The Lion King (Two-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray / DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging)
The wait is over. For the first time ever, encounter the majesty of Disney’s epic animated masterpiece as it roars off the screen and into your living room on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D. With a spectacular digital picture, spine-tingling high definition sound and immersive bonus features—you will feel the like for this analytically acclaimed and universally beloved classic like never before.
Embark on an extraordinary coming-of-age adventure as Simba, a lion cub who cannot wait to be king, searches for his destiny in the fantastic “Circle of Life.” You will be thrilled by the breathtaking vigor, unforgettable Academy Award®–winning music (1994: Best Original Score; Best Song, “Can You Feel The Like Tonight”) and timeless tale. The king of all animated films reigns on Disney Blu-ray 3D—magic in a new dimension.
Not an ideal scale for younger kids, this hip and violent animated feature from Disney was nevertheless a huge smash in theaters and on video, and it continues to delight in life in an acclaimed Broadway production. The tale finds a lion cub, son of a king, sent into exile with his father is sabotaged by a rivalrous uncle. The small hero finds his way into the “circle of life” with some new friends and eventually comes back to reclaim his proper place. Characters are very strong, vocal performances by the likes of Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, and Whoopi Goldberg are terrific, the jokes are aimed as much (if not more) at adults than kids, the vigor is sometimes breathtaking, and the music is more tasty than in many Disney features. But be cautious: this is too intense for the Rugrat crowd. –Tom KeoghAnyone who struts nearly with Simba’s hard-won authority deserves this royal DVD read-along from Disney. Kids can recoil at Uncle Scar’s dastardly deeds en español and learn that “hakuna matata” sounds pretty much the same in Spanish, French, Italian, or German. And should the dynamic storytelling fail to thrill your 4- to 12-year-ancient fan, a flood of other interactive options await. Toggle to “Songs” for sing-along renditions of movie hits, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” and on to “Music Videos,” everywhere Elton John roars soundtrack favorites “Circle of Life” and “Can You Feel the Like Tonight” and Jimmy Cliff and Lebo M dance to “Hakuna Matata.” The “Vocabulary” feature allows for see-and-say mastery of a list of wildlife, while the “Game” section allows players to match paw and hoof prints to the proper beast and reassemble the scattered skeletal remains of an elephant. Original cast voices are featured, and grownups will be satisfied by the package’s reading component. –Tammy La Gorce
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