The Disney classic returns to the screens in 3D. Tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.
It didn't really need the 3D, but it's still a stunning, glorious family film, with the third dimension or otherwise.
Well worth another look.
Classic cartoon musical.
It is hilarious and poignant and buoyed by one of the finest soundtracks ever to grace a cartoon.
No one could deny its quality. But this release looks a bit cynical.
Huge fun for the kids; some acceptable laughs for the adults.
Whisper it, but a few scenes might even be slightly improved. The famous four-minute opening sequence works so well, it’s astonishing to think it wasn’t planned with this technology in mind.
The 3D technology adds some eye-popping moments but the best thing about this reissue is the chance for a new generation to see a modern classic on a cinema screen.
It's an attractive film but altogether less interesting and more conventional than the Pixar productions that now dominate Disney's animated output.
General release. Check local listings for show times.