Zootopia is definitely one of the most interesting movies to come out of Disney, but I'll just break it down.
(Animation) This movie definitely has the best 3D animation to date. Just the sheer amount of detail on the hair alone is astounding, not to mention the lighting and color always helped make the atmosphere truly astounding.
(Music) I'm not someone who cares too much about a film's instrumental score, but I feel that it is greatly above average. Also Shakira's "Try Everything" really fits the movie as a introductory and conclusion song and sounds amazing.
(Voice Acting) I can't think of a single character whose voice didn't fit with their character design. I especially liked the more bit parts like Yax, Flash, and Mr. Big.
(Setting) Definitely the most interesting and unique setting of the decade thus far. Easily my favorite part of the movie and I was left wanting more. Just the way all the animals interacted and fit into this city made it seem very alive.
(Story) A very good story. Equal parts mystery, conspiracy, civil unrest, and buddy-cop. The way Judy and Nick interacted with each other and how they dealt with their own problems and prejudices struck a good chord with me. While the true villain plot twist was a little obvious I still think they made a pretty good villain. Also the twist of what is turning the animals savage was very excellent and one I didn't see coming.
(Themes) I'm sure anyone who has heard anything about Zootopia should know that the main theme is about prejudice and more specifically racism. The issue of racism is not a new lesson by any means, but it's not exactly an old lesson either as it still needs to be told.
The problem with teaching any lesson, especially in media geared towards children and families, is that you don't want to be too in your face where it takes away from the movie, but you also don't want to make it so subtle where the kids won't pick up on it. Perhaps the fact that there are people who argue both sides should show that the movie did a fairly good job at balancing it. Of course its hard for any single movie, especially one geared towards kids, to represent every type of prejudice such as systemic oppression. So instead they chose to target basic prejudice and used funny animals to make a story that is applicable rather than allegorical. It's a very good start for children, but please don't expect Disney to solve all the world's problems.
(Romance) The open ended nature of Judy and Nick's relationship is perhaps one of the best in film. There is never any overt romantic interactions between the two of them, but neither is there anything to deny the possibility. If they aren't romantic it could teach kids that men and women can be friends, but if they are it shows a romantic relationship that isn't common or procreational. While I prefer the more romantic side of the argument, the true beauty of the relationship is it's ambiguity. At the very least, we know they love each other.
Zootopia: It Made Me Think
Zootopia is definitely one of the most interesting movies to come out of Disney, but I'll just break it down. (Animation) This movie definitely has the best 3D animation to date. Just the sheer amount of detail on the hair alone is astounding, not to mention the lighting and color always helped make the atmosphere truly astounding. (Music) I'm not someone who cares too much about a film's instrumental score, but I feel that it is greatly above average. Also Shakira's "Try Everything" really fits the movie as a introductory and conclusion song and sounds amazing. (Voice Acting) I can't think of a single character whose voice didn't fit with their character design. I especially liked the more bit parts like Yax, Flash, and Mr. Big. (Setting) Definitely the most interesting and unique setting of the decade thus far. Easily my favorite part of the movie and I was left wanting more. Just the way all the animals interacted and fit into this city made it seem very alive. (Story) A very good story. Equal parts mystery, conspiracy, civil unrest, and buddy-cop. The way Judy and Nick interacted with each other and how they dealt with their own problems and prejudices struck a good chord with me. While the true villain plot twist was a little obvious I still think they made a pretty good villain. Also the twist of what is turning the animals savage was very excellent and one I didn't see coming. (Themes) I'm sure anyone who has heard anything about Zootopia should know that the main theme is about prejudice and more specifically racism. The issue of racism is not a new lesson by any means, but it's not exactly an old lesson either as it still needs to be told. The problem with teaching any lesson, especially in media geared towards children and families, is that you don't want to be too in your face where it takes away from the movie, but you also don't want to make it so subtle where the kids won't pick up on it. Perhaps the fact that there are people who argue both sides should show that the movie did a fairly good job at balancing it. Of course its hard for any single movie, especially one geared towards kids, to represent every type of prejudice such as systemic oppression. So instead they chose to target basic prejudice and used funny animals to make a story that is applicable rather than allegorical. It's a very good start for children, but please don't expect Disney to solve all the world's problems. (Romance) The open ended nature of Judy and Nick's relationship is perhaps one of the best in film. There is never any overt romantic interactions between the two of them, but neither is there anything to deny the possibility. If they aren't romantic it could teach kids that men and women can be friends, but if they are it shows a romantic relationship that isn't common or procreational. While I prefer the more romantic side of the argument, the true beauty of the relationship is it's ambiguity. At the very least, we know they love each other.