Zootopia Review by Kevin Hile

Hi! I just got back from seeing Zootopia. Below is a little review that has absolutely no spoilers, promise. I just talk in generalities…..
Review of Zootopia
If you guys don’t follow my posts (I’m sure most of you don’t) you probably missed my comments about the new Star Wars and the last Star Trek, both of which I panned as disappointing, repetitive, and unoriginal. You therefore might peg me for a real downer who just trashes everything and gets some kind of cheap thrill for doing so. I get very nervous about seeing movies that are preceded by a lot of hooplah. Well, with no FURther ado, here is my reaction to “Zootopia”:
I….. LOVE … IT!!!!
And it’s not because I’m a furry. I also love Star Trek and Star Wars, so I was sad to be let down by the latest installments. But Zootopia does not let me down. Not only is it gorgeous to look at, but it gives you characters you love, the plot is actually intelligent (I thought at one point it was winding down to an end, but NO! There was more to come!), and the writers and director do not cheat the audience–by this, I mean they do not pull any plot twists out of their collective asses to resolve anything. They give you all the clues you need and play fair with you.
This movie appeals to both kids and adults. There are some very clever parts to it (perhaps a little kid won’t get, but it doesn’t ruin it for the little ones) and there is humor that kids (and adults with kids inside them) will love.
I’m so relieved and happy this movie did not let me down. The voice acting, the pacing and editing, the emotion–most important of all–were all there. If you haven’t seen it yet, go forth without fear! You will not be disappointed! If you have seen it, do you agree?
YAY!