We don't often get to see a sidequel, let alone a good one. This by design is not a serious movie. But it is a good bit of fun that doesn't miss a note.
Arguably Timon and pumbaa are to the Lion King Franchise how the Minions are to despicable me, but they are fleshed out as characters with a sophisticated dynamic together that is used to give this movie a greater sense of stakes toward the end.
Timon's character arc as a Flic-the-Ant style loser/dreamer finding his place in the world was genuinely charming to me.
This is worth a look for anyone who likes the first movie even if you felt the second was lacking. A few people might feel it undermines the original but you don't have to take this as canonical.
And despite my heading, I do like Timon a bit more than Alexander.
Another good example of a sidequel is "Lo's Diary" by Pia Pera, which is Lolita from Lolita's point of view.
Arguably Timon and pumbaa are to the Lion King Franchise how the Minions are to despicable me, but they are fleshed out as characters with a sophisticated dynamic together that is used to give this movie a greater sense of stakes toward the end.
Timon's character arc as a Flic-the-Ant style loser/dreamer finding his place in the world was genuinely charming to me.
This is worth a look for anyone who likes the first movie even if you felt the second was lacking. A few people might feel it undermines the original but you don't have to take this as canonical.
And despite my heading, I do like Timon a bit more than Alexander.
Another good example of a sidequel is "Lo's Diary" by Pia Pera, which is Lolita from Lolita's point of view.