From the moment “The Lion King”’s stirring opening vocals begin, it’s clear that audiences are in for something special.
From the moment “The Lion King”’s stirring opening vocals begin, it’s clear that audiences are in for something special. The sheer beauty in that number alone is incomparable, which is why it’s all the more gratifying that the entire film is like that. It’s obviously richly drawn, but it’s also simply rich in every sense of the word. It deftly handles tragedy, humor, and personal growth with a rare mastery of the craft that’d make anyone say “Hakuna Matata.” After all, there’s not many films that can leave audiences both humming an upbeat tune and wiping away tears. Simba couldn’t wait to be king as a child, and if you ask us, he’s ascended the throne of all-time greatness.