However, the godfather of animation that is Walt Disney Animation Studios are now releasing their 55th feature film.
We are now far beyond the studios lowest point such as Chicken Little and Home On Range. We are now in another high point with hits such as Meet The Robinsons, Bolt, The Princess And The Frog, Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph, Frozen and Big Hero 6.
Looking to join this list of Disney classics is Zootropolis, or as it's known in America, Zootopia.
Well, it is clear to see that Disney have another hit on their hands and possibly another Academy Award winner. I think this easily make a claim to being up there with some of the classics we all know and love.
Firstly the idea an interesting idea, and it is put to great use. If you have seen the trailer, they do not do it justice at all. It makes out as some fluffy story with cute animals that only the kids will like.
It is far from that. Yes, the animals are cute and has cheap gags. But there is a lot of interesting themes going on throughout the film that are surprisingly very mature. If this is the way Disney and Pixar are going with their newest releases, then count me in. We have already seen that with Inside Out.
One thing that is always a recipe for success with animated films in the perfect mix of gags that can appeal to kids, adults and both. This has it in spades. There are even some gags that only people with a solid amount of knowledge of particular animals behaviors would get.
While it does have those laughs, it manages to focus more on the story. Yes, I laughed out loud consistently throughout the film. But the story goes into some really interesting topics that you just do not see that often from Disney animated films.
The voice work by everyone is great, not just Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman. It is hard to find a stand-out in any performance. The two lead characters are great together. It is well-rounded development and awesome chemistry. I definitely want to see more of them together.
It was also great to see the main character be female. We have been getting a lot of strong female leads lately, and they are all bad-ass.
The only nit-picks I would give, is that there are small lulls that can slow it down a fraction. But like I said, it is just a nit-pick. Also when you break it down, the story is becoming similar to a lot of their recent films such as Wreck-It Ralph. But as I still loved it anyway, I'm not complaining too much.
When a Disney animated film works, magic is really happening in front of your eyes. It is far from passable, the animation is top-notch as usual and it is relentlessly entertaining in so many ways. Like with Inside Out, I honestly think that the adult will get more enjoyment out of it then the kids will.
I loved the genre it went for. It has been a while since we have seen a good crime mystery film. It has also been a while since we have seen a buddy cop movie, which is what this is.
I liked the risks it took in terms of the themes it was going for. It has a lot to say on social issues such as racial stereotypes, gender stereotypes, friendships, relationships and even drugs. In writing, that does sound a bit heavy. But trust me, it's a wonderful family movie, this looks to be a certain candidate to end the year in my top 10 and is another Disney classic.
Rating: 8/10
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