Long Live the King!

Sonia 2022-03-21 09:01:03

Today, I revisited the childhood classic, "The Lion King", and saw many plots that I had overlooked.
In my impression, "The Lion King" is an animated movie that I liked to watch when I was a kid. To be honest, there is only one of Disney's works that I can't forget. In fact, it's not that the current works are not good, but they are also hard to reach the level of "The Lion King". This work has made me think about it for more than ten years.
The last time I watched "The Lion King" is the kindergarten time, and it has been 15 years since I have spent my money...So, it is full of tears of the times.

The image of "The Lion King" on the Glory Stone is still firmly remembered. Simba was lifted aloft and everything surrendered.

But in fact, the most impressive part of the work is "Hamlet". From Mufasa's death to the appearance of the dead, everything is like the animal version of "Hamlet", and this is also the unforgettable part of the movie.

After Mufasa’s soul disappeared, Simba had a conversation with the monkey, to the effect that "Don’t escape from the past", "If you get hurt in the past, you can learn from the hurt", "Change is a good thing"... these simple things The truth now seems to be an indescribable touch. Maybe I think Simba is very similar to me. They are all afraid of taking responsibility. They are worried because of a mistake in the past, and they flee far away, but there are still scars in his heart.

The appearance of Peng Peng and Ding Man is also a turning point in this tragedy. These two pairs of live treasures bring a little warm tone to the story, and the life philosophy "Hakunamatata" is firmly imprinted in my mind, which means the past. It has already happened, so there is no need to worry about it now (but the two of them regard this as a guardian...).

It's messy... Actually, this is not a film review but a review.

The death of Mufasa was the first time I realized the existence of "evil".
In order to usurp the throne, Uncle Scar deceived his nephew Simba and Mufasa to drive away the herd, putting Simba in danger. Mufasa was eager to save his son, but was murdered by the knife and died under the beast's hoof...
I can't forget this story. The kindergartener felt malicious for the first time. It turns out that not everyone in life will be well. For you, beware of malicious intent.

What's interesting is that "identity" is also involved in "The Lion King". Simba's pursuit of self, in the dialogue with his father, understands his true identity, and has become a "carefree" lion. The king of the Glory Nation, the transition in the middle, Simba picked up his dignity and responsibility, as well as the long-lost courage.

"The Lion King" is destined to become the most brilliant star in the animated film, and it will not be dimmed by the change of years. I really like this work very much.
Hakunamatata!

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The Lion King quotes

  • Adult Simba: [in a huff] She's wrong. I can't go back. What would it prove, anyway? You can't change the past.

    [calling to the sky]

    Adult Simba: You said you'd always be there for me! But you're not. It's because of me. It's my fault. It's my fault.

  • Scar: Ahh, so you haven't told them your little secret. Well, Simba, now's your chance to tell them. Tell them who is responsible for Mufasa's death!

    Adult Simba: [pause] I am.

    Sarabi: [whispering] It's not true. Tell me it's not true.

    Adult Simba: It's true.

    Scar: You see? He admits it. Murderer!

    Adult Simba: No! It was an accident!

    Scar: If it weren't for you Mufasa would still be alive. It's your fault he's dead. Do you deny it?

    Adult Simba: No.

    Scar: Then you're *guilty*.

    Adult Simba: No, I'm *not* a murderer!