I practically grew up with lion king movies.They're beautiful and they give good messages (in my opinion). It might be a little scary for kids under 9, though.
The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride
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Romeo and Juliet in the pridelands.
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for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride was written by Kate Pavao
Parents need to know that cute 'toons Timon, Pumba, Rafiki, and Zazu will attract little kids, but scary scenes and mean looking lions might frighten young viewers.
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What’s the Story?
Simba the Lion King is now a dad. His daughter Kiara is eager to explore beyond the pridelands, but Simba tries to shelter her from danger. One day while exploring, Kiara bumps into Scar's son Kovu (which means 'scar' in Swahili). They like each other, but Kovu's evil mother Zira and Simba quickly intervene and separate the two. Zira fills Kovu's head and heart with hatred and raises him for the sole purpose of someday killing Simba. Years later, on the day of her first solo hunt, Kiara runs into Kovu again. He rescues her from a fire and then asks to join Simba's pride. It's all according to Zira's evil plan, but Kovu falls in love with Kiara and begins to see that the two prides should be united, not divided.
Is It Any Good?
LION KING II is good by Disney sequel standards and unique in that the story actually follows directly from the first movie. We see a progression of themes and plot elements planted earlier, as if this story were always meant to be told. Indeed, the story of star-crossed lovers from feuding families has been told countless times before, nevertheless fans of The Lion King will enjoy seeing the characters' story continue. Cute characters Timon and Pumbaa don't have a role beyond following Kiara around, but they add some laughs to the heavy love and vengeance plot. The songs are listenable in the moment while not the makings of a child's favorite soundtrack.
Disney did a pretty good job with the DVD extras on this sequel. Timon and Pumbaa host most of the features, making them fun for kids. Particularly cool is a virtual elephant ride in which kids can pick where they go and feel like they're riding an elephant. Several simple, fun games can be played by little ones who can use a mouse. Older viewers may enjoy interviews with the voice cast members Mathew Broderick, Neve Campbell, Suzanne Pleshette, and others.
Movie Details
Studio: Disney, Directors: Darrell Rooney, Rob LaDuca
Run time: 81 minutes
Theatrical release: 8/31/2004, DVD release: 8/31/2004
MPAA Rating: G for all audiences
Run time: 81 minutes
Theatrical release: 8/31/2004, DVD release: 8/31/2004
MPAA Rating: G for all audiences
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Excessive violence
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- Good role models
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
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- Excessive violence
Even better than the first!!!!! I loved it!!!!!
such a cute movie. I loved it even more than the first, but it is quit scary for children under around eight. There are great morals to it. If you think the bad lions are bad role models that is only in the first half. In the end, good conquers evil just as it's supposed to and the "bad" lions realize the error in their ways.
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I rate this title pause for age 0 and give it
A Very Dark Film...
I was very disappointed in this sequal to "Lion King". This movie was dark, and very violent. I cant even count the number of times that these lions were told to "kill". The whole movie was dark and depressing. Don't waste your time on this one for the kids.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Great movie
I LOVE THIS MOVIE! i lost count of how many times i wacthed it But.... i have also lost the vidio tape....... DAMN!!
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
really cool...huh?!?
awesome movie for ages 6+!!!a must watch movie for every kid!!!parents cant compare the violence in this movie to the relentless violence in "Star wars bounty hunter".the videogame.must watch movie!!!
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This is a Good Sequel
I love this movie, although it is not as good as the original.
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