Hey everyone!
My name is Matt and I'm 21 and a senior in college. Though I was always fond of the original movie I have recently discovered something much deeper and meaningful about the story. Though I'm not sure if I have the time to get involved in another forum, more than anything I just want to express my passion for this movie where I won't be judged haha. I really should be studying now but I need to let this out!
Though the movie, start to finish, is beautiful and flawless there are two scenes that do things to my emotions I did not realize were possible. The first is Simba's bewildered face as his father's ghost emerges from the sky. As the son of a christian minister who never took any interest in the spiritual or supernatural, there is something ineffable about that moment. This is how I imagine religious experiences feel.
The second is Simba ascending Pride Rock after defeating Scar. The music (I revere Hans Zimmer) combined with the speechless, wonderstruck faces of his friends fill me with awe. The Lion King has recently convinced me that animated films can be just as profound, if not more profound than the most heart-wrenching live-action films. I think its animated anthropomorphic characters can convey something that the humans cannot, the transcendent fantasy world that disappears as we grow older.
Am I in the right place or should I find the closest psychiatric ward?
Hi! Am I in the Right Place?
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Hi! Am I in the Right Place?
by matt1989 » October 6th, 2011, 6:39 am
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Re: Hi! Am I in the Right Place?
by DGFone » October 6th, 2011, 6:56 am
No. You not in the right place. Because here, people will find it weird that you think that liking The Lion King is weird.
In other words: Welcome to the Pride, Matt!
In other words: Welcome to the Pride, Matt!
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Re: Hi! Am I in the Right Place?
by WildSimba » October 6th, 2011, 6:58 am
You'll fit right in here, Matt! No need to worry about that. 
Anyways, welcome to the forum. I'm a moderator here, so if you have any questions or concerns, then feel free to PM me. ^^
Anyways, welcome to the forum. I'm a moderator here, so if you have any questions or concerns, then feel free to PM me. ^^
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Re: Hi! Am I in the Right Place?
by AdAstrα » October 6th, 2011, 10:35 am
Yep, you definitely are! Welcome to the Pride!
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Re: Hi! Am I in the Right Place?
by MuddyMufasa » October 6th, 2011, 11:15 am
Yup, you're definitely in the right place! Welcome to the pride; you'll fit right in here!
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Re: Hi! Am I in the Right Place?
by Question » October 7th, 2011, 12:09 am
Welcome matt! I hope you enjoy your stay here!
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*Young Justice
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Copy/paste this if you're proud to be an atheist too!
Love you emily123!
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Re: Hi! Am I in the Right Place?
by TheIvanMuse » October 7th, 2011, 12:52 am
You're certainly in the right place, welcome to MLK! I hope you have a great time here and if you have problems or questions,PM me or anyone else in green or red. Also, I can agree,those two scenes are very enriching and deep. See you around!
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Re: Hi! Am I in the Right Place?
by Misiziri » October 7th, 2011, 12:54 am
Aloha, welcome and enjoy your stay!
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Re: Hi! Am I in the Right Place?
by SimbasGuard » October 7th, 2011, 4:00 am
Welcome matt1989 enjoy your stay.
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Re: Hi! Am I in the Right Place?
by TheEssenceOfAmara » October 8th, 2011, 7:02 pm
It's great to meet someone like you who feels similar emotions to mine about TLK, welcome. Don't be a stranger now!! 
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