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13:49 Mufasa wasn't just a good dad. He was arguably the greatest father in cinema. Wise, charismatic, powerful, authoritative, and gentle. He was the definition of a role model, which is why I think his passing was so heartbreaking. It's hard to believe that James Earl Jones on the one hand voiced one of the WORST fathers in cinema (Darth Vader) while also voicing one of the GREATEST fathers in cinema. Just like Mark Hamill. He played one of the most famous HEROES in cinema (Luke Skywalker) and voiced one of the most famous VILLAINS in comics (The Joker).
I would not say that Darth Vader is the worst father in the world. He loved his son and in the end sacrificed himself to save him. But for example, Fire Lord Ozai from Avatar is really the worst father in the world.
The Lion King will always have a special place in my heart. Scar is the best Disney villain. Hans Zimmer won his very first Oscar for scoring this movie, he is a titan in the music industry and deserves all of the respect
Probably the most iconic voice in cinema. Voiced one of the WORST fathers (Darth Vader) in cinema, and voiced one of the GREATEST fathers (Mufasa) in cinema. That's quite a resumé.
@@nsasupporter7557 Barry White’s voice was definitely deeper. I don’t know about Sam Elliot, though. I’ll have to listen to him more. James Earl Jones’ voice is so powerful, you stop what you’re doing and listen.
James Earl Jones was also The King (Eddie Murphy's) father in "Coming to America" .....alongside Madge Sinclair who were both of Eddie Murphy's parents, also both did the voice acting for Simba's parents. James Earl Jones & Madge Sinclair both got the opportunity to play King n Queen in both live action as well as animation. 😁🙏🏾
im a 37-year-old grown ass man and the scene where Simba finds his dad dead still makes me cry and brings me right back to being a kid seeing this for the first time
@@templarknightac i think they felt they didnt need it. if nala and his own father cant talk simba into being the king, why would a random guy with a stick be able to
@@godemperorofmankind3.091 But here's the thing, a meeting with a stranger can change a person's life, in the case of the film Rafiki was giving advice about life to Simba and it depended on Simba whether he would act according to the advice or not.
Rafiki is one of my favorite characters ever created in history. So wise and yet so funny. Such relatable energy from him, one of the greatest inspirations for me when I was growing up.
Fun fact: During the be prepared song, Scar was voiced by two actors singing. The first half was Jeremy Irons, and the second half was Jim Cummings aka Winnie the Pooh
Jeremy Irons strained his voice during the part where he yells you won't get a sniff without me and couldn't finish the song, so Jim cummings came in and sung the rest.
Still not over the fact that Disney didn't even call Jeremy Irons to play Scar in the Remake Live action... and Although Chiwetel edjiofor didn't do too bad but Jeremy irons was just iconic he literally gave personality to one of the best villains.😑
15:53 FUN FACT: While recording "Be Prepared", Jeremy Irons couldn't hit the high notes mid-way through, so they got Jim Cummings to finish the song. Cummings does such a brilliant job impersonating Irons, no one seems to notice when he takes over. Cummings would later do the same thing for Christopher Lloyd while recording "In The Dark Of The Night" in "Anastasia".
I was a 'young adult', roughly Magy's age when this came out, so I never had that "childhood connection" to this movie. BUT, I can tell you now, being in my early 50's now... that this movie REALLY does hit differently on different levels the older you get. I mean, there were different parts that I LOVED when I was in my 30's, 40's and today. I can FEEL this movie being one of those rare movies that will have a LIFETIME impact upon you. From early childhood to "older adult", there are parts that just simply ring "true and pure" through the entire movie. Even better, there are aspects from EVERY character (even Scar) that you can related to in one way or another that evolves with you as you age along with the movie. Aspects you never "realized" before. Either by knowing people "like" a character, or seeing new facets in a character you never noticed before.
The Lion King transcends mere Disney greatness, and sits in my top 10 films of all time. I'm old enough that I got to see this when it first released. I was 8 or 9. Including Dollar Theater viewings, I saw this 7 times on the big screen. I grew up with The Lion King. I loved it as a kid, but as an adult, I appreciate it so much more.
Even in my 30s Mufasa dying at the hands of his own brother is always heartbreaking and makes me bawl like a baby the most painful and heartbreaking scene in Disney history especially the aftermath of a kid forced to see his dad's lifeless body and accepting that he's no more
Best Disney animation to grace the screen. A must watch for families . The plot of the animation released in 1994 is surprisingly still a big hit and can be enjoyed at any point with families and friends. Heart warming and perfect in so many ways.
36:17 “But what about your faithful subjects? Have they put it behind them?” Suddenly, Magy & Laura were interrupted; honestly that was the funniest & coincidencial highlighted moment of this reaction when Scar meant that literally, “Have they put it behind them?” and then they just turned simultaneously😂
29:13 Oh my God. I've seen this movie like a thousand time and I only JUST REALIZED this. Nala says, "and your mother, what will she think?" which triggers his PTSD. Scar says "Oh, what will your mother think?" when gaslighting Simba.
Want a little real satisfaction? Scar is actually seen as a throw rug. in the 1997 Disney movie Hercules. When Hercules is getting his portrait painted, he's wearing a throw that looks exactly like Scar.😂😂😂
No matter how many time's I watch this movie I cry everytime Mufasa dies and Simba crying for him to wake up but the whole movie really sends a very important message for people
It doesn't matter how many times I've seen the movie, the scene where Simba finds Mufasa dead in the gorge always gets me in the heart. Also, I am very glad they cast James Earl Jones as Mufasa. Two of my favorite voice roles of his are Mufasa and Darth Vader.
Same. To this day, this movie was always a standout for me, for the simple fact that Mufasa was probably the first cartoon dead body that I saw on screen. At least that I can remember from when I was a kid. Especially for a Disney movie in the 90s.
Yeah, to me, the death of Mufasa always break my heart by how Simba desperately tries to "wake him up", as a child, just like him, I also wished him to wake up, and I more or less had idea of what death was, but seeing Simba still didn't know what it was to not understanding why his dad doesn't wake up is what breaks me the most; besides there is no one to help him, and then he snuggles under his body. It's the worst for me when Scar went from cruel to gaslights Simba into thinking it's was his fault, being only a kid, then banishing him all alone from his home far; that makes me hate Scar
Fun fact: Nathan Lane (Timon) adlibed the line "dress in drag and do the hula" and the director liked it so much they animated that whole dance sequence around it.
Yeah as a kid you might feel sad, but when re-watching it as an adult you can pick up on more subtle things and understand even better what's happening and how insane these things actually are.. so it gets you even more emotionally than as a kid. I especially love the whole theme of nature and the circle of life, on a big scale. And the intro part with all the animals coming together, bowing down and celebrating still gives me chills!
One of the most iconic Disney movies of all time! This was the first movie I watched and it introduced me to Matthew Broderick and the legend James Earl Jones. 20:12 RIP to James Earl Jones he passed away recently and Mufasa’s death is going to be more devastating that he is gone.
Such a masterpiece! I remember growing up watching this movie nonstop on VHS until the tape got ruined lol crazy how this movie was made the year I was born
"You see? He lives in you" So that's why Scar is scared of Simba because he's the spitting image of Mufasa at the moment when Simba rushed towards his mother 😮
Your excitement in the intro is adorable and even more so throughout the reaction when you're singing along in both bulgarian and english! Simba's relationship with his dad is incredibly wholesome, all their scenes together just make you smile. Rafiki's words of wisdom are standing out so much, just like Pumbaa randomly dropping incredibly accurate pieces of knowledge and Timon's sassy comebacks. Scar's character, from his very first scene, oozes pure evil and the way he manipulates each and every situation - it's no wonder he makes you so angry, Magy. As children, we don't notice things like that but once you grow up, his despicable character is impossible to ignore. Your faces during that random noise were priceless 😂 and the little edit at the end highlighted the moment really well The fire that started during the final fight and Simba's roar of victory do a great job of showing us how nature always reborns, everything can be settled on the right path again. Thank you for this beautiful reaction, it's been a pleasure rewatching it with you ❤
This is and always will be my favorite Disney movie. I absolutely destroyed my VHS tape of this movie back in the day. So much fun reliving my childhood while watching both your reactions to this. Ive watched this atleast 100 times and yet you guys crying made me tear up lol!
The song that Rafiki sings Asantte Sana is a Swahili kids' song. It goes "Asante sana Squash banana, wewe nugu mimi hapana" which means "Thank you very much, squash banana, you're a baboon and I'm not!" so what Refiki says is partially right.
The Lion King was the first film I ever saw in a movie theater back in 1994. I was 4 years old. My grandparents took me to see the film. Both have since passed away, but they kept the movie ticket for me which I still have to this day. The Lion King is arguably my favorite film of all time. I’ve also seen the Broadway production twice in New York City. The first in 2012 with my grandfather and the second in 2021 with my then fiancé/now wife. Very special memories for me.
Complete with jaunty songs by Elton John and Tim Rice, is undeniably and fully worthy of its glorious Disney heritage. It is a gorgeous triumph -- one lion in which the studio can take justified pride.
Jeremy Irons is one of my favorite actors of all time and he is perfect in the role of Scar. His voice and acting is so iconic. I remember having this film on VHS and watching it every single day that I ended up memorizing all the lines of all the characters, there are so many scenes that gets me emotional. Elton John's songs in partnership with Hans Zimmer are fantastic, they won the Oscar for best original song if I'm not mistaken. It still my favorite animated movie and one of my favorite movies of all time.
The Lion King is my favorite movie from my childhood, I never tire of seeing it, plus its sequels. And it gets me the heart of the movie is the love of father and son that Mufasa and Simba had.. It's undoubtedly a jewel of the Disney's Renaissance. Also the characters Mufasa (really he was a good dad), Simba (I'm amazed by all his path and history, and the death of Mufasa always break my heart, and after that, he lost his family and home, but he learned the past can hurt, but you can run from it or learn), Nala and Timon and Pumba (his loyal and support friends).. and Scar is the most hateful and cruel villain for me, that I never expected his plan to work, blame to Simba for the death of his father and banish him from his home, planning to kill him too and ruining the kingdom under his government. You should see the sequels soon
"I do not make films for children... or, at least, not primarily for children." "You're dead if you aim for kids." "We design the films to appeal to ourselves." "The adults have the money; ... children don't have any money." - Walt Disney
It's weird that I've watched this movie,as a kid, thousands of times and never cried when Simba tried to wake his dead father up, but I' ve watched the movie once again,as an adult,and at that scene I cried like a kid😢.
I think this is the ONLY animated movie I have ever seen more than once in the theater. It was such an amazing experience in the cinema. What a great movie! Thanks Magi and Laura, for the reaction. Is it okay if I suggest a movie to watch in the future - THE OUTSIDERS with Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, and Matt Dillion. I really think you will love it. Try doing a vote on it and I think it will do well.....please please please....you girls are the best! Keep smiling❤️
What can I really say about this movie? It truly is a great and timeless film. I've watched it many times and it never ever gets old. Definitely something that anyone of any generation can enjoy.
Incase nobody has already mentioned this but the plot of the Lion king is loosely based on Shakespeare's Hamlet, also the voice of Mustafa was James Earl Jones (Darth Vader).
It's more of a mash-up between two of Shakespeare's plays: "Hamlet" (avenging dead father killed by treacherous uncle) and "Henry IV" (heir to the throne is a lazy hedonist until he embraces his responsibility and becomes king)
this movie will always have a place on my heart . You have no idea how much I need this movie when I was a kid struggling with social anxiety . I love everything about this movie including the character development , the story and the advice you can get out of it . P:S , Lions are my spirt animal and favorite :) LONG LIVE KING SIMBA
No one says anything about Edd laughs, yes, he is kind adumb as he only laughs, but when Banzai and Shenzi said that Scar said they were the enemies, the way Edd just laughs its so dark and menacing it give me chills all over my soul hearing him laughing like that.
32:33 I had to explain something like this to my wife’s cousin at his wedding last year. He confided to me that he wished his father (who unfortunately passed away years ago) had been there to see him get married. I told him (even though he’s not a believer of any kind of afterlife) that his father lived on through him. Not just genetically, but through his experiences and the way he helped to shape his personality, so in many ways, his father was there for his wedding. He never said much about what I told him, but his eyes conveyed a peace that I knew touched him. In one way or another, our parents live on through us.
Lion king.... No amount of praise can describe this movie. Until I was like 10 or 12 I finally realized that their was no humans in movie and they got an award for that. And of course Lion King will always be in heart but LK 2 is my love. Music, animation, and of course the voice cast.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas, who did the voice of young Simba, was already on a TV sitcom, Home Improvement as one of the sons, and after the movie came out, it was around Halloween and a trick-or-treater came to their house, Jonathan opened the door to find a kid dressed as Simba, he said, "Cute costume, kid!" to the audience's applause
Hakuna Matata was my song! This movie was so popular back then. The theater was jammed packed when this came out. This movie was abandoned by a lot of creators until the right one came along.
The original voice actor for Scar blew out his vocal cords singing "be prepared" so someone else had to come in and finish recording the stampede took three years to complete and the teams were on opposite sides of the country... half the team responsible for Simba, zazu, and a few other were on the east coast and the rest were on the West Coast... they also brought real lions 🦁 into the studio so the animators could study the muscle structure of the lions and they went on safari to see how the other animals moved... and finally Mufasa's face on the cliffs edge wasn't fear for himself it was fear for his son, because without him around Scar I'd Simba's biggest op!
The first time i saw this, I was 4 years old, I was just as excited to see it as you two. The bit that you looked to the side, you two went into meerkat mode.😅
I'd love to see you react to Lion King 2 Simba's Pride It really shows a whole new side of Simba (The King and Father side) that I think you would really like.
Also the reaction from the loud thud was funny, Magy you looked like you were ready to throw punches. And Laura you looked like you were ready to just run for your life.
This has to be one of my FAVORITE movies growing the amount of times I’ve seen this is INSANE I would say I saw this like at least 100 times on VHS and DVD!!! And the fact that my favorite reactors are watching this is just pure entertainment! 👍💯
I would highly recommend offering your esteemed critique on the following cinematic works: “The Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride”, “Birdcage”, “Mouse Hunt”, “Stuart Little”, and “Stuart Little 2”. These films are graced by the remarkable talent of Nathan Lane, either through his physical presence or his voice acting skills, notably recognized for his portrayal of the character Timon.
LOL That head turn! You both thought Harry & Marv were looking in your window saying Magy & Laura are "Home Alone"! I hope you have your Air Rifle Magy so you can give Harry a big surprise through the doggy door! 😆😅😂🤣
Hello from France The golden age of Disney. The time of Disney was wonderful, the Disney of my childhood (the 90's), the Disney i liked. Now this time is past, it's over ,this era of films(The lion king, The little mermaid, Aladin..) you just don't get this any more. We didn't know what we had until we lost it. I hate what Disney become today, with their lives actions with ugly woke casts and every year it's worth. The first, Cinderella (2015) wasn't so bad and Lily James was credible but now. Oh my god Peter Pan and Wendy, The little mermaid, Snow white it's a total disaster ! The lion king is the first movie i watch in cinema, i had just 4 years old.What traumatise it was for us the Mufasa death. Scar is the best Disney villain, we love him so much and hate him in the same time, he's awsome. His song "Be prepared" is my favorite Disney song, look like Scar rise from the hell, and the Jeremy Irons voice is just perfect. For Mufasa and Scar Jeremy Irons and James Earl Jones (Darth Vador) made a great job, but in my country Jean Reno and Jean Piat you have no idea how much good they are. The opening scene with te rising sun and 'The story of the life" there are no words for explained how it's so good.
I was a crying rivers EVERY SINGLE TIME seeing Mufasa's death. Until my grandmother died of lung cancer i stopped crying i can't cry literally. Its like there is been torn a giant hole in my chest that can never be filled again. I stopped dreaming, i don't dream anything anymore, only nightmares pretty horrid ones. She raised me from 4 years old to 11 while my mother was in Germany working for money as a nurse. And this is not made up its 100% sad and bitter reality. Life is not fair and it never will be fair. Im also from Bulgaria by the way.
24:43 I wish they have keeped him teenager for the rest of the movie. I really like his teenager design and they used it for a second, just to skip directly to adult Simba who looks like his father.
Something that went undiscovered about The Lion King for many years is that Jeremy Irons did not sing the entirety of Be Prepared. About halfway through, Jim Cummings takes over, as Irons couldn't hit the right notes. And Scar is an easter egg in Hercules (in that movie, Hercules has to kill a lion as part of his training).
Hearing Simba say Uncle Scar every time just makes me melt ❤😊 and also if you ladies didn't know the reason why Scar killed Mufasa is because he was king and Scar wanted to be king so that's why he killed him and for Simba why he was trying to kill him is because Simba was next in line to be king and Scar hated that so much.
