The Villain Always Wins: Why The Bad Guy Is More Fun
My favorite scene in the Lion King is the one where Scar kills Mufasa. It might not surprise anyone to learn that when I share this fact, I usually get reactions of shock and horror. This scene makes me excited; it makes most people extremely sad. But how can you not love it? It’s the culmination of the brilliant villain’s evil plan! It’s the rise of Scar, voiced by the magnificent Jeremy Irons. In an instant, Mufasa’s rescue of his…