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Zootropolis 2

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Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) are now partners in the police force. Because they are a rabbit and a fox, they feel like they still have to prove themselves amongst the stronger animals. When a new case presents itself, Judy and Nick must do whatever they can to save Zootropolis and clear their name in the process.

It has been almost ten years since the first Zootropolis, or Zootopia, film hit the scene. The highly anticipated sequel is finally here and it was well worth the wait! I did not think this one could be as good as its predecessor, but I was wrong. There was so much that I enjoyed and it left a massive smile on my face.

A big part of what makes an animated film so good are the voice talents. Goodwin and Bateman are back and better than ever. Their friendship is beautiful and I loved how each character was given more depth. We were also introduced to some new faces. Ke Huy Quan starred as Gary De’Snake who was probably my favorite of them all. His dedication to bringing his family home was so inspiring to watch. Fortune Feimster was Nibbles Maplestick, a beaver who joins forces with Judy and Nick. She was hilarious and had me laughing every time she was on screen. Quinta Brunson portrayed Dr. Fuzzby. Although she wasn’t featured as much as I would have liked, she still stole the scene she was in. Danny Trejo perfectly encapsulated Jesus, a wise lizard who Judy and Nick meet on their journey and helps put them on the right track. They were all brilliantly casted and really helped elevate this world for me.

The animation was visually stunning. The world of Zootropolis is filled with various nooks and crannies. Being introduced to Tundratown and Reptile City was so cool. They were so intricately designed and every detail down to a tee. This just goes to show that there are many more places to explore in this world and I would totally be up for that.

It’s not a proper Disney film if I’m not laughing out loud one minute and then crying in the corner the next. Every single joke landed. They weren’t just funny, they were whip smart. The blink and you missed them ones like the ‘Hungry, Hungry Hippos’ reference and the Pixar were so smart to incorporate. This franchise has always been known for its strong messages too. Community and harmony between species was at the forefront this time and while it was never in your face, the way in which it was handled was perfect and still hit the mark. It is also so topical in today’s day and age.

Zootropolis 2 marked a return to form for Disney. The film captured all the magic from the original while also building upon it. With its beautiful animation, fabulous voice talents and a well done story, it had everything I could have ever wanted. I hope we get more from this universe because I need it in my life.

Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️.5

The Electric State

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Based on the graphic novel by Simon Stålenhag, The Electric State follows Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown), an orphan, whose life hasn’t been the same since the war. She teams up with a robot and a smuggler named Keats (Chris Pratt) to find her long lost brother who she presumed was dead.

Directed by the Russo brothers and boasted to be the most expensive Netflix project ever made, one would expect this film to be slam dunk. Unfortunately that couldn’t have been farther from the truth. While there were some glimmers of hope at the beginning, my interest in the film grew thinner and thinner as the time went on and I just didn’t really see the point anymore.

Where the film excels is in its special effects and cinematography. The various robots that the audience meets throughout come with their own individual personalities thanks to the voice talents of Anthony Mackie, Woody Harrelson, Ke Huy Quan and Jenny Slate. The world building was pretty impressive as well with the vast lands of a post apocalyptic United States. As the film took place in the nineties, I also loved the throwback songs that were featured throughout as it really helped set the tone.

Brown is great in everything she does. I’ve grown to admire her as an actor over the years and she does what she can with the role. I can imagine that talking one on one to a robot for most of the film couldn’t have been easy. I can’t help but think that Pratt is being typecasted in yet another Peter Quill sort of role. I’m also not a fan of his in general so I found watching his scenes to be a bit annoying. Stanley Tucci is supposed to be a villain, but I didn’t find him menacing whatsoever.

Pacing was also an issue for me. It felt kind of all over the place and I’m wondering if maybe it had been made into a show instead of a film would it have fared better? The same can be said about the characters. Aside from Michelle, we really didn’t have much backstory on Keats or Tucci’s Ethan Skate which left them rather one-dimensional. I also couldn’t figure out who the target audience for the film was supposed to be.

While I may not have had high expectations for The Electric State, I was still hoping it wouldn’t be that bad. I guess this is something that I should just expect from Netflix going forward though I really wish they would give us more quality films.

Rating: ♥️♥️

Everything Everywhere All At Once

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Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) runs a failing laundromat with her husband Waymond (Ke Huy Quan). The laundromat is currently being audited by the IRS due to Evelyn having incorrectly filed her taxes. On top of that, Waymond wants to serve Evelyn with divorce papers, her father Gong Gong (James Gong) is now living with them and Evelyn is struggling to find common ground with her daughter Joy (Stephanie Hsu). When there’s a rupture in reality, Evelyn becomes an unlikely hero to take on the multiverse in order to save the world.

Everything Everywhere All At Once must be the most bonkers movie I have ever seen. I went into it completely open minded and spent most of the time trying to figure out what on earth it was that was unfolding before me. There was a lot for my brain to unpack and while I don’t think I will ever fully understand what I watched, I am still so glad that I went to see it.

Michelle Yeoh gives an incredible performance as the main character. Her portrayal of different genres from one scene to the next; it shows just how dynamic of an actress she really is. Another big stand out for me was Stephanie Hsu. Familiar with her work in The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel, she stepped things up this time around and I look forward to seeing whatever it is she does next.

The special effects and various worlds that were illustrated throughout added to my overall enjoyment of the film. It really was unlike anything I had ever seen before. I loved how some of it was completely crazy while others just didn’t make any sense at all. I don’t think I will ever forget those hot dog fingers!

Overall, Everything Everywhere All At Once is one of the most out there films that I have ever seen before and that is precisely why I liked it so much. Would I watch it again anytime soon? Probably not, as I feel like my brain is still recovering. At the root of it all, the moral of the story had to do with the importance of family and that is something we can all relate to. I highly recommend checking this one out.

Rating: ♥♥♥♥.5