Title: a mediocre knockoff
Product review: This is a direct-to-video sequel that is clearly inferior to the masterpiece original. Not only are the images crude by comparison and the songs forced, but the story is almost identical: outcasts loyal to Scar plot a revenge and almost have their way; a romance ensues between lion pups that will have serious implications later on; and the theme of renewal and reconciliation win out in the end. My kids ignored what I saw as a boring rehash and clearly enjoyed it thoroughly. I simply could not suspend my disbelief and let the story carry me forward, always in the back of my mind I was thinking someone was trying hard to make this interesting and fun. Instead of a deepening of the wonderful themes of the original, it smacked of formula like the worst of TV drama. No surprises, no development of characters, no new challenges to overcome. Just the same, only more.I would not recommend buying this. But if it is on, the kids can plunk down to watch it while parents can do other things.
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