Review of The Lion King (1994) by Thomas M — 09 Dec 2018

Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff may very well have created the best animated film of all time with The Lion King. A storyline adapted from Shakespeare's Hamlet, this film displays matters of family, self, and society that are as old as the Earth itself.

This film's success can be attributed to its outstanding methods of conveying the deep lessons at the essence of human nature. Driven by the outstanding Oscar-winning original score from Hans Zimmer and memorable musical numbers written by Tim Rice and Elton John, The Lion King features state-of-the-art animation relative to the time period.

The animals of the African savannah are brought to life, giving them human-like qualities relatable to the audience. Overall, there was not a single wasted scene that I could find. I was enthralled throughout the entirety of the film.

It is a difficult balance to strike between appealing to younger audience members as well as those who are more mature, but The Lion King walks this fine line with precision and expertise.