Hey everyone welcome back to Silver Screen Spectacle! Today we’ve got another new movie review with the latest Disney Animation film Raya and the Last Dragon. This was on my most anticipated movies of 2021 list as I adored the first trailer and thought the second trailer looked great despite being worried about the humor. You can find the film in theaters or on Disney Plus for a $30 fee.
Briefly, I want to discuss the short Us Again that plays in front of this movie in theaters. It’s beautifully animated and has a strong ending, but it reminded me too much of what I disliked about La La Land. I’d give the short a 6/10. Now onto the actual movie review.
This was not without its flaws, but overall this was great. Kelly Marie Tran was a phenomenal casting choice for Raya. She sounded intimidating and funny while also nailing the dramatic moments. Gemma Chan was also fantastic at voicing the film’s antagonist. The rivalry between her and Raya was my favorite part of the movie. Izzac Wang, Daniel Dae Kim, and Benedict Wong all did wonderful in their supporting roles. Awkwafina was a mixed bag for me. So overall her performance is good but her humor was really hit and miss for me.
Don Hall and Carlos Lopez Estrada are phenomenal directors, and they show it again here. The action sequences in this movie are incredible. When this movie was working at its best, it felt like Kill Bill mixed with The Last Airbender show. The animation is some of the best 3D animations I’ve ever seen. So much of it looks lifelike, yet I’m glad they didn’t go that way with the characters as it made them stick out in the best way. So my issues with this movie lie in its script, but I want to discuss the positives of it first. Despite one flaw which I’ll get to, I adored the overall story of this film. All the characters were great and easy to get attached to, and the emotional beats were effective. My problem is in the film’s humor. It is extremely hit and miss. There are moments that were legitimately funny, but there were also plenty that fell totally flat. Most of these moments came from Awkwafina’s character, as the way they write her character is great for the overall story but leads to some cringe-worthy humor. Also, no spoilers, but one decision in the third act resolution didn’t work all the way for me. I have no problem with the idea, just the execution wasn’t as strong as I hoped.
Overall, Raya and the Last Dragon was a great film despite its few flaws. This is an immensely re-watchable film that I can’t wait to rewatch again and again. So, guys, that’s it for this review as always if you enjoyed it give it a share and I’ll see you guy’s next time.
8.5/10
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