Thoughts on the Charm and Human Nature of "The Lion King"

Lizzie 2021-10-13 13:07:24

In the history of animation, "The Lion King" can be regarded as an epic masterpiece, and the thinking it brings to me is unforgettable and overlooked. "The Lion King" was released in the United States on June 24, 1994. With its lively and cute cartoon image, stunning and magnificent scenes, touching and beautiful music, and the content of the story of love and responsibility described by it, it is profound Touched many people. The film not only created a huge box office success, but also gave us a new definition of animated film. At the 67th Oscars Gala in 1995, "The Lion King" won two awards for Best Film Score and Best Original Song for Film. The earliest name of "The Lion King" is "The King of the Jungle". The film describes the life of the animal kingdom in the African savannah. In fact, its theme transcends any culture and national boundaries, and has profound connotations-the cycle of life and the life of all things. In the rise and fall, everything must follow the laws of nature. The perceptual themes of love, growth, life, and self-salvation, which have far-reaching significance, exude eternal brilliance like gold on the colorful and dazzling African brocade. Regarding the weakness of the depth of the content expressed by the current movie, in the animation industry, I think the movie has reached an unprecedented peak in this respect. It is said that when "The Lion King" was released, it almost reached the point of 10,000 people. Its sensation caused other film companies to sigh. Its effect on the animation world has left a profound influence on the future of American animation. The reason why it can achieve such amazing results is that in addition to the perfect arrangement of the above-mentioned scenes, music, storyline and other factors, it is more because of the profound human issues and the thinking about the laws of life revealed by its content. Animation must not only give people the aesthetic experience of the scene impression, and the pleasant aural enjoyment, but also the shock of the soul is an important link. I remember the reason why I was fascinated with this movie at the time. At first, the lovely and vivid images of the characters attracted my attention. The melodious and life-filled atmosphere of the quiet music on the back pushed my attention to new ones. Level, and finally when the story ends, the meaning expressed in the whole movie made me affirm that what should be paid attention to in a movie should be on the level of meaning. It is far from enough to just have the excitement of "sound" and "color". Even if it can give you a pleasant experience on these two levels, at most fragmented and thin images and musical atmosphere impressions will remain in your mind, maybe not After so long, the plot of the story is forgotten. What is left in my mind is a misty "afterimage" rather than a complete and vital image. In recent years, domestic movies, regardless of the subject matter or the actors' acting skills, seem to have entered a bottleneck period. Of course, there are no shortage of masterpieces, but this is already a digression. In order to achieve box office revenue and cater to the trend of fashion, directors are keen to shoot movies with themes such as comedy and action movies that audiences like. It seems that they don’t take into account the themes they really want to shoot, and they are even difficult to film. The "huge production" of court costume movies have also continued to appear on the screen. Just like "The Golden Armor in the City" at the end of 2006, it was so powerful that it was so powerful. The movie has become the focus of attention for its bright and eye-catching scene arrangement and the gorgeous costumes of the characters. However, outside of this outstanding focus, few media have made good comments on the essence of its story. On the contrary, people only pay attention to it. This focus, the response is awkward, some irony, and even the name of the movie has been changed in all sorts of weird ways. When the craze is over, people not only don't pay attention to the content and meaning of the story, but even the focus has become a flying smoke, which proves that the charm of the movie simply depends on the beauty of the sound and color can not get people's true love. also, The protagonist William Wallace in "Brave Heart" directed by Mel Gibson is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people with his righteous spirit and brave fighting spirit. The audience who has watched the film will never forget the greatness of this national hero who chants "freedom". Image. In the iron-blooded battle between swords and shadows, the tender theme of love is lingering, making people experience the iron-blooded tenderness of heroic legends. This also accurately reflects that the depth of meaning revealed in the movie can make people's impression reach a new peak. Although we forget the faces of the characters, the spirit and temperament are indelible in the soul. If you look at "The Lion King" from these three aspects, these are enough to express the charm of the movie itself. It is the harmonious grasp of the three that can make the film substantial and spiritually enriched. I believe that a good movie will certainly not be able to depart from these three criteria. Of course, I hope to see more fresh expressions that go beyond these standards and set the stage for an animated film. In addition to the unique atmosphere of the film itself, the film also touched on more issues about human thinking, and gained a profound experience from the role of the film. As the protagonist, Simba is naughty by nature, but he has brought tremendous changes in his body and mind in his later growth process. When he was a child, he was deceived and hated by his uncle Scar. Because of his simplicity and ignorance of his complicated ambitions, he wandered and wandered on the charge of "killing his father"; when he was exhausted, the coming of friendship gave him new hope and vitality. After opening up with Ding Man and Peng Peng, I realized the joy of life and the preciousness of friendship; and when I met my childhood companion Nana again, I became brave and mature after learning about the evil deeds of Uncle Scar; and finally with Scar In the decisive battle, the demeanor of the king is even more reflected...In all these experiences, I seem to have seen myself, changing from naive to mature self-confidence, and the things experienced are the same. If one is not deceived, one cannot understand the anger of being deceived; if one does not experience the hardships of wandering, how can one know the precious warmth of friendship; if one does not experience the struggle of fate, who can prove their potential ability? I can naturally resonate with his life. Perhaps what life needs is a little setback and bumps in growth. Only in this way can we understand the importance of growth and the special meaning of life. Simba's father Mufasa is fixed on the screen with his image of absolute justice. He is sophisticated, understands his younger brother's ambitions, and does everything possible to protect his country and family, giving people the impression of a model king. Even after the murder, the soul remains immortal, and when Simba is lost, he acts as a beacon to guide him. People have gone through a complicated world, and only by keeping the principles of justice in their hearts can they be based in society, even though we Without his kingly demeanor, but the spirit can be learned and experienced. The scars that contrast with the characters of the father and son are deeply infiltrated with a hateful temperament. They are all conspiracies and tricks all the time. In order to obtain the throne, he used all means to obtain the throne, and was completely lost from his framed up his brother and assassinated Simba. Bloody, is a typical ambition. I saw a tragic ending from him. There are so many people like him in history, but how many people can enjoy the hegemony of Emperor Tu? I thought of the protagonist in the movie "East Unbeaten". He used the price of his own palace to dominate the Sunflower Collection, but in the end he lost miserably to his emotions. After all, Linghu Chong's poem couldn't let him let go of everything. "Huang Tu Baye talked and laughed, and he was drunk in his life." Or he would not be so tragic if he was drunk, but the existence of ambition could not make him get out of the shackles. The scar here is the same with fate. There cannot be too much ambition. Once it overflows too much, life will only be full of obstacles and misery. There are many more characters in the movie. In the roles of Ding Man and Peng Peng, I also experience their optimistic spirit. The evil nature of the three coyotes is also fully revealed. Each character has a different thinking about human nature. , I will not list them here.

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  • Flavio 2022-04-24 07:01:01

    I watched The Lion King for the first time 18 years ago, and it was also in Shanghai.

  • Jacinthe 2022-03-25 09:01:02

    This can no longer be measured by a movie. It is a kind of memory, a childhood, just like a lost first love, so precious and so emotional!

The Lion King quotes

  • Mufasa: Simba, I'm very disappointed in you.

    Young Simba: I know.

    Mufasa: You could have been killed! You deliberately disobeyed me! And what's worse, you put Nala in danger!

    Young Simba: I was just trying to be brave like you.

    Mufasa: Simba, I'm only brave when I have to be. Being brave doesn't mean you go looking for trouble.

    Young Simba: But you're not scared of anything.

    Mufasa: I was today.

    Young Simba: You were?

    Mufasa: Yes. I thought I might lose you.

    Young Simba: Whoah. I guess even kings get scared, huh?

    Mufasa: Mmm-hmm.

    Young Simba: But you know what?

    Mufasa: What?

    Young Simba: I bet those hyenas were even scareder.

    Mufasa: [laughs] That's 'cause nobody messes with your dad! Come here, you!

    Young Simba: [laughing] No, no!

    [Mufasa and Simba have a little wrestling match]

  • Banzai: Oh, Scar, it's just you.

    Shenzi: We were afraid it was somebody important.

    Banzai: Yeah, you know, like Mufasa.

    Scar: I see.

    Banzai: Now that's power.

    Shenzi: Tell me about it. I just hear that name and I shudder.

    Banzai: Mufasa!

    Shenzi: Ooooh! Do it again!

    Banzai: Mufasa!

    Shenzi: Ooooh!

    Banzai: Mufasa, Mufasa, Mufasa!

    Shenzi: Ooooh!

    [breaks into laughter]

    Shenzi: And it tingles me!

    Scar: I'm *surrounded* by idiots.