With the imminent disaster that is Snow White, waiting in the wings, the company needed a big hit. I have no doubts that fans of The Lion King's many forms will flock to see it, and for kids and families, there is a definite appeal, I watched this movie about a week ago, and almost forgot to review it, that's the problem, it simply isn't memorable. You get the impression that they played it super safe, it's just a little bland at times, it's hardly a film that'll be remembered as a classic. Sure it's a good story, but sometimes it just feels a little shoved together. Amazing visuals, lovely music, you can't fault the production values of it at all. It's a shame that James Earl Jones couldn't have been persuaded to at least feature, but it was nice that the film was dedicated to him. A nice movie, just hardly memorable. 6/10.

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