The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004)

The Lion King 1½ is an ingenious sequel that retells the original film's story from the perspective of best pals Timon the meerkat (voiced by Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa the warthog (Ernie Sabella). Anyone who has wondered how this odd couple met will find out here, beginning with Timon's flight from home following disgrace and his chance encounter with the sweet but lonely Pumbaa. With the arrival of young Simba (Shaun Flemming), The Lion King's familiar tale is reborn via a fresh angle, fleshed out by returning characters Rafiki the wise monkey (Robert Guillaume), Shenzi (Whoopi Goldberg), and Simba's love interest, Nala (Moira Kelly). While the retooled narrative proves a novel experience, The Lion King 1½ is really a vehicle for voice actors Lane and Sabella, whose comic performances are shamelessly, broadly funny. Matthew Broderick, Julie Kavner, and Jerry Stiller are also in the vocal cast. --Tom Keogh Amazon.com

Good Prodcut

The Description say USED like new, but it was VERY NEW, i like the prodcut but the only thing is i expect a fast shipping, but its ok, im totally happy whit this seller October 14, 2009

Very Good

the lion king 1 1/2 sould be renamed as the timon and pumba movie. this movie is more about timon 7 pumba's friendship that anything else. but it's still a very good movie. it's a must see October 8, 2009

Cute Movie

My daughter is 3 and we found this at a half price book store the movie is so cute. We were very lucky to find it. It has all new songs and characters. This is the perfect addition to your disney movie collection. It still has the original voice talents from the Lion King so that is a plus. Even has a sing a long for your little one! September 18, 2009

Lacks what made the first film great....

When "The Lion King" premiered, many of the best minds and greatest talent of Disney were working on "Pocahontas." Few people expected the original Lion King to be nearly as great a success as it was. This remake of the story from the perspective of Timone and Pumba does not even begin to compare with the original production.

My reasons:

1. The original film was logical. The settings were consistent. In this film, the settings are not consistent. Numerous examples exist where the animation fails to capture reality. For example, when the animals bow to Simba right after his birth, Pumba creates a toxic smell from the outer extremity of the animal population. A subsequent shot places Pumba and Timone along with the animals that were knocked out by the toxic smell much closer to Pride Rock. Nearly directly after this, Timone and Pumba witness the "Oh, I Just Can't Wait to Be King" song. However, it reality, a long period of time must have passed between Simba being lifted into the air for all animals to see, and Simba's singing of the "Oh, I Just Can't Waint to Be King" song. Thirdly, Pumba and Timone are carried off by the stampede, yet land in a river, go over a waterfall, and reach their new home. In essense, their new home was close to Pride Rock. Yet, they must cross a desert to return to Pride Rock. Fourthly, the snail eating contest between Simba and Timone was impossible. There is no way Timone could have eaten anywhere near the number of snails the film alleges. Further examples then those previously named can be found.

2. The music in this film is very poor- not at all motivating or inspiring. Where the first Lion King had "Circle of Life" "Be Prepared" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," this film had "Dig a Tunnel" and "Looking After Number 1." Both these new songs were quite cheesy and frankly bad music. In other words, do not expect any Elton John type of music in this film.

3. I did not really find the moral or theme in this film. In fact, the film reminded me of a cartoon that children watch on Saturday morning. In other words, I do not think the film was marketed for anyone over the age of eight years old.

4. Timone and Pumba's theater interruptions were quite annoying. They were more like commercial breaks in an already boring production.

Final Thoughts:

For young children who enjoy hearing and watching their favorite Lion King characters, I am certain this film will entertain them. There is certainly plenty of illogical nonsense. However, for adults or people who hope this film resembles the original Lion King, I believe you will be quite disappointed.

Now, I watched this film on "Watch Movies Online" because I wanted to see what it was like. For people interested in watching this film, I would advice watching it online and saving your money. July 6, 2009

Fun Famely movie

I love the Lion king movie and the presonages well see the story before the story should be fun... Well it is. I did enjoy the two ackward friend, it is a fun story with a funny twist arround the first mouvie and some more. I did rated at a 4 star because the type of presentation who cut the story for me. It's a fun to see movie, a good famely entretainement.

If like me you did enjoy the Lion King, you should like this one. It's lighter funnyer in some way but not as good. Get-it you will see May 25, 2009

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