Raya and the Last Dragon

[WeirdRaptor]

No "Raya" topic yet? You guys are slouching.

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I was almost afraid it'd be too political when it leaned in heavy with the "WE NEED COME TOGETHER" message at the beginning a bit too strongly. Then it picked when... everything goes wrong for everyone. It was a thoroughly enjoyable, fun, funny, and emotional movie. Sisu the Last Dragon is an absolute delight of a character, and I grinned every time she was on-screen. And man, this film went darker at the end than I was anticipating.

And that third act, I have to say, I don't think I've seen the supporting cast of a Disney film this empowered in a long, long time. I liked how Raya's companions stayed on-mission while she was busy throwing her temper tantrum and were the ones to FINALLY really start to get through to her when everything was going to literal Hell. I think the last time I saw the plucky comic relief do this much in the finale of a Disney film was when Fagan and the dogs saved Oliver and Jenny from Sykes in Oliver and Company.

So, it was actually pretty refreshing. 8.8/10.

[Gentle Sharptooth]

The toys are offically at McDonalds. So I imagine Disney will soon put it up on Disney+ for a fee. 

[StardustSoldier]

I haven't seen the film yet, but I would like to.


I do have a subscription to Disney+, so soon hopefully.

[WeirdRaptor]

I haven't seen the film yet, but I would like to.


I do have a subscription to Disney+, so soon hopefully.

Right, I forgot every place doesn't have an open theater yet.

[Gentle Sharptooth]

I think even with Disney+ you have to pay to rent it, just like with Mulan.

[StardustSoldier]

I haven't seen the film yet, but I would like to.


I do have a subscription to Disney+, so soon hopefully.

Right, I forgot every place doesn't have an open theater yet.

Alas, yeah. The theaters in my city have been closed down for several months now.

I think even with Disney+ you have to pay to rent it, just like with Mulan.

Just checked; looks like that is indeed the case, since it's still in theaters elsewhere at the moment. So I'll probably wait until it's no longer in theaters and then see if I can stream it normally.