Title: “The Lion King
Writer: Irene Mecchi
Johnathan Roberts
Linda Wooverton
Director: Roger Allers
Rob Minoff
Year Released: 1994
Major Actors: Johnathan Taylor-Thomas
Matthew Broderick
James Earl Jones
Jeremy Irons
Moira Kelly
Story: This 1994 film is about a young immature cub (Simba) who wants nothing but to accomplish everything that his father (Mufasa) has accomplished, to be King of “Pride Land.” After his father’s sudden death, he finally gets that chance to grow up and take the throne. His evil uncle (Scar) has a different agenda. To get rid of the pre-destined cub to take over “Pride Land” himself. So he scares Simba away from the land with a plot driven out by the Hyenas’ to kill him. Simba escapes and runs away to start a new life. Leaving Scar in charge. As he becomes an adult, with the help of other animals he gains courage to return to “Pride Rock” where he belongs and fight to the death to protect his family and pride.
Plot: This epic adventure “The Lion King” follows the story of a young cub named Simba. Immature and struggling to accept life’s responsibilities of adulthood, until his father teaches him about the “Circle of Life.” Simba then knew that he was destined to become king. Mimicked by his father Mufasa king of “Pride Rock.” Although, his uncle Scar hopes that day will never come, Scar schemes a vicious plot to assure that he recovers that territory next as king. Causing a wildebeest stampede heeded to kill Mufasa. Labeling it as an accidental death caused by Mufasa’s own son Simba. Then convinces his hyena henchmen to do his dirty work to kill off the young prince who would then take over the king land. Chasing Simba away after the fail of killing him to send him a message to never return. Simba disappears, hoping to leave his past behind him.
He spends his days prancing and fooling around enjoying nature. That cause the young cub Simba to bond with other animals. Odd couple Timon and Puma who adopts him. With their guidance they teach him to live by the attitude “Hakuna Matata” living life with no worries. During his adventure and growth, Simba gets the chance to bond spiritually with his deceased father “Mufasa.” Mufasa warns Simba to go back to protect “Pride Rock.” His decision isn’t quite official until, Simba meets his childhood friend “Nala.” Nala tells him about hard times and their suffering due to the hands of the beast Scar and his reign. When Simba wishes to return and take his place as king with the help of monkey “Rafiki” a wise Shaman baboon. He realizes that he must accept responsibilities as the destiny role of king.
- Discuss whether your film is presented chronologically or non-linearly. In your discussion, address the following:
- How did this aesthetic choice contribute to the general effect on the audience?
Chronology:
This film shows Simba’s life as a young naïve cub who progressed into a mature adult Lion. More knowledgeable about life and no longer scared to face his deceiving uncle. The events bring a sentimental moment to the Pride and the readers as Simba returns to fight for “Pride Rock’ to become king.
This aesthic choice contributed to general effects on the audience because it portrays the beauty and art of nature. How one cub faces his fears to accomplish something that he has onced ran from but gained the courage to fight to take back over something that he was destined to become “King.”
- How are elements like character development or foreshadowing impacted by the choice of storytelling methods?
It helps move the readers a long as they watch them progress, facing trials and tribulations. It leaves a long lasting impression after the movie, that even when you are scared of something the only way to overcome your fears is to face them head on. That is what Simba did. He fought Mufasa and ended up with a victory.
- If the film had followed a different presentation style, how would the general effect on the audience have been different?
If the film followed a different path it could have either confused the readers and give them an bad impression or made them think differently about the movie because the protagonist was who the readers were hoping for a victory and to have the antagonist take over for good may had given the readers a disappointing theory on how the movie was portrayed.
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Uploaded on Mar 29, 2009 Directed by: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
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June 6, 2015
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