The Lion King 1 1/2

A clever retelling of a classic tale from skewed p.o.v. of supporting characters.

It will provide plenty of laughs for kids but adults who loved the original film won't find much to hold their interest. It's moderately funny the first time, after that you roll your eyes.

Whimsical and fun, The Lion King 1 1/2 is an enjoyable romp behind the fake scenes of a real movie.

It is creative, and that's alone enough to rocket it to the top of the Disney sequel heap.

"The Lion King 1 1/2" is a very clever "syncquel" that's entertaining in the beginning but weighed down by a premise and format that seem ill-suited for a full-length feature.

Clever and mostly charming--most kids will enjoy.

In no way does The Lion King 1 1/2 measure up to the standards set by the original movie, but it does add an enjoyable twist to the fable.

Quite inventive for a Disney straight-to-video release . . .

This is clearly the best video sequel that the mouse house has produced to date. Hakuna matata!

This may become known as the gold standard for straight-to-video cartoon releases.