'The Lion King' In 3-D

I am so excited about this release. I have always loved this movie. I told my son, who is 5 years old, if he had a good week at school, we would take him to see it. I can only imagine what it is going to be like in 3-D!!!

In the cash grab, the shameless cash grab
The lion sleeps tonight...

This Friday, Disney will release their seminal 1994 animated film, The Lion King, into theaters for what seems like the upteenth time (actually the third). The draw this go-around? What else but 3-D, which will awkwardly retrofit the original gorgeous, hand-drawn animation, finally allowing viewers everywhere to experience the completely artificial viewing sensation they've been clamoring for. (Suggested tagline: "See it the way it was never meant to be seen!")

But if you squint through your glasses at the 16-year-old film, you'll still see something marvelous: a product, every detail coldly calibrated for maximum profit, that nevertheless retains a wonderfully beating heart, soaring emotion and problem-free philosophy.

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