| Lion King II, The: Simba's Pride | 
 enlarge | Directors: Rob Laduca, Darrell Rooney
Actors: Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Neve Campbell, Liz Callaway, Michelle Horn
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
Category: Video
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 28
Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Dolby, Pal, Surround Sound
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Universal, suitable for all
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 78 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
EAN: 5024165793886
ASIN: B00004CY6S
Theatrical Release Date: October 27, 1998
Release Date: March 1, 1999
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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 Better than expected! March 5, 2007
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 of Disney's latest work. I love story by all accounts, which means it treads the same lines but the history and the consequences of that history is what makes it worthwhile, as is Timon and Pumba who are still as funny if not moreso.
The artwork from what I see is just as good as the original, which is nice considering that animation tends to not look as good nowadays and I enjoyed the music, although they are not as memorable as the originals they are not far off and for me some of these will be remembered.
The only downside to say is Rowan Atkinson didn't return as Zazu. I prefer his over this one but you can't have it all.
The Long Awaited Sequel Has Arrived June 8, 2006
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 the Pridelands, "Love Will Find A Way" - te love song of the film, "My Lullabay" - used to get Kovu to go to sleep by his Mum
Definitely worth owning whether a fan of the series or not!
 Beware! January 7, 2005
0 out of 6 found this review helpful
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....
'sequel' is such a strong word.. October 4, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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 escape the past, but unlike the first film where Simba is trying to escape HIS past, they are trapped in the shadow of events before their time. They weren't a part of Scar's betrayal or downfall yet they still live with the consequences. Their struggle to be seen as individuals away from their heritage is a metaphor that easily applies to the film as a whole and I for one think it is wholly successful. The film is altogether darker than the first, (Scar's vengeful mate is a pretty twisted figure), but it works perfectly in it's context as a sequel. You watch The Lion King when you're young and fall in love with the beautiful artwork and songs, then you watch The Lion King 2 when you are a bit older and appreciate for the first time just how complex the first film was to leave such a legacy, and hopefully see it in a new light. Some people won't want to view an old favourite in a new light, and I must admit I didn't watch this film out of choice, but the new characters soon had me involved in a whole new way, the new songs, (especially the emotional, 'He's Not One of Us'), are never far from my tongue, and in moments of doubt Timon and Pumba are there to ease you along. There are many Disney sequels and most are straight-to-video for a reason, but if you dismiss The Lion King 2 on those principles, you'll miss out on a real gem.
Hakunama Watta?? May 14, 2004
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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