[118] Entertainment Weekly included the character in the article "10 Over-the-top Animated Movie Villains", explaining, "you could only expect over-the-top when you pair such a grasping, conniving character with Jeremy Irons' seductive voice. After being summoned, Scar conspires with Janja and the other animals in the Outlands to take over the Pride Lands and defeat the new Lion Guard and Simba, who were initially unaware that Scar had returned. Scar was the brother of Mufasa, the king of the Pride Lands. In what may be the first big conspiracy theory of 2021, fans of the iconic Disney film The Lion King believe they have discovered proof that Mufasa was eaten by Scar. At the end of the special, Kion defeats Scar by summoning the Great Kings of the Past, to bring punishment onto Scar for his crimes, which results in his destruction, freeing the Pride Lands and the Outlands from his tyranny forever. "[95] Critics have repeatedly singled out Irons's performance, praising it extensively: Cindy White of IGN called Irons's performance "deliciously smarmy,"[96] while Andy Patrizio of IGN wrote that Irons voices Scar "in perfect Shakespearean villain mode. And although it's honestly a little cringe-worthy to watch Scar mince his way through 'Be Prepared,' he proves himself an adept orator, inspiring legions of goose-stepping hyenas to throw off the shackles of the oppressive lions. ", A film that features the voices of several well-known A-list actors, namely Irons as Scar, Matthew Broderick as Simba, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Nathan Lane as Timon, and Whoopi Goldberg as Shenzi,[94] The Lion King has since gone on to be acclaimed as "one of the most impressive arrays of voice talents ever utilized in an animated film. The Pride Lands' reclusive heir presumptive, Scar is introduced in the first film as Simba's uncle and Mufasa's younger brother. It's a video that says "Hampter." Scar then adopted the nickname and began plotting to personally kill his brother. [87] Author Peter M. Nichols wrote in his book New York Times Essential Library: Children's Movies: A Critic's Guide to the Best Films Available on Video and DVD that Scar "is the most interesting character in the film," describing Simba and Mufasa "bores in comparison. "[4] Additionally, the character shares similarities with Iago from Shakespeare's play Othello; both antagonists are skilled in exploiting their victims' fears. "[26] By blaming Mufasa's death on an innocent Simba, Scar ultimately triggers "a cycle of guilt, flight, denial and redemption, as the hero goes into self-imposed exile before finally reconciling with his father's memory, returning to face his wicked uncle and generally coming of age. "[144] These allegations are inconsistent with the facts about real lions: dark manes indicate higher testosterone levels, and experiments show that male lions accordingly find dark-maned models more intimidating while lionesses find them more attractive. Simba gains the upper hand and overpowers Scar and throws him over the cliff ledge to the base of Pride Rock. "[75] Among the changes, Scar is stated to have challenged Mufasa in the past and lost (it is implied he got his scar in the fight), and that both brothers courted Sarabi, who chose Mufasa. In a scene that could disturb younger viewers, Mufasa's demise is shown. [53] Well known for animating several Disney villains,[54] Deja summarized the experience as "more fun than drawing heroes" because "You have so much more to work with in terms of expressions and acting and drawing-wise than you would have with a nice princess or a prince ... where you have to be ever so careful with the draftsmanship. So, if something fascinates you, then you should probably explore it. Before Irons was cast, the directors had considered offering the role to actors Tim Curry and Malcolm McDowell. The film also contains a fair share of violence, including a rather graphic battle between two lions. On June 24th, 1994, Disney released the film The Lion King in the United States. On January 14th, Redditor My_Memes_Will_Cure_U shared the video in the /r/maybemaybemaybe[1] subreddit. [26] The animals were each drawn with certain human-like attributes and characteristics in order to help convey emotions and tell the story. It turns out The Lion King was pretty brutal.. Parents should carefully consider before automatically taking a child of, say, under seven years of age, to this movie. [144] Like Disney's Bambi before it, The Lion King – dubbed the studio's "darkest" film at the time of its release –[67] was unprecedented in terms of its serious themes, namely guilt, murder, treachery, revenge and death, specifically the on-screen assassination of one of the film's heroes. The Lion King 2 is expected to be a prequel that explores Mufasa's backstory, and it should address his biggest failure as a king: why he cruelly calls his brother "Scar". [46][54] Prior to animating Scar, Deja had just recently served as the supervising animator of Gaston and Jafar, the villains in Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991) and Aladdin (1992), respectively. [16], Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly described Scar as "a figure of both pity and evil, and of treacherous comedy" with "Irons ... filling this devious coward with elegantly witty self-loathing. [129] E! With his brother murdered and his nephew presumed dead, Scar returns to Pride Rock and tells the pride that both father and son died in the stampede before becoming king and allowing the hyenas into the Pride Lands. I showed that I had a passion for it, which I believe to be very important. However, once again, his role remains vital, story wise. [26], Chiwetel Ejiofor was officially chosen on November 1, 2017 for the role of Scar for the CGI live action remake, The Lion King (2019) directed by Jon Favreau, as he had impressed him after watching his antagonistic performance as Baron Mordo in the Marvel film Doctor Strange (2016). You knew all of the songs and most of the dialogue by heart. In the photo-realistic computer animated remake, Scar is described by his voice actor Chiwetel Ejiofor as more "psychologically possessed" and "brutalized" than in the original film. Since Scar had no cubs of his own, Zira's son Kovu is chosen to serve as Scar's heir. [77], The character appears in the 1994 video game The Lion King. "[103] The Guardian's Philip French opined, "Jeremy Irons is excellent as the suavely villainous lion Scar. [45] Deja revealed that, during a recording session, Irons' stomach was grumbling. Scar intervenes, however, and then turns into Kovu and throws Simba off the cliff. Scar: The Lion King Scar’s aggression towards his brother Mufasa goes far deeper than simple sibling rivalry; it stems from the deep rooted symptoms of his disorder. [11] Scar is based on King Claudius. 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In my head cannon, Askari (Scar's birth-name), and Mufasa were teenagers, similar to how Kovu was a teen at the end of TLK 2, meaning their father was still King, however, after discovering dirt on Scar's paws, Mufasa instantly banished him rather than talking to his father about it. He brings that feeling of a Shakespearean villain to bear because of his background as an actor. [27][116] Desmond Ryan of The Philadelphia Inquirer reviewed Scar as "the most vivid villain in Disney features in generations. You can help confirm this entry by contributing facts, media, and other evidence of notability and mutation. But it is Scar, so I wouldn’t put keeping his brother’s skull as a trophy past him, to be honest — whether he sourced it himself or if his hyenas gave it to him after they finished grubbing. Deja joked, "The growling sound could be heard in his recording, so we had to record that part of his dialog all over again. [74] Ejiofor also said that "[Scar and Mufasa's] relationship is completely destroyed and brutalized by Scar's way of thinking. "), Tim Curry and Malcolm McDowell were originally considered for the role of Scar. Scar makes a few appearances in Six New Adventures, a book series that was sequel to the original Lion King. Movies, the Orlando Sentinel, E! They believe that this proves that Scar, not his underling hyenas, is responsible for the skull. The post received more than 9 million views, 2.3 million reactions and 52,000 comments in less than two weeks (shown below). "[98] Peter Stack of the San Francisco Chronicle commended Disney for "nail[ing] the voice talents," specifically Irons. Scar arranges Mufasa's disturbing on-screen death in a manner that both banishes Simba to the wilderness and raises questions about whether this film really warranted a G rating ... For the grown-ups, there is Mr. Scar makes another cameo appearance in a pool of water, as a reflection, after Kovu is exiled from the Pridelands. As the story goes, Scar traps Simba in a gorge with wildebeest and Mufasa rushes to rescue him, not realising it is all part of Scar… [57] Because Scar is an animal as opposed to a human,[58] Deja and the animators experienced certain challenges and limitations when it came to instilling movement in the character,[58] and thus experimented with manipulating Scar's facial expressions, specifically the way in which he tilts his head condescendingly, raises his eyebrows and lifts his chin. The general public, however, appears to have remained largely oblivious to such concerns according to David Parkinson, author of The Rough Guide to Film Musicals. If this is what happened, it would make sense why The Lion King doesn't show it, as this is still a movie for all ages after all. Scar is portrayed in paintings throughout season 1 of The Lion Guard television series, which explains some of his backstory. It's againts the law aswell. [56] Meanwhile, Minkoff and Allers had already had Deja in mind for animating Scar long before the animator approached the directors about the position. He restricts every conversation about his deceased brother rather than banning his name. ", "Interview: Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, The Directors of The Lion King", "In 'The Lion King,' the animation roars", "The Tragedie of Scar, King of Pride Rock", "Do You Know These 20 Things About The Lion King? In the film, Scar kills his brother Mufasa after dropping him off a cliff. [148] Referring to Scar murdering Mufasa, The New York Times questioned "whether this film really warranted a G rating. Like Kion, Scar was also gifted with The Roar of the Elders, which causes the lions of the Pride Lands' past to roar with the user. "[105] Also hailing the film's cast as "incredible," Desson Howe of The Washington Post highlighted Irons as a "standout. The post received more than 994,000 views, 83,000 likes and 29,000 retweets in less than one week (shown below). The success of The Lion King spawned a Broadway musical based on the film, directed by Julie Taymor with a book written by The Lion King co-director Roger Allers and screenwriter Irene Mecchi. Due to his death in The Lion King, Scar's appearance and presence in its sequel The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) is limited. [145] According to IGN, "The film's story concepts of morality and mortality ... was new for Disney,"[146] with The Washington Post predicting that "the death of the heroic Mufasa will be the most widely debated aspect of The Lion King, with people taking sides as to whether such things are good or bad for kids just as they did over the killing of Bambi's mother. "[106] Praising the film for successfully combining "grand-opera melodrama and low-comedy hi-jinks," the Orlando Sentinel's Jay Boyar concluded that "One reason they work so well together is that even most of the serious sections contain an undercurrent of humor, provided ... by the deliciously droll voice-performance of Jeremy Irons as Scar. Scar refuses and attacks Simba, who throws him off the cliff after a brief fight. As in the original film, Scar attempts to escape while the hyenas fight the lionesses, but is pursued by Simba to a ledge near the top of Pride Rock. Scar in "Lion King" Lion King remains one of Disney's best animated films, and it highlights a villain—Scar—who actually wins, reigning as king for years before Simba's return. [126] Similarly, Babble.com also placed the character at number six. His nam… A lot of the most common questions surrounding The Lion King are based on the relationship between Mufasa and Scar. "[107] Mathew DeKinder of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch felt that Irons successfully "handle[s] all of the dramatic heavy lifting. When Mufasa begs Scar for help, Scar instead throws his brother to his death below. As the second-born cub of the monarch, Scar was tasked with leading the Lion Guard when he was younger and was given a power called the Roar of the Elders, which, when used, would cause the Great Kings of the Past to roar with him against the forces of evil. "[131][full citation needed] While ranking the character fifth, The Stanford Daily wrote, "From his habit of sadistically toying with his prey to his dumb hyena coven to the way he leads the kingdom of Pride Rock into a period of starvation and sorrow, he's a backstabbing dictator of an uncle. Know Your Meme is an advertising supported site and we noticed that you're using an ad-blocking solution. 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Jan 18, 2021 at 12:35PM EST "[161] Similarly, author Edward Schiappa wrote in his book Beyond Representational Correctness: Rethinking Criticism of Popular Media that Scar's voice was simply meant "to convey the sort of upper-class snobbishness evinced by George Sanders' performance as Shere Khan in The Jungle Book. [153] The Washington Post felt that "Scar clearly is meant to represent an evil African American because 'while Simba's mane is gloriously red, Scar's is, of course, black. This ending was cut for being far too dark for young viewers. "[37] James Berardinelli of ReelViews reviewed, "Gone is the buffoonery that has marked the recent trio of Ursula, Gaston, and Jafar," writing, "Scar is a sinister figure, given to acid remarks and cunning villainy." [122] Similarly, BuzzFeed also ranked Scar first in the website's "Definitive Ranking Of The Top 20 Disney Villains" list, with author Javi Moreno accusing the character of removing "the innocence of an entire generation. "[40], While recording Scar's song, "Be Prepared," Irons encountered challenges with his singing voice. "[104] David Sterritt of The Christian Science Monitor exalted Irons's acting, describing him as "positively brilliant. A producer of Disney's iconic "The Lion King" now says that Mufasa and his fratricidal sibling Scar are not, in fact, brothers. "[158] Susan Mackey-Kallis, author of The Hero and the Perennial Journey Home in American Film, observed that Scar is "more effeminate [and] less brawny ... than" both Mufasa and Simba. "[93].mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, "Simba is also influenced by his delectably wicked uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons). [68], According to Entertainment Weekly, the concept originated from a sketch by story artist Jorgen Klubien, in which Scar was depicted as Hitler. Shere Khan Vs Scar is an unproduced 2020 American animated musical epic drama film directed and produced by Jon Favreau, written by Jeff Nathanson, and produced by Disney Television Animation, a loosely-based reboot of The Lion King franchise, particularly The Lion Guard. And yet, we still find him wildly hilarious. "[55], Before becoming involved with The Lion King, Deja had already developed a reputation for animating Disney villains. "[34], As directors, Minkoff and Allers "work[ed] very closely with the actors to create their performance. Zira and Scar have nuka just before scar dies. Do you have caps locks on? [159] Additionally, "Even though [Scar] would be expected to mate with one of the lioness, he is never seen intimated by any. "[132] Richard Crouse of Metro cited Scar's "Long live the King" as the character's "Most evil line. [117] However, film critics also felt that Disney's treatment of Scar was at times too light-hearted and comedic, with the Deseret News complaining, "a climactic battle between Simba and his evil Uncle Scar ... is [a] very bad choice near the end, as Simba and Scar battle in slow-motion, a serious moment that seems unintentionally comic. Anyone with siblings, royal or not, can relate on some level. After researching what animals eat lions, @classyking0 concludes that lions are the only animals that eat lions. After defeating Scar, Simba takes Mufasa's place as King of Pride Rock before marrying Nala and having Kiara and Kion with her. In a minor change to the original ending, Scar initially fights back against the hyenas, but is quickly overwhelmed and eaten alive. [47] Ejiofor said that "especially with Scar, whether it's a vocal quality that allows for a certain confidence or a certain aggression, to always know that at the end of it you’re playing somebody who has the capacity to turn everything on its head in a split second with outrageous acts of violence - that can completely change the temperature of a scene". [71][72] On June 24, 2019 Disney released the soundtrack's official track listing (which includes the song).[73]. [52] Disney's more seasoned and experienced animators gravitated towards Pocahontas, while the studio's newer animators were relegated to working on The Lion King, dubbing themselves the "B-team". Sure, the movie is obviously not real, but people seem to always have a problem with the fact that there are two male lions in the pride. [143] Comparing Scar to other villains that he has played, Irons said that he "measures very highly," having "charm," "Machiavellian qualities" and being "iconic in some of the things he says."[32]. Loosely based on King Claudius, the main antagonist of William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, Scar's villainy was additionally inspired by Adolf Hitler. American actor John Vickery originated the role of Scar. [43] Jim Cummings told The Huffington Post that "[s]tunt singing" is actually something the actor continues to do regularly, having done the same for American actor Russell Means, voice of Chief Powhatan in Disney's Pocahontas (1995). "[65] The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reviewed, "those goose-stepping hyenas seem a little much in hindsight,"[69] while Film School Rejects coined it a "hellish gathering. "[60] As an animator, Deja believes that "If you have a great voice to work with, your work is half done. Once again, Scar does make some appearances in this film but does not speak. [85] This is also likely a reference to Zazu's remark (in the first film) that Scar would "make a very handsome throw rug" ("And just think: whenever he gets dirty, you can take him out and beat him!"). "[162], "7 movies that are cleverly disguised Shakespeare adaptations", "Lion King D-rectors Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff: 2D's for a 3D hit! Scar also makes a brief non-speaking cameo appearance in an episode of Timon & Pumbaa, despite that he is deceased at that time. Truly, a new Lion King theory about Mufasa's death and Scar that's gone viral on TikTok will make you question everything. The Lion King was first conceived in 1988. Added The director and producer of Disney’s 1994 critically acclaimed film “The Lion King” said that Mufasa and Scar, two lions in the movie, are not actually brothers. "[26] Additionally, Scar serves as a departure from previous Disney villains because they "came off at least as buffoonish as they were sinister". "[115] Scar is considered to be among Disney's greatest villains. She goes there anyway, however, and meets and befriends Kovu. Cleverly trapping Simba in a vast gorge, Scar signals his hyena minions, Shenzi, Banzai and Ed, to trigger a wildebeest stampede. [99] The Philadelphia Daily News' Bill Wedo described Irons's voice as "silken,"[100] while Graham Young of the Birmingham Mail hailed the actor's performance as "magnificent. [26] Additionally, Deja studied Irons' performances in the films Reversal of Fortune (1990) and Damage (1992) for inspiration,[26][62] while refusing to watch Disney's The Jungle Book while working on The Lion King in order to avoid being influenced by the film's villain - Shere Khan, a tiger. "[67] Similarly, Variety opined, "a generation that remembers the death of Bambi's mother as traumatizing should bear that experience in mind when deciding who goes to The Lion King. He's possessed with this disease of his own ego and his own want. 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