The Lion King 1 1/2
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Movie Reviews of The Lion King 1 1/2
Movie Review: Par Excellence... etc
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great pre-quel. And pre-quel it is, since Lion Ling II was 1998 in theatrical release.
In some respects, there are some great shots at "revisionist" cartoon "history" where, for example, Pumbaa's flatulence explains why an act of genuflection occurred.
Anyway, this is great from the point of view of kids, and those who think like kids. It also brings in the same tone as the Timon and Pumbaa series( I have seen that only on VHS to date), and bought every copy I could find in the releases.
This film has a certain wanton grossness that some kids love in Timon and Pumbaa ( how else do you explain the "Bug" cereal that sells at Publix, Walmart and etc ? :-),also check out the TIMON AND PUMBAA cartoon series for more flatulence based humour[ all done in the best possible taste].
Anyways, the retro on Timon's earlier life , pre-Pumbaa , is fun. The Meerkats behave like over-caffeinated squirrels ( at least the ones I see in the big bend area of Tallahassee, but that might be because they run on power lines and are getting electrocuted :-).
Anyways, it isn't deep and meaningful, it is not about the circle of anything... this movie is just plain fun, and great back view of the more serious drama in the films 1 and 2, from a fun perspective.
Nathan Lane is great as usual, and if you like anything he does as a voice actor, check out his work in MOUSE HUNT, and you will be laughing for a long while.
Movie Review: A suprising delight in the Lion King saga!
Summary: 5 Stars
The untold story of everyone's favorite Meerkat "Timon" ( voiced by Nathan Lane) during the events of Simba's birth on how Timon with Pumbaa ( Ernie Sabella) and Simba met, how Timon was a outcast and getting to know Timon's mom ( Julie Kavner who played Marge Simpson) and Uncle Max ( Jerry Stiller).
A suprisingly good and hilarious prequel/sequel mix to " Lion King" and " Simba's Pride" that is a rare treat in the world of direct-to-video Disney animated sequels with a creative and original storyline with ideas. There is a MST3K-style opening with Timon and Pumbaa watching the original movie's beginning then tells us the story behind the original Lion King, the original cast is back such as Matthew Broderick, Robert Guiume, Whoopie Goldberg, and Cheech Marin return to reprise their roles with great theatrical quality animation.
The 2-Disc DVD is quite good on the flawless picture & Sound quality, the extras are quite good like the deleted scenes, fun games, Grazing in the Grass music video by Raven, Timon and Puma's virtual Safari 1/2, featurette on how the film was made and a Mockumentary on Timon done by Biography's Peter Graves.
If you want a hilarious and creative animated film that proves that not all direct-to-video animated stink these days, then i highly recommend this movie even to understand some of the original Lion King's plot holes.
Movie Review: What is with all of these low ratings for this movie?
Summary: 5 Stars
After viewing this film, I cannot understand why so many people gave this film a low rating. I thought it was a perfectly acceptable fun and light-hearted approach to The Lion King. The Lion King scenes that people said The Lion King 1 1/2 desecrated were not desecrated at all. No matter how sensitive the scene was. Of course, the movie cannot be compared to The Lion King...but only total morons would think that the makers of this film planned on making this film so that it would be comparable to The Lion King. It's a parody people - accept that. I agree with other reviewers of this film when they say that the people at Disney were just trying to make some easy cash by releasing this film, but how does that harm us if the movie fulfills its purpose? It does live up to the trailer, at least, and people often view movies depending on their opinion of a movie's trailer. This is not the type of movie which I would watch repeatedly, but it is a good flick to pick if you are a Lion King fan. It also reminds me a lot of the Timon & Pumbaa cartoon series, so if you liked that cartoon series, then you will like this movie. I definitely favor this film over all of the other direct-to-video pre/mid/sequels, including Lion King II: Simba's Pride.Movie Review: A SENSATIONAL PREQUEL!
Summary: 5 Stars
A sensational prequel, THE LION KING 1 1/2 does what few prequels (or sequels, for that matter) do, it tells the parallel tale of what Simba's pals the meerkat Timon (starring Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa the warthog (starring Ernie Sabella) were doing at the beginning of the original THE LION KING before they met up with Simba. And there are numerous overlaps with the original movie as though Timon and Pumbaa were just standing offstage when the original action was being filmed. Absolutely clever and witty!
Add to the cast the hilarious talents of Jerry Stiller (THE KING OF QUEENS) as Timon's uncle and Julie Kavner (THE SIMPSONS) as Timon's mother and you have a wonderful story that adds to the LION KING story about as creatively as any companion movie could. It's wonderful.
Matthew Broderick (Simba), Whoopi Goldberg (Shenzi), Robert Guillaume (Rafiki) and Moira Kelly (Nala) all return in their original roles from THE LION KING.
And unlike so many straight-to-video offerings what you have here is no "let's go for the dough" fluff. The story, the animation and the music (featuring original songs by Elton John and Tim Rice) are theater release quality.
THE HORSEMAN
Movie Review: Watch it then Watch it again
Summary: 5 Stars
First there was Hamlet, then Romeo and Juliet, then naturally Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Watch the story you know from a different angle and get the other story from Timon's point of view, his tragic beginings, how he first meets Pumbaa and they become best buddies. The jokes and puns are hilarious and classic. You'll laugh out loud, and good for all ages. Besides the jokes, it also has heart, which really makes a movie a film. The "Who Wants to be King of the Jungle" game is challenging, but Timon's wisecracks continue to entertain. I also love the "Hidden Mickey" hunt - where you watch the movie for hidden Mickey ear icons drawn slyly in the background. At the end it gives you a score to see how well you did! I think I see ones they don't mention!
Also includes deleted scenes that show how the story evolved and behind the scenes. Behind the Legend: Timon, with Peter Graves. The new songs are worthy of Lion King. For a straight to video sequel, no expense was spared, - this film is theater worthy.
"We're gonna get old crossin this thing" - Timon, crossing the log bridge with Simba under the moon.