Memorable Children's Film Character.

Simba - The Lion King.


One of the most memorable characters from a children's film that I remember is Simba from 'The Lion King'. The opening sequence is of the sun rising with dramatic music that continues to play throughout the scene, the music really helps to set the scene for the audience. Various wild animals hear a noise and follow it, which leads them to where Simba has been born. Throughout this particular part of the opening, various long shots and close ups have been used to see the variety of different animals being introduced. When the animals arrive at the den, a over the shoulder shot from Simba's father Mufasa point of view is used and then you get an extreme close up of Simba, this emphasises the importance of Simba's character. The background music begins to fade and turn into a much more calmer sound when introducing Simba. You also get a point of view shot from Simba looking at the monkey. Finally, a extreme long shot is used when the monkey takes Simba to meet all the animals, then a extreme close up to Simba, the music then starts to get louder and more dramatic when everyone starts celebrating. The camera spins round and pans round all the animals, to end the opening scene a long shot is used again.