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A quest to save her world.
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 land and its divided people.
Giovanni
Aug 29, 2021 · via TMDB
**Introduction by SpotaMovie.com** Disney delivers another movie f**ull of adventure, colours and essential messages. Raya and the last Dragon, released in 2021 and produced by Disney, is entertaining, powerful but not excellent.** The film received a Nominee at the “Hollywood Critics Association” in 2021 for the Best Picture. **It’s a must-watch for all generations, and let us explain to you why in our movie analysis at SpotaMovie.com** **Raya and the Last Dragon – The Story** Five hundred years ago, there was a happy place where everyone was living harmoniously and united. **Its name was Kumandra, protected by Dragons, and was an inspiring world for future generations.** However, the Druun, diabolic creatures that turn people into stone, attacked Kumandra. So the Dragons put their powers together, risking their lives to defeat the Druun. Therefore, something magical will happen but not easily understandable for humans. However, **the world without Dragons is not the same. The people of Kumandra created five different lands, constantly fighting each other to protect or to steal the “sacred” gem.** Therefore, after five hundred years, **Raya and her father, Chief Benja, dream of recreating Kumandra. **An impossible mission that will bring us adventures, actions and inspiring moments to enjoy. 1. - Will Raya achieve her goal? 2. - What will she learn? 3. - And what will she teach us?
Dark Jedi
Aug 7, 2021 · via TMDB
Me and the kids watched this movie, one of the latest works of Disney, the other evening. I am pleased to be able to write that we found it quite good actually. It is always with some worry that I approach anything that comes from Disney these days given how their woke brigade have screwed things over lately. This movie however, seems to be more or less back to old and working recipes and free from (too much) woke nonsense. Maybe Disney execs have finally realized that letting the woke brigade, SJW’s and cancel culture have any say whatsoever in the creative processes hurts the bottom line. It is a good adventure story surrounded by lots of colorful characters, great scenery and lovely animated creatures. Just how a animated Disney movie should be. Some, probably self proclaimed, culture elite called it a “mediocre and repetitive story”. That is just such a load of bullshit but unfortunately the stupid algorithms on IMDb’s website calls it a “top review” and puts it on the front page of the movie (which is why I noticed it). Given that the movie currently hold a 7.4 rating on IMDb, 81% on TMDb and even the usually useless Rotten Tomatoes gave it a rating well above 90% I’d say this bloke is a minority. Raya herself was quite likable but her main adversary was rather bland in my opinion. However, the characters surrounding Raya was making up for this. I quite liked Boun, I definitely liked Tong and I just loved the baby and the three small rascals causing mischief everywhere they went. The dragons where okay, Sisu was rather fun but they were all more like cuddly pets than real dragons with any real powers except for some parlor tricks. I did like the ending with all the Dragons being back though. In good Disney tradition there were plenty of side characters and environmental gadgets etc… that threw in some additional laughs here and there. As I wrote above, this was pretty much what would expect from Disney, the good Disney that we used to know that made fun movies for all ages.
Kamurai
Jun 13, 2021 · via TMDB
Great watch, would watch again, and do recommend. I heard a lot of noise about it being a rip off of this, or a rip off of that, long short that it was a non-original cash-grab. I honestly don't see what people were talking about, other than it was an Asian-ish themed animation, and those people are just unfamiliar with Eastern anime, poor things. This feels like an untold, if not unique, world, mythology, and great characters. My big problem with this movie is that it is fueled by stupid. I honestly expected them to fight over the magic thing, but the incompetence of stealing a thing that keeps the world from ending, let alone breaking it into pieces is a bit much. It actually pushes it over into a horror movie territory, and it shows at one point. There was also the bit where they show us a movie they skipped before this one, but it may not have been the best to start a franchise. This movie feels like an old timey fable, it gets dark, and there is a lesson to be learned. I found it full of fun, adventure and action, not to mention top quality animation. It is well worth the watch.
davidfortoday
Apr 21, 2021 · via TMDB
Disney, like many studios, have been under a lot of pressure to produce not only a large quantity of content but it also needs a higher level of quality. There was a clear need for something new under the Disney brand that wasn’t just a remake from something in the 90s and I believe Raya was a ray of sunshine to the studio. The ability to maintain the same family friendly message while still allowing animation to touch the hearts of any viewer was such an amazing feat. In order to avoid any spoilers I’ll just say the journey of Raya is not only inspirational but empowering. This is certainly a win for the studio and for any viewer that gives it a chance.
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots
Mar 9, 2021 · via TMDB
It’s terrific to see the animated movies continuing to evolve, and “Raya and the Last Dragon” is the latest film that takes the traditional idea of a Disney heroine and makes a huge leap into a welcome new direction. This magical fantasy / adventure tale features inspired characters, beautiful animation, and a culturally accurate representation of Asian mythology. It’s a terrific movie on all levels. Long ago in the make-believe world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. There was a complete balance to the world until an evil force known as the Druun began to threaten the land. This sinister tribe of shadow monsters rose to power by feeding off the discord of humans, and the dragons decided to sacrifice themselves to save all of humanity. New unrest nearly 500 years later has resulted in the five divided lands of the kingdom refusing to co-exist in peace, giving rise to the Druun once again. Determined to preserve the world she loves, lone warrior Raya (voiced by Kelly Marie Tran) decides to track down the last living dragon and use its magic to save Kumandra. Raya is a trailblazing heroine, and she’s one that’s easy to admire and love. Her determination never falters as she learns the value of teamwork and trust along her journey. The film’s main characters are all female, from the last dragon Sisu (voiced by Awkwafina) to Raya’s adversary Namaari (voiced by Gemma Chan). There’s a magical relationship between Sisu and Raya, two unlikely friends that discover in each other that exactly little spark that each of their lives were missing. Even better, Raya collects a group of misfits along her journey, reinforcing the idea that heroes can come from the most unlikely places. The film’s group of directors (Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Paul Briggs, and John Ripa) has created original characters that are unlike others you’ve seen before, and the beautiful animation brings them to life. Sisu is a gorgeous pastel-hued dragon with a personality to match (Awkwafina is the MVP in the cast). Raya is a new kind of Disney “princess,” one who knows how to take charge and can kick butt. There’s so much for everyone to love here, even if some of the goofier gags (like a thieving baby who is far more irritating than cute) may take viewers out of the overall experience. The story is exciting and the elements of mythical adventure are spirited, making “Raya and the Last Dragon” one of the more interesting films to come out of Disney in a while. It’s an animated feature with a positive, sincere message, lively action scenes, and a sweet tale of friendship that can be enjoyed by the entire family.
SWITCH.
Mar 8, 2021 · via TMDB
'Raya and the Last Dragon' is a solid step back in the right direction for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Over the past 20 years, they've struggled to find their confidence and voice as a studio, certainly due to complicated changes of leadership and the rise of genuine artistic and financial competitors, but 'Raya' is the kind of film in which they do their best work - an entertaining and exciting experience built on a strong protagonist with a clear motivation and a powerful internal conflict. The legacy of Disney animation has been to speak to the deep emotional truths of the human experience in a way that is accessible to anyone, and with its themes of self-belief, moving through grief and trauma, and finding the trust in others and ourselves, 'Raya and the Last Dragon' is a worthy part of that legacy. - Daniel Lammin Read Daniel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-raya-and-the-last-dragon-a-solid-return-to-form-for-walt-disney-animation-studios
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Kelly Marie Tran
Raya (voice)
Awkwafina
Sisu (voice)
Gemma Chan
Namaari (voice)
Alan Tudyk
Tuk Tuk (voice)
Izaac Wang
Boun (voice)
Benedict Wong
Tong (voice)
Daniel Dae Kim
Benja (voice)
Thalia Tran
Little Noi (voice)
Sandra Oh
Virana (voice)
Dichen Lachman
General Atitaya / Spine Warrior (voice)
Patti Harrison
Tail Chief (voice)
Lucille Soong
Dang Hu (voice)
Jona Xiao
Young Namaari (voice)
Sung Kang
Dang Hai (voice)
Ross Butler
Spine Chief (voice)
François Chau
Wahn (voice)
Ren Hanami
Additional Voices (voice)
Sierra Katow
Merchant / Fang Officer (voice)
Jonnie Park
Chai (voice)
Vincent Rodriguez III
Additional Voices (voice)
Kayla Melikian
Additional Voices (voice)
Lucian Perez
Additional Voices (voice)
John Ripa
Co-Director
Paul Briggs
Co-Director
Carlos López Estrada
Director
Don Hall
Director
Fabienne Rawley
Editor
James Newland
Lighting Artist
Jamie Sparer Roberts
Casting
Jared Bush
Executive Producer
Jennifer Lee
Executive Producer
Osnat Shurer
Producer
Peter Del Vecho
Producer
John Roesch
Foley Artist
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Jhené Aiko
Songs
Nia Hansen
Sound Designer
Shannon Mills
Sound Designer
Samson Neslund
Sound Effects Editor
David E. Fluhr
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Gabriel Guy
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Shannon Mills
Supervising Sound Editor
Brian Menz
Animation Supervisor
Nikki Mull
Character Modelling Supervisor
Malcon Pierce
Head of Animation
Fawn Veerasunthorn
Head of Story
Adele Lim
Screenplay
Qui Nguyen
Screenplay
Adele Lim
Story
Carlos López Estrada
Story
Don Hall
Story
John Ripa
Story
Paul Briggs
Story
Qui Nguyen
Story
David G. Derrick Jr.
Story Artist
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