The Lion King

A hugely entertaining blend of music, fun and eye-popping thrills, though it doesn't lack for heart.Read Full Review »

Has the resonance to stand not just as a terrific cartoon but as an emotionally pungent movie.Read Full Review »

This is the Mickey Mouse factory at its finest, with inventive animation, stirring music and a pride of inspired, almost-human animals.Read Full Review »

There are moments of fun and humor, to be sure, but the undercurrent is of a far more serious, "adult" nature. The Lion King is primarily about guilt and redemption.Read Full Review »

Basically what we have here is a drama, with comedy occasionally lifting the mood. The result is a surprising seriousness; this isn't the mindless romp with cute animals.Read Full Review »

Shakespearean in tone, epic in scope, it seems more appropriate for grown-ups than for kids. If truth be told, even for adults it is downright strange.Read Full Review »