Raya and the Last Dragon

Name: Raya and the Last Dragon
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation
Released: March 5, 2021
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 75
Cast: Alan Tudyk, Awkwafina, Benedict Wong, Cassie Steele, Daniel Dae Kim

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: March 5, 2021 | PG

Starring: Alan Tudyk, Awkwafina, Benedict Wong, Cassie Steele, Daniel Dae Kim, Gemma Chan, Izaac Wang, Jona Xiao, Kelly Marie Tran, Lucille Soong, Patti Harrison, Ross Butler, Sandra Oh, Thalia Tran

Summary: Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured landLong ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than a dragon to save the world—it’s going to take trust and teamwork as well. … Expand

Director: Carlos López Estrada and Don Hall and John Ripa and Paul Briggs

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family, Musical

Rating: PG

Runtime: 107 min

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G. Allen Johnson

Mar 2, 2021

Sure to be an instant animated classic as it expertly balances emotion, humor and social politics amid a backdrop of surreal, eye-popping visual beauty. Read full review

Michael O'Sullivan

Mar 2, 2021

Disney’s gorgeously animated, entertainingly told fantasia Raya and the Last Dragon is a visual feast. Read full review

Leah Greenblatt

Mar 2, 2021

If Raya's outlines and endpoint are strictly fairy-tale familiar (evil is vanquished, good triumphs, reconstituted dragons romp), the movie feels fresh not just for the mere fact of its female-forward and predominately Asian cast, but for the breeziness with which it bears the weight of Disney history. Read full review

Hoai-Tran Bui

Mar 1, 2021

One film shouldn’t have to handle the weight of representing an entire geographic region, and I don’t expect Raya and the Last Dragon to do so, though it appears to desperately want to. But taken purely as an action epic, Raya and the Last Dragon is a real treat. Read full review

Johnny Oleksinski

Mar 4, 2021

Raya doesn’t have any coming-of-age experiences, she doesn’t sing, she’s not trying to please her father, there’s no romance subplot, nobody helps her get dressed. What there are are crossbows and swords. And on that front, it is a success. The battles and missions in each separate place are visually exciting. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Mar 8, 2021

For a film that is so fresh, thrilling and overdue in its very existence, just by having three Asian-American women leads, the narrative seems hidebound: for a story that break so far from the traditions of the Disney fairytale, it's still deeply predictable. Read full review

Mike Scott

Mar 3, 2021

Raya isn’t without its formulaic plot points, predictable turns or lazy dialogue. Still, on the whole, it’s a reasonably diverting family-friendly showcase for Disney’s characteristic blend of humor, heart and artistry. Read full review

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MadiFarr18

Mar 5, 2021

It's really one of the best original films of the year that isn't a musical (for once). You'll laugh and might even shed a tear like I did tonight. They really did a great job making this film at home during the covid-19 virus.

7 of 13 users found this helpful76

Bandsaws

Mar 7, 2021

A love letter to the land and people of Southeast Asia, and possibly Disney’s strongest animated movie of all time. Raya and the Last Dragon breaks the Princess movie formula in several ways - it’s not a musical, and it borrows as much from an Indiana Jones adventure as from the classicA love letter to the land and people of Southeast Asia, and possibly Disney’s strongest animated movie of all time. Raya and the Last Dragon breaks the Princess movie formula in several ways - it’s not a musical, and it borrows as much from an Indiana Jones adventure as from the classic Disney canon - but the new influences make it something bigger and better with a broader appeal. Visually, the movie is stunning, with a color palette and environments that technically exceed even the best previous animated efforts. The team behind the movie should congratulate themselves on a job very, very well done.… Expand

2 of 4 users found this helpful22

goooli77

Mar 6, 2021

It's funny and brings you some good times. It's not one-role-biased which is the strength point in my idea. It's like old movies that say trust and friendship bring the world back together.

4 of 6 users found this helpful42

marcmyworks

Mar 16, 2021

A good Pixar film that explores ideas of cooperation and forgiveness. Though at points it does get a bit hokey, it's worth a watch.

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PhoenixReveiws

Mar 9, 2021

The movie felt very fast. All movies move through their plot fast to tell the story, but you could feel it. the dialogue is fast, and the setup is over within 15 minutes. It is a good movie with fn characters, but overall the story was rushed and had a few strange choices. Still an enjoyableThe movie felt very fast. All movies move through their plot fast to tell the story, but you could feel it. the dialogue is fast, and the setup is over within 15 minutes. It is a good movie with fn characters, but overall the story was rushed and had a few strange choices. Still an enjoyable time, just I wouldn't pay for it.

P.S the dragon looks a lot like Elsa from frozen.… Expand

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justmahreview

Mar 6, 2021

Best part? the visuals by a long shot! in the whole movie there are 4 male characters that have actual lines rest are just in the background and never get heard from or interact at all with them, it was too one sided and the story was so rushed.. the dragon was more focused on getting giftsBest part? the visuals by a long shot! in the whole movie there are 4 male characters that have actual lines rest are just in the background and never get heard from or interact at all with them, it was too one sided and the story was so rushed.. the dragon was more focused on getting gifts for others than actually getting the stuff needed to save everyone....

this is a easily forgettable movie that could have been so much more but either was a higherup trying to get money out of this asap or the director gave up mid way through and butchered the movie

-Huge minus points for rushing a movie that had the potential to be sooo much more than what they did with it.
-Huge minus points for uninteresting characters.
-The only points that can be given for this are some of the Voice actors and the animators they did a awesome job… Expand

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freeweebhentai

Mar 14, 2021

This movie is supposed to be southeast asian but it is in the most superficial way possible it doesnt explore the culture in any meaningful way other than aesthetics. the world building is lackluster and the plot contradicts the themes of trust as trusting the wrong person is the cause ofThis movie is supposed to be southeast asian but it is in the most superficial way possible it doesnt explore the culture in any meaningful way other than aesthetics. the world building is lackluster and the plot contradicts the themes of trust as trusting the wrong person is the cause of the bad things in the story and the ending does not sell trust as something that truly helped in the resolution. The characters are forgettable at best and annoying at worst. Also 30 bucks for this movie is beyond an outrageous price. other than that it looks good and the voice acting is mostly passable. this movie couldve been a 5 or 6 but its price and lack of use of the southeast asian inspiration makes it a frustrating watch and a waste of time. 0 dont reccomend it… Expand

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