CEDmom said:
Can someone tell me if there are any dark scenes in this movie? Does anyone get killed, any blood, knives, fire etc. The reason I'm asking is that we have not been able to take our DD to any movie because of the loudness and darkness issues. I think she might be getting past this but I'm concerned because every Disney movie has some element of violence in it that really effects my very sensitive child. I'd like to try going to a movie with her but need one that's very light and fun. Thanks for your help.
Yes, there is. I hate to rain on the love fest, but it scared the wee wee out of my niece who is 4 and will be 5 in December. I did not care for this movie AT ALL and I think it will set you back if you take her.
SPOILERS BELOW! CLOSE YOUR EYES!
The main problem in the story is that the lion, when they are exiled, discovers that he is a meat eater unlike the other characters. There are some intense scenes involving him chasing others, not to mention everyone keeps turning into steaks.
There is also a segment where there are many small animals that get eaten by larger animals. In particular, a small duckling is placed in the water only to be gobbled up by a crocodile that comes out of nowhere. After that she was crying to go home.
There are also two skeletons in the movie. When they ask if there are humans there the lemurs point out a skeleton hanging from a parachute harness in a tree. Also, there is a plane that is crashed in the trees. The lemurs have a meeting in it and the king lemur gesticulates with part of the skeleton sitting in a seats on the plane (its arm and hand) - repeatedly.
Not to mention the hippo comes out of the ocean with a crab where her bikini bottom would be and starfish where her bikini top would be and says something like "OK boys, the fun is over" at which point the crab lets go and the starfish jump off.
And at one point Chris Rock says, "Sugar Honey Ice Tea" <-- look at the caps and see what he really meant.