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TommmasMar 12, 2021

Raya and the last dragon is visualy beautyfull and complite. A strong and brave princess with no prince to help her but loyals friends

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DexEngineerMar 12, 2021

Great graphic is not enough to compensate shallow story and inconsistent world mechanic. Things which makes sense in initial moment loose any sense a moment after. Fight mechanic is laughable. Movie message is very weak. Characters over theGreat graphic is not enough to compensate shallow story and inconsistent world mechanic. Things which makes sense in initial moment loose any sense a moment after. Fight mechanic is laughable. Movie message is very weak. Characters over the top. Another missed opportunity and improper use of pontential of great animators.… Expand

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thunderboltwayMar 9, 2021

Pros: Cool Monsters. Pretty set pieces and some neat fantasy creatures. Awkwafina’ s dragon form is unusual and impossible to take your eyes off of. Dragon-shaped kingdom: interesting. Occasional nice use of blue, green, and purple (cool).Pros: Cool Monsters. Pretty set pieces and some neat fantasy creatures. Awkwafina’ s dragon form is unusual and impossible to take your eyes off of. Dragon-shaped kingdom: interesting. Occasional nice use of blue, green, and purple (cool). Maybe the best CG water I’ve seen? Music by James Newton Howard is quite good. Adequately dark climax. The evil plague sweeping the land is maybe a little like Facebook, which is clever.

Cons: 2/3 of the film is clunky exposition. The film would have been stronger without most of it. 9 year olds with 30 year old voice actors. Tran is a talented orator, very Shakespearean, but she doesn’t sound like a teenager. Very distracting and unconvincing voice performances. Awkwafina needs to lay off the cigs. Way too much plot, way too little audience interest in said plot, way too many paper-thin cutesy sidekick characters (ten?). Painfully unfunny. Can’t pull off its own faux-tough, faux-Kung fu, faux-lesbian love story with zero romance and zero stakes and zero timer. Absolutely horrendous storytelling and morality. While it’s nice to see Disney try something new, they fail, backpedal, and it can be a shame to see Disney forget how to Disney.

Would have garnered a five for the visuals alone if it weren’t for the inclusion of quite possibly the worst animated short I’ve ever seen (Us Again) before the film. This double feature literally gave me a headache due to all the cringe.… Expand

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G0jimanMar 12, 2021

Although the story may seem to drag on, it more than makes up for that with a solid story and setting, great chemistry with the characters and stunning animation I haven't seen since Disney's 'Moana'

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meydianarizki21Mar 12, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Raya and The Last Dragon Flies By Too Fast?
After watching Raya and the Last Dragon for the first time in theaters, I felt a bit of a rush going into this film. Now take as it may, almost everything was absolutely on point. When you deal with a pretty fast pace however, it is hard to connect with the film's merits. Raya and the Last Dragon had some amazing animation. From the fluidity of the water to well-motioned action sequences. In addition, the characters were absolutely enjoyable to watch. Especially the last dragon herself, Sisu. It was certainly a great sight to see! I just wished that the movie could have presented it in a bit of a slower pace. Instead, I felt like I was playing a game of leap frog with each scene jumping into the next. Going from one location to other, introducing a new character after the other, you name it. It all happens so fast, and I really wished this whole adventure could last just a little bit longer! Now this could just be me talking and someone else might get a different experience watching. No matter though, Raya and the Last Dragon is good start to 2021 animation cinema and I encourage general audiences to watch this. Just don't snore to the movie's ending in the theater like the father that was behind me. You will surprised how this all wraps up. 8/10… Expand

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JLuis_001Mar 11, 2021

It will not be a Disney classic, far from it, but it has the magic of what Disney knows how to do very well.

It's a colorful and vibrant world, and an adventure that is fun and emotional enough. It doesn't discover anything, but it knowsIt will not be a Disney classic, far from it, but it has the magic of what Disney knows how to do very well.

It's a colorful and vibrant world, and an adventure that is fun and emotional enough.

It doesn't discover anything, but it knows how to do things well with what it has and that's something that many films rarely manage to do with grace.

The animation is top-notch and I expected no less. Disney and Pixar have gone their respective ways when it comes to it, but at least there's always a guarantee that they get better with every new film they release.

I repeat, Raya and the Last Dragon is far from a memorable film, but it knows how to use its strengths and these are more than enough to have a good time without complications, which in the end, is its only purpose.… Expand

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RazzleTheRedMar 11, 2021

I just thought it was okay, nothing special. A solid 5/10 not a bad movie, but not a particularly good one either. Pretty mediocre.

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followmeuebokMar 11, 2021

The graphics are beautiful! The animations are beautiful! It's a "7" from me! The only thing that irritated me a bit is the way the dragons look. Come on, they look like colorful ponies.

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feenaMar 10, 2021

Paperthin character development. There are multiple clans, they had plenty more time that they could have added for character development (movie is only around 90mins) but disney says nope! Didnt care about any of the characters in the movie.Paperthin character development. There are multiple clans, they had plenty more time that they could have added for character development (movie is only around 90mins) but disney says nope! Didnt care about any of the characters in the movie. This film is nothing close to Disney's usual hits. SOUL IS 10X better than this movie. And that one didn't have any action scene lol.

MAJOR FAILURES & PLOT HOLES:
This movie doesn't deserve the Disney branding. It doesn't even have BASIC LOGIC. #1. Your clan holds the most precious stone or jewel in the continent, you invite other nations to visit your place. NOT A SINGLE GUARD is present to Guard the treasure? Not a single guard is even present in the whole town. Meanwhile your visitors have squads of soldiers with them. Seriously? #2. How can a BABY still be a baby if her Mother got turned to stone 5 to 6 years ago? What the baby stopped growing because her mother disappeared? What a joke Disney. I think you need Kevin Feige to mange Disney Animations too. I'm sure there are tons of amazing stories to tell out there, how the h3ll did this story get approved? This movie doesn't deserve its current score of 7/10. A 5 or 6 is more acceptable. But yeah it felt like they just needed to make another asian themed movie so they won't be called out for any diversity issues. I am asian so I'll give this movie an asian rating. This movie is a B for BOBO.… Expand

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ajdolanMar 10, 2021

I enjoyed the message in the movie and the animation is gorgeous plus Benedict Wong!

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TVJerryMar 10, 2021

This fantasy takes place in a magical world where humans and dragons live in harmony, until an unfortunate incident divides the people into warring entities. Years later, it’s up to one brave, resourceful woman to find the titular beast andThis fantasy takes place in a magical world where humans and dragons live in harmony, until an unfortunate incident divides the people into warring entities. Years later, it’s up to one brave, resourceful woman to find the titular beast and restore unity to the world. The narrative follows a traditional trajectory, but the lively pacing and beautiful animation makes it special. The highlight is the dragon’s character, provided by Awkwafina’s unique personality. The band of supporting creatures are cute. This is Disney animation in its finest traditions with an optimistic message and an upbeat heart. Be sure to arrive on time: There’s a wonderful short set to a groovy tune featuring an elderly couple who becomes young again when they dance in the rain.
NOTE: At the end of the credits, they state that this film was made from 400 different homes with the punchine, “Dude, you’re still on mute!”… Expand

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indirapraviantiMar 10, 2021

Great movie! Loved the plot and the animation. Also it stars a southeast Asian female warrior so it adds up the goodness!! Loved seeing my heritage appeared on this movie.

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PsychoPaxMar 9, 2021

It has a very interesting concept, but man does it also have issues. The pacing is not good and everything is a bit rushed, the characters constantly make mind numbingly dumb decisions, on top of not being developed very well. The movie alsoIt has a very interesting concept, but man does it also have issues. The pacing is not good and everything is a bit rushed, the characters constantly make mind numbingly dumb decisions, on top of not being developed very well. The movie also makes a rather stupid point to trust everyone and compares two situations that are not comparable. Trying to tell people to trust one another when one person caused the end of the world then doubled down on it is an exceptionally awful decision and should not be taught in any film. TL;DR: Somewhat interesting concept, could have executed world building much better, not very good character development, and LOTS of very very poor character decisions where everyone is insanely dumb. This is very much a don't use your brain movie.… Expand

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PhoenixReveiwsMar 9, 2021

The movie felt very fast. All movies move through their plot fast to tell the story, but you could feel it. the dialogue is fast, and the setup is over within 15 minutes. It is a good movie with fn characters, but overall the story was rushedThe movie felt very fast. All movies move through their plot fast to tell the story, but you could feel it. the dialogue is fast, and the setup is over within 15 minutes. It is a good movie with fn characters, but overall the story was rushed and had a few strange choices. Still an enjoyable time, just I wouldn't pay for it.

P.S the dragon looks a lot like Elsa from frozen.… Expand

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carrysh1ftMar 9, 2021

This is the best Disney cartoon since "The Good Dinosaur" and "Zootopia". The colossal work of the animators, the gripping plot and the great message make the cartoon instant classic.

But there are a lot of cute characters in the picture,This is the best Disney cartoon since "The Good Dinosaur" and "Zootopia". The colossal work of the animators, the gripping plot and the great message make the cartoon instant classic.

But there are a lot of cute characters in the picture, which is why their oversaturation is sometimes annoying, but against the background of everything else, these are trifles tho.

The soundtrack is also worthy of praise, this is probably the only cartoon after which I added the OST to my music library.… Expand

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capt_morganMar 8, 2021

Nothing special about this cartoon, you feel you watching something forced. Soon you realize what is forced is the interaction between characters. It has the visuals but non of the charm of other Disney works.

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ozzo123Mar 8, 2021

Instant Classic. I was surprised on how great this movie was. Watched it two times already, amazing both times!

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JellyNekoMar 8, 2021

This was a pretty good movie. There were some pacing issues – this feels like a two-and-a-half-hour movie condensed into 90 minutes. Sisu is also really annoying when she first appears, though that quickly changes.

Aside from that, the filmThis was a pretty good movie. There were some pacing issues – this feels like a two-and-a-half-hour movie condensed into 90 minutes. Sisu is also really annoying when she first appears, though that quickly changes.

Aside from that, the film was good. It had a solid world, a compelling character dynamic between Raya and Namaari, and good thematic interplay between setting, characters and plot (although I could totally see it being too overbearing for most people). A solid 8.… Expand

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bertobellamyMar 8, 2021

'Raya and the Last Dragon' is a solid new entry in Disney's animated universe. Despite a formulaic plot, the story and mythos built here are engaging and interesting. Raya and Sisu sure will strike a note not on young audiences but on adult'Raya and the Last Dragon' is a solid new entry in Disney's animated universe. Despite a formulaic plot, the story and mythos built here are engaging and interesting. Raya and Sisu sure will strike a note not on young audiences but on adult ones too. The animation is outstanding and breathtaking. The downside: the writers don't seem too clever by forcing the story's trust theme whenever they can; still, the plot flows well almost all the time. Let's hope Disney can keep this momentum in future releases.… Expand

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NoneLovesMeMar 8, 2021

The movie relies on its pretty visuals to tell the story, which damages everything else in the movie, Raya's character development is a least a bit interesting, but besides her I didn't care for a single other character, and the plot is a bitThe movie relies on its pretty visuals to tell the story, which damages everything else in the movie, Raya's character development is a least a bit interesting, but besides her I didn't care for a single other character, and the plot is a bit weak, but the character design and music are very good, which kind of saves the movie for me.… Expand

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AstroLad69Mar 7, 2021

Absolute tripe. Yet another low-effort, shallow attempt by the dead horse that is modern Disney at teaching lessons with paper-thin characters and karma farming of a specific group of people. Anyone that chooses to ignore its glaring,Absolute tripe. Yet another low-effort, shallow attempt by the dead horse that is modern Disney at teaching lessons with paper-thin characters and karma farming of a specific group of people. Anyone that chooses to ignore its glaring, problematic tropes while being mesmerized by the visuals and "intention" is mindless sheep with low standards. Especially for the egregious price on top of the subscription. Wake up.Have some standards instead of putting shiny things on pedestals.… Expand

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FroztyMar 7, 2021

The movie magic that Disney brings to their audience has shown why they deserve 10 stars. What a wholesome, magical and breathe-taking movie. It really is something that I have missed from Disney.

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UglyStewieMar 7, 2021

Disney rarely releases movies about dragons. So I say this was real treat for everyone around the world that are into dragons. Hopefully in future they'll be able to work on a sequel.

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BristolMar 7, 2021

This isn't the most original of stories or messages. It doesn't have songs. Some of the tasks feel a bit rushed and, well, easy. But this film kept my 8 and 5 year olds riveted to their seats all the way through. It has a solid story, greatThis isn't the most original of stories or messages. It doesn't have songs. Some of the tasks feel a bit rushed and, well, easy. But this film kept my 8 and 5 year olds riveted to their seats all the way through. It has a solid story, great performances, exciting action scenes, fun characters, and lots of laughs. Above all, this film has a heart. Extremely enjoyable. We'd have loved a trip to the cinema to see this, so don't begrudge the extra cost - would be foolish to do so. If you enjoy a good family film, this is for you.… Expand

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BandsawsMar 7, 2021

A love letter to the land and people of Southeast Asia, and possibly Disney’s strongest animated movie of all time. Raya and the Last Dragon breaks the Princess movie formula in several ways - it’s not a musical, and it borrows as much fromA love letter to the land and people of Southeast Asia, and possibly Disney’s strongest animated movie of all time. Raya and the Last Dragon breaks the Princess movie formula in several ways - it’s not a musical, and it borrows as much from an Indiana Jones adventure as from the classic Disney canon - but the new influences make it something bigger and better with a broader appeal. Visually, the movie is stunning, with a color palette and environments that technically exceed even the best previous animated efforts. The team behind the movie should congratulate themselves on a job very, very well done.… Expand

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P4inskillerMar 7, 2021

Funny and entertaining. Typical Disney. The affected and pretentious behavior of the characters is typically American, but no Asian characters would behave that way. This lack of depth is representative of the entire film. A Happy MealFunny and entertaining. Typical Disney. The affected and pretentious behavior of the characters is typically American, but no Asian characters would behave that way. This lack of depth is representative of the entire film. A Happy Meal version of a cross-cultural film with no real reference to Asian culture. In typical Disney style, a bit of Asian culture is abused to help the film succeed in Asia as well. But why this mistake is repeated after Mulan, which was not very successful in Asia, is incomprehensible. Disney, if you already write intercultural understanding on the flags, then you should show it also in your films! Otherwise it remains with the marketing propaganda.… Expand

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thefakepierreMar 7, 2021

South East Asia being represented was great. Moana for the Samoan. We need more like this. I'm looking forward to more representation of other ancient cultures.

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GeekFuriousMar 7, 2021

One of the most beautiful animated movies I've ever seen with nearly every shot being eye-gasm. Solid story. Mostly a predictable plot. Excellent performances by all.

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linosiaMar 6, 2021

First of all, congrats Disney on finally creating their original film in a long time!
I really liked the main idea of the whole story: humans, as of now, is a plague to our planet. We are the ones to blame for destroying nature and screwingFirst of all, congrats Disney on finally creating their original film in a long time!
I really liked the main idea of the whole story: humans, as of now, is a plague to our planet. We are the ones to blame for destroying nature and screwing up things on this planet. The worst thing is that it won't change anytime soon, unlike in this movie...

Sisu says: Druun is a plague born from human discord. Instead of bringing life to the world, it's like fire that burning everything to ash...
Again, she is talking about us, humans - we have the power to make the world better place, but instead we use that power to destroy our only home (Earth).

The visuals is a technical and artistic achievement over many years - I can say it's one of the best graphics I've ever seen in movie!

Now to the cons:
- Story are rushed. Like REALLY rushed! For a more complete, not rushed version, it should have at least (!) 30 minutes more time! (up to 2 hours, without counting 10-min credits at the end). But instead they just wasted 20 min on prologue, REALLY screwed up thing from timestamps 1 hour:15 min to 1 hour:30 min (the MOST rushed section!).
- Writers screwed up the plot and most of the characters, except two main ones: Raya and Sisu. Others just don't have enough time for character development... Story feels waaaaay too childish (you really treat kids like dumbasses?). Also, why we need so many tribes and locations if they serve their purpose ONLY as a scenery? We don't have ANY background of tribes, and environments changes too quickly to appreciate them (did I say story was rushed?).
- Cliches - LOTS OF THEM! And I hate it!!!

To sum up: great visuals and two main characters (Raya and Sisu), loved the main idea.
But the narrative is waaaaay too rushed, inconsistent, blunt and childish.

I still don't understand why they won't hire good script writers who would deliver mature stories in presentable way for kids (like anime does) without using TONS of cliches! (it's a problem of modern industry, not just in film, but in games too...)… Expand

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magicrocksMar 6, 2021

1) When Awkwafina's goofy, energetic, and comedic character is the serious one of the movie you know you got a problem. 2)This movie feels like what a western born and raised Asian kid would tell their non-Asian friends. 3)It has all the1) When Awkwafina's goofy, energetic, and comedic character is the serious one of the movie you know you got a problem. 2)This movie feels like what a western born and raised Asian kid would tell their non-Asian friends. 3)It has all the flash and familiar symbols but none of the meaning. 4)Also it paces its self at neck break speeds, just like a sugared up chatty little kid would too. 5)There's simply too much flat and high pitched noise telling an "and then" type of story that it's exhausting. 6)The final message of the story feels so shoehorned in that the anti-hero of the story replies correctly with the audience with a "What??". 7)Not a biggie but the main character's voicing always seems a bit off. The tone, energy, and timing doesn't match with how the character is acting… Expand

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MavelinCriticMar 6, 2021

Disappointing, same old Disney story, different cultural spin. Try something new, Disney.

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bluxiansMar 6, 2021

Definitely one of my favorite Disney movies, great story and spectacular animation!

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Kc1Mar 6, 2021

Absolutely action packed, heart wrenching, and all around fun. This movie was such a refreshing story from Disney and absolutely breathtaking. I loved it. You will love it. It’s Disney at its finest

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AgriasReignMar 6, 2021

We rented out a theater and a group of 20 of us including kids and adults of all ages. That was due to the hype that the trailers out and everyone just being trapped at home due to COVID. We paid more just to watch Raya. I've watched almostWe rented out a theater and a group of 20 of us including kids and adults of all ages. That was due to the hype that the trailers out and everyone just being trapped at home due to COVID. We paid more just to watch Raya. I've watched almost all animated films and must say it is one of the best. It has a touching story, humor, action and bewildering visuals. The voice actors were really in character and had the emotion they needed to convey. The main premise is a likely repeated formula but you know that different iterations do work as it is a great formula.… Expand

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hoppynscMar 6, 2021

Solid Disney flick with a great message about learning to trust one another, along with beautiful animation and action. Plus, you will leave the film wanting a 'Tuck-Tuck'.

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kpaulMar 6, 2021

This felt like a discount Disney princess movie compared to classic Disney. Unrealistic character choices and a disjointed story. Only 1 character earned emotional investment from me. Every other character was a caricature and monotoned.

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SoulWarfareMar 6, 2021

Raya and the Last Dragon is an original (oh thank god) Disney animation movie that was overshadowed because it's $30 on Disney+ and it came out the same day as the WandaVision finale. I was intrigued to watch this because of it being focusedRaya and the Last Dragon is an original (oh thank god) Disney animation movie that was overshadowed because it's $30 on Disney+ and it came out the same day as the WandaVision finale. I was intrigued to watch this because of it being focused on Asian culture and the fact that it wasn't going to be a musical like Frozen. It felt like the Disney Animation Studios were going to do something different and I liked that. The premise "Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned, and it's up to a lone warrior, Raya (Kelly Marie Tran), to track down the last dragon and stop the Druun for good". So is this a great surprise or a very unwelcomed one?

I want to get this straight off my chest but I love that this focuses on Southeast Asia culture. It's nice to see it get more representation in mainstream movies. I also really love the world-building with the Dragons, the overpowering evil force the Druun and the 5 tribes. It feels familiar such as in Avatar: The Last Airbender but in Raya, the world is still different enough to set it apart from others. It is such an interesting world that I wouldn't mind more movies or shows set in this universe.

The animation is very breathtaking and gorgeous. It's very colorful and there are different variety of locations from the bustling city of Talon and the snowy plains of Spine but all of them are visually stunning. I also have to praise James Newton Howard for the score is as there is some rapid music for the more intense scenes and some uplifting scores for the more hopeful moments. The entire score feels like it represents the world of Raya and southeast Asia perfectly and it elevates the movie to another level. It also has a great song in the credit "Lead the Way" by Jhené Aiko. There are also some surprisingly great hand to hand combat and swordplay that would put a fair amount of action movies to shame. It's genuinely got some exciting action sequences!

The titular character herself Raya (Kelly Marie Tran) is also excellent. She's a fierce and courageous warrior princess with some swagger but is flawed in not trusting people and not believing the world can become united again. She never gets to the point of unlikeable and to a certain extent the movie shows she's right in some ways. I thought the dragon Sisu (Awkwafina) might be unbearably annoying from the trailers but she is pretty fun to watch. Raya's developing friendship with the contrasting view of Sisu is enjoyable and Sisu encouraging Raya to change is convincing. Namaari (Gemma Chan) the "villain" is also wonderful and her rivalry with Raya are some of the best parts of the movie. What makes Namaari work as a character is that she is not evil but also flawed like Raya but both have common ground with each other. Throughout the movie instead of wanting Raya to win, you want her and Namaari to solve their conflict and trust one another. The other supporting characters are hilarious and loveable as well. Boun (Izaac Wang) is funny as the owner of a shrimp boat restaurant, Tong (Benedict Wong) is a scary warrior giant with a heart of gold and there is a toddler con artist, need I say more? Every voice actor in this movie does a phenomenal job in their role, especially Kelly Marie Tran as Raya which is just perfect casting. However, I do wish it explored the supporting cast a little bit more through something like a flashback because they just feel like they're along for the ride than significantly important. Furthermore, the story is very predictable and there is genuinely no surprises as it hits a lot of the clichés which is slightly disappointing. The movie also has a surprising amount of exposition throughout the movie instead of just at the beginning which slows the pacing.

Overall, Raya and the Last Dragon is one of the best original Disney Animation movies in a long time. It's filled with amazing visuals, great characters, exhilarating action sequences, a beautiful score and terrific performance from the voice actors. It just does a lot right. I loved the movie and hope Disney does more movies like Raya and The Last Dragon. Just don't do a $30 premium service and just make it free with Disney+ like Soul okay?… Expand

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ScereniaMar 6, 2021

Raya and the Last Dragon ultimately feels like a story and a world that’s too big to fit into its two-hour run time. Each of the locations and characters felt two-dimensional and left something to be desired as the story simply didn’t haveRaya and the Last Dragon ultimately feels like a story and a world that’s too big to fit into its two-hour run time. Each of the locations and characters felt two-dimensional and left something to be desired as the story simply didn’t have the time to explore them in greater depth.
While watching, I could feel how rushed it felt, especially at the beginning. Major plot points, characters, and relationships started to feel more like checkboxes than story beats. Then, once that pace had been set, it inevitably made other more lighthearted scenes feel like a waste of time given how brushed over everything else was.
Overall the movie is enjoyable and the message is good, but I feel like Raya’s story would have been better told as a series. If it were a show rather than a movie with less than two hours to pack everything in, perhaps the plot and the characters would have had more room to breathe and develop naturally. Maybe Raya could have been the first LGBT+ Disney princess. (The seeds were definitely there.) Instead, the movie and the ending are exciting but ultimately low-stakes as the audience feels little attachment to the world or the people in it.… Expand

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goooli77Mar 6, 2021

It's funny and brings you some good times. It's not one-role-biased which is the strength point in my idea. It's like old movies that say trust and friendship bring the world back together.

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DubeauMar 6, 2021

Raya is a very nice movie. Finally, Disney has made a movie outside Pixar that stands out with a great story and solid animations. Great voices over, soundtrack and sounds. The quality of the movie is equal with Pixar, and the ending of theRaya is a very nice movie. Finally, Disney has made a movie outside Pixar that stands out with a great story and solid animations. Great voices over, soundtrack and sounds. The quality of the movie is equal with Pixar, and the ending of the story is simply a beautiful emotional ride. The movie does keep your interest alive and doesn't falter that much. I give it 85%. Yes there is a strong moralistic message under it all, but it's not that different from any Star Trek episodes out there. It is full of despair versus hope, and still very convincing in the end.… Expand

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phildogMar 6, 2021

Probably the worst Avatar: The Last Airbender knockoff yet.

Characters are far too many and lack development. The writers don't seem to understand the importance of continuity of location. There is some queer subtext that the movie doesn'tProbably the worst Avatar: The Last Airbender knockoff yet.

Characters are far too many and lack development. The writers don't seem to understand the importance of continuity of location. There is some queer subtext that the movie doesn't have the guts to do anything with. The dragon is straight up annoying and for some reason keeps making real-world references. The baby that's a scam artist is absolutely ridiculous. The animation, models, and everything is pretty great. The character designs are pretty bland.

I'll give the movie credit for one thing. In Eastern lore, dragons are heavily associated with water and not with fire like in the west. That's the only thing really original to this film, and when it explores the mechanics of that, it gets more interesting.

That said, it's by far not enough to save this film. The movie is basically watchable, but frankly, you're better off watching the show it so crudely cribbed off of or actual Chinese animation.… Expand

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gubo97000Mar 6, 2021

Simply bland, they got the tech but not the heart. But hey! Look at the water simulation, and we got the creepy toddler with the monkeys, you can't not like it!

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justmahreviewMar 6, 2021

Best part? the visuals by a long shot! in the whole movie there are 4 male characters that have actual lines rest are just in the background and never get heard from or interact at all with them, it was too one sided and the story was soBest part? the visuals by a long shot! in the whole movie there are 4 male characters that have actual lines rest are just in the background and never get heard from or interact at all with them, it was too one sided and the story was so rushed.. the dragon was more focused on getting gifts for others than actually getting the stuff needed to save everyone....

this is a easily forgettable movie that could have been so much more but either was a higherup trying to get money out of this asap or the director gave up mid way through and butchered the movie

-Huge minus points for rushing a movie that had the potential to be sooo much more than what they did with it.
-Huge minus points for uninteresting characters.
-The only points that can be given for this are some of the Voice actors and the animators they did a awesome job… Expand

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kotomoMar 6, 2021

We recognize the staff who worked on Moana and I said to myself that I will like it.
Except, the mayonnaise does not take any more! It's an incredible waste of time knowing that there are more interesting stories about Japanese anime.
Why? AWe recognize the staff who worked on Moana and I said to myself that I will like it.
Except, the mayonnaise does not take any more! It's an incredible waste of time knowing that there are more interesting stories about Japanese anime.
Why?
A teenage girl who shoots guys twice as tall and strong as her ... it's called feminism 2.0.
Men are only present to create conflicts.
The characters are absolutely not worked and the scenario is not only wobbly but it suffers from a lot of misunderstanding.
A lack of realism that is not up to the very beautiful graphics and an obvious lack of maturity.
In a work like Aladdin, the director had the intelligence to think that the public who pay their children to see the film are adults!
As far as I'm concerned, I won't take my son to see such inconsistent silliness!… Expand

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10

DorykayMar 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Surprising good! No dry eyes in the house!! I keep saying it’s a Disney movie someone always dies!… Expand

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macman7010Mar 6, 2021

Raya is cumbersome and difficult to follow. I couldn't make heads not tails of what was going on and the voice acting was awful.

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10

mohammadhoseinjMar 6, 2021

What a beautiful, Thoughtful, critical, and meaningful piece of cinema. WOW

5 of 14 users found this helpful59

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9

Regulator008Mar 6, 2021

Absolutely amazing visually. A great movie for families. A heart wrenching story where a group of companions try and free their families. No corny romance needed.

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9

animateartloverMar 6, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This animation is the best animation movie that I have ever watched!! I recommend to all to watch this movie!! It will really change your mind!! I cried after watching this movie!! I am happy to watch this!! I thank Disney for creating such an awesome movie!!… Expand

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PixlmMar 5, 2021

This movie was a massive disappointment, with no character buildup. Everything felt super rushed, moved too fast. The main character screws up so many times, but never owns up to her mistakes, pinning blame on others when shes a part of it.This movie was a massive disappointment, with no character buildup. Everything felt super rushed, moved too fast. The main character screws up so many times, but never owns up to her mistakes, pinning blame on others when shes a part of it. TLDR: Rushed, Hollow story, Hollow characters. Main character never owns up her mistakes.
The only good part of this movie was the visuals.
But pairing good visuals with garbage still makes it garbage.… Expand

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10

MadiFarr18Mar 5, 2021

It's really one of the best original films of the year that isn't a musical (for once). You'll laugh and might even shed a tear like I did tonight. They really did a great job making this film at home during the covid-19 virus.

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WestSider55Mar 5, 2021

Raya and the Last Dragon felt like a missed opportunity. It has a good message but poor execution. Inconsistent animation quality throughout, forgettable characters with little personality, and a messy but simplistic plot. It’s very possibleRaya and the Last Dragon felt like a missed opportunity. It has a good message but poor execution. Inconsistent animation quality throughout, forgettable characters with little personality, and a messy but simplistic plot. It’s very possible the production of this film suffered due to the pandemic, with different teams working on it remotely. Late changes in directors and multiple writers lead me to believe that was the case. While not a lost cause, the movie is forgettable and one of Disney’s weakest animated efforts in the last several years.… Expand

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Amir137655600Mar 5, 2021

Raya was for me good animated and i liked this animated I suggest this animation

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AchievementdrugMar 5, 2021

A great heartwarming cartoon With good humor and Great message worth a watch especially with family

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