Scar (The Lion King)

Scar is the main antagonist of Disney's 1994 animated feature film, The Lion King. As the brother of Mufasa and second-born Prince of the Pride Lands, Scar was next in line to assume the throne as king. However, his chances were lost at the birth of his nephew, Simba. This embittered Scar with jealousy and a sense of entitlement, prompting him to develop a regicidal plot to take over the kingdom, with the aid of his hyena minions.

Why He Rocks

 * 1) Scar is one of the best and most popular Disney Villains of all time. He is up there with Maleficent, Jafar and Hades.
 * 2) Scar is a cunning, sarcastic and narcissistic lion with a cultured and elegant demeanor.
 * 3) Scar is very sophisticated, charismatic, and persuasive, able to rally the hyenas to his cause.
 * 4) He has a playful relationship with Simba, it is clear Simba genuinely looks up to his uncle and found him eccentric, while Scar pretends to be a caring uncle, but in realty, Scar wants Simba dead and manipulates him in order to have him murdered.
 * 5) His song "Be Prepared" is great and memorable for its pure expression of Scar's character.
 * 6) The way he plots his schemes was well done and successful, as he lures Simba in the gorge, then he set off a wildebeest stampede with the help of his hyena minions, that threatened Simba's life and thus lured Mufasa into danger.
 * 7) He is one of few Disney villians to actually succeed with his plans, as he manages to kill Mufasa, drives Simba into exile and becomes king.
 * 8) His voice performance by Jeremy Irons is awesome and near perfect, as it fits with his evil and sinister nature.

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