Just to prove how much we love the movie two decades on we put together 20 reasons why the lion king is. The sidekicks steal the show in disneys animated opus. Cheerful, feisty lion cub simba just cant wait to be king, but with the loss of his dad, mufasa, his adventures take a new path. With humor and heart, breathtaking animation, and awardwinning music, this muchbeloved story transports you to the pride lands and inspires generations of fans. Though probably not a moment that had kids bursting into tears like say, a certain death in the lion king. This movie has one of the saddest, darkest moments in the studios history mufasas death and one of the best fight scenes ive seen in animation. Walt disney s the lion king is an impressive, almost daunting achievement, spectacular in a.
Theyre disney, but everyone knows that there are dark moments in. Sep 29, 2019 the disney live action version of the legendary lion king had critics and regular moviegoers on seriously opposing teams. The first of these shorts is the wind in the willows, which shows an adrenaline junkie make a series of bad decisions that leads to his imp. What many people dont realize is that one pivotal scene in the film was intentionally copied straight out of a nazi propaganda film called. See more ideas about disney, disney love and disney magic. Since just about every disney movie has some aspect of darkness to it, well leave out the. Jul 18, 2019 join msmojo as we countdown our picks for the top 10 creepiest theories about the lion king. He was created in 1989 by screenwriters irene mecchi, jonathan roberts, and linda woolverton, and animated by andreas deja. Golden age of walt disney rebirth of walt disney under michael eisner and jeffrey katzen. The pride lands reclusive heir presumptive, scar is introduced in the first film as simbas uncle and mufasas younger brother.
This is a classic, and it had another sad scene that featured a parent being lost. Some critics felt that remaking of the movie was a coldhearted disney. The darkest song from the lion king was based on a 1935 nazi propaganda film. Oct 19, 2018 disney has proven the unending allure of its 1994 classic by rereleasing it countless times, and producing several sequels, along with an acclaimed broadway version and an upcoming liveaction remake. Darkest disney moments phantomstrider wikia fandom. Years later that dark reality would be revisited in. The lion king roaring onto dazzling 4k ultra hd for the first timecelebrate the full glory of disneys magnificent comingofage masterpiece, the lion king. I know we are all anxiously awaiting the opening of black panther early next year, and we know it is going to be the blackest movie everbut disney has just announced the full cast of the lion king, and now we know that will be the blackest disney movie ever. Here, disney created a dark thriller that was scary at times but not at the level of a horror film. Scar the lion king scar is the main antagonist of disneys 1994 animated feature film, the lion king. The fox and the hound, snow white, pocahontas, toy story, wall e, the hunchback of notre dame, the black cauldron and the lion king are some of disneys. Dark disney movie moments that went too far buzzfeed. Years later that dark reality would be revisited in the lion king, with simba and the loss of mufasa.
Sep 12, 2011 i think that this is a difficult question to answer without first acknowledging that there are at least 3 different eras in disney animation to consider. Although the lion king is a retelling of the shakespeare play. The fifth disney movie to be released was bambi, which came about in 1942. The movie marked disneys first real foray into adult science fiction. Many disney animated movies have some dark element, but i would have to say. In 1994, the world got the lion king, with an incredible soundtrack, an unforgettable story and voice actors like matthew broderick, james earl jones, jonathan taylor thomas, nathan lane, whoopi goldberg and cheech marin related. Mar 28, 2019 from dumbo to bambi to the lion king, disney movies have their share of disturbing imagery for kids, which could help prepare for real life. The 8 scariest disney movie moments ever and why they. By the middle of the movie to the end, it gets more sadder and sadder, and the themes of the wildlife makes you feel lost. Why the lion king has the best music in any disney movie.
Simba is featured as a little cub and the mature lion king, along with other pride lands favorites including pumbaa, timon, rafiki, and scar. Join msmojo as we countdown our picks for the top 10 creepiest theories about the lion king. Disney is developing liveaction remakes of mulan, the lion king, the little mermaid, and more following the success of beauty and. Disney moments that actually ruined the movie entirely buzzfeed. It would be a full 52 years before disney achieved such heightened levels of emotion with the death of mufasa in the lion king. While the disney movie brand today is fairly sterile, we rummaged through their vast cinematic history of animated and liveaction films, to discover their scarier fare. The movie has become a broadway musical and its indelibly wrapped up in pop culture, but its also got some pretty questionable subject matter. Great read that feels like it was written by someone who genuinely loves the lion king. Among disneys greatest films, the lion king sits at the top of the food chain. He wants more than just land to rule and slaves, he wants to destroy everyone near. After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery. A lion cub prince is tricked by a treacherous uncle into thinking he caused his fathers death and flees into exile in despair, only to later accept in adulthood his identity and his responsibilities. Disney animated films arent all sweetness and light.
Disneys 1994 animated film the lion king is considered to be one of the studios best. I mean sure the black cauldron and hunchback of notre dame were ten times scarier visually and historically. And there are several similar characters, including an evil lion with a bad eye named claw in the kimba tale, a wise old baboon and even. The lion king features two iconic scenes that are exactly like scenes in the earlier kimba film, the image of simba standing on pride rock and the face of mufasa appearing in the clouds. Although the lion king is a retelling of the shakespeare play hamlet, in which claudius kills his brother, hamlet, it was still shocking to see a main character brutally killed in a kids movie. With donald glover, beyonce, seth rogen, chiwetel ejiofor. What are some good movies if my kids like the lion king. However, its no secret that disneys animated films. Microsoft may earn an affiliate commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Probably one of the best disney films in my opinion. Scar is an animated character who appears as the main antagonist in disneys the lion king franchise. Simbas, nalas, sarabis and even scars feelings are expanded upon in a very interesting way, especially compared to the 2019 movie version.
May 29, 2014 the 10 darkest disney and pixar movie moments. Darkest and scariest disney movie moments thetoptens. To coincide with the festivities of the release of the diamond edition dvd, walt disney records will be releasing best of the lion king album. The darkest disney movies, ranked by kill count screenrant. The highs, the low, the tears of sorrow and the tears of laughter, the lion king has it all. Disney movie insiders how to draw simba from the lion king. I love this movie greatly, and could recite the entire film back to you from an early age. The zombielike creatures from the movie helped push the film to disneys first pg rating spooky. Whoever said that about justin bieber and miley cyrus they should make a parody about you being turned into a donkey and forced to work in a salt mine.
Oct 29, 2017 disney s pixar films, however, are the best at leaving us in crumpled sobbing heaps with their poignant, spoton endings about finding oneself, the loss of childhood, death and much more. The hunter scene bambi august 21, 1942 6 mufasas fall the lion king june 24, 1994 5 the burning village mulan june 19, 1998 4 the end of the dinosaurs. Its crappy wizard of the sequel which resembles a remake. Black cauldron and the lion king are some of disneys darkest films. Watchmojo top 10 darkest and scariest disney moments. Your kids will be inspired by the storyline of toy story.
While singing be prepared, scar killed a zebra and. What are the best animated disney movies of all time. The lion king is our pick for the best disney movie of all time. Besides bambis mother being shot by a hunter, though, there were 80 other deaths that happened during a forest fire.
Top 10 darkest disney animated villain deaths thetoptens. But just when things are looking darkest, the first of the films clever. And i like it that is a dark, creepy and bizarre movie they created according to l. The top ten darkest and scariest disney movie moments 1 pleasure island pinocchio whoever said that about justin bieber and miley cyrus they should make a parody about you being turned into a donkey and forced to work in a salt mine. The lion king roaring onto dazzling 4k ultra hd for the first timecelebrate the full glory of disney s magnificent comingofage masterpiece, the lion king. Top ten classic disney animated films you can watch on. This mesmerizing musical collection celebrates the majesty of the lion king, including music from all the different the lion kingrelated projects. We asked the buzzfeed community to tell us which disney movie moments went too freaking far.
Toad is essentially two half hour programs mashed together into one film. And finally, the lion king for making scar strikingly similar to hitler. Checking out some of what i consider the darkest disney deleted scenes today. Artemis fowl disneys artemis fowl, based on the beloved book by eoin colfer, is a fantastical, spellbinding adventure that follows the journey of 12yearold genius artemis fowl, a descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds, as he desperately tries to save his father who has been kidnapped. Aug 16, 2015 you will find an equally touching story in finding nemo. The top ten darkest and scariest disney movie moments. Produced during disney s dark years in the early 1980s, the film was a massive flop that almost brought down the animated film division. The fox and the hound on the other hand was very subtle with its dark moments that you dont realise the full effect. The blackest disney movie ever, the lion king, will have the. Go to the lion king page the lion king by hal hinson washington post staff writer june 24, 1994.
The lion king has been claimed by critics to be the best disney movie for over a decade. This movie came when disney was in a bit of a dark place weve all been there in the 1980s. The lion king oh my disney disney animated animals and their wild counterparts oh my disney fans retell disney movies backwards in under 60 seconds lets talk disney fans try to spell the hardest disney words lets talk disney. Bring disneys 1994 animated classic, the lion king to life with this eightpiece deluxe figure set. Up to that point, the studio had made silly, bland fantasy films like flubber or the computer wore tennis shoes. The entire premise of the lion king is pretty dark. Here are 16 insanely dark disney movie endings that will haunt you for life. Simba flees accusations, guilt and the pride land meeting new friends along the way who teach him a worry free philosophy. The king of the disney villains takes over for a legendary segment thats been scaring audiences for eighty years. He was the second son of ahadi and uru who were, at one time, king and queen of the pride lands the younger brother of mufasa, and the uncle of simba. Jan 25, 2020 im surprised no one has mentioned it yet. The main thing that makes this movie so dark is the villain, the horned king. Honestly, it is creepy as hell, especially with the murder and the lustful man. The horned king thats who id consider high on the list of which disney villains act the darkest.
It deals with life and death, betrayal, classic brother taking over his brothers kingdom and the vicious war at the end. From harrowing onscreen deaths in films like bambi and the lion king, to horrifying body transformations and the supernatural, the studio has. The poster for disneys 2002 rerelease of the lion king secretly featured the image of a woman only wearing small panties, clearly showing off her assets. The 8 scariest disney movie moments ever and why they might. Jun 18, 2016 rare wouldnt be the term id use because those that i am about to cite can easily be found and did receive some mediatic attention overall, but if you mean underpublicized, then yes i definitely have a list ready. This is another movie id recommend that you dont show to your kids til theyre an appropriate enough age.
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