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The Lion King Movie Collection (The Lion King/ The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride/ The Lion King 1 1/2)

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(This review is for the films only.)

Yes, I said trilogy. This set includes the Disney classic The Lion King and its two sequels,The Lion King II: Simba's Pride and The Lion King 1 1/2. All three are great films, which is surprising, due to Disney's history with doing sequels.

The Lion King is the classic story of a young lion club named Simba who is next in line to become king of the Pride Lands. As he gets older, his uncle Scar begins to despise him and Mufasa, Simba's father and Scar's older brother. Mufasa is king, which makes Scar furious, and he makes a plot to kill them both. The plot is proven to be a success. Mufasa is killed and Simba, believing it to be his fault, runs off. He leaves the Pridelands and meets Timon and Pumbaa, a meekat and warthog who eats bugs. Simba soon joins the two and adopts their "Hakuna Matata"(it means no worries)lifestyle. Soon, Simba grows up and one day comes across his old friend Nala, who tells him that Scar is destroying their home. Simba at first disagrees about doing something about it, but after meeting with a old friend of his father named Rafiki, a wise mystic baboon, Simba gets back on track and decides to challenge Scar and become......The Lion King.
This movie is truly one of the best animated movies ever made. With some amazing voice-overs(including James Earl Jones, Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, Whoppi Goldberg, and Jonathan Taylor Thomas) and a engaging story, The Lion King is truly a classic to behold. Five Stars.

While probably the least interesting of the set, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride is still one amazing sequel. The story revolves around Simba's and Nala's daughter named Kiara. Kiara one days ventures into the territory of the lioness named Zira. Zira is the wife of Scar and she wants revenge on Simba. Zira has a young lion club named Kovu and while Kiara is in Zira's territory, she and Kovu get to know each other. Soon, the two parents show up and Simba takes Kiara home. At her home, Zira comes with a plan: she will train Kovu to kill Simba by getting to Kiara. Years later, they are now grown up and while Kiara is on her first hunt, a fire, set off by Zira's other children, is burning the pridelands. Kiara barely makes to high ground and Kovu arrives just in time to save her. Simba sees him and Kovu tells him to give him a chance, while truly trying to kill him. Meanwhile, Rafiki is trying to get Kiara and Kovu together, beliving it could stop the feud between the two families. It proves to be a success as Kiara and Kovu fall for each other. Soon Simba tries to get to know Kovu better and finds out the truth about Kovu plans for Simba, which Kovu now doesn't want to go through with, due to his feelings for Kiara. Kovu gets banished and Kiara runs off to find him. Zira now decides to take on Simba's pride by force and kill Simba by herself. Now, Kovu and Kiara must stop this before the worst happens.
Better than most sequels, Simba's Pride brings back all the characters from the original and introduces fascinating new characters. The story, while less interesting than the first, still works for this film and the voice-overs are good as well.
Four Stars.

The newest addition to the series is The Lion King 1 1/2. This is the first film's story, told from Timon's and Pumbaa's point of view. The story begins with Timon and his life before he took on his Hakuna Matata lifestyle. He makes tunnels for a living, but always screws them up. While Timon's mom beleves he just hasn't found his place yet in the clan, Timon, along with his Uncle Max and the other meekats, believe he is just a klutz and he isn't gonna get better anytime soon. Timon decides it's time to find the home of his dreams and sets off with his mother's permission. While on his quest, he meets Pumbaa and the two form a "aquaintship", which soon becomes a friendship. They soon find their dream home and everything seems perfect until one day they find Simba and decide to raise him until that fateday when Nala arrived. When they hear Simba has gone back to the Pridelands to become king, Timon and Pumbaa must now help Simba regain his right to become the rightful king of the Pridelands.
This one is incredibly funny and also, very clever. The idea of seeing the story from Timon and Pumbaa's point of view is delightful and the laughs are plenty. Overall, a new addition to the series that is fresh and fun. I give the Lion King 1 1/2 five stars.

I hope this review was helpful. I hope you enjoy this set of movies as much as I did.

This three movie, six disc collection is definitely worth the price paid. This collection contains Disney's The Lion King, Lion King 1 ½ and Lion King 2: Simba's Pride. The Lion King is a much beloved Disney classic. And while the Lion King 1 ½ and 2 are not nearly as good as the original - they are funny and enjoyable in their own right.

The special features, frankly, are not that good. There's some games on them and some short montages on the characters. But mostly, I just watched the movies.

I won't lie, this movie was not for my kids. It was for me! there I said it. I think my girlfriend and I have watched it about a dozen times. A+

The Lion King Collection is a spectacular group of DVD's that one shoud
have in their Disney collection. All Lion King movies were made to be
enjoyable for children and adults. I enjoy them all. They arrived in
excellent condition (plastic-wrapped new). I will enjoy them for a long,
long time to come.

Back cover:
Now, for the first time, celebrate the power and majesty of "The Lion King" with this exclusive three-movie, six-disc set. The unforgettable story that crosses three generations, the Academy-Award-winning music, breathtaking animation and beloved characters of all three Lion King, motion pictures come to life in this pristine digital presentation. Share each fun-filled moment of this epic animated adventure with every generation of your family!

Inculdes:

1.THE LION KING (1994)-
Embark on an extraordinary coming-of-age adventure as Simba, a lion cub who cannot wait to be king, searches for his destiny in the great "Circle of Life." You will be thrilled by the breathtaking animation, unforgettable Academy Award-winning music (1994: Best original score; best song, "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"), and timeless story.

2.THE LION KING II: SIMBA'S PRIDE (1998)-
All the power and majesty of animation's greatest achievement - Disney's Academy Award - winning film, The Lion King - return for the Lion King II: Simba's Pride. From the hilarious humor of Timon and Pumbaa to the magnificent, adventure- packed world of the Serengeti, the circle of life continues with an incredible all-new story. Keara, Simba's headstrong daughter and heir to the Pride Lands, is on the prowl for adventure. Escaping her bumbling baby-sisters Timon and Pumbaa, Kiara runs off to the Outlands, which are strictly off limits. There she meets the mischievous Kovu - a young cub chosen to walk in Scar's paw prints. The rift between the Outlanders and Simba's pride deepens as Kiara and Kovu's feelings for each other grow. But will love find a way to bring the two feuding worlds together as one?

3.THE LION KING 1 1/2 (2004)-
Hilarity reigns in this all-new motion picture starring Timon and his windy pal Pumbaa - the greatest unsung heroes of the savanna! Featuring the original voice cast and music by Elton John and Tim Rice, "The Lion King 1 1/2" takes you waaay back to the beginning before Simba's tale began...and beyond! In this all-new comedy-adventure, Timon and Pumbaa reveal where they came from, how they met, and why some of the greatest moments in "The Lion King" look for a little different from their perspective. Tag along as they search for their dream home, raise a rambumnctious young lion cub and help Simba save the Serenget. It's a whole new story that includes glimpses of some of the events you'll remember from "The Lion King"- such as when King Mufasa introduced baby Simba to the anumal kingdom. Let's just say there was something behindthat dramatic moment when all the animals bowed to their new ruler! Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Ernie Sabella and the original voice cast return for this hysterical musical tale - and meet colorful new characters like Timon's Ma (Julie Kavner, The Simpsons) and Uncle Max (Jerry Stiller, King of Queens)! With all your favorite characters, the music you love and more, get ready for some king-sized fun with Timon and Pumbaa!

6-disc set to add to your Disney DVD collection.

Lion King is, without a doubt, one of the finest films that Disney has ever produced. It has a moving story with profound themes - the passage of power in a royal household, the loss of innocence, the enduring strength of love - and a wonderful array of colorful characters. Every time I watch that film, I am moved by Simba's difficult coming of age, his hard-won wisdom at accession to office, and his re-finding of a self that was all but lost. It is truly beautiful with plenty of comic relief thrown in that adds to the story and never detracts from it. OK, the slightly longer version here includes some songs that are longer and a few scenes that were not in the theatre version, all of which seem rather superfluous, but the story is still essentially perfect. This is 5 stars, easy.

The two films that follow have many weaknesses. The second is largely a repeat, only with inferior graphics, inferior songs, and less interesting characters. It is a 2-star performance. The third is marginally better, i.e. the story of Pumba and Timon told in retrospect alongside the original story, recapitulating it but adding detail. It is not bad, 3 stars. Alas, I thought the attempt to cash in on perfection as pretty crass. That being said, my kids enjoyed both versions very much, similar to the way they enjoy TV.

I would recommend getting the first film in another format. The follow-ons can be seen by rent, if you must.

I bought this set from the vendor a few years ago. I love having all the movies. My children enjoy them too. Not badly priced either.

I bought this movie as a gift for my grandson. I have yet to gift it or open it. However, the packaging looks authentic and as represented. The video arrived safely and timely.

Prompt delivery and products were in the condition presented in the purchase description. Absolutely thrilled to receive the bonuses of the watch and lithograph. My niece will be so excited to have a "Lion King" Christmas. Thank you!

THE PERSON I ORDERED THIS FOR HAS NO CREDIT CARD. HE AND HIS LITTLE NEPHEW SAID THAT IN THE TIME THAT THEY HAVE HAD IT, THAT THEY HAVE WATCHED EVERY MOVIE TWICE. THEY SAID THAT IT CAME UNDAMAGED AND IT WAS IN EXCELLENT QUALITY CONDITION.