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My thoughts on Zootopia (No Spoilers)
9 years ago
Like many individuals in this wonderful fandom, I have seen the new Disney film Zootopia. Also like many individuals in this wonderful fandom, I absolutely loved the film.
Now there are many reasons why I like this film. The first reason is the plot. I haven't seen a plot so original in a movie in such a long time. There is plenty of things happening in the story to keep your attention, and there are moments during the film where you feel like you are getting close to the end, only for the plot to add another turn. At no point while watching this film did I lose interest in it. There is enough going on in this film that it makes you feel engaged and never at any point does the plot feel like it's being dragged out to fill time. The film is able to keep your interest without really trying.
Another reason the film works is that it deals with real world issues like prejudice and how society appears to box people in based on who they are and where they come from. This is apparent right from the beginning of the movie with the main protagonist, Judy Hopps. When she first joins the Zootopia police force (which is full of larger animals such as rhinos, elephants and wolves), she is relegated to a position which doesn't showcase her full talents as a police officer. There is also a moment during the film in which deuteragonist Nick Wilde tells Judy of a moment he faced prejudice in his youth which led to him acting the way we see him act. The themes are present in the film from beginning to end, and are coming along at just the right time when a certain presidential hopeful is spewing hate towards certain groups of people.
The visuals in this film are also noteworthy. When we first see Zootopia, we are treated to a glimpse of it's many different neighborhoods that make up the city. There's Sahara Square, which is a large desert community inhabited largely by creatures who can stand the heat (like camels). Tundratown, which is always frozen. The Rainforest District, which is filled with treehouses and moisture is abundant. Little Rodentia, which is primarily inhabited by mice, shrews, and moles, and where part of a police chase takes place in a clever and unique way. Finally, there's Savannah Central, the main business hub of Zootopia where every animal from every district gathers to go about their daily lives.
The designed of the characters are also put into perspective. In every past Disney film or cartoon that featured animals (Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, even Disney's 1973 film, Robin Hood), the animals are all drawn in a way so as to appear taller or shorter (in most cases the former) than they actually are. You do not see that with this film. All the animals shown in this film are drawn in proportion as to how we would normally see them. You won't see a mouse who is bigger than a fox in this film.
So before I sign off I will finish my review by saying, and I quote, "I Loved this movie! Loved, loved, loved, loved, loved this movie! Loved it! Loved every animal-inhabiting, fur-flying moment of it! Loved the message it sends to kids (and adults) that we should accept people based on their capabilities and not who they are or where they came from! Loved how the plot keeps you engaged enough to find out what happens next. And most important of all, I loved it enough to want to go see it again!"
Now there are many reasons why I like this film. The first reason is the plot. I haven't seen a plot so original in a movie in such a long time. There is plenty of things happening in the story to keep your attention, and there are moments during the film where you feel like you are getting close to the end, only for the plot to add another turn. At no point while watching this film did I lose interest in it. There is enough going on in this film that it makes you feel engaged and never at any point does the plot feel like it's being dragged out to fill time. The film is able to keep your interest without really trying.
Another reason the film works is that it deals with real world issues like prejudice and how society appears to box people in based on who they are and where they come from. This is apparent right from the beginning of the movie with the main protagonist, Judy Hopps. When she first joins the Zootopia police force (which is full of larger animals such as rhinos, elephants and wolves), she is relegated to a position which doesn't showcase her full talents as a police officer. There is also a moment during the film in which deuteragonist Nick Wilde tells Judy of a moment he faced prejudice in his youth which led to him acting the way we see him act. The themes are present in the film from beginning to end, and are coming along at just the right time when a certain presidential hopeful is spewing hate towards certain groups of people.
The visuals in this film are also noteworthy. When we first see Zootopia, we are treated to a glimpse of it's many different neighborhoods that make up the city. There's Sahara Square, which is a large desert community inhabited largely by creatures who can stand the heat (like camels). Tundratown, which is always frozen. The Rainforest District, which is filled with treehouses and moisture is abundant. Little Rodentia, which is primarily inhabited by mice, shrews, and moles, and where part of a police chase takes place in a clever and unique way. Finally, there's Savannah Central, the main business hub of Zootopia where every animal from every district gathers to go about their daily lives.
The designed of the characters are also put into perspective. In every past Disney film or cartoon that featured animals (Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, even Disney's 1973 film, Robin Hood), the animals are all drawn in a way so as to appear taller or shorter (in most cases the former) than they actually are. You do not see that with this film. All the animals shown in this film are drawn in proportion as to how we would normally see them. You won't see a mouse who is bigger than a fox in this film.
So before I sign off I will finish my review by saying, and I quote, "I Loved this movie! Loved, loved, loved, loved, loved this movie! Loved it! Loved every animal-inhabiting, fur-flying moment of it! Loved the message it sends to kids (and adults) that we should accept people based on their capabilities and not who they are or where they came from! Loved how the plot keeps you engaged enough to find out what happens next. And most important of all, I loved it enough to want to go see it again!"
