Disney has done it! Again! They've created something magical that just warms and melts your heart. Is there anything more that I need to say? Be prepared when you're watching:
Zootropolis
2016
Director: Byron Howard, Rich Moore
Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, J.K Simmons, Alan Tudyk, Shakira,...
Lenght: 1h 47min
Genre: Animation
8/10
Set in an animal ruled world. Prey and preditor are living side by side and Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin), a bunny, is our main character. She grows up in a lovely town surrounded with her many family members and friends. Her parents are carrot farmers and when they try to convince her that is the best career path for a bunny, she resolute replies that she wants to be a police officer in Zootropolis. The first ever police bunny. Of course she passes all the classes at the police academy against all odds and when the time comes for Judy to graduate, she is placed in Zootropolis! A dream come true! But of course, there has to be a mystery case for our heroine to solve 'cause where would the story go otherwise? Together with sly fox, Nick Wild (Jason Bateman), ever optimistic Judy start the investigation of 14 missing mamals.
Et voila, one of the main focuses of the story is already mentioned in the synopsis. Try everything. A bunny wants to be a police officer? Keep trying until you pass. You want to get rid of your preconceived reputation? Proof everyone wrong! You can't have a Dinsey story without at least one great message for the youngsters? If you want something badly enough, work your ass off until you get there!
And yes, you've read it correctly, 'cause this movie doesn't have one, but two messages for the audience to take home! The second one is not to be prejudice! In this specific case it is not to be prejudice of all preditors. Just because a couple went wild, doesn't mean all of them will go crazy within seconds. Same can be said about our day to day life. Just because someone has a tattooed sleeve doesn't mean their aggressive. Believing in Allah does not make one an extremist. Wearing obvious Harry Potter branded/themed clothing in public does not make you an awkward weirdo. Don't be prejudice. Don't judge.
As per usual script, animations and score are amazing. Nick's looks are heavily based on non other than Robin Hood.*sigh* This is also the 3rd Disney movie only featuring animals in the principal roles. I believe Robin Hood was the first in 1973 and then the Lion King in 1994 (not including the sequels). Please correct me if I'm wrong :) Script is witty and has enough jokes for the adults to be entertained. I've had to restrain myself of seeing it again just to have a closer look at all the details worked into the background. The little Easter eggs that I've missed the first time I watched the movie^^ Definitely going to be added to my DVD collection.
The plot twist towards the end of the movie makes you think and draw even more lines to our present situation in reality. A group of people trying to create chaos and creating devisions between people to meet their own interests, etc. Ugh -.-
As woman in lead rolls are increasing, Disney is no exception. Almost all their films have leading ladies, but more recently those leading ladies also kick some serious ass. Rapunzel in Tangled is perfectly capable of defending herself with a frying pan, Tiana in the Princess and the Frog works her ass off to make her dream come true and doesn't throw herself at the first man that comes along, Merida in Brave refuses to marry just because she is a princess and wants to be free. And then of course you have Elsa and Anna. Really don't need to elaborate on those two. And now Zootropolis has joined the long list of movies with leading ladies. Judy Hopps is smart, determined and kind and is perfectly capable of standing her own man. Of course, no Disney leading roll without a "side kick". In this case, misunderstood fox, Nick Wild.
Also, the casting of the characters were spot on. Just to name a few: I never really pictured Jason Bateman as a voice actor, but boy does he do a terrific job. Judy Hopps has basically the same voice as Ginnifer Goodwin, but you don't picture Snow White either, so job well done Ginnifer! ;) Idris Elba, of course, was involved as well. He's been in quite a few good films recently: the Jungle Book and Bastille Day just to name a couple.
All in all, it is your everage fuzzy feel good Disney animation. They don't diverge from their classic formula, same look and feel, but with a different lesson ;) If you love Disney, you'll definitely enjoy this one as well :)
As per usual, here are the trailer and some videos for you to enjoy :)
Trailer
Interview
Clip
Music video
Oh my Disney. The day that Walt and Roy decided to start up a cartoon business. Little did they know, hein?x)
This was my 'review' for Zootropolis.
Anyone else who's seen the movie?
Thanks for reading!
xo - Sara
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