The Lion King 2 - Simba's Pride (2-Disc Special Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The Lion King 2 - Simba's Pride (2-Disc Special Edition)
Movie Review: "We Are One"
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't see why everyone hates this movie. It's really good and has a good message that all of us should listen to.
The story begins at dawn in the Pride Lands of Africa, where all the animals gather to pay homage to their new princess, Kiara (voice of Michelle Horn{younger}; Neve Campbell{adult}), much to the dismay of Timon ("The Producers" Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella). Simba ("Inspector Gadget's" & "The Producers" Matthew Broderick) doesn't want to take any chances of losing his only daughter like he lost his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones), he hires Timon and Pumbaa to watch over Kiara. This becomes annoying to her, and as the warthog and meerkat argue over which is the best part of eating bugs (Yuck!), Kiara wanders off into the Outlands, where she meets Kovu (Ryan O'Donohue{younger}; Jason Mardsen{adult}), a lion cub who is being taught to lead the Outsiders to Pride Rock to kill Simba and his lionesses. They become instant friends, but the fun ends when Zira (Suzzane Pleshette), Kovu's guardian, and Simba break up the pair and return them back to their homes, filled with anger in their hearts. It's at nighttime that Zira develops an idea: When Kovu gets older and is well trained, he will go into the Pride Lands and convince Simba that his fellow Outsiders have exiled him, and wants to join Simba's pride. That will get Zira and her pride closer into destroying Simba once and for all, and take over Pride Rock. Also during this time, Rafiki (Robert Guillamue), the wise baboon, receives a plan from Mufasa from the heavens: Bring Kovu and Kiara together to unite the prides as one. Will the plan work? Will there be war? Can peace be restored to the Pride Lands for all animals?
You will treasure this movie with all of your heart. It's moral is very simple: We are one. No matter what color we are, what religion we have, or how rich or poor we are, we are one. Let me ask you: What differences do you see among the people you run into each day?
The music is spectacular. Lebo M. and the African choirs do a great job bringing the music together. You'll also like "Love Will Find A Way" by Heather Headley and Kenny Lattimore. On Disk 2, you'll especially like "One By One", which tells the story of a group of children inspired by a magic feather to fly their kites into the sky. It has no words, just African chants led by Lebo M.
This movie is phenomenal! You won't be bored for one second. Buy it today!
Movie Review: Good, but not as good as the original
Summary: 5 Stars
I really liked this movie because it completes the "Circle of Life." Even though I liked this movie, I don't think it was as good as The Lion King or The Lion King 1 1/2.Movie Review: Real Pleasure
Summary: 5 Stars
Very enjoyable on all levels.
The story has a little less "light and shade" in a dramatic sense, but is very highly stark in what is right, what is wrong... especially if you recall the first film, and how Mufasa taught his son.
Very nice to see Rafiki voiced again by Robert Guillame, and a slight disappointment that Rowan Atkinson is absent.
But, overall, the resolution based on the "Circle of Life", and the "we are one" concepts are very well executed, and should please adults and children who love the series ( And I do mean Love, not like !!! ).
The extras are very focused on the children but are very fun for adults of the right mind as well.
Movie Review: Great Sequel
Summary: 5 Stars
Most of the time, I do not believe Disney creates good sequels, but this one is really good. Yes, it does seem to be a rehash of the original, but sometimes history does repeat itself? I was thrilled that the lead character is female, and she's not some pretty pretty princess (which is what Disney usually does to female leads). Instead, she is a "rough and tumble gal". She does not get saved by the handsome knight, but saves the day herself (with the help of her friends). Kudos to Disney for releasing a great movie.Movie Review: A thrillng sequel to the best film of all time!
Summary: 5 Stars
Whoa!
Attention, Lion King lovers! This film is a must-have! It provides and excellent epilouge to the original film. It's funny, adventurous, and...oh, man, it was just great. I'm not even gonna go into it. My single, solitary complaint is that there is not enough of Hakuna Matata. Still, this a film that everyone can enjoy--you don't have to be young or old, and it's not too scary or sad, or anything. It's just something to sit down and relax with. And I'm not even going to get started on the music.
This film is rad and a must-see for fans of the first movie.
As a summary, Simba and Nala's daughter, Kiara, runs away from the Pride Lands and meets another cub, Kovu. His pride was banishied for loyalty to Scar, and now he's been "chosen" somehow (okay, maybe I have two complaints--I don't really understand how he was chosen) to kill Simba and take over for Scar. Kiara is retrieved and brought back to the Pridelands, and it's not until Kovu is ready to complete the destiny is evil mother, Zira, cut out for him do they meet again, when Kovu "saves" the future queen from a fire. Siimba reluctantly agrees to see if Kovu has changed, not knowing that Kovu is really plotting to kill him once they are alone! But he's gradcually falling in love with Kiara, and that might change where his loyalties lie.
An awesome film--one of Disney's greatest that ranks with Brother Bear, Pochahontas, and Treasure Planet as some of their greatest achievements.