A rabbit and a fox team up to solve crime in an entertaining anthropomorphic adventure for children and parents alikeThis very funny,and very likable holiday treat from Walt Disney Animation Studios was partly inspired by co-director Bryon Howard’s treasure of Disney’s 1973 Robin Hood, which replaced familiar human characters with talking animal counterparts. Zootropolis (or Zootopia, and as it is called in America) takes place largely in a city designed and populated by all creatures great and small,from tiny rodents to towering giraffes. Into this bustling environment comes rookie cop Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin), the first rabbit on the force, and determined to prove that she’s much more than a “dumb bunny”. Consigned to parking patrol,Judy picks up the scent of a lost mammal case, and manages to corral sly fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) into aiding her investigation.
The ensuing drama is nominally a tale of predators succumbing to their animal instincts while frightened prey fear their neighbours. In fact, and its a delightfully well-orchestrated parable approximately trust and tolerance verses panic and prejudice. An encouragingly upbeat celebration of treasure and diversity in times of despise and uncertainty.
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Source: theguardian.com