VHS : The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

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starring: Matthew Broderick, Neve Campbell, Moira Kelly, Liz Callaway, Michelle Horn
directed by: Darrell Rooney, Rob LaDuca

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 4011846170891
Running Time: 81 minutes
Sales Rank: 35086
Theatrical Release Date: October 27, 1998

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Amazon.co.uk Review:
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride is another made-for-video sequel to a Disney masterpiece. As with the Beauty and the Beast and Pocahontas sequels, most of the recognisable vocal talents return, creating a worthwhile successor to the highest-grossing animated film ever. We pick up the story as the lion king, Simba (voiced by Matthew Broderick) and Nala (Moira Kelly) have a new baby cub, a girl named Kiara (Neve Campbell). Like her father before, she seeks adventure and ends up outside the Pridelands, where lions loyal to the evil Scar (who died in the original) have lived with revenge in their hearts. The leader, Zira (a spunky turn from Suzanne Pleshette), schemes to use her son Kovu (Jason Marsden) to destroy Simba. As luck with have it, Kiara has bumped into Kovu and fallen in love.

This all sounds familiar since all of Disney's straight-to-video sequels have played it very safe, nearly repeating the originals' story, tone, and pace. Perhaps there were too many cooks for this production. Besides the two screenplay credits, there are eight other writers credited for additional written material. The look of the film has none of the surprise of the original but is far superior to other animated videos. In fact, the film played in European cinemas.

For children, the sequel will be a favourite. The comic antics of Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumba (Ernie Sabella) are enjoyable, as is Andy Dick as Nuka, the mixed-up older son of Zira. And there's plenty of action. The best element is the music. Relying on more African-influenced music, the five songs featured are far superior to those in Disney's other sequels. Zira's song of revenge, "My Lullaby," was cowritten by Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon. The oustanding opening number, "He Lives in You", was created for the Lion King Broadway smash and now finds a whole new audience. --Doug Thomas

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Better than expected!
I've always been reluctant of sequels especially the Disney ones. They've never sounded as good.

However we recieved this second hand and my sister decided to watch it..Out of interest once reading the case I decided to sit and watch through it and I was surprised to find it was not as bad as I thought it might.

I do love follow up stories, if they are done properly and this was done very well. An enjoyable follow up to the original and sounds better than the third and some ... Read More

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- The Long Awaited Sequel Has Arrived
Finally a sequel that is worthy of owning!

It follows on brilliantly from the 1st film in that Simba is now the King Of The Pridelands & it's his daugther Kiara - who is so much like Simba when he was younger! who is learning about her place in the Circle Of Life

Wonderful songs are featured including my persoanl favourite "We Are One" which is ung by Simba & Kiara after Simba rescues her fro the Outlanders, also featured is "One Of Us" - used as Kovu is banished from ... Read More

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- Beware!
One of Amazon's listmakers refers to this as 'The Lion Ker-ching', which I thought quite a good description. A blatant cash cow, the artwork is shoddier, the songs worse (except for the lullaby sung by Kovu's mommy, which is a passable re-working of Scar's villain song)and the best advice I can give is don't expect anything and you won't be disappointed. Having said that, my 3 year old likes it, so not a complete waste of money....

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- 'sequel' is such a strong word..
Okay first things first; if you're looking for a repeat of The Lion King, you won't find it here. The Lion King 2 is a sequel in the best sense of the word. It takes the story and characters of the first film and builds on them without being too afraid to step in another direction.

The constant references to Scar and the, um, 'scars', he has left may indeed turn some people off. Personally I loved it. Kiera and Kovu are worthy successors to Simba and Nala. Here we have characters who cannot ... Read More

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- Hakunama Watta??
Although its a great film and i watch it all the time (on VHS) it hasnt been released on dvd yet. the official uk release date it the 28th of june 2004,along with the lion king trilogy!

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