I think everyone, or rather most cinephiles, knows that The Lion King (1994) is one of the beloved classics we have so far and it's my favourite animated film.
Aside from commending the cast performance, brilliant storyline, stunning effects and life-like cinematography, another part of this iconic animation that I love is the villain, Scar. Beyond a film villain being cruel and working to undermine the cause of the protagonist in any film, I love it when such a villain is smart, makes shocking moves and takes the viewers on a wild ride.
Scar, the brother to the king of Pridelands, made this animation a classic. If it were all about Mufasa ruling as king and Simba growing up to take his place as the heir, it wouldn't be fascinating to watch. Viewers would be bored and wish for that 'spark' that would set the film on fire and make the animals run for their dear lives.
Scar is the spark that sets The Lion King on fire. We are introduced to this character somewhere at the beginning of the film after the presentation of Simba, the heir to the Pridelands. Mufasa and Zazu confront him for his absence at the ceremony. Scar makes it clear that the throne belongs to him and not Simba.
Mufasa asks whether Scar wants a challenge but he denies it and reveals that,
"...I wouldn't dream of challenging you鈥ell, as far as brains go, I've got the lion's share. But when it comes to brute strength, I'm afraid I'm at the shallow end of the dream pool."
I couldn't agree more with this statement because Scar proved to be a smart and worthy villain. Indeed he had the 'brains' and his genius was put on full display throughout the film.
I think the statement also set the stage for the future of Mufasa and Simba. Mufasa swallowed Scar's words, became too confident and dependent on his 'strength' which eventually led to his death and Simba's exile from the Pridelands.
Scar鈥檚 claim to superior intelligence is not some joke. He convinced the hyenas to join his cause, lied to them about the need for a new king and how Mufasa had failed. He also appealed to what mattered most to the hyenas 鈥攖heir stomach (food). They were enticed, joined forces with Scar to coordinate a stampede that resulted in Mufasa's death and convinced Simba that he was to be blamed for his father's death.
I see the role of Scar in The Lion King like most politicians in the world. They know how to speak smooth words, persuade people to believe in their cause, coordinate activities to ensure the votes go in their favour and when they get to the office, they act contrary to their manifestos and often disappoint the populace.
When Scar ruled as king, he became a tyrant. The Pridelands fell into chaos and famine unlike when Mufasa was king. This made the lions long for a better rule and it became easy to side with Simba after his return.
Overall, Scar is a worthy and true villain. He showed his mean streak in every scene in the animation and you cannot but admire his intelligence.
This is my entry to the Cine TV Contest #35 - Favourite Film Villain. To participate, just click on the link and it will take you straight to the post. The deadline is 25th October, 2022, 11:59 PM, UTC.
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Me encanta este villano, es un recuerdo imborrable para muchos, excelente aporte para el tema de la semana. @kemmyb
I love this villain, he is an indelible memory for many, an excellent contribution to the theme of the week. @kemmyb
Estoy de acuerdo en que Scar es un villano interesante que hizo disfrutar de la pel铆cula de animaci贸n. Muchas gracias por tu visita, @sacra97. Saludos. 馃檪
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I really love this film and your right...I haven't seen another villain like scar馃槀馃槶鉂わ笍
Me too! There are some movie villains you can't help but love them. Scar is one of them. 馃槃 !PIMP
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Wow, I enjoyed your review from start to finish, you did a great analysis of the character, Scar is certainly selfish, ambitious and calculating, he uses his intelligence to manipulate minds and exert his power, just like any villainous politician would, in fact he is constantly compared to Hitler and his fascist regime.
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Hola, @mairene1. Muchas gracias por tu comentario en mi blog. Scar es un villano inteligente y estoy de acuerdo con la comparaci贸n con Hitler y su r茅gimen fascista. 馃槀
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