Zootopia

whatowatch 6/23/2021 3:57:49PM 8.4

Zootopia is the latest family animation movie from Disney about a young bunny determined to be a cop at all costs – in a land where only 'predators' are cops, she would be the first ‘prey’ cop. Seriously? Anyway, she puts on the hard work and makes it to the land where anything is possible. Zootopia makes some good real life comparisons: Zootopia itself seems to look like New York, even including a hustle by a sly fox. Racism seems to be ever present in both color and speech. But the best thing about Zootopia is Judy’s positive attitude and relentless determination to succeed. The animation is as good as a Pixar animation – perfectly made – and the story is well told, full of action scenes and funny moments. Kids will definitely love this one and grown up kids will enjoy the deep thought provoking tones set in this movie. The best performance in this movie arguably comes from Police Chief Bogo whose voice is played by Idris Elba. His performance should earn him an Oscar this year! No wonder it has grossed 1 Billion dollars worldwide despite little marketing. Rated 9 out of 10 only because we cannot give it a 10.

ahmedaiman99 6/23/2021 3:58:23PM 8.4

Why I find Zootopia revolutionary ============================== 1. The creative design of the titular city, and the astonishing world building. 2. Using colors and deliberately simple animation not just to make the movie appeal to children, but also to indicate the so-called ideal city of Zootopia where every animal is pure and innocent. 3. Blending more than one genre into a single animated film while keeping the plot spotless and not messy. 4. Delivering many contemporary messages and tackling some quite touchy timely themes that have never been explored in an animated film before. And by giving the priority to the center message, that of prejudice, nothing felt muddled and all over the place, since no message overshadowed the other. 5. Using the on-the-surface message (achieve one's ambition) as a characteristic of the main character (Judy Hopps), not as the actual main message. That makes this message works as a motive not as a major theme in the movie as in, for instance, Wreck-It Ralph (I LOVE it, though ♥). 6. Avoiding being over-sentimental, although Nick's character could have been easily used to manipulate our feelings. This movie is an absolute masterpiece. Not only because its wonderful way that gives its many messages in, but also because the importance of its messages in themselves, and how smart and relevant they are. Today, children really need to be taught these morals. The talented cast's voices fit their characters perfectly. It has a plenty of funny scenes littered with extremely hilarious jokes which we haven't heard before in any animated movie, or even in a live-action movie. This movie blends so many genres: Comedy, Adventure, Action, Crime, and Mystery. That said, you will never feel confused while watching it. The characters are definitely some of the most complicated characters I've ever seen in an animated movie. Each character has its own point of view due to the experiences they had, and thus makes each character has different motives and feelings. (10/10)

Manuel São Bento 11/25/2025 12:31:07PM 8.4

Rewatched in preparation for ZOOTOPIA 2. Rating: A+ Returning to ZOOTOPIA years later confirmed it as one of my absolute favorite Disney animated movies, compelling me to upgrade my rating from an 'A' to a rare 'A+' for the first time ever. It's easily one of the most cleverly hilarious kids' films I've ever seen, filled with brilliant animal-related humor that had me cracking up alone at home — something I rarely do on a rewatch. The legendary DMV sloth scene remains one of the funniest moments in the history of cinema, perfectly pacing its comedy to agonizingly uproarious effect. Beyond the laughs, directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore construct a genuinely mysterious narrative, blending a buddy-cop thriller with stylish neo-noir choices that keep the runtime flying by. Beneath the fun exterior and Shakira's unforgettable anthem lies a beautiful story about believing in our dreams and acknowledging failure as a necessary step toward success. The voice cast is phenomenal, with Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman anchoring a roster where every voice either merges perfectly with the animal or plays as an efficient joke. However, the movie's true power lies in how it handles the dichotomy between predator and prey; it serves as a mirror held up to human society, examining how fear, prejudice, and systemic bias operate even among those who believe themselves to be progressive. ZOOTOPIA is a masterwork that proves anyone can be anything, delivering an unforgettable experience that reminds us that trying to make the world a better place is a messy, complicated, but ultimately necessary journey.