Zootopia (2016): Furry justice
2022 • Byron Howard & Rich Moore • 2.39:1 • Jump to Gallery ↓
Directed by Byron Howard and Rich Moore, Zootopia follows an ambitious rabbit who becomes the first of her species to join the police force in a vast metropolis populated entirely by anthropomorphic animals. Assigned to prove herself within an institution that underestimates her, she becomes involved in a missing persons case and reluctantly teams up with a cynical fox whose knowledge of the city grants her access to worlds beyond official channels.
A vibrant buddy-cop comedy, Zootopia is a marvel of world-building, taking us to a sprawling metropolis built like a fractured mosaic of climate-controlled micro-environments, all connected by a central transit system. Accompanied by our dynamic duo, we journey from summer to winter, from forest to urban centres, and from neighbourhoods built for small creatures to those designed for larger ones. The film is richly detailed and full of brilliant ideas, sparkling with iconic movie references and wrapped in a mystery with a strong social commentary.
Zootopia is a modern Disney film that has left fairy tale tropes behind to deliver something that feels truly fresh. It is a family-friendly, razor-sharp neo-noir sociological thriller full of cute animals and great design ideas that breathe life into a world rich in possibilities.
Technical Specs:
- The Story: A determined rookie rabbit police officer teams up with a fast-talking fox to investigate a series of disappearances, uncovering a conspiracy that threatens the fragile balance of their sprawling animal metropolis.
- Actors: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, Nate Torrence, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Tommy Chong, J.K. Simmons, Octavia Spencer, Alan Tudyk, Shakira.
- Directors: Byron Howard & Rich Moore
- Year: 2022
- Cinematographer: Nathan Warner
- Origin: American Cinema
- Aspect Ratios: 2.39:1
- Genre: Animation & Family / Crime & Mystery
