Movie Review

Welcome back movie lovers to another ”Premier Movie Review”. My name is Richard Clarke and I am joined today by the very erudite David Watson.

欢迎回来，影迷朋友们，又到了“首映影评”时间。我是理查德·克拉克，今天和我一起的是博学多识的大卫·沃森。

Thank you Dick. Today we are going to talk about the movie ”Lion King”. Tell me Dave, what is your impression of this film?

谢谢你，迪克。今天我们要谈论的是电影《狮子王》。告诉我，戴夫，你对这部电影有什么看法？

Well, I think this film is simply a fable, depicting man’s eternal greed for power, and in my opinion, it’s a very fine film. Even despite the accusations of plagiarism traditional folk tales from other countries. The musical score was amazing, the animation was very well done, and the story was simply enchanting.

嗯，我认为这部电影就是一个寓言，描绘了人类对权力永恒的贪婪。在我看来，这是一部非常棒的电影，尽管被指责剽窃了其他国家的民间故事。配乐很棒，动画制作精良，故事也引人入胜。

I think otherwise. Even though the animation was technically strong, and as you say, the score and songs performed by Elton John were great, the film lacks a certain originality; it lacked heart. And I would dare to say, it was too predictable.

我不同意。虽然动画技术过硬，而且正如你所说，艾尔顿·约翰的配乐和歌曲很棒，但这部电影缺乏一定的原创性，缺乏灵魂。我敢说，它太 predictable 了。

Predictable! How! Come on Dick, It’s a G-rated movie! It’s for the kids! It’s not a thriller!

老套！怎么可能！拜托，迪克，这是一部G级电影！是给孩子们看的！不是惊悚片！

Well, that’s just it. It did have some very dramatic and intense scenes. For example when Mufasa dies, or the dark, grim portrayal of Scar. Even so, the film is linear. Mufasa dies, Simba runs away thinking it’s his fault. Falls in love and returns to retake what is rightfully his. It’s just too cliché.

正是这点。电影确实有一些非常戏剧化和紧张的场景，比如木法沙去世时，或者刀疤邪恶阴暗的刻画。即便如此，电影的情节线很直白：木法沙死了，辛巴逃走以为是自己造成的，然后坠入爱河，最终回来夺回属于自己的一切。这太老套了。

How can it be cliché? It’s a fable! It’s telling a time-honoured story! The movie make a point of how the hunger for power leads to corruption, and teaches children the value of respect, life and love.

怎么会老套？它是个寓言！在讲述一个经久不衰的故事！电影强调了权力欲望如何导致腐败，并教导孩子们尊重、生命和爱的价值。

You have always been so soft, Dave!

你总是这么心软，戴夫！

Open your heart Dick. Don’t shut us out.

敞开你的心扉，迪克。别把我们拒之门外。

Anyway... That’s all for today folks! Join us next time as we talk about 'How to lose a guy in 10 days'. I’m sure you’ll love that one Dave!

总之……各位观众，今天就到这里！下期我们将讨论《十天丢个郎》。我相信你一定会喜欢那部电影的，戴夫！