FilmForce gives The Lion King 1 1/2 a somewhat good review, stating, “Amusing the first time you see it, after that only kids will watch it over and over.” With the movie rating a “7,” the video rating a “8,” the sound rating a “7,” and the bonus features rating a “6” (“8/10 if you’re under the age of 10”), FilmForce gives the overall DVD a “7.”