Ok, so when it first cam out I loved The Lion King. I watched it about 3 times at the cinema (with my then GF - she even got me the soundtrack) and if I was writing this a year ago or so I would no doubt have given it 5 stars, but something has changed. What has changed is not the film, but my circumstances. I now have a little man who I sit down with to watch films and it's got me thinking - What sort of message do films give? I most cases (Shrek, Kung-Fu Panda, Walle etc) I think the subtext is pretty positive, but for the Lion King I can't help thinking that the message of the film is at odds with what I want my little one to believe. The Lion King is not about the little guy who beats the odds. The Lion King is about a boy who because of his parents has a God-given right to be a leader. Everyone should know their place etc. Now I'm sure that I'm over thinking this to some degree, but given the choice I think I'd prefer him to watch something else - Something that says no matter who you are you can make it (if you work hard etc). I'm sure I'll be shot down for this opinion, but I thought I'd share it as it's a take on the film that I hadn't even previously considered.

The Lion King is one of my favourite film and it is a must watch for everyone. Eye catching animation and characters.Music and songs areVery interesting animal story.Sentimental scene at climax while Simba roaring after his mother lion disrespected is a must watch. Timon and pumbaa's comedies are very short.This film can be extended to few minutes.

This is quality stuff, it'll make you laugh, it'll make you cry and one's for certain you'll be singing the songs for months!! Hakuna Matata........what a wonderful phrase!! 100%Disney magic

Lion-cub Simba feels so bad.
To a soundtrack by Elton, he kills his Dad.
All, however, is not what it seems,
There's a dastardly plot, a throne to redeem.
After fun with Pumbaa and Timon,
Simba goes home and declares 'Bring it On'.
He becomes Top Cat by avenging his Father,
Life is great - Hakuna Ma-ta-ta!