Predators and prey learn to gain along in this lively tale of species coexistence – until a stray comment from the bunny-cop heroine turns the whole place into a detest-filled Trump rally
An anthropomorphized hippopotamus in a business suit will always be welcome. To that end,Disneys Zootopia (Zootropolis in the UK, but Zoomania in Germany – make of these permutations what you will) has solid protection from criticism baked in. From immense elephants to zippy voles, and all creatures distinguished and small are dressed in amusing outfits and,thanks to some very expensive computers, doing adorable things. A stoner yak voiced by Tommy Chong? It takes a concentrated effort to not at least chuckle. Luckily there’s just enough of a story here to support the over-eight set engaged once the novelty wears off.
The world of Zootopia is one with no humans. All animals live together in basic tolerance. Predators have had the savagery bred out of them, and so a lion can be near a sheep and everyone is chill. This isn’t to say there isn’t residual prejudice. “Just because he happened to be a fox” is a phrase a young Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) reminds her provincial bunny parents when they bring up a touchy moment from her childhood.
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Source: theguardian.com