Review of The Lion King 1½ (2004) by Lewis C — 15 Mar 2012

It feels more like a spoof of the original than an actual spin off.

This review of The Lion King 1½ (2004) was written by Lewis C on 15 Mar 2012.

The Lion King 1½ has generally received positive reviews.

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