· Actor: Matthew Broderick | Jeremy Irons | James Earl Jones | Whoopi Goldberg | Jonathan Taylor Thomas · Audience Rating: G (General Audience) · Binding: VHS Tape · Creator (Role: Writer): Andy Gaskill | (Role: Writer): Barry Johnson | (Role: Writer): Bob Tzudiker | (Role: Writer): Brenda Chapman | (Role: Writer): Burny Mattinson | (Role: Writer): Chris Sanders · Director: Rob Minkoff | Roger Allers · EAN: 9786303314013 · Format: Animated | Closed-captioned | Color | HiFi Sound | NTSC · ISBN: 6303314015 · Label: Walt Disney Home Video · Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Video · Number Of Items: 1 · Original Release Date: 1994-06-24 · Product Group: Video · Product Type Name: ABIS_VIDEO · Publisher: Walt Disney Home Video · Release Date: 1995-03-03 · Running Time (Units: minutes): 88 · Studio: Walt Disney Home Video · Theatrical Release Date: 1994-06-24 · UPC: 765362977031
» Not an ideal choice for younger kids, this hip and violent animated feature from Disney was nevertheless a huge smash in theaters and on video, and it continues to enjoy life in an acclaimed Broadway production. The story finds a lion cub, son of a king, sent into exile after his father is sabotaged by a rivalrous uncle. The little hero finds his way into the "circle of life" with some new friends and eventually comes back to reclaim his proper place. Characters are very strong, vocal performances by the likes of Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, and Whoopi Goldberg are terrific, the jokes are aimed as much (if not more) at adults than kids, the animation is sometimes breathtaking, and the music is more palatable than in many Disney features. But be cautious: this is too intense for the Rugrat crowd. --Tom Keogh The Lion King Special Edition DVD
2010-03-19
Got it in perfect condition, incredibly quick and my grand daughters were thrilled; can't get any better than that!Not the Classic
2010-03-16
Ok I feel sorry for the generation that grows up thinking "Morning Report" is a Lion King song. How dare they throw an extra song in the best movie of all time. There is no way you can trick the true Lion King fans. But I must say, watching The Lion King on the flat screen is SWEET.

· Actor: Matthew Broderick | Neve Campbell | Moira Kelly | Liz Callaway | Michelle Horn · Audience Rating: G (General Audience) · Binding: VHS Tape · Brand: WALT DISNEY HOME VIDEO · Creator (Role: Writer): Bill Motz | (Role: Writer): Bob Roth | (Role: Writer): Cindy Marcus | (Role: Writer): Flip Kobler | (Role: Writer): Gregory Poirier | (Role: Writer): Jenny Wingfield · Director: Darrell Rooney | Rob LaDuca · EAN: 9780788805530 · Format: Animated | Closed-captioned | Color | HiFi Sound | NTSC · ISBN: 0788805533 · Label: Walt Disney Home Video · Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Video · Model: 2077-1/C9353 · MPN: 2077-1/C9353 · Number Of Items: 1 · Original Release Date: 1998-10-27 · Package Quantity: 1 · Product Group: Video · Product Type Name: ABIS_VIDEO · Publisher: Walt Disney Home Video · Release Date: 1998-10-27 · Running Time (Units: minutes): 81 · Studio: Walt Disney Home Video · Theatrical Release Date: 1998-10-27 · UPC: 786936017267
» Another made-for-video sequel to a Disney masterpiece. As with the Beauty and the Beast and Pocahontas sequels, most of the recognizable 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 other animated videos. In fact, the film played in European theaters.

For kids, the sequel will be a favorite. 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

Christmas Gift for Grandchildren
2010-01-08
We purchased this item as a Christmas gift for our grandchildren. It's a very enjoyable movie and our grandchildren have really enjoyed watching it over and over,Good DVD - good seller - is a great place to find hard to get items.
2009-12-23
The grand kids really enjoyed the DVD. Could not find this item at any other site.

is a great place to shop.

· Actor: Matthew Broderick | Jeremy Irons | James Earl Jones | Whoopi Goldberg | Jonathan Taylor Thomas · Audience Rating: G (General Audience) · Binding: VHS Tape · Creator (Role: Writer): Andy Gaskill | (Role: Writer): Barry Johnson | (Role: Writer): Bob Tzudiker | (Role: Writer): Brenda Chapman | (Role: Writer): Burny Mattinson | (Role: Writer): Chris Sanders · Director: Rob Minkoff | Roger Allers · EAN: 9780788845611 · Edition: New edition includes Song, "Morning Report" · Format: Animated | Closed-captioned | Color | NTSC · ISBN: 0788845616 · Label: Walt Disney Video · Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video · Number Of Items: 1 · Original Release Date: 1994-06-24 · Product Group: Video · Product Type Name: ABIS_VIDEO · Publisher: Walt Disney Video · Release Date: 2003-10-07 · Running Time (Units: minutes): 89 · Studio: Walt Disney Video · Theatrical Release Date: 1994-06-24 · UPC: 786936217612
» Disney's THE LION KING SPECIAL EDITION features an all-new song, "Morning Report," and never-before-seen animation, giving you even more of this award-winning masterpiece -- the greatest animated adventure of all time. An unforgettable story, breathtaking animation, beloved characters, and Academy Award(R)-winning music (Best Music, Original Score, 1994; Best Music, Song, "Can You Feel The Love Tonight") set the stage for the adventures of Simba, the feisty lion cub who "just can't wait to be king." But his envious Uncle Scar has plans for his own ascent to the throne, and he forces Simba's exile from the kingdom. Alone and adrift, Simba soon joins the escapades of a hilarious meerkat named Timon and his warmhearted warthog pal, Pumbaa. Adopting their carefree lifestyle of "Hakuna Matata," Simba ignores his real responsibilities until he realizes his destiny and returns to the Pride Lands to claim his place in the "Circle of Life." Now extensively restored and remastered -- experience THE LION KING like never before, from its magnificent musical opening over breathtaking African vistas to its emotional climax. The all-star vocal talents -- including Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, and Ernie Sabella -- rip-roaring comedy, and uplifting messages of courage, loyalty, and hope make this timeless tale entertainment for all ages.The Lion King Special Edition DVD
2010-03-19
Got it in perfect condition, incredibly quick and my grand daughters were thrilled; can't get any better than that!Not the Classic
2010-03-16
Ok I feel sorry for the generation that grows up thinking "Morning Report" is a Lion King song. How dare they throw an extra song in the best movie of all time. There is no way you can trick the true Lion King fans. But I must say, watching The Lion King on the flat screen is SWEET.

· Actor: Nathan Lane | Ernie Sabella | Julie Kavner | Jerry Stiller | Matthew Broderick · Audience Rating: G (General Audience) · Binding: VHS Tape · Director: Bradley Raymond · EAN: 9780788847349 · Format: Animated | Closed-captioned | Color | NTSC | THX · ISBN: 0788847341 · Label: Walt Disney Home Entertainment · Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Entertainment · Number Of Items: 1 · Original Release Date: 2004-02-10 · Product Group: Video · Product Type Name: ABIS_VIDEO · Publisher: Walt Disney Home Entertainment · Release Date: 2004-02-10 · Running Time (Units: minutes): 77 · Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment · Theatrical Release Date: 2004-02-10 · UPC: 786936222159
» The Lion King 1½ is an ingenious sequel that retells the original film's story from the perspective of best pals Timon the meerkat (voiced by Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa the warthog (Ernie Sabella). Anyone who has wondered how this odd couple met will find out here, beginning with Timon's flight from home following disgrace and his chance encounter with the sweet but lonely Pumbaa. With the arrival of young Simba (Shaun Flemming), The Lion King's familiar tale is reborn via a fresh angle, fleshed out by returning characters Rafiki the wise monkey (Robert Guillaume), Shenzi (Whoopi Goldberg), and Simba's love interest, Nala (Moira Kelly). While the retooled narrative proves a novel experience, The Lion King 1½ is really a vehicle for voice actors Lane and Sabella, whose comic performances are shamelessly, broadly funny. Matthew Broderick, Julie Kavner, and Jerry Stiller are also in the vocal cast. --Tom KeoghOne of the best children's movies ever!
2010-03-17
I recieved the movie promply and have enjoyed watching it over and over with my grandchildren. Sometimes I think we have grandchildren just so we can re-watch all of our favorite movies without guilt.Lion king 1&1/2
2010-03-15
this was the worst service i have ever had from this sight i always order all sorts of things and never have i had a problem untill i tryed to order a movie for my 6 month old daughter she loves the lion king and i wanted to get her the only one she was missing which of course was lion king one and a half but inside the movie was lion king two. everything on the cover and disk looked liek it was supposed to be for that movie but when i played it it was the worng movie i am very upset about this

· Actor: Matthew Broderick | Denzel Washington | Cary Elwes | Morgan Freeman | Jihmi Kennedy · Audience Rating: R (Restricted) · Binding: VHS Tape · Director: Edward Zwick · EAN: 9786301777865 · Format: Closed-captioned | Color | NTSC · ISBN: 6301777867 · Label: Sony Pictures · Manufacturer: Sony Pictures · Number Of Items: 1 · Original Release Date: 1989-12-15 · Product Group: Video · Product Type Name: ABIS_VIDEO · Publisher: Sony Pictures · Release Date: 1994-06-22 · Running Time (Units: minutes): 122 · Studio: Sony Pictures · Theatrical Release Date: 1989-12-15 · UPC: 043396702837
» One of the very best films about the Civil War, this instant classic from 1989 is also one of the few films to depict the participation of African American soldiers in Civil War combat. Based in part on the books Lay This Laurel by Lincoln Kirstein and One Gallant Rush by Peter Burchard, the film also draws from the letters of Robert Gould Shaw (played by Matthew Broderick), the 25-year-old son of Boston abolitionists who volunteered to command the all-black 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Their training and battle experience leads them to their final assault on Fort Wagner in South Carolina, where their heroic bravery turned bitter defeat into a symbolic victory that brought recognition to black soldiers and turned the tide of the war. With painstaking attention to historical detail and richness of character, the film boasts superior performances by Denzel Washington (who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor), Morgan Freeman, Cary Elwes, and Andre Braugher. Directed by Edward Zwick (cocreator of the TV series thirtysomething), this unforgettable drama is as important as Schindler's List in its treatment of a noble yet little-known episode of history. --Jeff ShannonHats Off To The Massachusetts 54th
2010-02-10
Over the past several years that this space has existed I have touted the heroic experiences of the American Civil War pro-Union black volunteer regiment, the Massachusetts 54th Infantry many times. Recently in preparing materials for this space to be posted in honor of Black History Month I noticed that I had not reviewed the subject of this entry, the Oscar-winning film "Glory". I make amends here.

This fictionalized version of the creation of an all black volunteer regiment (at least in the ranks) hews pretty closely to the actual events in that process, taking into account the inevitable dramatizations required by the "laws" of cinematic license. And that fact is important. In other commentary on the history of the 54th, and in previous recollections of my own personal history of "discovery" of the regiment I have noted that in my high school years in the 1960s no mention was ever made of the exploits of this hardy band of soldiers fighting for their freedom and the preservation of the American union. None. And that, my friends, was here in Massachusetts the home of the regiment and of the famous, if then obscure, Saint-Gaudens memorial plague to the regiment that in front of the State House that, at one point in my life I passed every day.

Lincoln and other Northern war leaders hesitated to create all black regiments for a number of reasons despite the need for man power on the battlefield as the war drew out inconclusively for a long period. Those reasons did not include the fact that the likes of the revolutionary black abolitionist Frederick were clamoring for black soldiers not only to preserve the union but to actively gain their own freedom, to prove their manhood and worth in the parlance of the time. This film details the struggle by hard abolitionist Massachusetts Governor Andrews and a significant portion of the white Boston citizenry, including the eventual leader of the regiment, Robert Gould Shaw and his parents, to create such a unit.

The film goes on to look at the actual creation of the unit , its training, the troubles over pay, the racial animosities on both sides of the class line that were then current in that American time, the deployment of the regiment South and the mauling that it took at Fort Wagner, including the deaths of Shaw and many brave black soldiers. I will tell you the best part though, although this is not brought up in the film. At war's end what was left of the Massachusetts 54th marched through Charleston, South Carolina, in many ways the ideological and political center of the Confederacy, singing "John Brown's Body". That seems just about right. Hat's off to the 54th.

Note: I have not mentioned the very good performances here by Denzel Washington as a testy recruit and Morgan Freeman as the wise old man of the regiment. Let me put it this way, if you had a choice, wouldn't you have this pair in this type of film. No-brainer, right? Matthew Broderick also shines in an understated performance as Colonel Shaw.A Quick review of Glory
2010-01-30
This 3 time Academy Award winning movie tells the account of the first black regiment in the U.S. army. Set during the civil war, this awe-inspiring movie tells the story of friendship, brotherhood and fortitude. See how racial barriers were broken as the blacks and their white commanders fought side by side, but most importantly, see how they died side by side. This film contains one of James Horner's best movie scores of all time that will leave you moved to the point of tears. Starring an all-star cast: Mathew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, Denzel Washington and Carey Elwes.

· Actor: Matthew Broderick | Jeffrey Jones | Heidi Kling | John C. Reilly | Marian Mercer · Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) · Binding: VHS Tape · Director: Francis Veber · EAN: 9786302598490 · Format: Closed-captioned | Color | HiFi Sound | NTSC · ISBN: 6302598494 · Label: Universal Home Video · Manufacturer: Universal Home Video · Number Of Items: 1 · Original Release Date: 1992-09-04 · Product Group: Video · Product Type Name: ABIS_VIDEO · Publisher: Universal Home Video · Release Date: 1993-06-30 · Running Time (Units: minutes): 83 · Studio: Universal Home Video · Theatrical Release Date: 1992-09-04 · UPC: 096898113731 Overlooked Classic Funny!
2009-12-22
This movie has been in my mind for over 17 years! All I can remember was having a fun time, laugh hard and being in grammar school. This was one of my first movies in a wave of steady movie watching activity. I love comedies with Jeffrey Jones! He's such a great comedic actor! I wish this movie were on DVD.Out on a LImb with Matthew broderick-VHS
2009-12-22
This was a very funny movie and though I have seen it listed with one star, my husband and I gave it 5 stars. The video itself was listed as in good condition and was inexpensive, but the sound-track was badly damaged and it had a noise running throughout that made it hard to hear the speakers. I wrote to the company that I purchased it from and without a quibble, they sent me a full refund including shipping. I hope to purchase a better quality video to keep in my collection, as it is very cute.

· Actor: Anthony Hopkins | Bridget Fonda | Matthew Broderick | John Cusack | Dana Carvey · Audience Rating: R (Restricted) · Binding: VHS Tape · Director: Alan Parker · EAN: 9780800139063 · Format: Closed-captioned | Color | HiFi Sound | NTSC · ISBN: 0800139062 · Label: Sony Pictures · Manufacturer: Sony Pictures · Number Of Items: 1 · Original Release Date: 1994-10-28 · Product Group: Video · Product Type Name: ABIS_VIDEO · Publisher: Sony Pictures · Release Date: 1995-10-10 · Running Time (Units: minutes): 120 · Studio: Sony Pictures · Theatrical Release Date: 1994-10-28 · UPC: 043396734234
» This wrong-headed adaptation of the very funny (and scatological) novel by T. Coraghessan Boyle was written and directed by Alan Parker, who doesn't seem to have much of a clue. It's not a botch, just a movie that hammers its efforts at humor too hard. The focus is split between three story lines: the life of cereal tycoon John Kellogg (Anthony Hopkins with buck teeth), who has created a health spa for the wealthy that focuses on regular cleansing of the digestive tract (as well as applications of electricity); the troubles of an unhappy young couple (Matthew Broderick and Bridget Fonda), who come to the spa hoping to cure their marital ills (Broderick gets the worst of the deal); and the efforts of a young hustler (John Cusack), who is trying to break into the breakfast-cereal business but gets taken by an even bigger hustler (Michael Lerner). There are subplots about Kellogg's children but they add little. For all the doo-doo and enema jokes, the joys of this movie are distinctly scattered. --Marshall Fine Not recommended!
2009-12-11
This movie capitalizes on the sexual content in the book.

Set in an authentic time and place, the book is purely fictional entertainment and twists the history of Battle Creek Sanitarium at the start of the 20th century. The movie is much worse than the book! Both are weighted with adult content.
NEITHER OF THESE TWO ARE RECOMENDED!!!Road to Wellville
2009-09-29
Purchased via , received in a timely fashion, one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. Can't talk during the movie as one looses some of the funniest dialog. Great Great flick. Should be over 18 due to content.

· Actor: Hal Holbrook | Adam Arkin | Murphy Guyer | Sam Waterston | Matthew Broderick · Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) · Binding: VHS Tape · Director: Ken Burns · EAN: 9780780618831 · Format: Box set | Closed-captioned | Color | NTSC · ISBN: 0780618831 · Label: Pbs Home Video · Manufacturer: Pbs Home Video · Number Of Items: 2 · Original Release Date: 1997-11-04 · Product Group: Video · Product Type Name: ABIS_VIDEO · Publisher: Pbs Home Video · Release Date: 1998-11-10 · Running Time (Units: minutes): 240 · Studio: Pbs Home Video · Theatrical Release Date: 1997-11-04 · UPC: 794054349931
» Another reliably well-crafted, generally engrossing documentary from Ken Burns, Lewis & Clark employs the director's now-familiar approach to his subjects, from its elegant juxtaposition of period illustrations and portraits against newly filmed footage of historic sites to Burns's repertory of accomplished actors to provide gravitas for quotes from the key figures. Granted the formula has become familiar enough to allow parody, but Burns knows how to invest his historical investigations with movement and drama, making this four-hour journey a worthwhile trip.

As narrated by Hal Holbrook, Dayton Duncan's script explicates the agenda presented by Thomas Jefferson to Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, placing it in the context of the young country's gamble in Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase, and the expedition's goals for opening the West. While preserving the heroic scale of the undertaking, Burns also finds time to delve into the politics of the venture and the disparate personalities of the two explorers; in particular, Duncan and Burns look at the career of Lewis, the presidential protégé, his moody demeanor, and his untimely death. The film also looks beyond its titular leaders to examine the personalities of their corps of soldiers, their boatmen, and the Indians they met and depended on, most notably their female Shosone guide, Sacagawea. --Sam Sutherland

Lewis and Clark DVD
2010-01-30
I am a history buff and have read books on the Lewis and Clark expedition, and this movie is a terrific complement to the cold information in the books. I have recommended this to all my friends. If you liked this movie, you should read "Undaunted Courage" by Steven Ambrose; it is a real page turner.Excellent transaction - a great gift! Ann J. B.
2009-11-05


A great book - and video - gave the video as a birthday gift - he loves it!

· Actor: Matthew Broderick | Hellen Hunt | Lulu (XII) | Mousie | Jean Smart · Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) · Binding: VHS Tape · Director: Jonathan Kaplan · EAN: 9786303333090 · Format: Closed-captioned | Color | HiFi Sound | NTSC · ISBN: 6303333095 · Label: 20th Century Fox · Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox · Number Of Items: 1 · Original Release Date: 1987-04-17 · Product Group: Video · Product Type Name: ABIS_VIDEO · Publisher: 20th Century Fox · Release Date: 1998-01-01 · Studio: 20th Century Fox · Theatrical Release Date: 1987-04-17 · UPC: 086162519239
» Matthew Broderick, in one of his first grownup roles after years of playing teen heroes, stars as an air force foul-up, a pilot who, as punishment, is assigned to care for the chimps in military medical experiments. He's indignant at first but gradually warms up to his simian charges (who wouldn't?). The more time he spends with them, the more he realizes just what thinking, feeling creatures they are--which sticks him squarely in the center of a moral dilemma when he realizes that the outcome of the experiments involves putting all the chimps to sleep. Director Jonathan Kaplan, no stranger to ethically complex melodrama, gives what might otherwise be a predictable tale a jolt of both adrenaline and real emotion--and it doesn't hurt that most of his actors are lovable scene-stealers. --Marshall Fine This movie makes me cry...
2008-11-07
I am giving the movie 4 stars because It is one of the movies I remember from my childhood that really left an impact on my views about animals and humanity. As a child, soaking in every little bit of this movie really made me feel a lot more attached to animals and more intuitive to the fact that every creature on this earth has feelings and emotions, regardless of if they can't express them like humans do.

Project X is one of the few movies that I also can't get myself to watch again to this day. It always makes me cry. I just get so overwhelmed with emotions over the chimps and the testing. It's all so sad.

James Horner is my musical epitome of a soundtrack God! I will admit though that you can identify his scores immediately because they are all very similar, but they ALWAYS evoke such strong, powerfully moving feelings during the films and it really works here with Project X.

This is a movie that has a nice, happy ending..but there is sadness to get to it, and it makes me all mushy and emotional just thinking of it!

Just had to put some thoughts about this movie up out of boredom!

Great childhood memories film. Reminds me of being a kid in the 80's.project x need new add bonus and where Closed Caption?
2008-11-05
when i was in childhood and one of my parent rent video store not dvd before that that movie have with CC as closed caption. and i am deaf and i almost buy that without closed caption cc and subtitle either. so hope they will special edition for that and will love see they reunion together cast like matthew broderick and helen hunt and ect. something bonus and delete scene? and oops clip? somethng unseen stuff. hope come new with closed caption some peple who like read C.C. and for the deaf too thanks lot

· Actor: Matthew Broderick | Neve Campbell | Moira Kelly | Liz Callaway | Michelle Horn · Audience Rating: G (General Audience) · Binding: VHS Tape · Creator (Role: Writer): Bill Motz | (Role: Writer): Bob Roth | (Role: Writer): Cindy Marcus | (Role: Writer): Flip Kobler | (Role: Writer): Gregory Poirier | (Role: Writer): Jenny Wingfield · Director: Darrell Rooney | Rob LaDuca · EAN: 0786936231786 · Format: Color | Special Edition | NTSC · Label: Walt Disney Video · Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video · Number Of Items: 1 · Original Release Date: 1998-10-27 · Product Group: Video · Product Type Name: ABIS_VIDEO · Publisher: Walt Disney Video · Release Date: 2004-08-31 · Running Time (Units: minutes): 81 · Studio: Walt Disney Video · Theatrical Release Date: 1998-10-27 · UPC: 786936231786
» Another made-for-video sequel to a Disney masterpiece. As with the Beauty and the Beast and Pocahontas sequels, most of the recognizable 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 other animated videos. In fact, the film played in European theaters.

For kids, the sequel will be a favorite. 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

Christmas Gift for Grandchildren
2010-01-08
We purchased this item as a Christmas gift for our grandchildren. It's a very enjoyable movie and our grandchildren have really enjoyed watching it over and over,Good DVD - good seller - is a great place to find hard to get items.
2009-12-23
The grand kids really enjoyed the DVD. Could not find this item at any other site.

is a great place to shop.