July 19th is coming, and I have no chill!!!
It has been a long time since I have been this excited for a movie. Especially a remake, but The Lion King has been in my heart since it first debut in 1994. Ever since the first time I heard “The Circle of Life”, and watched baby Simba be brought up high over the pride lands and presented to the Kingdom in the now iconic scene, this movie has held a very special place in my heart.
I’m looking forward to all the CGI effects and hearing Beyonce bring Nala back to life. As some people have come to say, she really was born for this part and fits perfectly into the role.
The Lion King was the first Disney animated feature to be an original story, rather than be based on an already existing work. The filmmakers have said that the story of The Lion King was inspired by the lives of Joseph and Moses, from the Bible, and William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Like the play, in The Lion King Simba, the main protagonist, is faced with the loss of his father who was killed by his power hungry uncle. Simba is then forced to battle his uncle for control over their kingdom, just as Hamlet does.
The Lion King sends important messages regarding friendship, love, and hope.
Crystal 