The new story doesn't seem to handle saccharine or emotionally charged moments to well, and does better when it is resorting to full comedy. Story line is pretty well done, and the integration of new plot elements is done almost perfectly, though the final bit during the hyena chased stretched the storyline credibility a little. The only problem was the reprise of the 'Dig A Tunnel' at the end of the movie, switching its lyrics and tune from defeatist to uplifting. Timon and Pumba's take on the Lion King's opening sequence and their introduction to paradise are also amusing. The toe-tapping opening feature of 'Dig A Tunnel' is well choreographed and hilarious. The music has made me realize how much I enjoyed and miss a good musical integrated with a Disney feature. Many of the jokes in the movie will be well recognized by viewers as recycled over the generations, but are presented more with the familiarity of comfortable quirks of old friends than annoyingly repetitive. The voice talents are all well performed, though I couldn't help thinking of Marge Simpson every time I heard Julie Kavner. The newer, independent material uses a lot of the artistic style of the original. Animation is the best they've invested in the Disney DTV line, and is integrated almost seamlessly with the original material. If you are particularly bothered by movies that deliberately remind the viewer is watching a movie, than this may not be your cup of tea. These little moments pepper the movie, and whether you find them entertaining or not will greatly depend on your sense of humor. For example, during one particular tense moment a home shopping commercial pops on and a chagrined Pumba realizes he has sat on the remote. This is done with frequent comedic interruptions. It is set up as Timon & Pumba begin watching the original Lion King in a darkened theater and abruptly switch tracks and begin narrating their own story. Don't expect the production values of a theatrical release, but do expect the highest quality of direct to video release. Lion King 1 1/2 is a very fun and addictive sequel. Pumbaa: Hakuna Matata - It means 'no worries'.

Timon: HEY! How can you dance at a time like this? I'm DYIN' here!. Timon: He had the perfect name for it, too. Pumbaa: I'll just whip up a little something. Timon: The monkey was right! We found it! The perfect life!

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