A comparison of the disney movie the lion king and the play hamlet by william shakespeare. Analysis of development in the lion king disney, 1994, a young lion cub undergoes a deep and powerful lesson of life while developing his morals and personality along the way. After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery. Character psychology scar, simba, zira the lion king. The lion king trailer places this image very cleverly indeed, taking full advantage of the suns visibility in the shot and reinforcing its central themes.
Its good versus evil every day, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Years later, scar has invaded the pridelands, and simba must overcome the pain of his past to face scar and restore the kingdom. Students will critically analyze the characters in the lion king by creating a graphic organizer. Analysis of the lion king essay 48 words 6 pages the lion king, arguably the best disney movie ever, is loosely based off of hamlet. While it can take pride in its visual achievements,the lion king is a bythenumbers retelling that lacks the energy and heart that made the original so beloved. And here, good means respect for all forms of life and all natural laws, while evil means total disregard for pretty much everything except yourself. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Film analysis the lion king sociological theory the. The disney animators know that cute little cartoon characters are not sufficient to manufacture dreams.
The young lion simba dreams of taking his father mufasas place as king of the pridelands, until his treacherous uncle scar blames simba for mufasas murder. We chose to analyze mufasa, king of pride rock, and explain his use of the pathgoal. So i wanted to create a blog about the lion king as it is one of my favorite animated movies of all times. The adventurefilled journey of simba, a heroic young lion struggling to find his place in natures circle of life and follow in the regal paw prints of his father, the great king mufasa, forms the basis of walt disney pictures. A comparison of the disney movie the lion king and the play. Simba, the main protagonist throughout the disney film the lion king displays many defense mechanisms throughout the movie, as it span throughout his childhood, and into adolescence. The lion king is one of those spectacles you cannot help but enjoy. The lion king is a disney property acclaimed as the jewel of animation. We are republishing the piece as the film hits theaters this weekend. While some may dismiss it as nothing more than a childrens movie, they fail to see that like most fairy tales it contains much deeper themes. Over the years, the lion king 1994s scar jeremy irons has become one of disneys most unforgettable villains. Simba begins life as an honored prince, son of the powerful king mufasa.
The cubs happy childhood turns tragic when his evil uncle scar murders mufasa and drives simba away from the kingdom. May, 2018 dark theories about the lion king that change everything duration. Its a miracle this movie wasnt actually titled the drama king although that might be a better title for scars biopic. Mufasa, being the lion version of a king hamlet, killed by his nefarious, and yet musically gifted, shabby younger brother scar. It was written by irene mecchi, jonathan roberts, and linda woolverton and was directed by roger allens and rob minkoff. Inside mufasas lion king death scene, a tearjerker for. This report will explain the concept and theory of the heros journey and provide an. While it can take pride in its visual achievements, the lion king is a by the numbers retelling that lacks the energy and heart that made the original so beloved.
Though intended audience of the film is predominantly children, the easiest demographic to influence, it is loved and impacts. This is ironic since a deleted scene which was readded for the musical shows scar choosing a grown up. The appealing new lion king proves that the story and music are endlessly adaptable, and pretty much fool proof. His career was at a bit of a lowpoint, his battles with various demons at. Its a classic bildungsroman, or comingofage story, that describes how a son matures into his father, or how men mature and become more like god. The circle of life is such a big symbolic deal in the lion king that it actually gets its own song. This report will explain the concept and theory of the heros journey and provide an analysis of the film, the lion king. Dark theories about the lion king that change everything duration. The disneys animated movie the lion king portrays a combination of leadership styles and changing conditions. Walt disney pictures deus ex machina is an unexpected event that saves a hopeless situation. An evaluation of the novel the lion king 695 words. Drama based on the true story of a young indian boy.
I remember i went out the theater laughing and excited because of message, the sound, the songs and the way the relationship evolve between the characters. The lion king has long been one of companys most beloved properties. Critics split on whether the lion king is revolutionary or. The walt disney production movie is one of the most famous childrens classics todate. There are more than a few people who view scar as a depraved homosexual, due to his lack of a mate and somewhat effeminate manner. The film uses many theatrical features such as the choice of sound and music, lighting, and the actors and actresses voices behind the characters. In the lion king, the good principles of one character tend to positively affect other characters close to him or her. This disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion simba, the heir of his father, mufasa. The filmas revealed in an extra included on the lion king signature collection bluray releasewas originally titled the king of the jungle and had a completely different plot, one in which. Mufasa prepares simba to be the next king of the jungle. The part in the lion king when pumba says, pumba, not infront of the kids. May 01, 2018 a psychoanalysis of simba lion king simba, the main protagonist throughout the disney film the lion king displays many defense mechanisms throughout the movie, as it span throughout his childhood, and into adolescence. Much of the film takes place in the pride lands of africa. The 1994 version was hamlet plus bambi on the african veldt.
Not only is that ruler the alpha lion of his pack, hes also a widely acknowledged symbol of goodness and justice which is why scar couldnt hold onto the title for that long. Jul 12, 2019 the lion king has long been one of companys most beloved properties. Scar goes from scary angry dude to paul lynde turned psychopath, which is still scary. Nov 25, 2018 hakuna matata is a song from the lion king original motion picture soundtrack released in 1994. Out of all the disney animated classics, none holds a greater place in my heart than the lion king. Having a great plot, funny and captivating characters and the most celebrated soundtrack in a kids film, only compared to the likes of frozen.
Dr a beautiful story of loss, exploitation, grief, and trying to find out what home means, in the absence of any real information of where it could be. The lion king is about simba realizing that he needs to become the lion king. The lion king presents the story of a lion cubs journey to adulthood and acceptance of his royal destiny. The lion king, complete with jaunty songs by elton john and tim rice, is undeniably and fully worthy of its glorious disney heritage. The film the lion king was an extraordinary animated film from the walt disney collection. A detailed analysis in the lion king, released in 1994 by walt disney feature animation, there are many different historical components, roles, and ideologies that influence people who view the film.
The lion king movie is also the 9th best selling animated movie of all time. Disneys latest photorealistic remake is full of adventure and is just as sweetly engaging, writes caryn james. Jul 19, 2019 though simba is the lion kings main character, neither jonathan taylor thomas nor matthew brodericks voiceacting left nearly as much of a lasting impression on viewers as that of. This is what it would actually look like if the events in a disney. F or this scene analysis ill be looking at scars villain song. In the lion king, scars hyenas unexpectedly realize how bad scar is, turn on him, and kill him. Numbers dont lie and from that analysis, the lion king remake was a huge success grossing over 1 million dollars in box offices around the world. Though simba is the lion kings main character, neither jonathan taylor thomas nor matthew brodericks voiceacting left nearly as much of a lasting impression on viewers as that of. In the lion king, the struggle between good and evil is very, very real. Aug 29, 2017 the lion king is the second movie i remember from my childhood but the one that had more impact in my life as a kid. The lion king is a 1994 board book adaptation of the movie. It may be a long time before viewers can appreciate the 2019 remake of the lion king as a freestanding work, instead of judging it against the original. Nov 23, 2018 the lion king trailer places this image very cleverly indeed, taking full advantage of the suns visibility in the shot and reinforcing its central themes. Hakuna matata is a song from the lion king original motion picture soundtrack released in 1994.
There are ambiguously gay depraved homosexual elements to scars performance. He is loved by all and the birth of his son is an extravagant event in the animal kingdom. An unimaginable true story brought to life, lion is an affecting yet lifeaffirming human drama about a young indian boy who finds himself thousands of miles from home. Jul 15, 2019 the appealing new lion king proves that the story and music are endlessly adaptable, and pretty much fool proof. I love this movie to death, and this is just a deep analysis. Jan 20, 2017 an unimaginable true story brought to life, lion is an affecting yet lifeaffirming human drama about a young indian boy who finds himself thousands of miles from home. The story of how simba thrives to pick up the pieces of his life after being shattered by his fathers death can be analyzed through a psychological lens.
Additionally, its only 40 million dollars away from being the topgrossing animated movie of all time. In africa, the lion cub simba is the pride and joy of his parents king mufasa and queen sarabi. Oct 23, 2018 for isaacs second disney music breakdown, he explains the significance, inner workings and what we learn from every detail during the song be prepared. Now comes the lion king, with the death of mufasa, the father of the lion cub who will someday be king.
Be prepared analysis from the lion king disney music. Walt disneys film the lion king 1994 is an animated, musical movie for children of all ages young and old. This young cub is in line to be the next king of the jungle. The movie is never less interesting than when its trying to be the original lion king, and never more compelling than when its carving out. The same can be said for the main character in disneys the lion king. Fiddling around with the lion king psychology today. Though intended audience of the film is predominantly children, the easiest demographic to influence, it is loved and impacts people of all ages. However, the naive simba believes in his envious uncle scar. Darrell rooney has also directed animated films such as mulan ii, lady and the tramp ii, and aladdin.
Top of the list for hints is the breakdown during be prepared, which has a very 90sclub beat to it, while the hyenas on stage move aside for more muscly, shirtless hyenas to dance in the steam. I chose this character because i enjoyed this growing up, and now i can view it in a more mature, psychoanalytic. The lion king alternative character interpretation tv tropes. The adventurefilled journey of simba, a heroic young lion struggling to find his place in natures circle of life and follow in the regal paw prints of his father, the great king mufasa, forms the basis of walt disney pictures extraordinary new animated feature, the lion king.
In the lion king, what is scars political ideology. The plot is elementary and straightforward, a young lion cub who cannot wait to be claimed king of the pride rocks finds himself. I will be analyzing this film through formalist theory. The lion king 1994 is an animated musical produced by walt disney pictures that tells the story of simba, a young lion who struggles with depression following the death of his father, king of. The latter are the movie s main selling point, so believable that one of my kids remarked afterward that sitting through the film was like watching a nature documentary on mute while the soundtrack to original the lion king played in the background. The lion king ii, simbas pride, is a 1998 animated musical film and the sequel to the lion king. The broadway play seems to play this up to extreme levels. This movie is about a young lion born into royalty, being the cub of the lion king who is the ruler of all animals within the african dessert. Jon favreaus photorealistic copy of the classic 1994 animated feature is a virtual triumph but why go to the effort.
The lion king is an animated film by walt disney that was released in 1994. Separated from his family for more than 25 years, the boy eventually attempts to find his way back home to his birth mother. The lion king became the most financially successful disney movie of them all though has since lost its crown, first to toy story 3 then to frozen, and the music was a vital part of its success. The lion king adheres to a moral code which involves the fair and just treatment of all living things. What is the real meaning of hakuna matata song from the. The king, mufasa, is a charismatic leader that keeps the interest of all of his fellow animals in mind. It was rice apparently who suggested john to be his songwriting partner.