The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata

Original title: The Lion King 1½

Video
2004
U
1h 17m

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6.5/10

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Nathan Lane in The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata (2004)

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Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog retell the story of The Lion King (1994) from their own perspective.Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog retell the story of The Lion King (1994) from their own perspective.Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog retell the story of The Lion King (1994) from their own perspective.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

48K

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Awards
- 6 wins & 10 nominations total

Timon
(voice)

Ernie Sabella

Pumbaa
(voice)

Julie Kavner

Mom
(voice)

Jerry Stiller

Uncle Max
(voice)

Matthew Broderick

Simba
(voice)

Robert Guillaume

Rafiki
(voice)

Moira Kelly

Nala
(voice)

Whoopi Goldberg

Shenzi
(voice)

Cheech Marin

Banzai
(voice)

Jim Cummings

Ed
(voice)

Edward Hibbert

Zazu
(voice)

Jason Rudofsky

Flinchy
(voice)

Matt Weinberg

Young Simba
(voice)

Tony Anselmo

Donald Duck
(voice)

Jeff Bennett

Bashful
(voice)

Corey Burton

Grumpy
(voice)

Cam Clarke

Bill Farmer

Sleepy
(voice)
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Trivia
While "The Lion King" is inspired by "Hamlet," this film clearly takes inspiration from the play "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead," which features the events of "Hamlet" through the eyes of two minor characters.

Goofs
During the entire film, Rafiki appears to be Timon's mentor, yet in the first Lion King film---when Rafiki says what happened to Simba--Timon asks, "Who's the monkey?"

Quotes
[Timon and Pumbaa have found their dream home; Timon is talking to himself, Pumbaa is making a celebration supper]
Timon: The monkey was right! We found it! The perfect life!
Pumbaa: I'll just whip up a little something.
Timon: He had the perfect name for it, too.
Pumbaa: Come and get it!
Timon: [sits at a rock] Such a wonderful phrase. It had this rhythm. Laduda Ladada.
Pumbaa: Try this - hot tuna frittata.
Timon: Hmm. No, that's not it.
Pumbaa: The spinach armada.
Timon: Quiet, Pumbaa. I'm trying to think.
Pumbaa: A spoon of ricotta.
Timon: Two words.
Pumbaa: A wormy piccata.
Timon: Six syllables.
Pumbaa: Kahuna colada.
Timon: Twelve letters.
Pumbaa: A blue enchilada.
Timon: Rhymes with... .
Pumbaa: Legumes on a platter.
Timon: Think, think, think.
Pumbaa: [poking a dish] This oughta be hotta.
Timon: I forget.
Pumbaa: I gotta lambada!
[dances right into Timon]
Timon: HEY! How can you dance at a time like this? I'm DYIN' here!... . Ooh, sorry about that, pal.
Pumbaa: Hakuna Matata.
Timon: ....Come again?
Pumbaa: Hakuna Matata - It means "no worries". Ah-ohhhh... .

Crazy credits
The first few credits "fall apart."

Alternate versions
The French track on the DVD plays (in English) "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" during the end credits instead of "Grazing in the Grass" performed by Raven and "That's All I Need Reprise" performed by Timon.

Connections
Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #30.7 (2004)

Soundtracks
Grazing in the Grass
Written by Harry J. Listopn and Philemon Hou
Performed by Raven-Symoné (as Raven)
Produced and Arranged by Robbie Buchanan

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Review

Featured review

7/10

Another great straight-to-video sequel/spoof, that's worth a theatrical treatment.

My Take: A funny take on THE LION KING, posing as a sequel. Surprisingly amusing.

Surprisingly, "Lion King 1 1/2" is actually another funny straight-to-video, that's worth a theatrical treatment. I don't see why Disney released this straight to video, and release crappy movies like "Chicken Little" and "Return to Neverland" theatrically. Those movies are better off seen in the video stores (in the "new releases" area), rather than seeing their theatrical posters outside the theaters.

This one is merely a spoof of the first film (although the events in "Simba's Pride" hasn't taken place yet), on Timon (voiced by Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa's (voiced by Ernie Sabella) point of view. We get to see them make fun of the events in the first film. Original voices from the first film, like Matthew Broderick, Woopie Goldberg, Cheeche Martin and Robert Guillaume, return to their voicing roles from the first film, while Julie Kavner and Jerry Stiller give some hilarious comedy relief as Timon's mom and grumpy uncle.

So doesn't this sound fun. Maybe not now, but go watch it for yourself. The fact that it's not that serious in its plot makes it the more enjoyable. It's kinda like MST3000 with Timon and Pumbaa.

Video movie rating: ***1/2 out of 5.