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The Lion King 1 1/2
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Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Video
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Directed By: Bradley Raymond
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Theatrical Release: February 10, 2004
Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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Starring: Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Julie Kavner, Jerry Stiller, Matthew Broderick
The Lion King 1½ is an ingenious sequel that retells the original film's story from the perspective of best pals Timon the meerkat (voiced by Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa the warthog (Ernie Sabella). Anyone who has wondered how this odd couple met will find out here, beginning with Timon's flight from home following disgrace and his chance encounter with the sweet but lonely Pumbaa. With the arrival of young Simba (Shaun Flemming), The Lion King's familiar tale is reborn via a fresh angle, fleshed out by returning characters Rafiki the wise monkey (Robert Guillaume), Shenzi (Whoopi Goldberg), and Simba's love interest, Nala (Moira Kelly). While the retooled narrative proves a novel experience, The Lion King 1½ is really a vehicle for voice actors Lane and Sabella, whose comic performances are shamelessly, broadly funny. Matthew Broderick, Julie Kavner, and Jerry Stiller are also in the vocal cast. --Tom Keogh
User Submitted The Lion King 1 1/2 Reviews
July 30, 2008
Desperate attempt to milk the Lion King fame
I loved the Lion King, and even enjoyed the second one. This however, totally destroys the first one. All it does is take the first movie and stick Timon and Pumbaa where they don't belong, along with throwing in some random things about Timon's family. There is one cute song in the beginning, but that is one of the only redeeming qualities of this movie. You might as well watch the original, and if you want a new and interesting plot watch the second. Don't waste your time on this
July 22, 2008
The Lion King 1 1/2
Having watched THE Lion King a countless number of times, 1 1/2, while filling in the gaps about the personalities Timon and Pumbaa, is not as fun to watch as THE Lion King. Set in a home movie house review format, with Timon and Pumbaa watching a re-view of their stints in The Lion King, the frequent interruptions via remote by either Timon or Pumbaa were rather irritating, to say the least.
However, it is well worth the watch compared to The Lion King II.
March 26, 2008
awesome
This is a riot,if you love Lion King ,like we do, you'll love this.All the same voice overs except Simba (he grew up!) and great music.My 3 yr.old and I love to watch this.The whole premise is wonderful!Buy it!!!
October 2, 2007
great
i receive the movie very soon, thank you i love it there in very good condition
May 23, 2007
Surprisingly good and hysterically funny
I didn't expect much from this movie, and really only got it for my son. I was so glad that I watched it with him, though. During a couple of sequences I was laughing so hard that I couldn't breathe, which is pretty rare for me.
As far as repeat viewings, my 4 1/2 year old son, who only likes about 1/3 of the movies he sees enough to merit a second viewing, watches this constantly, and I definitely don't mind watching it with him again and again.
If you're looking for a movie with the drama and emotional impact of The Lion King, this isn't it. It's much lighter overall, and enjoyable in a different way.
March 21, 2007
The circle of life
First came the Lion King. Then came Lion King 2; Simba's Pride. Then Disney stepped back a bit and made this movie, which retells the original Lion King, except from the viewpoint of Timon and Puumba, the Meerkat and Warthog. Funnier than either Lion King 1 or 2, it strips away the romance and drama and is pure comedy; a combination of slapstick, wit, irony, sarcasm and bad singing. More than the other two movies, this is perfect for kids as there are no scary moments, and nobody dies. All told, a great way to spend an hour+ of time.
March 12, 2007
BAD in-between movie!
Why put this out... don't waste your money... it's a narrative of the first lion king. not intertaining to him or i. Have watched this DVD ONCE in the 2 yearsish I've had it.
March 11, 2007
RUINS THE FIRST FILM! I hate it.
A few interesting concepts here and there, but crappy and terribly done execution to the point of utter stupidity. No offense to the actors, I really like them, it is not their fault. Avoid this and stick with Lion King films 1 and 2.
August 25, 2006
Surprisingly wonderful!
Normally, one wouldn't expect a "straight-to-video" film to be watchable more than once. However, LION KING 1 1/2 is funny, witty, and adds some great new music to the Lion King repertoire. Many of the original voices are back; they join together to tell a fun, new story that focuses on what Timon and Pumbaa were doing while the action of the first film was taking place. For those of us who know the first Lion King quite well, this movie is all the more enjoyable, as the pieces fall into place, and we see how the two fit together. I recommend it as an entertaining way to spend about 90 minutes.
June 30, 2006
A masterpiece.
This movie was definitely better than that Timon and Pumbaa cartoon show I used to watch. It was really funny and I liked the use of the Peter Gunn theme. I also like how it had not only Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella, but the rest of the original cast as well. Sure, it was a little disturbing to see Timon and Pumbaa kiss, but there's two reasons why it was justified. The first being that they did it by accident. The second that by the disgusted looks on their faces, they obviously didn't enjoy it. Timon proposing to Shenzi was a bit disturbing too, but he needed to distract the hyenas and if it's stupid, but it works, it ain't stupid. Aside from those minor things, I really loved this movie and would recommend it to all Lion King fans.
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