Parent reviews for The Lion King (1994)

Lion King is a great story. The music is catchy and the story is easy to follow. There are a few scary scenes, and a sad death, but other than that it is an ultimate classic. It is funny and easy to watch and I highly recommend.

I hated the characters, the songs, and all other elements of the film. The pro-monarchist message doesn't help matters. If the animals had formed an autonomous collective, I would give it a second star.

Lion king a great disney film filled with outstanding life lessons.However the film is a little dark for really young viewers. There is violent emotional themes in this film involving a Child losing his father by his own uncle. But in the end what it is really all about is taking pride who you are and, who could become.

It may contain scary elements that might not be suitable for kids under 8. I don't recommend kids under 8 watch it.

I don't think this should be rated G with all the violence and the death of the father, and the rotten lying uncle....

This is my all time favourite Disney movie ever!! I love the songs there so catchy and all of the characters including scar and the hyenas. A great film for the whole family with great message!

Warning: Spoilers Ah..."The Lion King." There's so much I can say about this movie but all my comments always come down to one thing: this movie is beautiful. Pure genius. A timeless story. I might be a little biased in my beliefs, seeing as the first movie I remember seeing in theatres is "The Lion King" and I still watch it on a regular basis and know all the words but I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who agree with what I have to say. "The Lion King" is beautiful; hands down, it is the best Disney film ever created. The story is something that everyone can relate to, whether they are a lion ;) or not. Simba is destined to become king one day and just can't wait to rule the throne; everyone can relate to wanting to grow up and become an adult, to do whatever they want and not have to worry about anything. His father tries to teach him that, despite the fact that he will one day be grown and king, his life will not be easy. Simba has to learn his lesson the hard way when his Uncle Scar, who, too, wants the throne, kills his father and convinces Simba that it was his fault. Suddenly, growing up doesn't seem so great anymore (I can *really* relate to that). And so, Simba flees his home and comes across Timon and Pumbaa, two other outcasts. They teach Simba the "Hakuna Matata" lifestyle, something that idealizes a life free of stress, worry and responsibility. Now, don't we all wish we could live this way? No worries for the rest of our days... But when Simba's childhood friend Nala returns, he realizes that he can't live Hakuna Matata forever, for he does have a responsibility to his pride and his homeland. Simba understands that he must grow up, as we all do, and does what's right. The songs are catchy and fit the movie well (the original songs, of course, though "The Morning Report" isn't too bad) and the score is haunting and beautiful. Along with the art work, the music captures the heart of Africa. With the types of shows that children watch these days (boy, doesn't that make me sound old?), it's a wonder they'll learn in virtues and values at all. "The Lion King" is a great teacher when it comes to learning lessons that will carry throughout their lifetime. "The Lion King" teaches children that it's all right to be a kid but you must understand and accept responsibility for things you can and cannot control. Everyone has a place in The Circle of Life and we must find it; the film also teaches that we will encounter bad and even terrible things during our lifetime but we must accept them and move on. These are important, meaningful lessons; heck, I even used them in my SAT essay! "The Lion King" is a film for every generation and is a powerful film that all children should see. I'm past my childhood now and I still watch it whenever I get the chance; I look forward to sharing it with my children. A timeless film!

The plot revolves around Murder, main character thinking it's his fault, and a fight at the end after hashing out who is the murderer. Also a love scene two adult lions lay in a romantic place, male ontop of the female giving 'looks' to the male. Pretty obvious what happens next, though the next scene is later and then they argue. So judge for yourself, but not for small children. At least 7 if they can handle the plot.