The Dynamic Duo

Rating: 10/10 (27 June 2016)

"Zootopia/Zootropolis"
A bunny (don't call her dumb) is dreaming of becoming a cop, but no one believes her and she wishes to prove all of them wrong. So, when she is placed in the ZPD (Zootopia Police Department), she seeks out help of a sly fox under the name of Nick Wilde, to find a helpless otter who has gone missing and hopes that she can solve the case and prove that anyone can be anything.
So, the last Disney film that I saw in the cinema was "Frozen", as you can guess, I loved it. I hadn't seen "Inside Out", but when the film came to DVD, I adored it as well. I was hesitant towards Zootopia (It's called Zootropolis in my country), as the trailers looked okay at best and the advertising gives little away in the way of plot and story for the film. Is this a smart move or is this false advertising?
Let's talk about the characters. Judy Hopps (the aforementioned bun-bun) is out to prove that she can be a cop. She is sick of being pushed to the side and stuck with the bum deals, she wants to get stuck in the action and kick some crime out of her way. She proves so, by actually being intelligent and optimistic about the chances she has and tries to keep herself going in the city. She is always beaten down by someone, but she beats them at their own game and is always on top of Nick's arguments. I love the interactions that she has with Nick, the two form a strong and lovable bond by the end of the film and the affection is obviously there in the last proper conversation that the two have before the films ends. She shows off her brains and actually works outside of the box to get her way around the case. Needless to say, I love animals and I was routing for her because of her likable strife that she endures throughout the film and she is practically on the level of Anna from "Frozen" in terms of character and likability.
Nick Wilde is a fox. I love this animal. He speaks in the calm and cynical way that many of his type do and he is actually like this in terms of character because of a deep and dark past, but he prefers to keep that memory six feet under his conscience. He clearly grows fond of Judy by the end of the film and he seems to form a connection that not only softens him, but makes him a better person. He had the wise cracks and wit that only someone like he would have and you like him just as much as you do Judy. The double act that they form is hugely memorable and cute.
You could make every argument under the sun about whether the two are actually in love with each other or not, I would be lying if I said that I didn't see the relationship. The two are practically meant for each other, the wit and humour that is uttered when they are both on screen is adorable and quick. The actors behind the microphone are clearly having fun here and I can bet that the two were going for more than just the 'best buddies' angle on the two.
Regardless, the story is strong and interesting enough to keep you guessing and the city of Zootopia looks mad, but impressive. Having a mature moral that is present in this films is good-hearted and I like that the film is coming out at a time like this. The moral is obvious and it incorporates itself into the characters as well as pop in at the last minute. Gladly, I liked the angle it went for an I'm glad that the message was hammered in a little. This is a time when no one is listening and I think that getting the message across is better than just subtly plopping it in.
It's my favourite film of the year and I hope you guys enjoy it as well.