This is the story of Simba and Nala’s newborn cub Kyara who we all saw at the end of the first film. After the battle in the first film Simba has banished a pride of lions to the outlands. In this pride happens to be the Nephew of Scar and one of Simba’s mortal enemies, Kovu.

Kyara who is wilful and determined much like Simba was when he was a cub runs off one day to explore the outlands. Here she just happens to run into Kovu also a playful cub and unfortunately his mother Zira. Who has a passionate distaste for Simba. As to be expected Simba comes to the rescue though and all is well in the pride lands for a few years until Kyara grows up.

On her first hunt on her own she once again runs into Kovu. This time however he is part of an evil plan to get to Simba through Kyara. No one expected though that he would fall in love with Kyara and betray his pride when he hears the true story of Scar from Simba. From here on is the story of how the two fall in love and the battle between the pridelands and the outlands. Once again the ending is set up for a sequel but I doubt they will make another one.

The voices are superb again.

Neve Campbell as Kyara, Mathew Broderick as Simba, Jason Marsden as Kovu, Nathan Lane as Timon, Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa and Robert Guillaume is the voice of Rafiki. It was disappointing to find that Rowan Atkinson is no longer the voice of Zazu. In the first Lion King I found him one of the most entertaining characters. L

So How Does This Transfer Hold Up?
The 4:3 Fullframe transfer of this film is exquisite. I have seen a few animation transfers but this one takes the cake. Warner has dished out a masterpiece here. I hate to say it but the transfer is perfect. I have watched it several times trying to find faults but there just isn’t any. The images are sharp and clear and the colour schemes are brilliant and beautiful. In fact I’m dying for the first Lion King to be released, because if it’s this good I will be buying it for sure.

The audio is also fantastic. I was a little let down with the use of the surrounds of the English Dolby Dgital 5.1 mix but overall I can’t really find fault with it either. The soundtrack composed by Nick Glennie-Smith is great the songs are sing along memorable tracks great for kids. However it is a little disappointing after the soundtrack for the Lion King 1 from Elton John. (Which I admit I own on CD) It is still a good mix of songs and a good use of the African group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, which are exceptional.

Once again ZIP! on the extras. Maybe G rated films aren’t worthy of extras but I know I would have loved to have seen some of the animation background and some behind the scene’s look at the score and the voice overs being done. But again I have been letdown with the extras. The slick tells you that you get scene access as an extra, but I’m sorry I don’t consider that an extra, it’s a standard feature and nothing more.