The Lion King - wow.
10-19-03 | 10:18 PM
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
though it didn't have any dance numbers, music was a big part of what made Lilo and stitch good. You recieved the Hawiian sound which provided an extra kick which helped me enjoy the movie even more.
though it didn't have any dance numbers, music was a big part of what made Lilo and stitch good. You recieved the Hawiian sound which provided an extra kick which helped me enjoy the movie even more.
10-20-03 | 12:01 AM
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I'm pretty sure most people who bring up the Kimba fiasco have never actually SEEN Kimba the white lion.
I'm also pretty sure that most people who actually have seen it as a child found Lion King to be better.
I'm also pretty sure that most people who actually have seen it as a child found Lion King to be better.
10-20-03 | 10:25 AM
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Originally posted by reapersaurus
Actually, I disagree with both statements.
Actually, I disagree with both statements.
I'd be willing to bet money that the MAJORITY of Lion King viewers are completely unaware of the likely plagiarism, or at the least the inoriginality of the story.
Further, how can the "greatness" of the Lion King NOT be diminished because of it?
It's fact that Roy Disney himself mentioned "Kimba" in an interview, yet Disney contends that the creators of Lion King had never heard of Kimba?
You sure do have a different definition of the word "diminished" than, because I'm fairly sure that a significant % of people...
v. di·min·ished, di·min·ish·ing, di·min·ish·es
v. tr.
"To make smaller or less or to cause to appear so.
To detract from the authority, reputation, or prestige of. "
Damn, to think I've been using that definition all along! Thanks for pointing out my, and every single dictionary's, glaring error. I must have missed the third entry that says "to whine about anime that wasn't terribly good in the first place and doesn't hold a candle to The Lion King".
...would have less warm and fuzzy memories of this movies if they knew the facts that ARE known, or if the whole story about the Lion King's development ever did come out
(which of course won't happen, since Disney is in control of it.)
Seriously, you need to have a proper outlook on this situation. Disne isn't out to get you, no matter how much you'd like to think so. Have fun watching your cartoons about a WHITE LION CUB THAT TELLS THE OTHER ANIMALS TO START A FARM AND EAT VEGETEBLES. I'll watch (the great film, it's so great indeed)The Lion King.
10-20-03 | 10:51 AM
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Originally posted by reapersaurus
Further, how can the "greatness" of the Lion King NOT be diminished because of it?
Further, how can the "greatness" of the Lion King NOT be diminished because of it?
Criticizing "The Lion King" as unoriginal while pointing at Kimba is outlandish. As has been mentioned earlier in this thread, "The Lion King" storyline draws heavily on Shakespeare. And Shakespeare never had an original plot idea in his life, either. There hasn't been an original plot in our lifetime... "Every artist is a cannibal, every poet is a thief."
The fact that Kimba was an influence (acknowledged or not) does not take anything away from the awarding winning score, memorable songs, the terrific vocal work of Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, et. al., or the throroughly enjoyable experience the gives the viewer.
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