Zootopia 2

Synopsis: Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who turns the mammal metropolis of Zootopia upside down. Testing their growing partnership like never before, they go under cover in new parts of town to crack the case.

Movie Review: 

"Zootopia 2" is directed by Jared Bush and Bryon Howard, and it's the sequel to the animated Disney film from 2016 that I adored. Just like the first movie, I really enjoyed this one too, as it expands the Zootopia universe with some heartfelt messages about learning to trust others. It's also packed with hilarious humor that will have both kids and adults laughing, making it a great choice for a movie outing.

Ginnifer Goodwin is back voicing Judy Hopps, the only bunny cop, and she delivers another exciting, cheerful, and energetic performance. Judy is always eager to prove her worth as a cop, even if it means bending the rules, which makes her such a fun character to watch.

Jason Bateman reprises his role as Nick Wilde, the clever fox, and he also shines with his sarcastic and funny one-liners that are always entertaining. The chemistry between Judy (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick (Jason Bateman) is what really makes this movie special, adding a heartfelt and emotional touch.

Ke Huy Quan joins the cast as a new character, Gary the Snake, and he completely steals the spotlight as this sweet, innocent reptile who just wants to save his family and species, making you genuinely care about him. Another new addition is Nibbles Maplestick, voiced by comedian Fortune Feimster. She's a beaver who brings a lot of humor and has some of the most memorable moments in the film.

The animation is breathtaking, with vibrant colors that pop in every scene. There are also some clever inside jokes about Disney movies and funny references to classic films that add to the fun. However, with such a large voice cast, some characters, like Idris Elba's, felt underutilized and didn't have much to do.

My only complaint is that the villain reveal was quite predictable, and I saw it coming from a mile away. They also recycled a few familiar storylines from the first film, but aside from that, this is one of the best sequels I've seen all year and definitely one of my favorites. I'm giving it a 4.5/5 Stars. 

Director: Jared Bush, Bryon Howard 

Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathaim, Shakira, Patrick Warburton, Quitna Brunson, Danny Trejo, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, David Fane, Michelle Gomez, Joe Anoa’i, Phil Brooks, Macaulay Culkin, Brenda Song and Idris Elba 

Runtime: 107 Minutes