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The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride - Special Edition [DVD] [1998]

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Actors: Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Neve Campbell, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella
Directors: Darrell Rooney
Format: Animated, Collector's Edition, PAL
Language English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 1
Classification: U
Studio: Walt Disney Home Video
DVD Release Date: 28 Jun 2004
Run Time: 78 minutes

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

ASIN: B0001XLYBK
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,431 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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The Lion King 2 is the sequel to Disney's 1994 masterpiece. As with the Beauty and the Beast and Pocahontas sequels, most of the recognisable vocal talents return, creating a worthwhile successor to the highest-grossing animated film ever. We pick up the story as the lion king, Simba (voiced by Matthew Broderick), and Nala (Moira Kelly) have a new baby cub, a girl named Kiara (Neve Campbell). Like her father before, she seeks adventure and ends up outside the Pridelands, where lions loyal to the evil Scar (who died in the original) have lived with revenge in their hearts. The leader, Zira (a spunky turn from Suzanne Pleshette), schemes to use her son Kovu (Jason Marsden) to destroy Simba. As luck with have it, Kiara has bumped into Kovu and fallen in love.

This all sounds familiar since all of Disney's straight-to-video sequels have played it very safe, nearly repeating the originals' story, tone and pace. Perhaps there were too many cooks for this production. Besides the two screenplay credits, there are eight other writers credited for additional written material. The look of the film has none of the surprise of the original but is far superior to many other animated video releases.

For kids, the sequel will be a favourite. The comic antics of Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumba (Ernie Sabella) are enjoyable, as is Andy Dick as Nuka, the mixed-up older son of Zira. And there's plenty of action. The best element is the music. Relying on more African-influenced music, the five songs featured are far superior to those in Disney's other sequels. Zira's song of revenge, "My Lullaby", was cowritten by Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon. The standout opening number, "He Lives in You", was created for the Lion King Broadway smash and now finds a whole new audience. --Doug Thomas, Amazon.com

Synopsis

In this direct-to-video sequel, majestic jungle king Simba prepares his daughter, now of age, for the throne. Features six new songs and the voices of original stars Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Nathan Lane, and Ernie Sabella.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the first, 24 April 2004

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The story of Simba's daughter Kiara, is beautifully portrayed in this newfilm. The lions who have been banished from the Pride Lands now live theirseperate lives, but when Kiara wanders into their land as a cub, she meetsKovu, also a young cub. Simba comes to her rescue as Kovu's mother isabout to pounce, and the young couple are told not to see eachother again.
However as they grow older, Kovu is trained to take over from Scarr,and challenge Simba for the throne. He is told by his pack to trick Simbaand Kiara into believing he has changed, and will then kill them, claimingthe throne. However, Kovu falls for Kiara, and truly changes, much to thedisgust of his pack. The love is returned, and the film tells the story oftheir love, and the obstacles they must overcome.
A very good film,but not as good as the first. Great for children and adults alike. Amust-see.

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5.0 out of 5 stars We are One :), 31 Aug 2004

By	K. Russell "katielikespop" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I Just Purchased this movie The Lion King Simba's pride 2 and I thoughly enjoyed the movie,alot of fighting scenes between the lions,you could see also later in the movie that Kovo really loved Kiara and really changed from being manipulated as a baby cub by his Mother Zula to kill Simba.The songs are great especially the African music in it :) favourite songs are We are One,One of Us,Love Will find a way(this song made my eyes well up) you must get this film today as I thoughly recommend it.Enjoy the Movie as this is a must have for your collection.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Nowhere near as good as the first film., 18 Jun 2004

By	Blue Phoenix (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This film is not terrible but it does not live up to the masterpiece that The Lion King (which was 10 years old this year) was.
The plot and continuity in this film are slapdash at best and not unlike Swiss cheese.
The Outlander lionesses were once part of the Pridelands pride before being banished to the Outlands. The Outlanders are still Pride Rock lionesses so where did those pointy noses come from?
The Pridelander lionesses have been reduced to hideous and dull Sarabi clones while Kiara shines like a Photoshop lens flare filter. They also go up and down in number between scenes.
The colouring in this film is highly saturated to the point where you can feel your teeth rotting. The original film was much paler.
Nala's eyes are not deep blue. They're actually more of a light teal.
Timon and Pumbaa feature too heavily and ruin some of the film's more dramatic moments.
Kovu's paws look like beanbags.
A great alternative ending was removed for being too un-PC. If you watch closely enough near the end with Zira and the cliff you can actually notice where they horribly cut this powerful scene out.
Kiara is obnoxious. In her dialog she interchanges between "father" and "daddy" at completely the wrong moments. Whatever happened to "dad"?
Simba looks deformed at the best of times and his spine has been shortened for no good reason.
The lions use their paws like hands far too often. It's not as bad as TLK3 but it really grates on the nerves.
The tear in Zira's ear hops about like a flea who's just gulped down the entire stockroom of his local Starbucks.
Pumbaa somehow manages to lift an adult male lion onto his back without difficulty. Um, no. Just no.
Of course these flaws won't matter to the average 5 year old and casual film watcher, but if you are expecting the greatness of the first film then lower your expectations before watching.

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5.0 out of 5 stars awesome
if you like first one yowl love the 2 film where it becomes more exciting .

Published 2 months ago by tom best

2.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not a patch on the original
I remember loving this film when I was around 12 years old - in fact, I would have gone as far as to say that Simba's Pride was even better than the original Lion King (which I... Read more

Published 9 months ago by Marlyly

4.0 out of 5 stars A WORTHY SEQUEL AND VERY WATCHABLE
his film was pleasant to watch. "Why" do you ask? Because, compared to Disney's other "sequels" that have went to theaters like the "Jungle Book 2" and "Piglet's Big Movie," this... Read more

Published 24 months ago by stuart

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a disappointment
Disney has done some pretty crappy sequels. But The Lion King II: Simba's Pride is not one of them. It's my personal favourite of the series, and I like it more than the third,... Read more

Published on 23 Aug 2007 by Akida93

4.0 out of 5 stars Circle of Life still rolling
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Published on 21 April 2007 by Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic!!!!
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Published on 21 May 2006 by louisa may alcott

2.0 out of 5 stars *floging a dead horse*
When i saw that they were realiing a sequel to The Lion King, i was a little bit shocked. This was because I thought, and still do to some extent, that Disney were simply reusing... Read more

Published on 26 Aug 2004 by lauren

3.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable
I really enjoyed lion king 2 as i think anybody who love's Disney films and especially the lion king, will not be disapointed. Read more

Published on 11 Jul 2004 by sassy18

4.0 out of 5 stars !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Arggghhh What The F**K have the done to the box!
(Great firm though) much better then the lion king 3

Published on 23 Jun 2004 by David Franklin

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