; the Lion King 3d (U) Animation/Drama/Comedy/Romance

Sentinel, The; Stoke-on-Trent (UK) › October 07, 2011

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DISNEY'S highest-grossing handdrawn animation of all time strides majestically back on to the big screen looking more sensational than ever in 3D format.

Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, The Lion King may be 17 years old but its age doesn't show and this loose reworking of Hamlet benefits greatly from the eye-popping technology. The opening sequence to Circle Of Life dazzles the senses with a breathtaking aerial shot of flamingos soaring over the Pride Lands and the arrival of beasts large and small to celebrate the birth of their future leader. The rich, lush colours of Africa shimmer while our hearts stir to Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar-winning soundtrack. A potent blend of comedy, tragedy and utterly believable characters puts most recent animated features to shame, and the pivotal stampede sequence is even more thrilling in 3D, dust seemingly clouding our vision as one king falls and another flees from his destiny.

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; the Lion King 3d (U) Animation/Drama/Comedy/Romance

Elderly lion Scar (voiced with villainous glee by Jeremy Irons) plots to usurp his b...

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