The Lion King 2 - Simba's Pride (2-Disc Special Edition)

Although the music is pretty good (I believe it still doesn't compare with the first score), this film falls short of being a worthy continuation of The Lion King (I won't mention Lion King 1/2 because it is in no way serious enough for me to consider it as good). The songs are strange, the characters are melancholy and mainly flat (including Andy Dick, who is a very disturbing, unloved lion in the opposing pride), and the plot line is confusing.

It is supposed to be taking place after Simba's cub has grown up, into Kiara, a rebellious young lioness. She ends up meeting Kovu, a lion raised to hate Simba's pride by the opposing pride who lives on the outlands. The story behind them is that they were the lionesses supporting Scar (although I never saw one lioness fighting AGAINST Simba in first the movie) and were banished for it. Kovu is, apparently, not Scar's child, but he looks exactly like him. He and Kiara end up finding common ground, much to the anger of both of their parents.

"We Are One" which is sung by Simba, along with the opening "He lives in you" are the only good songs. The animation is sub-par. I was very disappointed with this sequel and feel it can't even barely compete with The Lion King.

I love this movie....even though Simba has matured in this movie..it's the best there is. My favorite part would definately have to be when Kiara and Kovu fall in love. This reminds me of Romeo and Juliet. In this situation Simba and his people are against Scar's people. And Kiara and Kovu's love is forbidden. What's really interesting is Kiara and Kovu's relationship flashbacks with Simba and Nala's love. Kiara is just like her father. They have the same eyes. Kovu's bitchy mother and his siblings had wanted to kill Simba, but Kovu didn't want to be part of it. This shows that he may look scary and gothic on the outside, but truly he has a good heart on the inside. The best conclusion is how Simba's people and Scar's people united as one people. That was Mufasa's decision and the most wise one. I'm really glad that they put to the end to the fighting and just put the past behind. I hope there will be Lion King III in the future.

I don't see why everyone hates this movie. It's really good and has a good message that all of us should listen to.
The story begins at dawn in the Pride Lands of Africa, where all the animals gather to pay homage to their new princess, Kiara (voice of Michelle Horn{younger}; Neve Campbell{adult}), much to the dismay of Timon ("The Producers" Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella). Simba ("Inspector Gadget's" & "The Producers" Matthew Broderick) doesn't want to take any chances of losing his only daughter like he lost his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones), he hires Timon and Pumbaa to watch over Kiara. This becomes annoying to her, and as the warthog and meerkat argue over which is the best part of eating bugs (Yuck!), Kiara wanders off into the Outlands, where she meets Kovu (Ryan O'Donohue{younger}; Jason Mardsen{adult}), a lion cub who is being taught to lead the Outsiders to Pride Rock to kill Simba and his lionesses. They become instant friends, but the fun ends when Zira (Suzzane Pleshette), Kovu's guardian, and Simba break up the pair and return them back to their homes, filled with anger in their hearts. It's at nighttime that Zira develops an idea: When Kovu gets older and is well trained, he will go into the Pride Lands and convince Simba that his fellow Outsiders have exiled him, and wants to join Simba's pride. That will get Zira and her pride closer into destroying Simba once and for all, and take over Pride Rock. Also during this time, Rafiki (Robert Guillamue), the wise baboon, receives a plan from Mufasa from the heavens: Bring Kovu and Kiara together to unite the prides as one. Will the plan work? Will there be war? Can peace be restored to the Pride Lands for all animals?
You will treasure this movie with all of your heart. It's moral is very simple: We are one. No matter what color we are, what religion we have, or how rich or poor we are, we are one. Let me ask you: What differences do you see among the people you run into each day?
The music is spectacular. Lebo M. and the African choirs do a great job bringing the music together. You'll also like "Love Will Find A Way" by Heather Headley and Kenny Lattimore. On Disk 2, you'll especially like "One By One", which tells the story of a group of children inspired by a magic feather to fly their kites into the sky. It has no words, just African chants led by Lebo M.
This movie is phenomenal! You won't be bored for one second. Buy it today!

I really liked this movie because it completes the "Circle of Life." Even though I liked this movie, I don't think it was as good as The Lion King or The Lion King 1 1/2.

Very enjoyable on all levels.
The story has a little less "light and shade" in a dramatic sense, but is very highly stark in what is right, what is wrong... especially if you recall the first film, and how Mufasa taught his son.
Very nice to see Rafiki voiced again by Robert Guillame, and a slight disappointment that Rowan Atkinson is absent.
But, overall, the resolution based on the "Circle of Life", and the "we are one" concepts are very well executed, and should please adults and children who love the series ( And I do mean Love, not like !!! ).
The extras are very focused on the children but are very fun for adults of the right mind as well.