Growing up as a fan of animation, I try to get around to watching films from Disney and Dreamworks whenever I can, often leaving the summer releases to outings with my friends. I've never specifically watched a movie just for the sake of the movie.
Two days ago I had some free time and wanted to watch a movie in the UK at least once and there was also a movie on my mind: Zootopia. The experience physically was unique as I specifically woke up early to catch the first screening. It was a very nice movie theater and no one was there. Just me. At first I was a bit nervous about being the only person in the room, but once the movie started I got sucked in and it didn't really matter anymore.
I was already previously hyped about the movie being good and I had accidentally slightly spoiled it for myself watching youtube videos, but it was still a movie I greatly enjoyed.
I was fangirling days after watching it and hungry for more Zootopia, trying to get myself to think more clearly about what I thought about the movie or if I could think of anything that I didn't like about it. Two days after and now typing and reflecting the movie. I think Zootopia may have taken Lion King off the number 1.
I love Zootopia. The animation was amazing, the layout and concept art was beautiful, the story had so many layers to it, and the characters were so loveable. It was a movie I throughly enjoyed and have a very high re-watch-ability for me.
Returning to my room I found myself already wanting to make fanart just for myself. This was rarely the case that I'd want to make fan art. And I couldn't keep myself from shipping the two main characters.
I'm feeling pretty obsessed.
My only issue with the movie probably would've been thinking it was too short. There was much of the story I felt like could've developed itself more. Judy's fall and return I thought went a bit too quickly as she'd already returned before she'd even fallen that much.
I love Zootopia. And I think because it wasn't too overhyped, the movie will have more longevity with me. Looking forward to getting a bit of merchandise or getting more fan art done based on Zootopia as it has made it in my heart and usurped the former champion.
