CineTV Contest: Not just my childhood, but my all-time favorite movie - The Lion King (1994).
Childhood movies have something special; they feel like they are embedded in our brains. Every time we watch them, they bring back a piece of our childhood.
A movie like that is to me, The Lion King. The 1994 version is the original one to me. No other version, the films of the franchise, the short films stand a chance to the original one. Probably it's because I grew up watching this.
The Trailer
While writing this and rewatching some clips and the trailer, I feel nostalgic. The starting music of the trailer brought back so many memories. The fun, excitement, adventure, sadness, friendly romance was taking over my mind...
I can't count how many times I have watched this, as a child, and as a mom as well. The characters became like well-known people to me. The doubling seems so perfect, I can't imagine and my mind doesn't accept another voice for them.
Now when I think about why I like it so much - I find a few answers.
The story - the circle of life, and the family bonding is what makes the film powerful. The father-son bond, the heartbreak after Simba's father died; everything was so touchy. Any child would feel sorrow, the excitement in their heart.
There is no comparison of the original one's artwork to today's animation. But it has something magical in it. We grew up watching similar cartoons so it felt comforting. Now, it feels original and authentic in this era of AI and animation.
The character build-up was very instance. Unlike, today's many films, this original one has many side characters and they all seem very important to build the story. Not just Simba, his father, and the villain; all the other characters were inspiring and had emotional materials.
I also grew up watching Timon and Pumbaa cartoon series. So, not just because of the lion king but because the ear absorbed us so much, it embedded its core in our hearts.
Back then, watching a movie was not simple. We had to wait when it will come to the TV or watch it on the VCR. I remember, I watched The Lion King many times on TV and glued to the monitor. I cried, was ashamed for crying, but felt so much joy seeing Simba's victory.
The whole story is influential to me, not just any character. The bravery, the family bonding, the fun and excitement, the friendship and support, the leadership skill; everything is absorbed in the core of my heart.
It's not just a movie, a life story to me. Sounds silly, it's not a human story. But a silly movie taught our small brains so much. The death of Simba's father, and when Simba gets to know the truth; these two scenes were so emotional...I can remember every single detail of them.
It still never fails to attract me on the screen when it plays.
There's no single thing that I can criticize about this film. I never checked about this movie review until now. It got IMDb 8.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 93%. I would give this 10/10, if not so then 9.8/10. It's not just a movie but a film I grew up with.
Thank you for reading.
I don't think there's an animated movie I've enjoyed quite like The Lion King. I think I've seen the entire animated franchise at least ten times in my life. So, I can totally relate to it being an all-time favourite for you.✨
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Yes, I have also watched all the franchises, but not a single one hit like Lion King.
It has a different aura, an attraction, an authenticity. No other Lion King remake can beat it.
I enjoyed the Lion King but have never watched the original version, may be I should and I can agree with you; original versions always have something unique that sets them apart.
Do watch it. Yes, it will feel old but it has the authenticity. You may not feel the nostalgia but it gives a pure vibe.
It's also my favorite childhood movie.
It made our childhood great.
It's almost hard to believe that Lion King is thirty good years. The movie is more than a kid's movie. It's one of the few exceptional cartoons I'd come across during my childhood even up till now.
I was counting on my head and then remembered I'm almost 40 so yes, this film is 30 years old. Ah, hard to believe how time flies.
100%. This movie is exceptional and still has the charm.