Zootopia 2 (2025) Hollywood Film Review, Picks And Piques, Johnson Thomas
Hollywood Film Review
Johnson Thomas
Animated Buddy cop rhapsody
Film: Zootopia 2 (2025)
Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Idris Elba, Shakira, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Nate Torrence, Alan Tudyk, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Jean Reno
Directors: Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Rating: * * * 1/2
Runtime: 107 min.
The much-awaited follow-up to the 2016 Oscar-winning animated hit, Zootopia 2 draws us back into the world where land animals of all shapes, sizes and environs live together in peace. The sloth, the Arctic mob boss, the gazelle (Shakira), and the sheep Bellweather (Jenny Slate), are all back in action along with a slew of other interesting characters like the viper Gary De'Snake (Ke Huy Quan), podcaster Nibbles Maplestick (Fortune Feimster), Pawbert Lynxley (Andy Samberg), Milton Lynxley (David Strathairn), Brian Winddancer (Patrick Warburton), a blonde horse and others. There are also some new environs to feast your eyes on, including a desert, an Alpine mountain, and a coastline. This movie is designed as an ode to friendship and community living and is crackling with puns and variegated humor.
The Bunny Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin), a crusader for justice and the Fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), a con artist who avoids danger at all costs, who met on opposite sides of the law in the first film, are now partners in the police department.
They get into trouble after ignoring orders from Police Chief Bogo (Idris Elba) and get sent to a special support group facilitated by Dr. Fuzby (Quinta Brunson), for partners who fail to adjust to each other. Eventually the rookie cops become the target of a police manhunt while they attempt to find Gary De’Snake.
Though the buddy-cop story gets a bit frazzled by various complications, including the involvement of predatory land-grabbers, there’s a sprightliness that is imminently endearing. The detailing is quite specific and impressive. The pace is racy and the great use of space is evident. The car chases and water-tube rides add visual dazzle and excitement to the non-stop action.
The plot encompasses a series of hilarious episodes. The gags play out hysterically. Sly pop culture references, puns, the constant play on words and terrific insider jokes keep you in splits.
Vocal contributions from A listers like Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Jean Reno, Macaulay Culkin, Jenny Slate, Tommy Chong, John Leguizamo, June Squibb, Josh Gad, Shakira, Dwayne Johnson, and many others keep the interest going.
Shakira’s single “Zoo” has the pep and bop to get you dancing in the aisles. The design of each species is so meticulous and detailed that it’s a joy to behold. The impressive visuals, polished humor and frequent doses of emotion gets you entrenched in what’s happening on screen. This film provides fresh insights about the animal kingdom and sends out a strong message about bonding with beings that are different from you. This is a well-crafted, intimately endearing laugh riot and there’s no doubt about that!
Johnsont307@gmail.com
Johnson Thomas
Animated Buddy cop rhapsody
Film: Zootopia 2 (2025)
Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Idris Elba, Shakira, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Nate Torrence, Alan Tudyk, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Jean Reno
Directors: Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Rating: * * * 1/2
Runtime: 107 min.
The Bunny Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin), a crusader for justice and the Fox Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman), a con artist who avoids danger at all costs, who met on opposite sides of the law in the first film, are now partners in the police department.
They get into trouble after ignoring orders from Police Chief Bogo (Idris Elba) and get sent to a special support group facilitated by Dr. Fuzby (Quinta Brunson), for partners who fail to adjust to each other. Eventually the rookie cops become the target of a police manhunt while they attempt to find Gary De’Snake.
Though the buddy-cop story gets a bit frazzled by various complications, including the involvement of predatory land-grabbers, there’s a sprightliness that is imminently endearing. The detailing is quite specific and impressive. The pace is racy and the great use of space is evident. The car chases and water-tube rides add visual dazzle and excitement to the non-stop action.
The plot encompasses a series of hilarious episodes. The gags play out hysterically. Sly pop culture references, puns, the constant play on words and terrific insider jokes keep you in splits.
Vocal contributions from A listers like Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Jean Reno, Macaulay Culkin, Jenny Slate, Tommy Chong, John Leguizamo, June Squibb, Josh Gad, Shakira, Dwayne Johnson, and many others keep the interest going.
Shakira’s single “Zoo” has the pep and bop to get you dancing in the aisles. The design of each species is so meticulous and detailed that it’s a joy to behold. The impressive visuals, polished humor and frequent doses of emotion gets you entrenched in what’s happening on screen. This film provides fresh insights about the animal kingdom and sends out a strong message about bonding with beings that are different from you. This is a well-crafted, intimately endearing laugh riot and there’s no doubt about that!
Johnsont307@gmail.com
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