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Nick's "Break Them by Talking" speech to Judy:

Nick Wilde: Tell me if this story sounds familiar. Naive little hick with good grades and big ideas decides "Hey look at me, I'm gonna move to Zootopia! Where predators and prey live in harmony and sing Kumbaya!" Only to find, whoopsie: we don't all get along. And that dream of becoming a big city cop: double whoopsie; she's a meter maid. And whoopsie number three-sy: no one cares about her or her dreams. And soon enough those dreams die and our bunny sinks into an emotional and literal squalor living in a box under a bridge until finally she has no choice but to go back home with that cute fuzzy-wuzzy little tail between her legs to become... You're from Bunnyburrow, is that what you said? So how about a carrot farmer. That sound about right?

Nick's "What the Hell, Hero?" speech to Chief Bogo:

Chief Bogo: Two days to find the otter, or you quit. That was the deal. [Holding out hand.] Badge.
Judy Hopps: But sir, we...
Chief Bogo: Badge!
Nick Wilde: [As Judy starts to turn in her badge.] Uh... no.
Chief Bogo: What did you say, fox?
Nick Wilde: Sorry, what I said was... NO! She will not be giving you that badge. Look, you gave her a... a... a clown vest and a three wheel joke mobile and two days to solve a case you guys haven't cracked in two weeks? Yeah, no wonder she needed to get help from a fox. None of you guys were gonna help her, were you? Here's the thing, chief. You gave her the 48 hours, so technically we still have... 10 left, to find our Mr. Otterton. And that's exactly what we're gonna do. So, if you'll excuse us, we have a very big lead to follow and a case to crack. Good day.

Gazelle's impassioned speech during her peaceful protest:

Gazelle: Zootopia is a unique place. It's a crazy, beautiful, diverse city where we celebrate our differences. This is not the Zootopia I know. The Zootopia I know is better than this. We don't just blindly assign blame. We don't know why these attacks keep happening, but it is irresponsible to label all predators as savages. We cannot let fear divide us. Please... give me back the Zootopia I love.

Judy's tearful apology:

Judy Hopps: Wait, listen! I know you'll never forgive me. And I don't blame you. I wouldn't forgive me either. [Nick stops, keeping his back to her.] I was ignorant and irresponsible and small-minded. But predators shouldn't suffer because of my mistakes. I have to fix this. But I can't do it without you. [Beginning to cry] And after we're done, you can hate me, and that'll be fine, because I was a horrible friend, and I hurt you. And you can walk away knowing you were right all along. I really am just a dumb bunny.

The Reveal that Bellweather is the Big Bad:

Bellwether: Judy! Judy!
Judy Hopps: Mayor Bellwether! We found out what's happening. Someone's darting predators with a serum. That's what's making them go savage!
Bellwether: I'm so proud of you, Judy. You did just a super job.
Judy Hopps: Thank you, ma'am.
[Starts to hand over the briefcase, then stops, realizing something]
Judy Hopps: How did you know where to find us?
Bellwether: I'll go ahead and take that case, now.
Judy Hopps: Uh, you know what? I think Nick and I will just take this to the ZPD...!
[Starts to leave with Nick, but ram guards block them]
Judy and Nick: Run. [run away]
Bellwether: [angrily] Get them.

The Big Bad's Evil Gloating:

Bellwether: Well, you should've just stayed on the carrot farm, huh. It really is too bad, I... I did like you!
Judy Hopps: What're you going to do, kill me?
Bellwether: Oh ho ho ho, no, of course not. [Aims the Night Howler gun at Nick] He is!
Judy Hopps: [A pellet hits Nick] No ! Oh, Nick!
Bellwether: [calling the ZPD] Yes, police! There's a savage fox in the National History Museum! Officer Hopps is down! Please hurry!
Judy Hopps: No! Nick! Don't do this! Fight it!
Bellwether: Oh, but, he can't help it! Can he? Since preds are just biologically predisposed to be savages. [Nick growls and chases Judy.] Gosh, think of the headline: "Hero cop killed by savage fox!"
Judy Hopps: So that's it. Prey fears predator and you stay in power?
Bellwether: Yeah. Pretty much.
Judy Hopps: It won't work!
Bellwether: Fear always works, and I'll dart every predator in Zootopia to keep it that way.

The reveal that Judy and Nick pulled a Batman Gambit:

Judy Hopps: Blehhhh...blood! Blood! Blood! And...death.
Nick Wilde: All right, you know, you're milking it. Besides, I think we got it. I think we got it! We got it up there, thank you, Yakety-Yak! You've laid it all out beautifully!
Bellwether: [looks at the dart gun, shocked] What?
Nick Wilde: Yeah, oh, are, are you looking for the serum? [shows the pellet] Well, it's right here.
Judy Hopps: What you've got in the weapon there? Those are blueberries. From my family's farm.
Nick Wilde: [tastes the blueberry and blows a kiss] Mwah! They are delicious. You should try some.
Bellwether: [growls furiously, closing the gun] I framed Lionheart, I can frame you, too. It's my word against yours.
Judy Hopps: Oooh, actually... [pulls out her carrot pen and plays back Bellwether's confession]
Bellwether: [recording] And I'll dart every predator in Zootopia to keep it that way.
Judy Hopps: It's your word against yours!
Bellwether: Huh?
Judy Hopps: It's called a hustle, sweetheart. Boom.

Judy's Rousing Speech at the end:

Judy Hopps: When I was a kid, I thought Zootopia was this perfect place, where everyone got along and anyone could be anything. Turns out, real life is a little bit more complicated than a slogan on a bumper sticker. Real life is messy. We all have limitations, we all make mistakes, which means, hey, glass half full, we all have a lot in common. And the more we try to understand one another, the more exceptional each of us will be. But we have to try. So no matter what type of animal you are; from the biggest elephant, to our first fox, I implore you: Try. Try to make the world a better place. Look inside yourself and recognize that change starts with you. It starts with me. It starts with all of us.

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