The Lion King

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Now lets take at a look at an old classic Disney movie; The Lion King. The Lion King was by far my favourite Disney movie as a child. I was taken in by the story of a young lion prince named, Simba and his life experiences from childhood into adulthood. In the movie Simba's goes through may hardships. Such as his father, King Mufasa, dying before him after he is save from a spampede of wildebeest. Because Simba survives; Scar (Simba's Uncle) implies that the stampede was Simba's fault and that the pride will blame him for his father death. In unbearable guilt Simba flees the Pride Lands (his home) meaning never to return.He later meet Timon (the Meerkat) and Pumbaa (the Warthog) after collapsing in the desert. The three of them become friends fast; as they all seen as outcast or runaways. Simba stays with them till he reaches adulthood. But one day his childhood friend, Nala (a lioness), is out hunting beyond the Pride Lands stumbles upon Simba and his friends. Astonished to find him alive, she begs him to return to the home, where Scar has reigned as King for years, and has destroyed the once beautiful Pride Lands. Reluctant at first, Simba eventually agrees to fight Scar for his kingdom. When Simba arrives he is devastated at sight he sees before him. The once lush land is now a barren wasteland on the verge of becoming inhabitable. As Simba battles Scar, and learns that his father's death was Scar's fault, not his own. Enrage at the thought Simba violently attacks him and kills him (we are lead to believe). Simba emerge victories and takes his fathers place as rightful king.

I have seen this movie so many times I probably could recite it. I found it the movie fascinating as a child and still do to this day. It is something that has become a part of who I am today. It's helped to shape my morals and values that I have today. It taught me that it we can't live in the past forever and that we have to move on. Even though the pain will never leave us we can slow heal with the help of friends and family.

Some of my favourite quotes from the movie would have to be...

"Ah yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it."- Rafiki

" Never forget who you are" - Mufasa

"You got to put your past behind you" - Timon

"I'm only brave when I have to. Being brave doesn't mean looking for trouble."-Mufasa

"Hakuna Matata. It means no worries"- Timon and Pumbaa

ELYSIUM

Summary: In the year 2154, the very wealthy live on a man-made space station called Elysium while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth. The only man with the chance to bring equality to these worlds is Max, an ordinary guy in desperate need to get to Elysium. With his life hanging in the balance, he reluctantly takes on a dangerous mission that could save his life and the lives of millions on Earth.

Starring: Alice Braga, Jodie Foster, Matt Damon, and Sharlto Copley

I went to the theatre with a friend Tuesday, and saw the movie for the first time. I have to say that it met my expectations; for all hype that was given to it. It made $30.5 million domestic ticket sales on opening weekend but its hope was it to make $35 to $40 million. It fell short of the 5 million to make its goal. However, the general opinion about the movie is that writer-director Neill Blomlamp did a fantastic job making another science-fiction fable of the future and mankind's darkness and hope (after his Best Picture-nominated District 9, that was releases in 2009.)

I truly enjoyed the movie and would definitely recommend to anyone would loves action and science-fiction. It is a much see before the summer's end.

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