

Scar becomes angry but is relieved that Simba does not return. Meanwhile, the hyenas are unable to kill Simba. “Make sure that cub does not live another day.” Scar returns to Pride Lands and tells the others of what happened and crowns himself as the king. “You three,” Scar orders his three spotted hyenas. “You must flee, Simba! If the other animals find out, you don’t even know what kind of danger you would be in. Scar masterfully convinces innocent Simba that Mufasa’s death was Simba’s fault. With great difficulty, Mufasa managed to save Simba, but as a result, he himself falls to his death. Scar, calls Mufasa, informing about Simba and the impending peril. The idea was to get Simba and Mufasa crushed in a stampede. This time he lures Simba to a gorge while the hyenas drive a large herd of wildebeest towards Simba’s spot. Older viewers may enjoy interviews with the voice cast members Mathew Broderick, Neve Campbell, Suzanne Pleshette, and others.Scar, not happy with how things turned out, hatches another plan. Several simple, fun games can be played by little ones who can use a mouse. Particularly cool is a virtual elephant ride in which kids can pick where they go and feel like they're riding an elephant. Timon and Pumbaa host most of the features, making them fun for kids. The songs are listenable in the moment while not the makings of a child's favorite soundtrack.ĭisney did a pretty good job with the DVD extras on this sequel. Cute characters Timon and Pumbaa don't have a role beyond following Kiara around, but they add some laughs to the heavy love and vengeance plot. Indeed, the story of star-crossed lovers from feuding families has been told countless times before, nevertheless fans of The Lion King will enjoy seeing the characters' story continue. We see a progression of themes and plot elements planted earlier, as if this story were always meant to be told. LION KING II is good by Disney sequel standards and unique in that the story actually follows directly from the first movie.
