Amazon.com: 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 Keogh
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1 Audience Rating: G (General Audience) Binding: DVD EAN: 9780788847134 Format: Anamorphic, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen ISBN: 0788847139 Label: Walt Disney Home Video Languages:EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 5.1FrenchOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 5.1 Manufacturer: Walt Disney Home Video Number Of Items: 2 Publisher: Walt Disney Home Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: February 10, 2004 Running Time: 77 minutes Studio: Walt Disney Home Video Theatrical Release Date: February 10, 2004
Customer Reviews
One of the best children's movies ever!
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.