Raya and the Last Dragon

Raya and the Last Dragon

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.

  • Released: 2021-03-03
  • Runtime: 107 minutes
  • Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
  • Stars: Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Izaac Wang, Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Benedict Wong, Jona Xiao, Sandra Oh, Thalia Tran, Lucille Soong, Alan Tudyk, Dichen Lachman, Patti Harrison, Sung Kang, Ross Butler, François Chau, Paul Yen, Calamansi Lindo, Ren Hanami, Sierra Katow, Gordon Ip, Jon Park
  • Director: Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada
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  • moviesfilmsreviewsinc - 30 May 2024
    Pixar has heart and passion for their films
    Disney's animated output has been a predictable laze in recent years, with a focus on mass market appeal and sequels. However, the release of Raya and the Last Dragon serves as a reminder of Disney's ability to transport audiences to a beautifully crafted universe and tell fresh stories. The film follows Raya (Kelly Marie Tran), a young girl who lives in the fragmented world of Kumandra, split into different warring clans after the evil Druun led to the sacrifice of the dragons they had once lived peacefully alongside. Years later, Raya finds herself on a dangerous quest to bring everyone together with the help of the last dragon Sisu (Awkwafina). Set in a fictionalized version of south-east Asia, the voice cast is almost entirely of actors of Asian descent. The film's diversity sells, but its positioning of a female lead is an unfortunate misstep. Raya is the driving force behind the action-led plot and is focused on her family, mission, and friendship with Sisu. Tran's steeliness is well-matched with Awkwafina's goofy comedy, and their buddy comedy back-and-forth is funny without bordering on the "this one's for the adults" smugness that can often seep into post-Shrek animation. The intricate and immersive world of Raya and the Druun is visually escapist Disney films, with the design of the dragons feeling a little cheap in comparison to everything else. The script, from Crazy Rich Asians screenwriter Adele Lim and playwright Qui Nguyen, aims to offer simple life lessons along with the adventure, urging unity over division. Raya and the Last Dragon is a charming, sweet-natured YA-leaning adventure that serves as proof that Disney needs to focus on moving forward rather than continuing to look back. The film tells the story of Raya, who has long heard the stories of the last dragon from her father Benja. The dragons united their forces into a stone, and one named Sisu used it to stop the pending apocalypse. She sacrificed herself in the process, although rumors persist that she survived. The stone resides with Benja and Raya's people when the film begins, but the other clans steal it, break it into pieces, and scatter it across the land. Years later, Raya goes on a quest to find Sisu and the fragments of the stone, trying to bring her people back together and fulfill her father's vision of loyalty. Along the way, they are chased by the princess of a clan seeking full power named Namaari. Along the way, they encounter several memorable supporting characters, including the gregarious Boun, one-eyed Tong, and even a "con baby," a kid who uses her cuteness as an alley con artist. All of these lively characters were impacted by the stone's fragmentation, and they form an unforgettable core in this old-fashioned adventure movie that recalls everything from Indiana Jones to "Princess Mononoke." "Raya and the Last Dragon" is a unique and unforgettable film that explores themes of fallibility and courage, blending mythology with its own past, present, and future. Despite the closure of theaters in recent years, many films have been overlooked, but "Raya and the Last Dragon" is a unique and memorable experience that will undoubtedly find its audience. The film is a testament to the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a must-watch for fans of history.
  • wrdcwrdc - 16 December 2023
    Opinion
    Its been a while since disney a balanced good movie, and im not saying this is a perfect one yet its a good one

    Now the idea to be delievered is really hard and deep so how did they make it visible with simple actions is spectacular

    It makes you really wonder if anything happen around you the cause of it is you, and no one other than yourself !

    Specially that moment when raya become the dark, all what she wanded is good, yet !

    This movie really moves me , love it and the best part it's watchable for kids .

    The drawings are amazing like always, and it's at its perfect forems when entering new sceans they're are at least 4 sceans that are perfect for backgrount specially that moment when the dragon hold everyone with warmth .