Zoomania 2

Zootopia 2 (a follow-up to Zootopia (2016)) follows the cop duo Judy (the do-good bunny) and Nick (the shifty fox) as they navigate their new partnership, make friends along the way, and uncover hidden secrets. But, at what cost???

I just came out of the film, and I thought it was great!

The film picks up right where Zootopia (2016) left off, with Judy and Nick-still semi-fresh from saving the city-now working as a police duo trying to find their footing in the department, all while discovering that things aren't always what they seem. The film does a great job jumping right into the story and action! I think the film's appeal, like the original's, really comes from the mystery, the humor, the character chemistry, and the overall message of accepting others for who they are-all while gearing itself toward kids, families, and a general audience. The film also did a great job expanding the world-building and introducing new characters, all the while keeping me invested and on the edge of my seat. I thought the sequel delivered on all those fronts.

While the mystery was a standout, what truly hooked me was the character development between Judy and Nick. You really get to see more of their partnership here, and the film does a great job showing their different perspectives, the tensions, the needs, and the tougher moments that come with being partners-many of which adults will appreciate more than kids. I found myself just as invested in their relationship as I was in the overarching mystery, and honestly, their relationship really became the highlight of the film for me.

The cast performances were great! Returning voices Ginnifer Goodwin (as Judy, the bunny) and Jason Bateman (as Nick, the fox) both really carried the movie for me. I also loved the new additions of Ke Huy Quan (as the Snake), Andy Samberg (as Pawbert), and Fortune Feimster (the crazy beaver), along with the supporting cast, who all helped elevate the film. The film also brought back a few familiar voices from Zootopia (2016) that were fun additions/callbacks, along with some new cameos. I also thought Shakira's new number, "Zoo," was well done.

My only caveat was that after seeing the trailers, I felt like right at the beginning of the movie I had already guessed the plot, which ended with me not being very satisfied with the payoff. I still got surprised by a twist or two, but for the most part, I felt like the movie was predictable. I also thought the beginning of the film was well written, but near the end, I felt like some of the suspense dissipates due to the delivery being rushed. Saying all that, I still enjoyed the film tremendously!!

As a side note, I think the attention to detail was great-especially the many nods to Disney's own self-awareness. There was a weatherman named Bob Tiger (a nod to Disney's CEO Bob Iger), and a news channel called ZNN (referencing CNN), along with many others. I just thought they were fun pokes at Disney, by Disney.

Overall, Zootopia 2 delivers a good sequel thanks to its story, character development, and humor (it was pun-ny), all wrapped in stunning animation while delivering a great message! I would recommend it for kids, families, and really any viewer alike. And don't fur-get to stay until the end of the credits... _ *Content: The film does have one LGBTQ+ scene (brief), along with some suggestive material, and light profanity (two vain references to Deity).

Never thought that the sequel would be better than original. Sequel have everything, incredible world expansion (like it's MASSIVE), jokes are funnier and the relationship between Nick and Judy is the best part, also i absolutely love a new characters like Garry, Nibbles, Mayor Winddancer and ofc the Lynxley family (All of them). The movie references was perfect and especially one for an all time horror classic, if you're a fan of the first one ran as fast as you can to see it.

I don't know if this is because I grow up. I think this one is like mid. Good part is the attention to details as always. So precise for describing the animals. I really like the snakes voice it is better than I expected. The plot does not feel as strong as the first one. The new characters overall do not feel as good as the old ones. But I like it in Dolby the color is good.

As an adult who hasn't watched disney movie for a while, i gotta say that i didn't expect much from this movie. However, this movie exceeded my expectations by adding the issues on childhood trauma and personality disorders into the script. The details, music, and several hidden references along with a pretty solid plot are combined beautifully.

The pacing is not too rush or too slow. It's a good sequel as we can see the next steps for nick&judy's relationship and character development. Overall, this movie does bring me joy :)

Overall we loved the movie. The bunny and the fox are still as adorable as ever, with their sweetness and warmth. However, this sequel is not as exciting as the original, because of somewhat cliche storytelling and characters no as deeply depicted as the original ones. Somehow it feels a bit rushed to tell us a somewhat familiar story of wonderful people (I.e., reptiles and sea animals), who are framed and driven away by the mean powerful family. But the characters are less developed for something deeper. Would love to see a 3rd movie with better story and characters.