The opportunity to see The Lion King in the cinema again gives a real chance to re-discover why it has become one of Disney's most successful and popular films. Like the other films from the late-80s/early80s when Disney Animation got back its mojo (The Little Mermaid, Beauty And The Beast, Aladdin), The Lion King features bold and ambitiously beautiful animation, a classically powerful score (Hans Zimmer) and great songs (Elton John and Tim Rice), a wonderfully-crafted script and story, and recognisable characters, life situations and relationships which offer something to everyone in the audience - and The Lion King may well be the best of them all, drawing on the best of Disney's Gold and Silver Ages' animated movies to create its timeless appeal but adding unpatronising contemporary elements. The 3D rendering is mostly simple, sympathetic and effective, adding impressive depth rather than creating redundant effects which adds to the whole experience. This 3D version does not improve an already-terrific film, but it simply creates a wonderful cinematic viewing experience.
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