[quote="TheBlackCatCrossing"]1. Explain Zira's relationship with Scar in more detail. I like the idea that she was insane.
2. Explain why Simba is a grouch. Yes, parenthood changes people but a line or two to explain that would have been nice.
3. More Vitani.
4. Less Timon and Pumbaa. Sorry, but I really dislike them.[/quote]
I agree with this. Especially point 2. For the most part, I liked the movie the way it is. I did, however dislike what happened to Simba. In the first movie, he was so likeable and laid back, and, IMO he was less likeable in the second film, mainly because he was so strict and there was no explanation given as to why.
If I was directing it, I would also make the romance a sub plot, in spite of how much I like Romeo & Juliette, because I personally think that every story, and therefore, every movie, should be deeper than that. The movie should have been more focused on the conflict between the Pridelanders and the Outlanders.
I would also explain exactly why the Outlanders were banished. Yes, we can assume that they were loyal to Scar, but the details are still sketchy as to what actually happened. Did Zira try to assassinate Simba or something? What did they do? If I were directing, that question would be answered.