Simba is the core of the movie, of course.
The Lion King hosts a large cast of characters, some of them deserving of their popular status in the Disney lineup, others not so much. Even though we all know what becomes of Mufasa by this point, the film does a great job at making him feel like an unbreakable force of good, which makes that most pivotal moment of the film all the more impactful and heartbreaking. This setup leads to some powerful emotional moments, with the bond between Simba and Mufasa being one of the movie’s best aspects. Scar has long been in the shadow of his brother Mufasa, and now that Simba is the heir to the throne, Scar’s chances of ruling the Pride Lands have all but dissolved. But Scar is an ambitious villain, and he, with the help of a band of hyenas, hatches a plan to murder his brother and nephew so that he can usurp the throne.
All of the animals of the Pride Lands celebrate Simba’s birth, with the exception of his uncle Scar (Jeremy Irons). The Lion King tells the story of Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas as a cub, Matthew Broderick as an adult), a lion ‘prince’ born under king Mufasa (James Earl Jones), who rules over the Pride Lands. But, despite its hefty status and grand scope, The Lion King does suffer from a few inconsistencies in its overall tone and song work. Many Disney fans still hold its name in an almost spiritual reverence, such is The Lion King’s standing among the Disney faithful. The Lion King remains one of the most popular animated films of all time, as well as one of Disney’s most epic features. It surpassed Aladdin as the most successful animated film ever released at the time, and the success of its 2011 re-release proved its long-standing appeal. When The Lion King first hit theaters in 1994, it became a cultural phenomenon.
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