning report Mufasa was actually focused on listening to Zazu and stopped paying attention to him only when he saw that Simba was distracted. He decided to put his duty on hold - not completely rejected them, mind you! - only because he values his family the most. This is exactly the reason why he was unable to unveil Scar's scheme - because he was his family and family goes first. By the way, when Simba meets Scar for the first time in the movie, he was not sent there by Mufasa, he just kinda stumbled there. You may argue, that it is a clear sign of the parent neglect, but it's more his mother's responsibility. So, yeah, I don't understand why he has such a hate boner for Mufasa, he's obviously biased and that's not a bad thing for itself, we all have biases, but it's an issue when you try to pass off your biases as valid criticism.
@@JustStop19 Mufasa is a dutiful king paying attention to kingdom report... unless he notices his son playing. Very responsible. Why didn't he tell his son instead to listen to the report with him to prepare him for the duties of kingship and THEN give him a pouncing lesson? We all understand this is supposed to be a semi-comedic scene, but taken with other things presented here it does smack of a careless attitude. He values family so highly he let's his brother openly threaten him and his son and does nothing about it. Scar's intentions were not veiled. He openly proclaimed it. In the very first conversation between Mufasa and Scar we see, Scar literally says he would overthrow Mufasa (and his son) if he had the physical strength to do so. You are obviously biased to the point where you seem unwilling to accept valid criticisms of this character, to the point of just outright saying things contradicted by the movie itself. I get it, we were all encouraged to think of Mufasa as the 'good king' who was just hoodwinked by Scar when we were kids, but you have to take those blinders off when you grow up. That's the whole point of Fodero's videos, to look at the presentation of these characters with a more discerning eye, and not just pure nostalgia as a child would.
@Ilya Dude, you really need to learn how to frame your criticisms in a less insulting way if you want to be taken seriously. You seem to have a massive hate boner for my arguments, which is fine, everyone has their biases, but don't try to pass off your biases as valid counterpoints.
i like your videos a lot and appreciate them even more although i often disaggre. but u just seem to be bitching about every little thing here and unable to judge fairly up to 4 minutes that i beared to watch at least. Regardless keep making videos, you are authentic and interesting
I like your comment, but you just seem to be bitching about absolutely nothing here and unable to judge my video fairly. Regardless keep making comments, you are reinforcing my conviction in my own arguments.
@@thanosmak9381 Imgine you make a point or raise an idea. Someone says they disagree with your idea, but don't give any kind of reason why and even admit that they didn't listen to your whole argument. Would you be less convinced of the validity of your idea or more convinced? - You felt the need to comment your displeasure. That means the content resonated in you on some level. - Your criticism was hollow and had no reasonable critique or argument on why his points are wrong. Only an emotional insult. - Taken together, you are admitting that Fodero's points affected you and you are incapable of mounting an argument as to why.
@@Aliksander54 i would be neither more nor less convinced of the validity of my comment. The fact that the person disliked it doesnt mean that i was right or wrong and im not gonna argue every time i express my disaggrement. Also its unlikely that i would change my mind after 4 minutes, the video wasnt that long, 4 minutes are enough to form some opinion. In any case i can have an opinion for those 4 minutes i watched at least and that opinion shouldnt be disregarded altogether. Lastly perhaps im not incapable of mounting an arguement but just not willing.
@@thanosmak9381 So we are left with 2 possibilities: 1) You are incapable of mounting and argument. If this is true, your criticism boils down to nothing. Dismissible because it is just you whining. 2) You are unwilling to mount an argument. Whatever criticisms you have are so inconsequential, even to yourself, as to not be worth 2 minutes to type out. Dismissible as, even if they are valid, are too low in priority to do anything about them. In either case, you show that criticisms, from your own point of view, are either non-existent or so minor as to not be worth noting. That's an endorsement. If you thought there really were valid criticisms, that you won't express, what would you have the creator do? GUESS what your gripes are? Dismissal of your comment is the only reasonable response in this case.
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey. Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Shaka Zulu said it best "Never leave an enemy behind or they will rise up to fly at your throat and kill you".
Ironically Zazul gave Mufasa good advice, but as a joke. "You could turn him into a carpet"
Hercules took Zazu's advice.
@@1krani just was about to mention that lol
Glad to see you combining your incisive commentary with a bit of loose humor.
Interesting note: I never realized before what you said about the lack of cubs under Mufasa! If we take the second movie as evidence, even SCAR had more cubs than Mufasa in the end, and he was only king for a few years!
In the second one, Kovu wasn’t Scar’s son but his adopted son.
@@Locke350 Ok, so he only MATCHED Mufasa's fertility in a fraction of the time.
Though, seriously, what was the point of making Kovu an 'adoptive' son, especially when he looks practically exactly like Scar?
Nuka was Scar's son, Vitani and Kovu are twins who were adopted by him and born by Zira.
Mufasa should've taken Zazu's advice by getting rid of Scar, and then he'd still be alive. Too bad he loved his evil brother too much, and he was way too nice! Simba at least did something his father never did to his enemy: He banished Zira from the Pride Lands after she betrayed him! Not only that, but he tried to prevent Kiara from falling in love with Kovu, the "son" of Zira. (Ultimately, he fails, as his daughter ends up falling in love with the kidnapped cub.) Mufasa should've paid more attention to his brother's horrible actions, then the Pride Landers would not have to live through 5 years of the reign of an unjust black maned evil lion king!
TierZoo: this bivalve has impenetrable defenses, but has no way of fighting back, the problem with that is by letting itself to be attacked without retaliation, all a predator has to do is to keep attacking until it scores a critical hit
Fodero you're great and your content is great
I never thought about this before,your right,I guess I did see this alittle bit but never questioned it whenever I watched the movie,I think mufasa is an advice giver than a protector of lands,I only say that cause he always gave chalk full of advice for kion when kion needed words of wisdom,I would say I'm surprised you didn't touch up on that but oh well since you were only talking about the movie so I can let that slide
also I like how your a talking sword,I would say weird,but I watched an anime that had a talking sword so I considered it normal XD
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I feel like the Mufasa likes to give people second chances just like with his brother scar even though that he did insult him and the prince
The whole "What am I gonna with him" was always weird to me. It's such a parental thing to say, and even if Scar was the younger brother. If we're talking about Scar's story from Lion guard this makes even less sense. Mufasa is constantly shown to look at Scar as more of a loyal subject then family. Heck the way he says "Your future king" confirms this. While Mufasa didn't say anything incorrect, the way he talks to him is like he sees himself as Scar's supirior rather then family. This is literaly the reason Scar was jelious in the first place. I know he never had ill intentions but It's kinda infuriating how he always says but never does
Based and truthpilled
Well this is one of the reasons why I prefer LK2 Simba's Pride to this. almost every character in the original 1994 movie was black and white, no shades of grey bound.
In the opening Mufasa tries not to be directly violent. Scar is not being openly violent there is no justification for killing him at that point.
But there IS justification for putting surveillance on his ass and keeping him away from Simba.
we should never analyze Lion King as a actual Lion Pride, otherwise we will start to ask who is Nala's Father, and we got only 2 options and both are ew.
(thats why Lion King 2019 sucks, don't try realism on a fable.)
(Edit: in Lion King 2 they went out of their way to state that Kovu isn't Scar's Son, his mom went for another unknown lion because she wanted a strong cub.)
They tried to make it kod friendly. They are other cubs and members.
@@EddyTheLion I have a theory that Mufasa and Scar are half-brothers (with different mothers) and Zira is related to Scar's mother, maybe Zira being his cousin or something more distant, but they are clearly related in some way. When they were all young Sarabi and Zira both fought for the right to become Queen of the Pridelands, but Mufasa preferred Sarabi, and because of this Zira started her alliance with Scar, but later left the Pridelands with her family, sometime before Simba was born. When she heard of Mufasa's death she returned to the Pridelands with her people to serve Scar along with the hyenas, possibly after Nala had escaped after Scar's attempts to seduce her. In real life lion prides never stay the same place always, so maybe Zira's pride has been coming and going several times. That's however only my theory on how any of this makes sense in-universe
Mufasa is everything a parent shouldn’t be.
The way you talk about Mufasa here really reminds me of Odin Borson from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Odin and Frigga had two biological kids in the movies (Hela and Thor) and they adopted Loki as a baby and yet Odin managed to ruin them all for life due to his ruthless ruling methods and poor parenting skills.
Mufasa really isn’t a bad father 👨 and a worse king 🤴, he’s Simba’s father 👨 and used to be king 🤴 of the Pride Lands until his brother 👦 Scar kills him
Hey man great video, I enjoyed your perspective on this classic, (I shared your video with ith my sister and she was so salty cause she loved mufasa😂) anyway could you check out and analyse/review the animated movie 'Bionicle legends of Metru nui', I know it's a glorified toy commercial but my nephews really enjoyed it when I played it for them. I don't think it's perfect but it holds up pretty well imo and I started to realise it had such positive messages that I feel a lot of people would benefit from and the characters are so relatable. Thanks and I look forward to the next video. 👍
Yeah, even in the fan comics he's completely oblivious to the obvious threat that Scar poses. Just because he's family.
He obviously hates you in both Canon, uncanon and loose canon materials.
That's not family
12:25 While this video did bash one of my favorite characters to smithereens, this sentence was the take-away from the movie. Also, as a point of criticism, this movie was rated G. There were certain things that even Disney couldn't get away with.
I had a serious love-hate relationship with Mufasa. I love his relationship with his son. That is something marvel and behold. Reminds me a lot of my relationship with my father. However, he is so incredibly arrogant and a hypocrite. He tells Simba about living in harmony with all the creatures, but the man hunts them for the food and the meat. He never sees Scar for what he really is, even though it is right under his nose. I hate the way he treats Zazu when he is teaching Simba how to pounce and he uses Zazu for practice. And he allows his son to abuse his subjects and he spoils Simba rotten. I did not scar to kill him. That was horrible. HORRIBLE!! I also really enjoyed his facial expressions. I saw in an interview with James Earl Jones that the mischievous, devilish grin of Mufasa’s was HIS facial expression 😁😁. I’m sure that was not the only one, of course.
In regards of Mufasa's passivity over Scar, I can put that up to familial reasons. If Scar were any random Lion in his pack, I doubt he's have second thoughts on killing him with just the first disrespect of trying to eat Zazu.
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About the border, you don't exactly tell children about wars, past, brewing, or ongoing.
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The circle of life philosophy applies to society, just explained in a children's cartoon in the most basic way possible for a young mind to understand.
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Based on how comfortable Zazu was with Mufasa, so much as to joke about murdering Scar, the King's own Brother, I think their relationship as friends is more than just a king and an assistant. Playing a prank on your friend isn't exactly a sign of complete disrespect.
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Again, about Scar, Mufasa doesn't see him as a threat, he sees him as family. And some value family a whole lot, no matter how shitty they can be. I'm not saying all, I said SOME. Especially from the older generation. Which could very well be the reason why he didn't have Scar under surveillance.
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In the case of Simba disrespecting Zazu, that's on cub. He said so himself "If this is where the Monarchy is headed, count me out.". Which means Simba got this royal business all wrong. And based on Zazu's big mouth, I'm pretty sure he'd be the one saying the words "Simba is indeed Mufasa's son." If he had any hint or semblance of resentment towards Mufasa, it would be prevalent in Zazu.
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Mufasa not tearing the Hyena's apart is the flaw of the "Merciful King" which isn't unique to Mufasa. Simba being under strict surveillance could be the reason why Simba is hanging around with Scar. We all know that's a big mistake, but Mufasa doesn't see it that way because Scar is family.
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Simba did disobey Mufasa when he said "You must never go there". One more possible reason why Mufasa didn't say what's over there could be to avoid putting any ideas in Simba's head which Scar deliberately did.
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This atleast is just the way I interpret Mufasa as a character.
I bet Simba is next.
Tbf if Kiara would have been born to Mufasa instead of Simba, everything would’ve been so much better-
Scar would have no reason to kill his (half) brother, bc he’d know he could just marry her to get the throne instead. So he’d 100% plan to groom her into loving him & being his mate/wife. However jokes on him, bc she’d already be all over him- if her movie is anything to go by for her taste in males.
Also I say it’d have to be Kiara, not just any female, like Nala, bc Nala as shown in the Broadway version to have literally no interest in being his mate. ( _Unlike Kiara.._ -see previous explanation)
So w Scars new plan to marry Kiara to get the crown, he would have likely made peace w Mufasa (future father-in-law) and they would probably slowly realize the real villain was their terrible father (Scar’s step-father), bc Scar was a Bastard. Scar was the result of his mother cheating on his step-dad and he, Scar was the obvious evidence of said infidelity. Instead of taking it out on his wife tho, he took it out on the *NEWBORN INFANT CUB* , Scar, or “Taka” (Trash). Favoring his biological & legitimate son over the bastard child who was living breathing proof of his wife’s sins & disloyalty.
But yeah, I’d hope by realizing that he’s the real bad guy that maybe he (the terrible father) would have been demoted or kicked from the “great kings” thing.
Also Scar would have gotten everything he ever really wanted- genuine real love, appreciation, apologies, forgiveness, emotional healing, children of his own (Kovu would likely been their child- just looking at him, then at images of both Scar & Kiara, it’s only too obvious Kovu is basically their would be child/cub. Yet another reason I feel uncomfortable watching that movie, after I realized it), etc.
So overall, everything would have been better if Simba had just been like, Kiara’s little brother instead of her dad. (Also he gives off ‘brother’ vibes more than fatherly imo)
Funny thought: Scar teasingly calling Mufasa “Daddy” after he marries Kiara and is promptly requested to never call him that again. 😄🤭
*Moral of the story:* Simba is in fact the reason his daddy died. Sorry kid, Scar just can’t get you pregnant no matter how much he tries. Thems the breaks.
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Facts
Mufasa could have taken a lesson from Henry VIII or any of a number of 20th Century dictators. You know, where you kill anyone who might be even a remote threat, never mind a clear and present danger.
This is the reason why Scar is a better brother than Mufasa. Mufasa is not a very good parent but mercifully, he’s not the Worst Disney Character of all time.
Mufasa is a great brother and king.
There are other cubs and lions in the pride but they tried to lower the number of lions. But in the end you can see tons of lionesses. Watch lion guard
Nice.
How exactly is "You are my son and the one true king" a tautology? It's not necessarily obvious that a king's son will be the next king. In this case, Simba is the only heir to the throne, but that doesn't make Mufasa's line redundant.
Those theories are very interesting👍👍 Scar is clearly the more intelligent of the two brothers, while Mufasa is the muscles, as Scar perfectly described in the beginning. His Achilles heel was his ignorance and respect for his own brother, which Scar could easily use to his advantage and resulted in his murder. Scar is clearly not flawless either, instead of just killing his nephew in the gorge he sends his foolish henchmen after him, who have failed him once before, a mistake that would later lead to his own downfall.
But tbh, if Mufasa hadn't been such a bad king it would be a rather boring film, his naivity basically drives the whole story. The Harry Potter books probably wouldn't have been the same either, if Sirius hadn't chosen Wormtail (he apparantly also trusted his old friend that much and never thought he would betray him, but Peter betrayed them anyway) to be on guard that unfaithful night. My guess is that Mufasa's lazy, stubborn, protective and ignorant sides are just due to him being a lion, I meen geez in real life lions are probably not the sweetest or most intelligent or thankful animal you could think of. But they are nonetheless beautiful and mighty top predators which is probably why they are known as King of the Beasts
If anything, Simba and even his Daughter Kiara succeed him in almost every way/
Scar is not obviously to harm anyone in the Pride lands.
Tbh, its kind of mufasa's fault Scar became as evil as he was. Scar clearly shows feelings of resentment and anger throughout the film, but mufasa was really apathetic towards the situation and never strove to mend his relationship with his brother despite this.
Bros complaining Mufasa's isnt at abusive father lmao
Bros making fun of a video he didn't watch lmao
@@fodero At least seeing the vid you dont have any idea of how parenting works an wants a humanized character acts like a wild beast when never was the idea
Great point!!! 😳
God at least confused matthew didnt bash Mufasa in his original Lion King review, this is just coalposting.
Hey person who is doing this video are you the same guy that does the old wwe ppv reviews??? Your voice sounds familiar
No
@@fodero oh ok my bad but good video
This video is complete and easily refutable bogus.
So easy that you didn't do it
@@fodero I haven't yet. Doesn't mean that I couldn't. Would you like me to?
@@fodero Yes? No? :P
@@ninclow5421 Obviously it's neither easy nor important enough to you if you're asking for my leave to do so. Put up or shut up.
@@fodero All right, you asked for it my good man!
My first contention with your line of reasoning comes not two minute into the video. At 1:04.
" _To the animals of the Pride Lands, Mufasa is the picture of regal perfection. He is strong, proud, and committed to the traditions of his ancestors, as demonstrated by the presentation of his newborn son Simba. Unfortunately, the performative aspects of being king seems to be the only strength Mufasa demonstrates to the audience. From his son's birth, to after his death, Mufasa consistently demonstrates his incompetence as both a father, and a ruler._ "
This, however, is a contradiction. First you're saying that his strength is demonstrated to the audience as being the "performative aspects of being king", meaning he is a good ruler but a poor father, and then you do a complete 180 in the very next sentence and says that he consistently shows himself as an incompetent ruler. These two are completely contradictory statements.
" _It is often said that evil prevails when good men does nothing. I can't think of any Disney film this is more apparent than in The Lion King. ... This is glaringly obvious apparent in how passive he is with Scar in his introduction. From his words to his physicality, Scar dominates this interaction. He gets _*_right_*_ in Mufasa's face, he struts about the cavern as if he was king of it. In terms of the performative aspects of being king, Scar has Mufasa beat. Everything Scar does is one more test of Mufasa's patience. And he fails every single one: He insults the prince, he disrespects the king, he takes his own leave, and then he threatens you? Why are you letting this little basement-dwelling termite of a brother _anywhere_ near you, or your son? You growl, and you get up in his face, and he doesn't even flinch. Scar calls your bluff, and you just stands there, enduring more insults, you're well within your rights to kill Scar! And you do nothing more than scowl..._ "
I'm sorry - he's "well within his rights to kill Scar?" By what standard? By some primitive, medieval, strength-obsessed European tradition? What's with this _advocacy_ for violence, Fodero? Besides: Scar actually did NOTHING to suggest that he was a legitimate threat to Mufasa _or_ Simba. Scar was being petty and bitter, and left to sulk. That's _all_ that happened in that scene. You're completely failing to take the broader context of their relationship as brothers into account. Every official source that makes reference to them as cubs has established Mufasa as the unashamed favorite of their father, King Ahadi. The result was that Scar spent the majority of his formative years lonely and neglected. He was jealous of the affection Mufasa got from their father, and in due time, he jealousy turned to envy at the source of this preferential treatment: The throne of Pride Rock. And as he grew older, he grew increasingly bitter.
We're given ample hints about this in different sources. In the musical, in the song "The Madness of King Scar", he ventilates: "Nobody loved me! There's the rub - not even _as a cub_ - what did my brother have that I don't have?". In the show "The Lion Guard", which isn't the _pinnacle_ of canon, sure, but in it, we see a flashback sequence in the song "When I Lead The Guard" where a Scar, the leader of the Lion Guard, met a strange lion who managed to stoke Scar's resentments and tried to persuade him to overthrow Mufasa; and in spite of himself and his own admission that he found the idea "intriguing", he ultimately did the right thing (though albeit for arguably the wrong reasons) by taking action to stop the evil lion's plot. And what did the then king-to-be Mufasa do? Did Scar get any kudos for potentially risking his own safety in confronting a self-professed enemy of the Pride Lands? Did Scar get the acknowledgement he had craved all his life? No. Mufasa trivialized it, took notice of his brother's injury from said confrontation and and mocked it.
All right, the lines...
"I expected to be praised near and far for stopping that treacherous thing;
But Mufasa just nicknamed me Scar, then I knew that he shouldn't be king."
They do sound very petty when you read them at face value - and they are petty, to an extent - but try seeing this from Scar's perspective: Neglected by Ahadi, distant with Mufasa, lonely, bitter - and when he finally do something objectively heroic to prove his worth to them, Mufasa makes light of it and mocks him for it. Does that in any way, shape or form justify killing your own brother, banishing your own nephew while guilt-tripping him and usurping the throne? Absolutely NOT - but you can see where Scar's coming from. From where Scar is standing, Mufasa is arrogant and conceded, and that doesn't exactly show the makings of a great ruler. Now, the Lion Guard also proclaims Mufasa to have been "the wisest king in the history of the Pride Lands", which is backed up by his sound and prudent advice to his grandson throughout the show.
So to me, it seems like Mufasa and Scar used to be close, grew distant, Scar grew lonely and sad, then bitter, all the while Mufasa spent all the time with his Dad and grew a bit full of himself amid his expectations of becoming a king, sort of like Simba was when he sang "Oh I Just Can't Wait To Be King". I think the young Prince Mufasa treated Scar with a level of disregard unbecoming of a king. and when he actually _became_ king and shouldered the responsibility, things changed. He changed. With age and experience came wisdom, and among other things, he started to realize what a bad hand Scar had been dealt. But he also lamented both how distant they had grown to one another, and his role in shaping the embittered person Scar had become, indirect though it had been. Just look at the remake from 2019:
*Scar:* "Well, look who's come down to mingle with the commoners."
He says pretty much the same thing in the original, and why do he say that? Because any and all versions of Scar has one thing in common: Their perception of Mufuasa is colored by the arrogance Mufasa displayed in their youth, and the comment demotes how Scar perceives Mufasa's views of him: As "less than"/worthless. Because once upon a time, that was how Mufasa treated him. And Scar was too bitter too appreciate how far Mufasa had come since then.
*Zazu:* Oh, come on sire, you know he should have been banished years ago!
*Mufasa:* He is _my brother_ Zazu. This is his home. As long as I am king, that will never change.
Scar might have "insulted the prince, disrespected the king, taken his own leave and threatened" Mufasa, but from where Mufasa is standing, as a remorseful older brother who'd like to rectify past mistakes and make amends with Scar, but didn't know how because of how bitter Scar was, this did not evidently come from a place of _true_ mal-intent. Evidently, it came from a place of deep-seated emotional damage that Mufasa himself was partially to blame for. To Mufasa, it must've seemed like righteous anger; albeit one expressed with such scorn that Mufasa sometimes lost his patience with it because Scar was purposefully pushing his buttons to "get back at him". Mufasa was not a good man/lion who did nothing and let Scar do evil out of apathy; he saw Scar as a younger sibling who acted out because he was hurting. But as Simba said in TLK2, Scar "could never let go of his hatred, and in the end, it destroyed him". Mufasa never had any inkling of just how deep Scar's bitterness and resentments laid.
Scar's murderous intent, though no less blameworthy for it, is not quite as elaborate as you might think. There is another video I find a while back that demonstrates this perfectly: ua-cam.com/video/M4aaMTHuL8U/v-deo.html
I will make Part 2 and address the rest of your video too.
The reason Mufasa let the hyenas go is cause of mercy also Mufasa didnt bring the rest of the lioness cause they would have gotten in the way and he is a one lion army
That does seem stupid.
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This is why we Americans got rid of ours.
you didn't, you just gave yours a different name.
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No, we did, until Woodrow Wilson put it back. Luckily, people in the 21st century are finally calling him out for it.
@@1krani Arguably since Lincoln and in any case the American Presidency is a Monarch like the French.
Yep and now you're electing people that are practically the same age as my abuelo
@@PeruvianPotato
Allegedly.
Though I usually like your content, you missed or misinterpreted a lot of crucial plot points.
... such as?
I'm on the phone, so I'll give only a couple of examples and elaborate later, maybe. So, firstly, during the morning report Mufasa was actually focused on listening to Zazu and stopped paying attention to him only when he saw that Simba was distracted. He decided to put his duty on hold - not completely rejected them, mind you! - only because he values his family the most. This is exactly the reason why he was unable to unveil Scar's scheme - because he was his family and family goes first. By the way, when Simba meets Scar for the first time in the movie, he was not sent there by Mufasa, he just kinda stumbled there. You may argue, that it is a clear sign of the parent neglect, but it's more his mother's responsibility.
So, yeah, I don't understand why he has such a hate boner for Mufasa, he's obviously biased and that's not a bad thing for itself, we all have biases, but it's an issue when you try to pass off your biases as valid criticism.
@@JustStop19
Mufasa is a dutiful king paying attention to kingdom report... unless he notices his son playing. Very responsible. Why didn't he tell his son instead to listen to the report with him to prepare him for the duties of kingship and THEN give him a pouncing lesson? We all understand this is supposed to be a semi-comedic scene, but taken with other things presented here it does smack of a careless attitude.
He values family so highly he let's his brother openly threaten him and his son and does nothing about it. Scar's intentions were not veiled. He openly proclaimed it. In the very first conversation between Mufasa and Scar we see, Scar literally says he would overthrow Mufasa (and his son) if he had the physical strength to do so.
You are obviously biased to the point where you seem unwilling to accept valid criticisms of this character, to the point of just outright saying things contradicted by the movie itself. I get it, we were all encouraged to think of Mufasa as the 'good king' who was just hoodwinked by Scar when we were kids, but you have to take those blinders off when you grow up. That's the whole point of Fodero's videos, to look at the presentation of these characters with a more discerning eye, and not just pure nostalgia as a child would.
@Ilya Dude, you really need to learn how to frame your criticisms in a less insulting way if you want to be taken seriously. You seem to have a massive hate boner for my arguments, which is fine, everyone has their biases, but don't try to pass off your biases as valid counterpoints.
@@fodero tone policing is cringe kid
i like your videos a lot and appreciate them even more although i often disaggre. but u just seem to be bitching about every little thing here and unable to judge fairly up to 4 minutes that i beared to watch at least. Regardless keep making videos, you are authentic and interesting
I like your comment, but you just seem to be bitching about absolutely nothing here and unable to judge my video fairly. Regardless keep making comments, you are reinforcing my conviction in my own arguments.
@@fodero how do i reinforce your conviction?
@@thanosmak9381 Imgine you make a point or raise an idea. Someone says they disagree with your idea, but don't give any kind of reason why and even admit that they didn't listen to your whole argument. Would you be less convinced of the validity of your idea or more convinced?
- You felt the need to comment your displeasure. That means the content resonated in you on some level.
- Your criticism was hollow and had no reasonable critique or argument on why his points are wrong. Only an emotional insult.
- Taken together, you are admitting that Fodero's points affected you and you are incapable of mounting an argument as to why.
@@Aliksander54 i would be neither more nor less convinced of the validity of my comment. The fact that the person disliked it doesnt mean that i was right or wrong and im not gonna argue every time i express my disaggrement. Also its unlikely that i would change my mind after 4 minutes, the video wasnt that long, 4 minutes are enough to form some opinion. In any case i can have an opinion for those 4 minutes i watched at least and that opinion shouldnt be disregarded altogether. Lastly perhaps im not incapable of mounting an arguement but just not willing.
@@thanosmak9381 So we are left with 2 possibilities:
1) You are incapable of mounting and argument. If this is true, your criticism boils down to nothing. Dismissible because it is just you whining.
2) You are unwilling to mount an argument. Whatever criticisms you have are so inconsequential, even to yourself, as to not be worth 2 minutes to type out. Dismissible as, even if they are valid, are too low in priority to do anything about them.
In either case, you show that criticisms, from your own point of view, are either non-existent or so minor as to not be worth noting. That's an endorsement. If you thought there really were valid criticisms, that you won't express, what would you have the creator do? GUESS what your gripes are? Dismissal of your comment is the only reasonable response in this case.
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her
Okey.
Scar Didnt threaten anyone in his Family before the stampede Happened. He was just angry and pissed off. Only we know that Scar is a threat. There are many villains the the Audience kniws, but the character in the movies dont. We see them plotting or see theyre evil grin when theyre alone. Also the music when Simba talked to Scar began serious abd threatening when he was alone and was grinning to the camera. Okey how should Mufasa know that Scar was evil? He only shiwe his evil side when he was alone or with the hyeanas. He only became a jerk to everyone after Mufasas death. Scar was very manipulative thats ehy hes very very popular among the disney villains. Now lets Talk about the morning report. You just have to listen, also it was Simbas first lesson of course he would her