[quote="Elton John"]I dont want tlk to be a gritty drama...[/quote]
Agreed. If a remake removes itself to far from what it was originally. it will not resonate with the audience. I would love for the average movie goer to view The Lion King as seriously and deeply as I do, but in an effort to skew Lion King in a more adult direction and cause it to no longer be a family film. Would be a bigger slap in the face to the movie we all know and love. Than Maleficent was to Sleeping Beauty.
[quote="Ninclow"]Under normal circumstances, I'd agree, but one thing is animals being in trouble and him having to lend out a helping paw, but to hear that your own father had fallen down a sinkhole, which potentially means he could have died during the fall, ought to get more of a reaction out of him. One thing is "smart beyond his years", but in many respects, he's still a cub/kid. He's not sufficiently treated as such by the show, in my opinion, but still.
Even a person of great self-control have their limits, and I think that it makes more believable reaction, especially from a cub, to loose his head if harm comes to those of whom he are fond.[/quote]
I see your point, but as a The Leader of The Lion Guard Kion is faced with dangers and disasters more so than most cubs his age. I also think Simba's initial disapproval of Kion's Lion Guard has instilled a sense of duty before all else in Kion. I think this serves to enable Kion to emotionally distance himself from situations and react to things logically. Even though it was Kion's father that was in potential danger, Kion knew that the danger was only potentially serious. All those thing factored into his decision not to immediately rush to his father's aid. Also I think Kion prides himself on being a good leader, so even if his was an emotional basket case on the inside he will not show that in front of his team. In fact thus far the only emotion that Kion has ever let his team see get him out of his zone is when his confidence falters and he doubts himself.