In Search of the Crystal Skull Episode 4: The Lion King 1 1/2

In this episode of In Search of the Crystal Skull, Patricia and
Arun discuss about the 2004 direct to video Disney film The Lion
King 1 1/2 (also called The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata in some
regions) which focuses on Timon and Pumbaa's perspective from the
first Lion King movie. It takes place before the events with
Timon not fitting in with his family after failing with
protecting them from the hyenas. He leaves them behind to find
his calling and the place he can call paradise. Along the way, he
meets with Pumbaa and they end up in the background of many
iconic scenes from The Lion King from passing by the animals when
Simba is born with "The Circle of Life", knocking down the
animals during "I Just Can't Wait to Be King", seeing the hyenas
marching in "Be Prepared", and more. It also goes more into
Simba's life during his childhood and teen years with Timon and
Pumbaa until he matures into an adult where he meets with Nala
and returns to the Pridelands.  


When the film premiered, it received mixed to positive reviews
from critics calling it one of the better direct to video Disney
sequels. It currently has a 78% on Rotten Tomatoes. What do
Patricia and Arun think of this film? Listen and find out.