Why The Lion King is My Favorite!

[@elliotfilce304]

honestly I completely agree with Brian and it's no secret that my favourite movie of all time is the Lion King, it's the perfect movie and you can relate to all the characters

[@primevalyautja1305]

IT's not a perfect Movie, NO MOVIE IS PERFECT!

[@Robert_Ramos]

I agree that “The Lion King” is one of the best Disney films of all time.

[@ifyouhavegonst]

I was literally trying to sleep and almost had a panic attack due to a stressful process in my life right now. And this video came up and it just went away. Lion King is forever a treasure in my life!

[@Maria_Miciano_5]

I couldn’t agree more! It literally is perfect! The soundtrack and the voice actors, especially James Earl Jones! The plot is also phenomenal with its simplicity and emotional presence.

[@JayFoxFire]

Lion King is still one of my favorite Disney films of all time. Ever since it came out, I was obsessed with The Lion King. Today, I feel even more connected to The Lion King now because Simba and I are in the same boat in losing a loved one. I lost my father to covid/pneumonia 4 years ago., So I know exactly what Simba was going through. So yeah, its still has a special place in my heart.

[@lalachristy5581]

I remember this was the first movie i ever cried when i was a kid. I love everything about it. The soundtrack, the story, the characters and everything. It will always be my favorite.

[@AprilTeniente-eu1mj]

I like Feel the Love Tonight and others

[@lalachristy5581]

@@AprilTeniente-eu1mj I love every single one. Can you feel the love tonight is a good song

[@AprilTeniente-eu1mj]

@@lalachristy5581 I think it is

[@Pollyisabella]

@@AprilTeniente-eu1mj that’s coz Elton John wrote that song “can you feel the love tonight “ & “circle of life”

[@ryderthetiger8772]

The Lion King is my favorite Disney animated film too! From the moment I first saw it, ever been obsessed with it ever since! I watched it on DVD multiple times, saw The Lion King Broadway play twice, and also named a stuffed lion that I had gotten from a trip to the zoo, Simba. Like you, this masterpiece of an animated film will forever have a special place in my heart!

[@autumbreeze1129]

I'm lucky enough that, because I have the special edition, I can watch both versions, the original and the one including The Morning Report

[@ryderthetiger8772]

@@autumbreeze1129 Nice! I used to have the special edition on DVD but I lost it years ago.

[@fantasyfox965]

I heard that when this movie came out, Japan tried to sue Disney because it was similar to their show Kimba the White Lion.

[@AprilTeniente-eu1mj]

It tried. I like The Lion King

[@valeriedeleon2167]

Well i like the lion king better than kimba the white lion tbh😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Caligirl0193]

Why do I have a strong gut feeling that there will be a part 2 of a video about his love for the Lion King

[@Brandonweeks19]

There should be it’s so good

[@AprilTeniente-eu1mj]

The Lion King is my favorite, too! I watched the whole movie on TV. My favorite is Simba

[@animationnerd2748]

Happy 30th Anniversary to The Lion King My All Time Favorite Film from Walt Disney Animation Studios (1994-2024) 🦁🦦🐗

[@BrandonCroker]

Heck yeah! Lion King is still every bit as amazing as it was when it first came out!

[@SofiaPreCure]

Yup I love The Lion King! 💕 it is one of my favorite Disney movies

[@AngelRaphie16]

This is my all time favourite film, for many of the reasons you mentioned. I had the soundtrack when I was little, it was a special edition where it had the first film and score, as well as Simba's Pride's soundtrack. I played the crap out of that CD! I remember re-enacting the Circle of Life with my stuffed animals, whilst it was playing. I also had multiple editions of the DVD growing up and bawled seeing the West End production in London.

[@maximusw01]

I love this movie too, and I have a challenge for you: Do a livestream of you saying Lion King word for word!

[@mirandaboyink2059]

My brother was so fed up with me requesting this movie every night when I was a kid. We would watch it all the way through and then (because it was a VHS tape) we would watch it again backwards at 2x the speed. I still LOVE this movie.

[@LionQueen106]

Yay!!! Another Lion King Fanatic like me!!! I also love absolutely everything Lion King!! and the OG Lion King holds a big place in my heart. I was born with rheumatoid arthritis, so I was always hurting so when I was little I couldn’t really go outside and play with my siblings, if I did I would end up hurting ( more then usual) so what I would do, I would ask my mom to watch my favorite movie, The Lion King! I watched it just about every single day, or whenever I was in pain and it made me feel just a little bit better. And I still do to this day, I watch the movie or listen to the soundtrack at least once a week or whenever I’m hurting or sick and it makes me so happy 😁

[@lavenderflowersfall280]

I've almost memorized a word for word too. My favorite thing to quote is when they find Simba in the desert. I quote them in my sleep.

[@signergirl1]

My favorite line to quote will always be “I’m surrounded by idiots. That and “he’d make a very handsome throw rug”

[@lavenderflowersfall280]

@@signergirl1 I turn into scar more and more is Life goes on

[@SilvanaPuris2310]

Yeah, when Timon and Pumbaa find Simba in the desert, it's my favorite scene too I think, it was the first scene I saw from the movie when I met it casually on TV and from there I got hooked on wanting to find the movie. Also it's weirdly incredible to be able to quote word for word even in sleep :)

[@reginadomanic]

When my siblings and I were just toddlers and we'd play around (being loud) our uncle would put this movie in the VCR and we'd literally come RUNNING and we'd sit quietly with our legs crossed lol. And my BFF of 10+ yrs (14yrs to be exact) we share this movie as our favorite it's one of the biggest things we bonded over that made us become friends. And when my son wanted to go pet shopping for a lizard (bearded dragon) we found one who's name just so happened to be Simba and knowing that my son also loves Lion King we of course chose that lizard to bring home.

[@PhillipNeumeier]

Those are exactly the same reasons why The Lion King is my favorite movie of all time. For me, not only did it inspire me to learn more about animals and African cultures (even inspiring me to pursue a career as an Exhibit Interpreter at Zoo Atlanta), but its story and music are still as powerful as they were in 1994 when I was 2 and first saw the movie. 🦁 👑 🐾

[@thiagoteixeira6537]

The fact that you ended with Scar's line is crazy 😂!

[@gilramanujan8826]

I also love the lion king, it’s definitely my favorite Disney movie and one of my all time favorite animated movies in general. No matter what I will always be coming back to this film as it has so much I love.

[@SpacialRend7]

The Lion King has and always will be my #1 favorite animated film of all time! This film is so near and dear to me because not only do I love animals, this film is responsible for igniting the spark inside me for pursuing the path of an artist/animator and I am grateful for that reason. I simply adore the animation, characters, songs, musical score, everything about it! From its fascinating history to the entire franchise, I cherish The Lion King with all my heart.

[@LuisLopez-sb1rp]

The Lion King was the very first film I've ever watched in my youth. Truth be told I don't really remember it, but my parents told me when I was a baby I was having a blast while the movie was playing on our VHS. Of course I've watched the movie so many times for 25 years growing up. But now that I'm learning about film narrative I finally understand why I love this animated film so much and why it's my favorite animated film of all time.

[@quiggc1]

I know just how you feel. Lion King has been my favorite Disney movie since I was a baby, and I love animals too

[@jeraldjascoviak1307]

I feel so heard and validated. Because so many people here where I live used to make fun of me for my obsession to this movie. To the point some people thought I was homosexual, which was and is far from the truth. Many of the same reasons to what you said Brian I 100% agree. The only difference was I did love can you feel the love tonight. Maybe if anything because I so desperately wanted love myself. But the movie will always has and always will be my favorite as well. 😊

[@kylevansteelandt3971]

Yes! I totally agree with Brian. "The Lion King" is one of my favorite films, not as a kid, but as an adult. It is an epic triumph of an animated masterpiece of spectacular art with mature, relatable themes, brilliant ideas for the script, and a dynamic mood that can range from witty humor to harrowing drama.

[@nicolascangele5548]

it's a masterpiece

[@JonEdelkampVoices]

I also absolutely adore The Lion King! It's one of my top 5 favorite movies, and I'd also rank it as my 2nd favorite animated movie (The only one that beats it for me is Up).

[@jasminevahldick6140]

The lion king is my all time favorite Disney movie of all time I never get tired of watching this movie. It's beautiful and exciting! The animation, the music, the characters, all the songs, it's all so amazing! Circle of life is my favorite song in the whole movie the whole opening sequence of this movie still gives me chills no matter how many times I watch this movie. And believe me I have watched it so many times and I can quote it word for word and I know all the songs by heart and I don't care how old I am I will always love this movie i love everything you had to say about the movie too LONG LIVE THE KING!! 🦁🦁🦁🦁♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@katiegouldmoviegirl7151]

yes the lion king has been a favorite of mine from my childhood the song i can't wait to be king was my all time favorite growing up because it tells about the excitement that simba has and not only that but the jealousy that he has for his father going out to fight hyenas and that he couldn't go with him and watch from the sidelines but i do love the artwork on mufasa with his big muzzle of a nose and mufasa really has that kingly look with his big mane of his and the voice behind it was so perfect

[@RosheenQuynh]

I can't explain why I love this movie, I just do. And now I empathize with Simba, having lost my dad 11 years ago.

[@lizzie123channel]

i have loved everything about the lion king james earl jones has always made my heart happy when i see mufasa on screen and then when mufasa died i cried like a baby so much when that part came up. i love the lion king and i love james earl jones to . but my favorite songs from the movie will always be just cant wait to be king and the circle of life . my goodness its amazing

[@Hyenagirl-vc4tr]

Omg I agree completely I have always loved the Lion King and Lion King franchise. I always come back to it and love it even more. And I love nature shows especially about animals in Africa. I would love to go on a safari sometime. I bet you had an absolutely amazing time on yours.

[@iamagamer2349]

I love watching your vids and I have been watching since the beginning. Keep up the good work

[@BrandonCroker]

This and Zootopia are my absolute favorite Disney movies.

[@erinkelly1234]

one of the top movies I agree

[@SilvanaPuris2310]

oh I'm completely agree, the Lion King is Disney's masterpiece, I love the whole franchise (the Broadway version, the sequels, The Lion Guard, and I also somewhat like the live action), it will always have a special place in my heart, it has a beautiful 2D animation, and I love the songs, soundtrack, storyline and characters

[@pikachuspark300]

I can totally relate to Brian’s thoughts about this movie. It is my absolute favorite movie of all time because it is one of my few movies and universe I got to watch over and over again while most others I only watch once or twice at most.

[@samuelcollantes1175]

You know what, Brian? I'm also a huge fan of this movie too, in fact, it was the first movie ever i watched as a kid. Thanks for this video and a happy tuesday morning to you as well. Take care and God bless you, and greetings from Colombia.

[@Mr.Nate132]

I grew up watching the 1994 version of Lion King. I could pretty much quote the entire movie.

[@bellamovie2]

👑🦁Happy 30th anniversary to the King of All Disney Films! Epic story! Lovable characters! Incredible casting! Unforgettable songs! Beautiful animation! Powerful messages! The musical score by Hans Zimmer is a MASTERPIECE! I also saw the Broadway musical last year and it was one of the best Broadway shows I've ever seen! Yes! The Lion King is on #2 in my top 3 favorite Disney movies (My actual #1 favorite Disney movie growing up to this day is The Fox and the Hound and my #3 is The Hunchback of Notre Dame)🦁👑

[@spookykatelyn2161]

I agree Brian, this movie was one of the many Disney movies me and my sister love, I remember us pretending to be lions and do alot of roaring as kids. We love this movie, but my top favorite disney movie is tangled, because it spoke to me as an artist who wants to see the exciting things in life like how rapunzel is in the movie. moana second behind it is another one of my favorites

[@chadgaming8288]

This was and is my Dad’s favorite Disney movie. I have to say, I grew up with this movie, and I love it too. I also love lions, lions are my favorite animals. I also love the straight to DVD sequels, Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride and The Lion King: 1/12 (one and a half). I also love the 2019 remake, I cannot wait to see Mufasa.

[@stevensampson5823]

The Lion King is also my favorite disney movie. And also just my favorite movie period.

[@jeremysinnerpeace862]

The lion king is my favorite Disney movie and just movie of all time I’m in love with the story the music the characters it’s just soo good I can relate to scar in some ways not by his personality per say, but my name is Jeremy just like his voice actor Jeremy irons and I too have a scar on my eye the exact same side as scar the left, and I have a tattoo of him on my arm that I drew myself but the lion king is amazing I’m so glad we both have the same favorite movie of all time 😄

[@BrandonCroker]

Hail to the king!

[@Edwenthewolfxx]

I luv the second one too it’s so underrated the first one is my love but so is the second

[@carlossantiago4082]

This is my favorite movie of all time bro I can watch this movie over and over, and I won't get bored everything about this movie is just incredible I highly recommend this movie to anyone that has not seen it and when they do see it they will love it as much as I do.

[@JacksonLillard]

The Lion King is my number one favorite film ever of the renaissance saga!

[@kylgrv]

The Lion King is my favorite movie too, and many of the things you brought up in this video are reasons for why I love it so much also. The characters are so iconic and memorable, the story is very engaging and powerful, the music and songs are grand earworms, and the animation is some of the best hand drawn animation ever seen in an animated film. This movie had a huge impact on me that I think also shaped my love for African animals (or just animals in general), and what's also cool is that this movie came out the same year I was born, 1994. Of course, there are some things about this movie that I don't like, like how the hyenas as a whole are depicted as evil, and how Nala could've had more screentime to make her a far stronger character, but those issues are minor, and the movies pros more than make up for whatever shortcomings this movie has (besides, no movie, even the most grand and influential, is perfect to begin with). I also love how Timon and Pumbaa, despite being the comedic sidekicks, also have a lot of heart with how they feel sorry for Simba and take him under their wing, share their home and food with him, and go back to Pride Rock with him to help fight off Scar, while also showing off how awesome of a fighting duo they are. That, in my opinion, is the epitome of how to make a great Disney sidekick (or two sidekicks in this case). I also really like how Disney was willing to take some bold steps in telling the story and push the boundaries of family friendly entertainment, with the wildebeest stampede and death of Mufasa being the biggest example. Those scenes are so intense and dark, not to mention really sad, that they leave such an emotional impact on anyone who's seen this film. There are many other reasons why I love this movie, but I don't want to make this comment too long. If you want, you could always make a part 2 about why The Lion King is your favorite, and talk about some other reasons as to why you love this movie. I know I will certainly give it a watch and see what else you have to say about the film.

[@Tripp_FNF]

The Lion King and A Goofy Movie are my favorite Disney movies

[@mirayoon1992]

I love lion king as my number one favorite movie> music, action and the story are the reasons. I too memorize quotes from the movie

[@jordanrempel2136]

Great summary Brian!My favourite movie since forever! I think there’s a lot of Christian themes that tie into it as well, eg. The prodigal son. PS. I actually sent you a Lion King postcard when you used to do mail videos😂

[@doktorhyena]

I agree, I would actually say the love song in The Lion King 2 is far better than Can You Feel the Love Tonight.

[@alice83ruby]

Lion King is cool for me a little bit ago I was obsessed with The Lion Guard the song in there wow

[@wolf2912]

Lion King is still my favorite movie of my childhood and my dvd disc beacuse i watch it so much ❤🦁

[@Theteenagemoviecritic]

I agree strongly with this lion king is my third favorite movie of all time behind endgame and infinity war but definitely the best animated Film but it’s my childhood and I grew up with it and there are months where I get udderly obsessed with it to where I listen to Hans zimmers score on the bus home from school

[@jonathanbarksdale4396]

The Lion King is still the best Disney film and it turns 30th anniversary in June 24

[@dhivaansalig6398]

You know Brian, you and I have a lot in common, because I'm fascinated by African wildlife too. I should be because I'm from South Africa. And by extension The Lion King is my favorite animated movie, or possibly my favorite movie ever. Honestly if we met in person, you and I would be best friends.

[@Brandonweeks19]

A brother from another mother. Lion king has always been my favorite ever since I watched it. The whole franchise is my favorite franchise of all time

[@joshjones1848]

Lion king is one the best in the renisasince era

[@tayloredwards4968]

I definitely agree The Lion King is by far the greatest movie ever made❤

[@markthomas6236]

I love what you do

[@krystalkuchenmeister8513]

Did you know in lion king at the end of the movie they show their son first which is kion cuz he is the color of Simba and then at the beginning of the second one they show kiara cuz the lion cub is the color of Nala. They had three kids kion, kopa, and Kiara so I think they should make another lion king or kings showing kion and kopa and what happened to them.

[@MaxDanner-d2v]

On Ms Mojo, they said The Lion King is a version of Hamlet. A William Shakespeare story.

[@elijahulrich2023]

The Lion King is a great movie by no doubt. In fact, my wife is a huge fan of the sequel; she absolutely loves the romantic story. But, to be honest, I've always been more of a Nickelodeon kind of guy, particularly where SpongeBob SquarePants is concerned. And the 2004 film is my favorite non-Christian film ever. I'd be happy to explain why to anyone who's interested.

[@ethanwashington9332]

Please do a part two video of the lion king

[@robnizle4]

The lion king is my favorite Disney movie me and my brother watched it so much that my mom had to to go buy 3 separate VHS copies and to this day I can act out every scene from beginning to end

[@rp338]

my favorite also!!

[@hades4701]

I been to Africa when I was 10 and it was amazing like you said Brian

[@hades4701]

Am now 21 years old by the way

[@SimbasGuardWT]

Lion King is My all time favorite as well. Although if Simba And Nala's romance was removed that would have felt like a missed plot point. Even before Zazu tells Them (and The Viewers) that They are betrothed You can tell that Nala is (or at least will be) Simba's love interest. If nothing were to come of that. The movie would just be missing something. And I don't just mean a cub at The End.

[@westerfrost3701]

The Lion King is one of my favorite Disney movies, too!

[@jayem6482]

I am so obsessed with lion king and I love watching Africa wild life show

[@angryb0325]

Why lion King is everybody’s favorite movie ( including mine)

[@raindozer249]

I also LOVE the Lion King

[@rheagantanner8729]

You should do another try not to sing again! Or another Disney Challenge day!

[@steventuscano9233]

I Agree!!! The Lion King Is One of the Best game Changing Disney Movies of all time and It proclaimed as... THE KING OF ALL ANIMATED MOVIES!

[@R.DZ-qi3cv]

I have watched every piece of media of the lion King several times over, I love it so much!...it also might have made me a furry :3

[@michaelgarner4423]

My personal favorite Disney movie is Aladdin But i will never doubt the sheer beauty of the Lion King Lion King is by far the Greatest Disney movie and not even close With one of the greatest soundtracks of any movie and one of the most visually beautiful movies of it time Prove me wrong

[@LoganTocker]

You said there are other reasons, why you love this movie, so do a part 2 if you want! 🙂

[@angryb0325]

My two favorite songs the circle of life and I just can’t wait to be king and my favorite villain is scar and my favorite character are simba, Timon and pumbaa

[@nicolascangele5548]

Also my favorite as well

[@JoseCastro-rd3tb]

I agree

[@seivionfisher3422]

I like the lion king and the lion guard

[@geministrial950]

Im gonna save this for later

[@Toysonicandfriends2]

Disney best 2d movie ever

[@Akumu2200]

The Lion King is definitely one of my favorites, yes. But is it my all-time favorite? Not sure about that. Some contenders for my favorite classic Disney film would be Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

[@Depth217]

The Lion King just is me.

[@jamiedewoolf2375]

Don’t mind me asking, but what happened with Ranger Ray’s Animal Camp? Are we getting another episode or was that the end?

[@DavidRay_40]

As far as I can tell, it's currently on hiatus. I don't know for how long. Same with Vocal Toons.

[@AprilTeniente-eu1mj]

@@DavidRay_40 Wow! I always know the Animal Camp is so cool!!

[@Aurora-Welch]

My mom Made the smart Choice and Took me and my sister to See this movie as our first film cause it re-released. Lion king, May be a little overrated but It’s easily in my top 10. 4:33 I think the term is “Bamblet” Bambi with Hamlet. 12:24 CHEF’S KISS!😘❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 12:41 I have felt that pain.

[@kylelien7810]

This movie is a classic and a masterpiece and Did you know that Lion King is based on Shakespeares Hamlet

[@joenottnagel7068]

This is also my favorite movie

[@jordanaljian]

hey Brian, do you know they are making the movie mufasa the true Lion King story coming out in theaters December 20'th of this year

[@karinclaesson5302]

My favourite Disney movie. And as a kid I could quota the whole Lion king.

[@autumbreeze1129]

Brian, have you watched the Africa documentary narrated by Mufasa himself, James Earl Jones? Yes, anyone else reading this, that DOES exist. I've got in on DVD

[@Brandonweeks19]

Brian have you ever heard the statement by the executive producer that Hamlet wasn’t an inspiration for the film?

[@KeithBuettmann]

The lion king is my favorite movie of all time to

[@JessFirefox]

The Lion King is my favorite movie, it's my go to I'm sick movie

[@PatrickMcDermott-ct2kp]

The lion king is my favorite Walt Disney animation film is the same way I feel about toy story Because it's my favorite Pixar film