The Lion King 3D

'Lion King and 3D analysis: Disney Classic is the same, and visual effects pack a punch

Visually enhanced reissue of classic Disney movie about a lion prince. With the voices of Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones. Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff (1:29). G: violence, including the death of a parent. In theaters region.

Since it was in 1994, an entire generation of kids grew up watching "The Lion King" from the couch. That, as the new 3D new release immediately makes clear, is a real shame.

Of course, Disney's motivations might be a little 'less than altruistic. This is, after all, a relatively cheap way to cash in premade product. But let's leave the cynicism at the door ($ 18 with adult ticket). Everyone, young and old, to find something to appreciate in this story of a lion Shakespeare's young people to find its rightful place in the world.

Baby Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) is held on the African savannah, which receives as the heir to the stern, but loved his father Mufasa, the king (James Earl Jones).

The only animal that does not cheer the arrival of Simba and his uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons, wonderful). Embittered by having to step aside, Scar arranges Mufasa's death and the expulsion of Simba.

(Now is the time to note that this film, like so many Disney films, not to avoid the tragedy of his eyes Do not be fooled by the vote G: .. Circle of Life, and death, must be addressed unvarnished candor)

Young Simba (Matthew Broderick) finds a new home with the meerkat Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa the warthog (Ernie Sabella). But when his first love, Nala (Moira Kelly) tracks him down, he realizes he has a legacy to respect.

The film itself is both grand and intimate, serious and silly, heartbreaking and heartwarming, all of which is a classic in the pantheon of Disney. The Elton John / Tim Rice songs are well chosen and emotionally appropriate and it is likely that your kids will sing "Hakunah Matata" for several days after hearing them.

What are 3D, they are wonderful, perfect, albeit a little 'surprisingly-for hand-drawn animation of the original film. It seems that we could touch the birds that fly across the screen, gazelle galloping through a savanna, rain drops falling from the sky. A graphics package HeFT emotional, as when Simba and Scar fight for supremacy in the battle which now fills the screen with a ferocity.

I am always ready to condemn the tactics wallet-busting Studios, where the forces of 3D on the public pay too much for a cinema ticket. If you want us to pay an outrageous fee they need to provide not only a film but an experience. And this reissue is as rare to meet this standard. See it in your living room just can not compare.