Looking at Disney's sudden decision to release a special edition of 'The Lion King' on DVD without even a smidgeon of cynicism proves a little difficult. In a year that's seen them inflict the below-par Treasure Planet and toe-curlingly bad Jungle Book 2 upon big screen audiences, this swift re-packaging of one of their considerably more reliable productions smacks ever so slightly of desperation.

Nine years after first roaring into cinemas worldwide, this double-Oscar winner now comes with the inclusion of a new song - 'Morning Report' - which you can choose to leave out in favour of the original version if you prefer. And, after hearing it, you probably will.

But there's no denying that viewed from start to finish this is a wonderful movie experience, and certainly one of Disney's finest hour-and-a-halves. The jaw-dropping backdrops would completely steal the show were it not for the engrossing, charming and often funny adventure story bounding along in the foreground.

It......

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