Zootopia

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Compi24Mar 6, 2016

Anthropomorphic animals are certainly not a new par for the course that is animated film, but with "Zootopia," Disney shows that they still have at least a few more tricks up their proverbial sleeves. Yes, the stellar animation pairs wellAnthropomorphic animals are certainly not a new par for the course that is animated film, but with "Zootopia," Disney shows that they still have at least a few more tricks up their proverbial sleeves. Yes, the stellar animation pairs well with the brilliantly-conceptualized world and creative characters, but it's the film's thematic efforts that truly aid it in standing apart from all the other talking-animal romps. The allegorical lessons on prejudice are potent, yet still easy for kids to digest, even if some of humanity's racial politics don't transfer as cleanly over to the animal kingdom. "Zootopia" is a smart, fun, and fittingly challenging ride.… Expand

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foxgroveApr 11, 2016

Just when you think that animators may have pulled their last rabbit from its hat, they come up with this joyously detailed conceit which is colourful and funny to boot. Like a lot of its ilk, the set up dazzles more than the conclusion, butJust when you think that animators may have pulled their last rabbit from its hat, they come up with this joyously detailed conceit which is colourful and funny to boot. Like a lot of its ilk, the set up dazzles more than the conclusion, but at least it eschews treacly sentiment.
Kids will be happy with the cornucopia of animal characters and fast paced action, whilst adults will relish the ‘in’ jokes, movie references and amazing invention on display. The train ride to, and through, Zootropolis needs to be seen a few times to fully appreciate the sheer beauty and imagination of the place. The animated work here is sublime.
If ever a film had a signpost invisibly displayed for a sequel then this is it. With its various kingdoms and variety of animals already set up, there is ample room left for an in exhaustive amount of story possibilities. One just hopes that they will all end up being as good as this one which, whilst holding its own with the animated best, is more importantly an estimable film in its own right.… Expand

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spongeswiftMar 16, 2017

Zootopia was near flawless! Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps were amazing in this movie. They made for one of the best buddy cop movies of all time. I'll get the flaw out of the way now and that's just some parts dragged out a little too long AKAZootopia was near flawless! Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps were amazing in this movie. They made for one of the best buddy cop movies of all time. I'll get the flaw out of the way now and that's just some parts dragged out a little too long AKA the first 20 minutes really only should have lasted out 9-10 mins. But overall this movies was amazing Flash and Clawhouser made for amazing comic reliefs and Nick and Judy made one of the best unexpected teams. The story was light and fun in the beginning but got dark and meaningful by the second half which was awesome! The end was great and just overall funny they really made sure that you left the theater or living room with a smile.… Expand

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CriticFerSep 4, 2016

I did not expect Zootopia ends up being the current best Disney movie that could be done. The best of the film apart from the characters and the animation is scripted comedy and it has. And when I refer to comedy I mean a lot of comedy. ItI did not expect Zootopia ends up being the current best Disney movie that could be done. The best of the film apart from the characters and the animation is scripted comedy and it has. And when I refer to comedy I mean a lot of comedy. It has until ironic jokes and teasing some references or Disney. The script is the best script I might have seen in a Disney movie. It has so many new things I have not seen before. For example, there is a character of a fox named Gideon Grey who was the bully in childhood of Judy, and currently is selling cakes and apologizes of Judy for his past actions. That's something I've never seen before. The production design is incredible and the city is very creative. The only problem I have with the film is the villain. Not reveal anything to avoid saying a spoiler, just say it was something weak in a film and on the last third of the film. The rest is not to say, I was so happy to see that he never felt predictable. Zootopia is a film that the family can enjoy. It's pretty creative and funny to leave you speechless… Expand

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TitaniumDragonApr 14, 2016

Some people are making this out to be the next coming of Jesus. And maybe for the furry fandom, it is. But even as a furry, myself, I was not like, super amazed by this movie.

As a viewing experience, this was pretty enjoyable. The visualsSome people are making this out to be the next coming of Jesus. And maybe for the furry fandom, it is. But even as a furry, myself, I was not like, super amazed by this movie.

As a viewing experience, this was pretty enjoyable. The visuals are good, the characters are likable, there's actually a bit of depth to a few of the characters, and on the whole it is fun. The movie does a good job of setting up some ideas and plot pieces and then setting them into place later on, and the interplay between the protagonists is enjoyable to watch.

That said, this is a good movie. It isn't perfect - there's some plot holes in it which kind of ruin the mystery, and while the movie does a decent job with some Chekov's Guns and does try to subvert things in the second half of the movie, it also suffers from playing its own premise too straight. The movie, after all, is about racism and stereotypes, and yet the movie simultaneously has to establish them AND undermine them at the same time. As a result, it ends up feeling a little bit muddled in its delivery of its moral at times, even though it is pretty clear from the context of the movie that the protagonists are not the only people who have learned this lesson in this world.

All in all, I can recommend this movie; I think most folks will enjoy it, especially if they're Disney fans. It is probably the best Disney movie since The Princess and the Frog, and was certainly an enjoyable thing to sit down and watch.… Expand

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TimW001Apr 3, 2016

It' a fun movie with brilliant animation and a good story. You'll enjoy it. Look, it's an animated movie with animal, you know exactly what this is, you know exactly what you're getting yourself into, and you're going to like it.

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Jess_HillApr 17, 2016

A thoroughly enjoyable film, with many little nods to the adults in the audience. Nicely paced, with an engaging storyline, this is a fun family film which would suit kids from around six and up. The performances are solid, the soundtrack hasA thoroughly enjoyable film, with many little nods to the adults in the audience. Nicely paced, with an engaging storyline, this is a fun family film which would suit kids from around six and up. The performances are solid, the soundtrack has a couple of great Disney sing along belters, and overall it's a polished, clever film. 8.47/10… Expand

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RvwFromUpHereApr 11, 2016

Who: Ginnifer Goodwin, Michael Bluth, Heimdall, Terence Fletcher, Sarah Marshall, Mona Lisa Saperstein, and Shakira as a gazelle version of Shakira
What: Disney's follow-up to Frozen and Big Hero 6 with a lot less super heroes and a lotWho: Ginnifer Goodwin, Michael Bluth, Heimdall, Terence Fletcher, Sarah Marshall, Mona Lisa Saperstein, and Shakira as a gazelle version of Shakira
What: Disney's follow-up to Frozen and Big Hero 6 with a lot less super heroes and a lot fewer annoying pop songs
Where: Zootopia; it's like Planet of the Apes with race discrimination
When (Can I watch again): When you don't own Big Hero 6 and you're sick of listening to Let It Go
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RobBob99Jun 30, 2016

How do you know you've seen great movie? When it becomes far superior upon a second viewing, Zootopia did that in flying colors. Initially I liked the movie now I can say that I nearly love it. Zootopia takes us on a fun. breezy and engagingHow do you know you've seen great movie? When it becomes far superior upon a second viewing, Zootopia did that in flying colors. Initially I liked the movie now I can say that I nearly love it. Zootopia takes us on a fun. breezy and engaging journey with new great characters that destined to become classics in the Disney franchise. It's a rare animated film that adults may like more the kiddies do. Lets hope Disney doesn't pull a Pixar and take over a decade to get a sequel.… Expand

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Daniel_AhabJun 18, 2016

Soooo, Zootopia, its a quite Great Movie and i personally love it. But i know that there are flaws like the plot is predicable, its a kds movie so the "answers" to some problems are quite imaturre for such a adult ´plot. And the pop singerSoooo, Zootopia, its a quite Great Movie and i personally love it. But i know that there are flaws like the plot is predicable, its a kds movie so the "answers" to some problems are quite imaturre for such a adult ´plot. And the pop singer Gazelle there is no reason for her to me in the movie. But what save it is the characters they are perferct and lovely. It's a 8,8/10… Expand

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1stmaamaMar 24, 2016

I took 2 of my grandsons and one of their friends to see the movie today after reading an incredible review about the movie. I was not disappointed in any way except one. It was the scene where one of the characters screamed---"Oh my God". II took 2 of my grandsons and one of their friends to see the movie today after reading an incredible review about the movie. I was not disappointed in any way except one. It was the scene where one of the characters screamed---"Oh my God". I would not have been shocked if it had been any movie except Disney but I was disappointed because I saw the words not used to call on God but as a swear word.
When I told my grandson that I was going to write a letter, his comment was "Maama, no one will listen when just one person has a complaint." Of course it did lead to a discussion about many of the very important messages in the movie as well as the importance of one person speaking out when they believe their voice will be heard.
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ElectroNickApr 20, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had heard of all of the critical praise that this film was getting so I decided to check it out for myself not too long ago. When I walked out of the theater though, I felt that the praise was unwarranted. As time went on though, I reexamined my thoughts and came to the conclusion that even though it is not groundbreaking masterpiece as some critics say it is, I still think it is a good film in it's own right despite a few missteps. The most admirable thing about this film is the social commentary in regards to the modern issue of racism. At first I thought that it wasn't touched up on enough but I realized that it was purposeful to show how subtle racism is nowadays. The social commentary was obvious but it didn't feel overbearing like how a lot of lesser films who tackle this same subject manner handle it. The world also has impressive attention to detail about how the animals move and what the daily life in the city is like. Each district such as the tundra district and the rain-forest district give some pretty impressive visuals in their design. The plot does follow some predictable trends though like the misunderstanding trope and the buddy cop and the heroes falling out. The characters with a few notable exceptions don't really evolve out of their character archetypes but they are still likeable and are developed enough to have the audience root for them. One of the biggest stumbling blocks though was the surprise villain who was revealed to be the sheep secretary. I understand the purpose of this twist in order to critique the notion of extremism and those who wish to fight "race- traitors". However I felt this twist didn't work since it felt out of left field and it wasn't built up earlier in the narrative. This concept worked in "Frozen" because it told children about the dangers of being too trusting and there were some subtle clues about Han's true intentions. Despite falling into cliches and having a very predictable plot, "Zootopia" will keep you intrigued and will entertain your children if you are looking for a fun and sometimes thought-provoking family friendly experience.… Expand

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Antgiog1202Apr 30, 2016

Zootopia was a film that I didn't know what to expect. I didn't know whether I was going to come out of the theater with a smile or a frown on my face. Zootopia was a great film! It's plot is very creative and unique that I was so fascinatedZootopia was a film that I didn't know what to expect. I didn't know whether I was going to come out of the theater with a smile or a frown on my face. Zootopia was a great film! It's plot is very creative and unique that I was so fascinated by it's atmosphere; a New York City transformation into a more animal-like environment. In addition, the protagonist, Judy Hopps' conflicts that she struggles with are very emotional and deep. This creates a more intense experience for a animated film that only possesses a "PG" by the MPAA.

I think Zootopia is up for an Oscar nomination for "best animated film," or maybe something better! This is definately one of the years best films so far.

Rating: 8/10

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KayVen17Sep 14, 2016

Deutsche Review – Kritik

Zoomania hat mir eine wahre Freude bereitet und doch hat er meiner Meinung schwächen, aber ich schreibe am besten jetzt schon, keine wirklich nennenswerten. Der Film ist im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes einDeutsche Review – Kritik

Zoomania hat mir eine wahre Freude bereitet und doch hat er meiner Meinung schwächen, aber ich schreibe am besten jetzt schon, keine wirklich nennenswerten. Der Film ist im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes ein Meisterwerk. Mehr dazu in meiner Review.

Story:

- Ich werde nichts von der Story verraten! –

Natürlich ist die Story im Rahmen kein Meisterwerk, aber das Highlight ist in dem Film auch nicht die Handlung sondern die Message die uns dieser Film vermitteln will. Hier werden unterschwellig Themen angesprochen, die ich für Disneyverhältnisse als mutig empfinde. Hier wird das Thema Rassentrennung in vielen Aspekten angesprochen, aber auch Mobbing (eine Szene) um nur zwei zu nennen. Der Film schafft es trotz dieser Themen einen KINDERfilm zu machen und das ist wirklich eine krasse Leistung. Der Anfang und das Ende des Films sind jetzt nicht besonders. Das Highlight hierbei sind die kleinen Geschichten, die man im Hintergrund sieht. Jetzt weiche ich schon stark zu den Charakteren ab. Also wechsel ich am besten das Thema.

Charaktere:

Die sind wahrlich das Highlight des Films. Die Tiere spielen sich zwar menschlich auf, sind aber im Grunde genommen die Tiere die wir kennen. Der Hase ist schnell und hoppelt. Der Fuchs ist listig und der Löwe ein „Oberhaupt“. Mehr will ich auch gar nicht verraten. Es ist einfach schön zu sehen wie man hunderte Tiere im Vorder- und Hintergrund sieht. Man kann den Film wirklich mehrmals schauen um wirklich alles zu sehen! Super gemacht Disney.

Bildbearbeitung:

Die Darstellung ist atemberaubend. Man sieht überall kleine Details. Eine Mäusestadt, einen Dschungel, eine Stadt wo immer Winter ist und vieles mehr. Die Stadt in Zoomania ist wirklich eine der abwechslungsreichten Kulissen, die ich jemals gesehen habe. Sie ist wirklich ein Highlight.
Musik/ Voice:
Die Musik ist auch super gewählt, aber auch gleichzeitig auch ein Nachteil für mich. Bei Disney mag ich tatsächlich mehr die selbstgemachten Lieder. Da hat „Die Eiskönigin“ die besseren Tracks. Synchronstimmen sind ebenfalls gut gewählt mit Ausnahme von Flash. Der hat nämlich im fertigen Film eine andere Stimme als im Trailer (bin da sehr feinfühlig). Im Trailer fand ich sie besser, aber wäre Meckern auf hohen Niveau.

Fazit:

Zoomania ist wirklich ein Meisterwerk. Natürlich kommt er an die alten Disneyfilme nicht ran, aber das habe ich auch nicht erwartet. Der Zauber ist aber nach wie vor da. Egal wie alt man ist. Disneyfilme kann man jederzeit schauen und das finde ich super. Wer sich jetzt wundert wegen meiner Punktzahl. Diese Punktzahl ist verhältnismäßig sehr hoch bei mir. Höhere Punktzahlen gebe ich sehr selten.

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SnidelyWhiplashMay 19, 2016

This movie was quite good, and I would recommend it if you enjoy animation

Pros - Excellent design and animation - Great world building and imagination, as well as the layout and composition of the shots -Touched some important themesThis movie was quite good, and I would recommend it if you enjoy animation

Pros
- Excellent design and animation
- Great world building and imagination, as well as the layout and composition of the shots
-Touched some important themes that need to be talked about today

Cons
- Very predictable, and follows a very standard formula, risking nothing and doing nothing particularly original or unique
-Emphasis of the soundtrack in certain scenes takes you out of the movie rather than helping immersion
-The audio mixing sounds exactly the same wherever they are, with little variation with the volume of the characters voices depending on the scenery, I know this does not matter to most people, but Fantastic Mr Fox had a lower budget than this movie and still remembered to do it, so Zootopia has no excuse
- No foreshadowing of the twist, I watched this movie twice in theaters and the second time I made sure to read all the background notes and keep subtext in mind, but there was nothing, as a result the twist feels rather thrown in… Expand

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CartoonBoyGSep 8, 2018

Here is why Zootopia is the Best Movie in all of Humanity, History and Time: It has Cartoon Animals that I totally love, It shows us how we can help the world and our future and we could get new carrers and jobs for a living, It has aHere is why Zootopia is the Best Movie in all of Humanity, History and Time: It has Cartoon Animals that I totally love, It shows us how we can help the world and our future and we could get new carrers and jobs for a living, It has a Character who is 10000% Alike with me named Nick Wilde, he fidgets with wool and had bullies in his past like me.
Saw this movie on: April 2, 2016
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SuperAquaLuigiMar 3, 2017

This is Disney's best movie I've seen this decade (not including Pixar). It's got great, memorable characters that play off each other wonderfully, an interesting story, great humor, a unique and fascinating world, and on top of that, aThis is Disney's best movie I've seen this decade (not including Pixar). It's got great, memorable characters that play off each other wonderfully, an interesting story, great humor, a unique and fascinating world, and on top of that, a relevant and well handled message!… Expand

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sanyrubOct 10, 2016

Smart, entertaining, with a great message and with amazing world building. This new animated film (and we know we are in need of new material and not so many sequels and remakes everywhere) won´t let down not even the oldest of viewers.Smart, entertaining, with a great message and with amazing world building. This new animated film (and we know we are in need of new material and not so many sequels and remakes everywhere) won´t let down not even the oldest of viewers. Friendship and bettering one´s self are the focal points apart from unusually thrilling mystery plot for this type of film. See it!… Expand

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FreedomFightersJan 9, 2017

Disney has set the bar extremely high with films like "Wreck-It Ralph," "Frozen" and "Big Hero 6," so how can Disney possibly top those films? Well, how about by making a film about talking animals that's all about discrimination,Disney has set the bar extremely high with films like "Wreck-It Ralph," "Frozen" and "Big Hero 6," so how can Disney possibly top those films? Well, how about by making a film about talking animals that's all about discrimination, stereotyping and society as we know it? Disney took a leap of faith, and the reward is an animated film that may go down as one of the best of all-time! Brilliant animation, smart writing, fantastic characters, humor, heart, great voice acting, and wonderful exploration of those all-important themes. It's timely, fast-paced and terrific, and it's an animated film that can't be missed. If you haven't seen it yet, just stop reading this review and go watch "Zootopia."… Expand

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Ali_MarashianJan 21, 2017

As overrated as it is by many users, its still a lovely movie with some important massages. Lets be clear, its way better than Big Hero 6 or even Frozen, but still there are better animated films this year to win the oscar.

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LinttaFlamingoJan 22, 2017

So much fun to watch. The cleverly written dialogue and the well build characters made me wanna know every little detail there is, and I'm hoping for a sequel so much! Disney is still nailing it.

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MrMovieBuffSep 18, 2016

Walt Disney Animation Studios is at it once again, proving that this decade is theirs when it comes to animation. After seeing them rise with; 'Tangled' (2010), 'Wreck-It Ralph' (2012), 'Frozen' (2013) and even 'Big Hero 6' (2014)... they hitWalt Disney Animation Studios is at it once again, proving that this decade is theirs when it comes to animation. After seeing them rise with; 'Tangled' (2010), 'Wreck-It Ralph' (2012), 'Frozen' (2013) and even 'Big Hero 6' (2014)... they hit it again with what is arguably their most intelligent and insightful film, 'Zootopia'.

The world of "Zootopia" focuses on an enthusiastic and hard-working bunny named Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) who dreams of becoming a cop, but because of the fact that she is a small bunny in a huge city of "Zootopia", nobody seems to think that she can make it. She is often ridiculed by Chief Bogo (voiced by Idris Elba), a cynical, impatient and at times, short-fused Buffalo who keeps sending Judy in charge of parking duty and nothing more for her to expand on her skills to catch criminals.

She meets a very sly and cunning fox named Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) who she catches getting up to some dodgy things, and she needs his help to catch some criminal responsible for making some of the predators in Zootopia from going "savage" and becoming dangerous.

This is one of Disney's most thoughtful movies as it does focus on the subject of discrimination, and is great to teach its young audience to not hate against those who are different through no fault of their own. However, I do feel as if young children will not get the subject quite as well as adults, children may not be able to understand what the movie is trying to tell metaphorically, while to us adults, the message is pretty crystal clear... Children will have more of a fun time watching characters like Judy and Nick throughout their journey, but nothing else may appeal to them quite as well.

Directors Byron Howard ('Tangled') and Rich Moore ('Wreck-It Ralph'), who also co-wrote the screenplay along with Jared Bush and Jennifer Lee ('Frozen') are a fantastic team to bring together this incredible story that could rank as Disney's best... even if children don't quite get it yet. There is more education placed before fun here, but if your kids are patient enough, they'll have the time of their lives.

There is also some voice work from Shakira as Gazelle, with a song called "Try Everything"... I didn't see the significance in having Shakira in this movie as her character doesn't appear very often, and has little impact on the story, but for the most part... this movie is one of the best Disney has ever done.… Expand

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VadertimeSep 26, 2016

So, this past week Zootopia showed up on Netflix and I decided to catch it on Saturday night after the good, college football games were over. This was really a neat little, adult animation movie. Adult in context, not in theme orSo, this past week Zootopia showed up on Netflix and I decided to catch it on Saturday night after the good, college football games were over. This was really a neat little, adult animation movie. Adult in context, not in theme or suggestiveness. Idris Elba was great as the Chief of Police water buffalo. The CGI was fantastic for the different environments. This animation was at the same level as Disney's 2016 rendition of "Jungle Book". Good story, good plot and it kept one interested all the way through.… Expand

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SrPepeApr 29, 2018

Zootopia es una película super entretenida para todas las edades, muy linda historia.

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JDXNov 28, 2018

Is pretty good. I enjoy very much. I love that Nick Fury. And Rudy was pretty cool. 8/10 definetly a movie

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kurotadori94Dec 23, 2016

The only downside of this movie was the predictability of the plot, I guessed who the villain was (no spoiler) and what its motivations were after just a couple of its lines. The fact that despite that I enjoyed every scene of the movie toThe only downside of this movie was the predictability of the plot, I guessed who the villain was (no spoiler) and what its motivations were after just a couple of its lines. The fact that despite that I enjoyed every scene of the movie to the very end can only mean this is a masterpiece. I strongly recommend watching it to whoever isn't obtuse enough to consider animation movies "just for children".… Expand

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Kirollos-NoahNov 29, 2018

Disney is always surprising me with its great animated movies. It's really has a very good elements to add of its movies, that I didn't find them in any other animated movie.
The most important element is the surprising element. It really gotDisney is always surprising me with its great animated movies. It's really has a very good elements to add of its movies, that I didn't find them in any other animated movie.
The most important element is the surprising element. It really got me in this movie, it was really effective.
The second element is the animation, it was absolutely perfect.
The third is comedy, it was really hilarious.
The fourth is the action sequences, it was really amazing and talented.
The fifth is the cast (voices), it was very talented and they are just voices, they really got me closer to the movie and they are just voices.
The sixth is never get bored of watching it, I watched it 26 times and never got bored of it!
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QuizminoMay 29, 2019

The characters bounce off of each perfectly. The comedy's spot on, and the story is wonderful. A MUST see movie.

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AsancuMar 4, 2016

Great movie indeed. Sadly, Shakira, its interpretation and the vocal theme destroys some moments of this movie. As a character, she feels like it doesn't belong. The film is also full of cliches and it becomes quite predictable. The movie isGreat movie indeed. Sadly, Shakira, its interpretation and the vocal theme destroys some moments of this movie. As a character, she feels like it doesn't belong. The film is also full of cliches and it becomes quite predictable. The movie is still awesome though, perfect for children and adults alike.… Expand

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imthenoobJun 2, 2016

It can be rather cliched at times and pretty predictable plot wise but on the whole, It's a quality animated movie. The humor is geared towards adult and kids, Which is a plus for the older audience. It's well acted and looks amazing.It can be rather cliched at times and pretty predictable plot wise but on the whole, It's a quality animated movie. The humor is geared towards adult and kids, Which is a plus for the older audience. It's well acted and looks amazing. Definitely worth watching, Would be open to seeing a sequel as well.… Expand

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lukechristianscMar 13, 2016

Disney's "Zootopia" is smart and funny but I found this movie cutesy and it feels like we've seen it before, it feels average and mediocre, but despite that Bateman and Goodwin have some great chemistry with one another they save this entireDisney's "Zootopia" is smart and funny but I found this movie cutesy and it feels like we've seen it before, it feels average and mediocre, but despite that Bateman and Goodwin have some great chemistry with one another they save this entire film. The city of Zootopia is a mammal metropolis place where various animals live and thrive. Ginnifer Goodwin plays Judy Hopps, she's the first rabbit to join the police force, she learns how tough it is to enforce the law. Determined to prove herself, she jumps to the opportunity to solve a mystery case. Unfortunately, that means working with Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), a wily fox who's a con-artist makes her job more harder. I think this movie has something to say, it has a strong political message also has things to say about drugs and all sorts of stuff. But I found it too bland. 2.8 out of 4 stars… Expand

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TheMetacritiqerMar 14, 2016

Top notch animation
see it 2D (Brighter)
good plot (it's a inside joke but no seriously it was good)
That's about it. Now to see Dirty Grandpa for the fifth time.(That's up to interpretation)

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GyrushoMay 26, 2016

Zootopia, A great movie for the kids and adults. The story is incredible well thought, and the underlying moral of the story is well designed. It's plot is a bit standard but you really get to know the characters in this movie which very wellZootopia, A great movie for the kids and adults. The story is incredible well thought, and the underlying moral of the story is well designed. It's plot is a bit standard but you really get to know the characters in this movie which very well fit into this almost "reality like world called Zootopia. The screenplay is amazing and the actors really filled their roles combining the facial expressions and emotional displaying of the CGI.

Great watch, but the story was kinda Cliché. I liked the fact that this could almost translate to the real world, but there are a lot of these great movies with that concept.… Expand

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luke1223May 14, 2016

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DirigiblePulpJan 4, 2017

I guess this is about prejudices and discrimination of all kinds but I don't think it's very smart or incisive, or even particularly clever or witty. It picks the prejudices it wants to deal with and mostly sticks to those, while alsoI guess this is about prejudices and discrimination of all kinds but I don't think it's very smart or incisive, or even particularly clever or witty. It picks the prejudices it wants to deal with and mostly sticks to those, while also undermining those same messages by reducing many others to those same kinds of stereotyping (rednecks, Italian mafioso, etc) and there doesn't seem to be any indication this is intentional or meant as subversiveness.

Maybe it doesn't matter that much, this movie isn't meant to be a deep and thorough undertaking but it still hurts the film when its messages are blatantly obvious and screamed in your face and then slyly ignored when there's plot needed and a joke to be had.

The rest of it is pretty standard modern animated pop-culturally aware farce.… Expand

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MrEpic012Mar 13, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This may look like your typical kids movie, But it is actually a smart social commentary on labels in society. Aside from that it has good animation, solid voices, and the usual Disney magic. However, the main song by Shakira is bland and annoying, and the twist at the end was kinda sh*t.… Expand

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mschribrJan 6, 2018

So Predictable. Obviously she overcomes every obstacle and saves the day. I saw that coming a mile away.

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LeopoldTheBraveApr 4, 2017

The movie is very pretty. Sadly, that's the only thing positive I feel I can confidently say about it. The premise revolves a buddy cop duo trying to solve a crime while using the power of trying not to be racist.

When it comes to the plotThe movie is very pretty. Sadly, that's the only thing positive I feel I can confidently say about it. The premise revolves a buddy cop duo trying to solve a crime while using the power of trying not to be racist.

When it comes to the plot of the movie, it's about as cookie cutter as you could possibly get with a kids buddy cop movie. The two main characters wander around town, looking for clues from punchline characters. Like the sloths at the DMV, or the little mobster rat. They only function as jokes to move the plot forward and don't feel like real characters. Then to top off the cookie cutter plot, we end with yet another Scooby Doo villain twist that the new Disney movies seem to be fond of.

Now the message of the movie is fine an all. But it's so repeatedly over-preachy and hypocritical. The main character Judy blurts out constant exposition about not discriminating against others and how we should all be accepting. You will literally hear lines as blatant and forced as "Gideon was a jerk that happened to be a fox. I know plenty of bunnies who are jerks." or of course, the obvious "A bunny can call another bunny cute, but when other animals do it, it's kinda..." Yeah it's that bad. Then for as "non-racist" as Judy tries to make herself seem, she ends up being pretty freaking racist. Complaining about the slow sloths or pulling out her fox repellent when her partner, Nick, gives a very unconvincing scare.

The bland plot and stupidly shove down our throats message could easily be overlooked if the cast of characters were enjoyable. Sadly this isn't the case. Aside from the main duo, Judy and Nick, you won't be seeing anyone three-dimensional or developed. Like I mentioned previously, nearly all the side characters we see exist for nothing more than a gag. The characters who do serve a purpose have no development and just flip flop all over the place. Judy's racist parents for example. Throughout the entire movie they warn her about foxes and don't change until the the plot needs Judy to succeed. All of a sudden Gideon Grey is here out of nowhere, says "night howlers" and then vanishes again for the rest of the movie. Other characters who hated Judy like Chief Bogo, only change when the plot demands it. Instead of being sparked and learning to admire Judy overtime based on her determination, he only decides "Oh, I like her now" because she solved the crime and the plot demands for it.

The animation I can be very positive about though. It's fun and creative, and creates a world in which only these characters could live in. Zootopia has everything you could possibly imagine for these animals. Trains with different sized doors and separate districts in the city for rodents and other small animals are just a couple of the interesting things you'll find. The furs and other textures on the characters all look remarkable and very well done.

Overall, Zootopia may look nice on the outside, but the two characters we're stuck with do nothing but force a message down our throat and then hypocritically contradict themselves. They don't set a good example for the obvious message they try too desperately to get across. The consequences for this being that it makes the only two main protagonists we're stuck with seem unlikable as they don't even heed their own words. The animation is spectacular, but that's the only good thing that can be said. With a Scooby Doo plot, bland cast of characters, a hammered into the ground moral, and at least some sparkly visuals, Zootopia wouldn't be anything I'd recommend anytime soon.… Expand

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Jim222001Oct 15, 2016

Zootopia is full of many good life lessons such as following your dreams, stereotyping, racism. While it has clever jokes towards other Disney films. Like pokes at Frozen or the funny scene with bootlegs of Disney movies but now all starringZootopia is full of many good life lessons such as following your dreams, stereotyping, racism. While it has clever jokes towards other Disney films. Like pokes at Frozen or the funny scene with bootlegs of Disney movies but now all starring animals.
The voice work by Ginnifer Goodwin (Once Upon a Time) and Jason Bateman (Juno) are especially brilliant despite all the voice work being great. Zootopia should just be handed the Best Animated Film of the year award already. It's a fabulous film..… Expand

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HideousRampageMay 13, 2016

As fun as this movie is. It is riddle with problems. The idea that predators are bad and they somehow have a deeper more animal character behind them. It raises the question of, if they're predators, what do they eat? And how come nobodyAs fun as this movie is. It is riddle with problems. The idea that predators are bad and they somehow have a deeper more animal character behind them. It raises the question of, if they're predators, what do they eat? And how come nobody knows about the animal like behavior? even though it's recorded in history. Does this mean that predators evolved much later than herbivores? and also why would they sell mammal rugs? They just skin other animals and sell them as decorations?

Overall though the characters are likable and enjoyable. The struggles they have to deal with make the audience relate with them in some way, the animation is solid and the variety in the environment is breathtaking. It's just a shame they didn't put a lot of time into the film and it just seemed rushed.

On a side note, the original plot seemed much better.… Expand

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InglouriousAndyMay 17, 2016

"Zootopia" is a movie that kids everywhere will enjoy. I didn't, because it delivered its message with the absolute opposite of grace. It has funny moments here and there, but it's painfully long and not worth the running time.

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samichsupernovaMar 5, 2016

Visually, it's a treat. Storytelling-wise, it doesn't live up to the hype.

The problem with this film is that it's trying to be both a "message" movie and a film noir detective mystery type deal. But the fact that it's so strongly aVisually, it's a treat. Storytelling-wise, it doesn't live up to the hype.

The problem with this film is that it's trying to be both a "message" movie and a film noir detective mystery type deal. But the fact that it's so strongly a "message" movie robs the detective element of all its suspense. The two main characters are likable but nobody else really registers. This is a SJW movie about discrimination, racism, tolerance, etc., but the dialogue is dry and the humor is still very basic - it's stereotypical and often animal-based (sloths are slow, cops eat donuts, rabbits breed immensely fast [a joke they milk repeatedly], etc). There are only two vaguely funny scenes, and one was spoiled in an early trailer and wears out its welcome as you're watching it.

I really don't see why there's so much love and hype for this. Sure the art and animation are great, but the characters are nothing special, plus the story was predictable and followed the beats of any other police movie. There isn't much that I really enjoyed. The world-building hardly even makes sense. Who decided to build this big city with ridiculously different climates rather than just building multiple cities? What does the metropolis produce for the rest of the world? What do the predators eat if not the herbivores/omnivores? Why do the little critters have their mini-city of Little Rodentia in THE MIDDLE of this vast metropolis? If this is a kids' movie, why are there dark scenes where a mafioso modeled after Don Corleone (very original, guys) threatens characters with torture and death (and the second time around he has the approval of the main characters, who are standing around with grins on their faces)?

Also there's that yawn-inducing procedural trope where a character is about to reveal EVERYTHING but succumbs to a fit of violence, only to artificially increase the level of intrigue at play. When the answer to the "night terrors" question presents itself it's out of nowhere and should have been something these smartphone-using animals could have looked up in 2 seconds. There's a lot of hare-brained storytelling decisions made here.

Not to mention much of the movie drags on with a seemingly endless amount of familiar empowerment tropes. The only thing that saves the film from completely collapsing under the weight of its cheerless social justice mission is the way Judy and Nick are written and the banter they share. Honestly... just because this makes some people and movie critics feel better about themselves doesn't change the fact that it's just an OK Disney movie. If it changed your life, good for you. But don't pretend it's some kind of masterpiece.… Expand

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penfifteenMar 9, 2016

Supremely mediocre. Such an interesting world they set up and such an underwhelming story they chose to tell within it. Visually amazing, but difficult to get past how preachy and pandering it is.

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TribidenadaPakJul 5, 2016

Zootopia is one of those films that try to endeavor in maintaining a likeable, fun atmosphere for children while keeping a gripping story for older audiences with diverse characters and a strong, powerful message. However, to be expected,Zootopia is one of those films that try to endeavor in maintaining a likeable, fun atmosphere for children while keeping a gripping story for older audiences with diverse characters and a strong, powerful message. However, to be expected, amongst all of these devices Zootopia seems to lose itself and the story just unravels in a lackluster fashion. It follows along with overdone character personalities and a predictable plot that even the occasional witty joke can't save it. It gives the expectation of a good, well-thought premise but the delivery ends up slipshod and underwhelming. I hate to say that I can't like this movie, but at this point, I can't suspend my disbelief.… Expand

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TVJerryMar 10, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The latest animation from Disney takes place in a world where all animals get along, even preditors and prey (insert continuous message about diversity and acceptance here). A young rabbit (Ginnifer Goodwin) becomes the first cop of her species and sets out for the big city to rise above preconceptions about her timid type (more message). She teams up with a scam artist (Justin Bateman) to solve a big case. While this starts out as an innovative concept with some lovely animation and weirdly anthropomorphic characters, it eschews much humor to become a police procedural (with the message continually inserted). There are some amusing moments (most notably the sloths at DVM), but it's too serious and not clever enough to rate as Disney's best.… Expand

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csw12May 6, 2016

Zootopia has great animation, an interesting world and clever thinking until he becomes a preachy, pandering film that destroys all the good things about it. The movie doesn't gel when you mix children comedy with politically correct issues.

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43in2014Aug 3, 2016

Background: There's no film that is similar to this.

Pros: (1) It has some funny bits and some inspirational reference to real life. Cons: (1) Compared to all the past Pixar fare, it isn't that original or fresh. (2) A city thatBackground: There's no film that is similar to this.

Pros:
(1) It has some funny bits and some inspirational reference to real life.

Cons:
(1) Compared to all the past Pixar fare, it isn't that original or fresh.

(2) A city that has four seasons at the same time. Really?

(3) I had figured out the plot half way through.

Who would think the film is great? Children and Young adults.
Who would think the film is only so-so? Old adults.
Who would think the film is lousy? No one.

Rating: 4/5 (no half scores). It's worth it to watch it in the cinemas.… Expand

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RalfbergsAug 23, 2016

This animated movie has an interesting universe, it is funny and has interesting moments plus adults can watch it too. I won't say that it is the greatest ever movie though as you can easily understand how it will end, as it is meant for kidsThis animated movie has an interesting universe, it is funny and has interesting moments plus adults can watch it too. I won't say that it is the greatest ever movie though as you can easily understand how it will end, as it is meant for kids you know. But it did had some interesting twists and the characters were fun too.… Expand

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Alejandrox123Apr 15, 2016

I liked the movie, but I will stay with wing wins more, was very short but entertaining, so I would say that disney strove not much in this film. So while I like but I kept winning more.

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xHonestReviewsxMar 13, 2016

The most overrated movie of all time!!! All the funniest jokes are in the trailer and the plot is exactly how you think its going to be .To sum the whole movie in one sentence it is the ,little train that could with discrimination so adultsThe most overrated movie of all time!!! All the funniest jokes are in the trailer and the plot is exactly how you think its going to be .To sum the whole movie in one sentence it is the ,little train that could with discrimination so adults can relate to it from a different perspective.For example the Bunny could not be a cop because there were no bunny cops.Can you guess the rest of the plot like I did.… Expand

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Sirik_MatakJun 26, 2016

So, I've finally watched Zootopia.
I can understand where the hype is coming from, but the final praise is baffling to me. It's Frozen 2, really. A summer shovelware marketed well.
Characters are likeable, the visuals are neat, but theSo, I've finally watched Zootopia.
I can understand where the hype is coming from, but the final praise is baffling to me. It's Frozen 2, really. A summer shovelware marketed well.

Characters are likeable, the visuals are neat, but the plot is really bland, uninspired and lacks an ultimate message, like all Disney's classics do. It's just a simple buddy story with some cringe-inducing multicultural vibes, where even the main theme is absurdly miscasted and contradicts our main protagonist, which in fact DOESN'T want to do or experience everything and is stubborn to the very end to achieve one and the only goal in her life, blind to everyone else. In fact, it's so bland it couldn't normally be made into a full-timed movie, so the screenwriters helped themselves shoveling as much pop references as they could. Almost an every single scene is a reference to something I got sick of it after 30 minutes and seriously thought of walking out at the God-awful Godfather scene. It's not a Zootopia it's Pop-Reference: A Furry Motion Picture. Well, gotta fill the screen time with something. The plot pacing is slow, filled with pop-reference filled filler scenes, that I was constantly bored throughout the entire movie. Yeah, I had few laughs here and there, it's a pretty funny and clever with jokes (we're good at multiplying), but not always (a fur of a skunk joke). Ultimately, I was wasted at the end of the movie. Instead of thinking "holy cow, that was awesome", I thought "Christ, finally it's over".
Overall, really disappointing. A typical Disney shovelware.… Expand

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Rox22Jul 15, 2016

A surprisingly deep movie dealing with some rather delicate issues. Surprising to see in this kind of movie.

Animation is beautiful, however I did feel that the scene rushed by so quickly that allot of the details were easily overlookedA surprisingly deep movie dealing with some rather delicate issues. Surprising to see in this kind of movie.

Animation is beautiful, however I did feel that the scene rushed by so quickly that allot of the details were easily overlooked (kind of like a hyperactive child running around a toy store.) If a sequel is made, they should let the scenes linger a bit. But still, it was great.

The main characters are very likable and well developed. Side characters are good, but not given enough relevance to be more than plot device or passing jokes.

Story is a bit predictable and has been done countless times before. Still, it was presented well and enjoyable.

Overall:
Zootopia/Zootropolis (no idea why it was renamed in other territories) is a charming movie whose only real innovation was the anthropomorphised world. Little else new. Regardless, it was fun to watch and tackled some deep issues giving the movie some heart.… Expand

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TheKavehJMar 19, 2016

Zootopia has a few good qualities, and a few bad qualities. The movie is really creative, and super cute, but it can be really boring, and it kind of drags on.

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Haloman259Jan 5, 2018

THIS MOVIE WAS S---!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I have NEVER seen the movie in the 1st place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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filmboy23Nov 2, 2016

Zootopia's brilliant animation, likeable characters and timely message are barely enough to get past scattershot gags and a plot that's generic, clichéd and predictable.

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netflicMar 19, 2016

I am a fan of Pixar movies in general. Their best movies always target both kids and their parents simultaneously, and this movie is not an exception. My expectations were high, critics love this movie. The first third of the movie was fullI am a fan of Pixar movies in general. Their best movies always target both kids and their parents simultaneously, and this movie is not an exception. My expectations were high, critics love this movie. The first third of the movie was full of funny jokes, and I expected it to continue, but then the movie got darker, much more politically correct and much less funny.
I still recommend to see the movie but it is not one of Pixar's best.… Expand

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pardogatoJul 28, 2016

Zootopia is the Seinfield of Pixair, a "Film about nothing" and despite it, loved by everyone just because makes reference to everyday lives of the viewers.
Filled with eye-candy for the children, this film is symptomatic, more than anZootopia is the Seinfield of Pixair, a "Film about nothing" and despite it, loved by everyone just because makes reference to everyday lives of the viewers.
Filled with eye-candy for the children, this film is symptomatic, more than an actual cinematographic piece that will surely be forgotten as the references it relies, gel blurred through generations.… Expand

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Man137Jun 10, 2016

I hated this movie and not simply because i didn't like it i judged it fairly, when i watched it it felt unfinished , the plot was going to fast, and i have watched movie after movie make the same mistakes as Zootopia did, but regardless theI hated this movie and not simply because i didn't like it i judged it fairly, when i watched it it felt unfinished , the plot was going to fast, and i have watched movie after movie make the same mistakes as Zootopia did, but regardless the movie got mostly positive reviews, why because its a Disney movie, i have a very strong feeling from watching other movies fail, that if this movie wasn't made by Disney critics would have judged this movie in a very harshly in a bad way.… Expand

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lulo47May 21, 2016

I found it bored, with a very trivial message, very short, some funny jokes but lack of creativity, I don't really understand how this movie has a hight review.

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ChubbyWizardJul 7, 2016

It was not good. It was not bad, but it wasn't good either. Maybe I got hyped too much before seeing it but to me it was a real deception. It was a rehash without much soul. The "IT'S GONNA GO FAST... or not" and the "We are so sneaky I'mIt was not good. It was not bad, but it wasn't good either. Maybe I got hyped too much before seeing it but to me it was a real deception. It was a rehash without much soul. The "IT'S GONNA GO FAST... or not" and the "We are so sneaky I'm making up signs you don't understand" jokes are getting old.

It didn't feel magic like a Disney movie should and it's not nostalgia speaking, there's some great recent animated movies out there (from Disney/Pixar and others).

With Zootopia, I was seeing the writing and it broke the immersion. You can't really reinvent the basic story plan but the viewers shouldn't see that on screen. Like "Cue the emotional moment!" and such. It felt rushed. Which is sad because the intention and the basic idea behind the movie were good.

The characters were okay but simple. The strongest point of the movie is the animation for Mrs. Otterton. They made her believable and the emotions felt real.

If you want a no-brainer family movie it does the job, but to the fans of animation: don't expect too much.… Expand

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Hippie629Dec 30, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was invested in this movie for the first two thirds, then by the third act I just wanted the movie to end.
The first few trailers seem like they were made for a different movie(Judy had a tranquilizer gun that's not in the movie and Nicks' aggression towards Judy, was implied to be based on his instincts which they are not).
About 8 minutes into the movie we get this movies "red herring villain". like in Frozen and Big Hero 6 (two other movies made by the same people) we are also introduced to the surprise villain, who was included just so there could be a twist reveal. I figured out who the "real" villain was 8 minutes into the movie, not because it made sense that this character was the villain, but because the writers have done this for the third time in a row.
After Judy becomes a police officer, she arrives at Zootopia where we are introduced to a stereotype of a fat cop who call Judy "cute". Judy's response was "only other bunnies can call bunnies cute" which is supposedly about how some people use derogative terms in a friendly manner, and get offended when someone else uses it. The movie never address the problems of using derogative terms in a friendly manner, it just wanted to make a joke.
Judy begins an investigation about missing animals to prove her worth as a cop, and tries to acquire the help of a reluctant witness, Nick a con artist fox.(Who is suppose to be a "don't judge a book by its cover" character, except it turns out her first judgment of him being a crook was right.) By blackmailing him, which the movie tries to make it look like she out smarted him, but makes her look like a crooked cop. Even though she is suppose to be a naïve cop.
After awhile the two become unlikely partners, and find the missing animals who were being taken away because they, for some unknown reason became savage. This is where the movie lost it for me, as Judy makes a statement to the press in which she suggests the that the reason the animals went savage might be, because of "their biology as predators" something she heard from doctors. Nick then reacts as if he has never heard this idea before (which he has several times) and accuses Judy of being prejudice against predators (even though the movie has establish she isn't) and 'Nick' told Judy to make the press statement. Nick pretends to attack Judy to justify his point, in which she reacts by reaching for her fox repellant (something that cops in Zootopia can apparently use). This come off as Nick over reacting, because at this point no one knows why predators are going savage and in an early scene Nick was running away from a predator that went savage,he should be afraid that might happen to him, or at least question why it was happening.
This made me roll my eyes because I knew the writer forced this fight, just to have them make up later. Judy shocked by how her statement to the press has divided the city, quits being a cop. The character who defiantly became a cop when everyone including her parents said she couldn't, just quits instead of trying to help. Our Hero.
Of course Judy finds out a plant is the cause behind the animals going savage, from her father talking about the same plant they grow on the family farm. That Judy some how doesn't know about, yet is knowledgeable about farming. Again feels like the writers trying to make the film longer.
And finally in the last act Judy apologizes to Nick, Judy threatens a crook with death by the mob to get infomation, the twist villain is revealed (which I hoped the movie wouldn't do) whose motivation is a basic villain plan. They stop the villain Nick becomes a cop (even though he wanted to be in the scouts) and the movie finally ends.

The movie tries to talk about prejudice but feels very disingenuous, it feels like the movie was made to appeal to people that blame stuff on racial hate. Judy and Nick have no chemistry, they are only friends at the end because the script said so. Its well animated but not that interesting visually, felt like a mundane trip around the city most of the movie.… Expand

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td05Oct 17, 2017

I'm sorry, was I the only person who thought it was stupid when this movie won an oscar? In my opinion, this movie is "Meh". This is not Disney's best. This is actually my most "Meh" movie since "Ice Age 4". Of course, everybody's just likeI'm sorry, was I the only person who thought it was stupid when this movie won an oscar? In my opinion, this movie is "Meh". This is not Disney's best. This is actually my most "Meh" movie since "Ice Age 4". Of course, everybody's just like "Oh, but it's racially good." You know what was racially good? Princess and the Frog. Moana. Other BETTER Disney movies. While Nick Wile was a funny character, I HATED Judy. Same with Gazelle. And pretty much every other character, except maybe Mr. Big. Also, the bad guy was LAME. Also, everybody who likes this movie is just like "The Loud House is dumb because of potty humor." Might I remind you that in this movie they go to a nudist organization? But yeah, that's totally not potty humor. Anyway, Kubo and the Two Strings deserved the oscar WAY more than this film. And honestly, I'd watch any other disney movie besides Hocus Pocus over this.… Expand

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MeloettaBros9Sep 20, 2021

I like the Zootopia for best animal I ever seen. X3
I wonder if it can make it happen for Next Zootopia 2 cause I love that so much ^^

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schindlApr 10, 2022

Cleaner 'zoo the right thing'. but after the third time preaching to the audience, seems too much.

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DolphinReviewsJul 21, 2022

This movie made a generation of kids I'm scared of. Kids who grew up watching this strike fear into my soul. The dreaded... FURRY! *Lighting strikes. The movie itself? It's alright.

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kyle20ellisMar 22, 2022

As someone who has been an enormous Disney fan all my life (the only films that don't do much for me are 'Chicken Little', 'Home on the Range' and 'The Black Cauldron', if it counts also 'Planes'), Zootropolis may not be as good as the bestAs someone who has been an enormous Disney fan all my life (the only films that don't do much for me are 'Chicken Little', 'Home on the Range' and 'The Black Cauldron', if it counts also 'Planes'), Zootropolis may not be as good as the best of classic Disney or the 'big four' of the Renaissance era.

However, it is for me the jewel of Disney's 'second renaissance' (their return to form era starting with 'The Princess and the Frog', and if it counts -might not as it is Disney Toon Studios- their only misfire from that era is 'Planes'). Despite a couple of issues 'The Princess and the Frog' was still enormously entertaining. 'Tangled was Disney's best since 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' (not sure how much of a popular opinion that is though), until the even better 'Wreck it Ralph' took that title. 'Winnie the Pooh' was immensely charming and sweet with its one problem being that it was too short. 'Frozen' despite what people say to me was the best animated film of 2013 besides 'Ernest et Celestine' (and the amount of hate it gets and the detractors' attitude towards those who loved, or even liked, the film has been blown way out of proportion). And 'Big Hero 6' was fun and touching with one of Disney's most endearing characters in recent years in Baymax.

Onto the review properly for 'Zootropolis' now. The animation is fantastic with rich colours, vivid, beautifully designed and colourful backgrounds and lovingly designed characters whose movements flow fluidly and never robotically. Some of it is even very inventive and imaginative in the set pieces. Michael Giacchino's score is cleverly orchestrated, energetic and catchy, not as good as his scores for the ones for the Pixar films 'Up' and 'Inside Out' but it complements 'Zootropolis' very well indeed.

'Zootropolis' has some very smart and hilarious writing, cleverly balancing sly references, witty humour and also genuine pathos and heart with few if any awkward tonal shifts. The visual gags are similarly inventive and a joy to watch. The story is so consistently well paced and involving and is told with such energy, charm and heart that some may forget the storyline being predictable. To me, it had enough originality to not make it matter that much. What was also impressive about 'Zootropolis' was how it dealt with such heavy and wholly relevant themes and issues, one of most daring along with 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' and deal with it with a light touch. Some did find the message (one that's easy to identify with) forced and heavy-handed, it wasn't an issue to me at all, to this viewer it was incorporated well and respectfully.

The characters in 'Zootropolis' are interesting - all serving a point to the story- with colourful personalities, none of them felt bland, none felt shoe-horned in, none felt annoying and none felt unnecessary. Love the sassiness and charm of the protagonist, and while the twist wasn't a surprise as such the villain did serve a good threat and more interesting than the recent Disney twist villains. The voice acting is just terrific from all, especially from Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman. Can't go wrong with Idris Elba, JK Simmons and Maurice LaMarche either.

All in all, with the one small exception of the forgettable and slightly grating main song from Shakira (which was not enough to bring the film down personally) 'Zootropolis' was a superb film, not only of Disney's post-2009 films but also one of their best post-Tarzan and towards the top end in the Disney animated film ranking. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand