the goal was to create a sequel to a movie that everyone loves so that they could spend more time with the characters. I think despite what everyone say's they created an awesome, spectacular Disney film!

Rooney! The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride - one of the last great traditional cartoons from Walt Disney Pictures! 10/10

LK2 brought something a little new to the table.So first for those people complaining about the animation, it didn't suck. Either I'm blind or you are because I see the same quality animation as the first. Now I will admit LK2 wasn't as "flashy" as the original but it's not supposed to be. Its animation is more toned and a bit darker to fit the mood of the script. We can see this by just looking at Priderock , which had been shown from the other side to convey the shadowy feelings of Simba.Well since I brought that up I guess I'll start off with him first. Simba ,of course, is a big part of the movie. He is seen struggling to deal with his lingering hatred of his uncle Scar. He holds this resentment against Kovu and the Outlanders. Kiara is the daughter of King Simba making her a princess. She is strong minded and very independent. We can see this from her desire to do things herself and staying true to her heart. Bad-boy Kovu on the other hand is a lion trained by his evil mother, Zira, to befriend Kiara so that he may overthrow Simba thus, avenging Scar.In the end Kiara and Kovu fall in love and show others that love is the most important thing above all, no matter what you look like or come from. So the two groups put an end to their bitter feud and decide to join together . They now see that there is no difference between them because they're all lions; They are one.And so the light finally shines on the other side of Priderock. The story actually gives an eye opening lesson to people. We shouldn't judge others by their race or their background. This is still an ever so prevalent issue in our society that I wish would just disappear. Well that's the lesson I got from watching this movie. It seems though that some people forgot their "Upendi" and "Hakuna Matata" back in Neverland because they're so oblivious to the fact LK2 is a stunning movie that conveys a strong message.This movie was fantastic! Whats not to love? The animation was on key, the plot had good substance, and the characters are lovable and totally unforgettable. What more do you people want?! Not to mention the amazing song "We Are One" which makes my eyes turn into Niagara falls every time I hear it. *Sniff Sniff* Now I miss Mufasa ...anyway. Asides from Lion King I don't think this movie could have did any better. Kudos to you Disney! Anyone who disagrees,oh well, I guess thats just you and your narrow minded opinion. #LEH

princess Kiara and the rogue Kovu, the heir to the late usurper king Scar. Banished to the Outlands by an overprotective Simba, Kovu's difficult life is overseen by his mother Zira, Scar's queen. Somehow, the young lovers must prevail against the overwhelming odds against them, and this is wherein the greatness of this movie lies. No single character is without flaw, and every aspect of the movie is rendered in shades of gray. And that is what makes it so great to me.The movie isn't quite perfect, though. Rowan Atkinson's absence as Zazu is a minor lament, while Andy Dick's casting as Nuka, while quite effective, does leave one to wonder why Disney picked such a controversial personality for a kid friendly movie. The "Upendi" sequence is a bit long and slightly out of place, while Zira's demise seems altogether too easy. Still, the movie stands out, especially among Disney sequels, as extremely good. Matthew Broderick's mastery of the character Simba continues unabated here, while Neve Campbell and Jason Marsden take to their characters with equal skill. The real standout among the cast is Suzanne Plechette's voicing of Zira. Her steely, cold-blooded voicing of the ruthless and calculating villain stands on equal footing with Jeremy Iron's voicing of Scar in The Lion King. One can only wonder what these two could have done if Scar and Zira had appeared together on screen. Sadly, we'll never know, as Ms. Plechette succumbed to cancer in 2008.Visually, the film continues with the stunning animation seen in The Lion King. Both the rich Pridelands and the barren Outlands are a feast to the eyes. The contrast between the Prideland lions and the angular, almost emaciated Outland lions is striking, and well handled. The music is equally good as that of the first movie, with such standout tracks as He Lives In You the opening song; it originally appeared on the 1995 album Rhythm Of The Pride Lands and the chilling My Lullaby Zira's song; much like Be Prepared, Suzanne Plechette and her fellow actors did their own singing for this song . All in all, this movie is a great deal of fun, and is a very worthy addition to one's movie library, along with the original.

as Zazoo and even some new ones.It's more humour-based than the original Lion King movie, and I personally think it's a bit funnier. It also has some absolutely excellent animation that for the most part is pretty much just as good as the original's. And, it's still a dark film in parts, so don't worry about that.

air. But the song sequences they are actually memorable unlike most found in sequel movies. Where the first film was Hamlet with lions this film was Romeo and Juliet with lions and a happier ending. Overall this movie wasn't bad and it had its moments but it was defiantly not the definitive work of the trilogy.

fans of the first film! Enjoy! : Kiara is the future queen, unfortunately for Simba, she is in love with an outsider, whom she is forbidden to marry. Kovu is also supposed to "follow in Scar's pawprints"...

when the roughest scenes were cut Search them in youtube .As negative, Fans found quite disappointing that the films story contradicts the story told in "TLK: Six new adventures" books, or at least, there is a gap left that's never explained. And the movie in the overall isn't as deep and moving as the original.Watch it with low expectations and you won't feel disappointed.

slightly improved over the first Lion King, where it sounded like the voice actors were afraid to raise there voice to add to the drama. The music would be a 7.5/10. A few of the songs were simple and short, almost like they were simply added in to say, hey, we made a song. Other songs were just there for fun and to progress the story quickly. There were a few great compositions and songs that really stood out though. The first Lion King did a better job with songs. The writing was a bit odd at times. Perhaps a 6/10 rating. Some lines felt dull and lifeless, others seemed to want to add to the drama but didn't quite do so. And yet others seemed plain and boring, almost cliché as though the writers couldn't think of what to write that would progress the story along. The characters still remained who they were, it didn't feel the writers had left anybody behind though. Timon and Pumbaa were still themselves, as well, which was great.Execution of story would be a 9/10 though, in my humble opinion. I feel that the writers and directors did a good job of telling a story, even if it didn't look or sound the prettiest. They did a good job of portraying Kiara as having the same curiosity that Simba had as a cub and Simba's struggle to raise her in a way that would prevent her from experiencing what he had gone through. It depicts him trying to stay in his father's paw steps and lead the pride in the right direction. Ever since watching this movie, I've began to realize that perhaps a movie doesn't need to have the best writing, acting and animations in the world to be good. Sometimes, it's the story behind it that can make the movie amazing, as long as it balances out with acting, music and animation. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, and it has a special place in my favorite movies right up next to the first Lion King as a classic, and fitting end to the series, even if it's not the highest quality movie around. I would definitely recommend this movie to anybody who is looking to see if it's worthwhile to watch.