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Lion King, The--3D (U)

Animation, Adventure, Comedy

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.

More information on this production is available at www.disney.co.uk.

The critical consensus

It didn't really need the 3D, but it's still a stunning, glorious family film, with the third dimension or otherwise.

*****Helen O'Hara, Empire Online, 03/10/2011

Well worth another look.

*****Neil Smith, Total Film, 04/10/2011

Classic cartoon musical.

*****Chris Tookey, Daily Mail, 06/10/2011

It is hilarious and poignant and buoyed by one of the finest soundtracks ever to grace a cartoon.

*****Paul Greenwood, Evening Times, 06/10/2011

No one could deny its quality. But this release looks a bit cynical.

****(*)Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 06/10/2011

Huge fun for the kids; some acceptable laughs for the adults.

****(*)Anthony Quinn, The Independent, 06/10/2011

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.

*****Robbie Collin, The Telegraph, 06/10/2011

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.

*****Allan Hunter, Daily Express, 07/10/2011

It's an attractive film but altogether less interesting and more conventional than the Pixar productions that now dominate Disney's animated output.

Philip French, The Observer, 09/10/2011

Lion King, The--3D (U)

Where and when?

General release. Check local listings for show times.

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