Does this look familiar?
The Story
While the story is original 20%, some of you may not know that The Lion King is loosely based on Shakespeare's "Hamlet: Prince of Denmark". Only this time, the setting was changed from 14th century Denmark to Africa and from humans to animals!
The famous ghost scene in both stories play an essential part of the story, especially in the Lion King. Since Simba needs to assume his responsibilities as King of the Pride Lands, whereas in Hamlet, the title character's father was assassinated by Claudius (Hamlet's uncle) prior to the events of the play.
Finally, the ending is very different from one another, mainly because Disney is well-accustomed to the Happy Ending from previous adaptions of their original fairy-tale endings, Hamlet dies and Fortinbras, prince of Norway succeeded the Danish throne while Simba lives to see his Uncle Scar killed by his allies!
The Characters
Hamlet and Simba are very much like each at some point in the Lion King, mainly because they wonder who murder their respective fathers. Unfortunately, Simba was brainwashed by his wicked Uncle Scar that he murdered his father during the stampede, it was not until that Scar confessed to Simba during the confrontation scene at the end!
Whereas the spirit of Hamlet's father came and told his son that his uncle murdered him prior to the events of the story, both Hamlet and Simba must take their father's place to the throne.
Speaking of Scar, he strikes me as a psychopath who does not seem to feel remorse on killing Mufasa unlike his Shakespearean Danish counterpart, Claudius.
To Be or Not To Be?
So, do you all agree with all of these points? Hope that you enjoy the live action reboot this coming July!
A Happy Ending
6) Zeus, Movie:Hercules, Voice:Rip Torn, Memorable Quote(s): "Now watch your old man work!" Pros. hot body, head god Cons. not that bright
THE MEN
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5)Geppetto, Movie:Pinocchio, Voice:Christian Rub, Memorable Song(s): "Little Wooden Head" Pros. sweet, good with kids Cons some might find him old fashoined
4) Fa Zhou, Movie:Mulan, Voice:Soon Tek On, Memorable quote(s): "...Look this one's late, but I'll bet that it blooms it will be the most beautiful of all. Pros. handsome, loving Cons "very up tight"
3)Dr. Facilier, Movie:Princess and the Frog, Voice:Keith David, Memorable Song(s): "Friends From The Other Side" Pros. tall dark & handsome Cons. works for the dark side
2)Powhatatn, Movie:Pocahontas, Voice:Russels Means, Memorable Quote(s): "You must choose your own path" "Daughter stand back!" Pros handsome, wise, the chief, Cons very over protective
1)King Triton, Movie:Little Mermaid, Voice:Kenneth Mars, Memorable Quote(s) "...and you are just the crab to do it.","Oh I just don't know what we're going to do with young lady!" Pros. great body, king of sea, very wise Cons. has a temper
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