Both a "children's" movie and a rebuke against our country's future

Rating: 10/10 (9 November 2016)

Zootopia is among if not the most notable animated film to be released this year. For actually analyzing it critically, it continues Disney's trend of selling us non-sleazy animation that gives us messages and things to give thought in addition to simple comedy. The comedy is rather blowout and, despite seeming like it contradicts its message, ends up giving us more perspectives on the matter. The plot, in addition to the comedy, is not only organized, but provides non-preached messages that would be unheard of in most family animation today for its maturity. Among these are anti- discrimination and anti-prejudice, with hints of anti-corruption by our "protagonist", Judy Hopps. Besides Hopps, the characters are ones that can be cherished by all audiences, from little children to their grandparents. They either provide wonderful comedy or have us think about what is occurring in our world. I am writing this just as the United States is getting over the election of Donald Trump, whose campaign has been marred by the very same things this movie speaks out against. I am still hopeful that we can preserve our more-than-great nation with messages like the ones in Zootopia. Otherwise, this film might be forgotten by many US citizens the same way it immediately generated high praise among critics. It doesn't deserve to be, though, so no matter who you are, consider this a film you will want to watch. Like Mary Poppins, I cannot recommend this film enough.