Honest Trailers Season 1 Episode 59 Honest Trailers - The Lion King (feat. AVbyte)

In season 1 episode 59 of Honest Trailers, the team takes on one of the most beloved animated films of all time with their take on and dissection of The Lion King. This episode also features a collaboration with the YouTube channel AVbyte, known for their musical parodies.

The trailer begins by acknowledging the cultural significance of The Lion King and how it has been a part of many people's childhoods. However, the Honest Trailers team also notes that the film's plot is essentially a retelling of Shakespeare's Hamlet with animals. They poke fun at how everything is conveniently named after a Swahili word and how the film's continuity is questionable with certain characters disappearing and reappearing without explanation.

The biggest target of the Honest Trailer is the film's soundtrack, which is widely regarded as one of the best in Disney's history. They hilariously point out how the opening "Circle of Life" could double as a tourism commercial for Africa and how "Hakuna Matata" is a catchy tune that ultimately promotes laziness. They also compare "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" to karaoke and parody the Timon and Pumbaa version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight."

The inclusion of AVbyte adds a musical element to the episode, with the AVbyte team writing and performing a song about how The Lion King has been rehashed in various forms to milk money from the franchise. The song is cleverly written and showcases the talent of both teams.

Overall, this episode of Honest Trailers provides both comedic insights and nostalgic memories for fans of The Lion King. It acknowledges the film's impact while also playfully criticizing its storytelling and music. The collaboration with AVbyte adds an extra layer of entertainment and creativity to the episode.