The Lion is still King

So I've too busy to write...

But after seeing The Lion King in 3D I've decided to make time...lol

It just beat Moneyball for #1 at the box office and it looks to gross over $100 million in just a few weeks.

While the film has a lot of pagan mysticism and the Hakuna Matata philosophy, as presented by the meer cat and wart hog, is a completely irresponsible way of life...the film is a beautifully drawn piece of art about redemption and destiny...Shakespeare would have been proud to have watched his epic tragedy Hamlet turned into a broad, epic, animated classic...

By far, my favorite scene is when the old witch doctor, Rafiki, convinces Simba to return home...

While, as a Christian, I see a huge theological problem in the character, the idea that a "religious" figure would be the motivator, as opposed to Nala, the beautiful lioness, is a refreshing take. So often main characters in films are motivated to win to get the girl, but Rafiki encourages Simba to return home because it is right and because his father deserves to have a son who takes his place, and restore the Pride Lands.

I know it's just a cartoon...but it accomplishes more than most Hollywood dramas could ever dream of.

Here is the clip:

On a side note...I've met the producer of The Lion King, Don Hahn a few times now...here is a picture of me and him at D23: