Zootopia Spoiler Discussion Thread

[ShoalFox]

I love these kinds of documentaries; I especially love this since it's about Zootopia. Despite what the directors said about the original story, I still would've liked to see what the movie would've been like had they gone with the original story or kept Nick as the protagonist.

 

[Cesar R M]

I love these kinds of documentaries; I especially love this since it's about Zootopia. Despite what the directors said about the original story, I still would've liked to see what the movie would've been like had they gone with the original story or kept Nick as the protagonist.

It would have been way too dark imho.

 

[Amy Brewer]

The only thing I disliked about the whole movie, was the name change from the US to the UK. When it was originally announced as Zootopia, I was really excited and looked forward to it, when it was announced to be coming out in the uk as ZOOTROPOLIS, i was like what? I'm so used to Zootopia. Is the city actually called Zootopia or is it is Zootropolis in the US? (When I asked for tickets at the cinema, the woman looked at me weird when I said Zootopia and said do you mean Zootropolis!) apart from that what an awesome fresh new film from Disney, not gender setting like a "girls or boys film" with a strong female lead!

 

[Phroobar]

"If your story isn't working, then the most beautiful shots in the world, the most beautiful animation won't save that film." Byron Howard couldn't have put that more perfectly, now if only the fools that killed 2D animation at Disney would listen to him...

"A special effect is a tool, a means of telling a story. A special effect without a story is a pretty boring thing." - George Lucas
Too bad he didn't listen to himself during the prequels.

 

[ShoalFox]

It would have been way too dark imho.

It's not like Disney hasn't done darker plots before.

 

[Phroobar]

Besides Zootopia, is it true that Robin Hood was the only movie where the entire cast is made up of animals acting like humans to tell a story?

 

[ShoalFox]

Besides Zootopia, is it true that Robin Hood was the only movie where the entire cast is made up of animals acting like humans to tell a story?

Yes, but it's not the only one that has no humans. And that's only if you count WDAS since a bunch of movies made by other studios feature anthropomorphic casts.

 

[Cesar R M]

It's not like Disney hasn't done darker plots before.

not in the last years.
but yeah.. these parts in the Bambi and dumbo movies murdered my feels x_x

 

[Matt_Black]

Finally got around to seeing this today. Loved it. Especially marked out a bit with the otter being named Emmett.

 

[Cesar R M]

Finally got around to seeing this today. Loved it. Especially marked out a bit with the otter being named Emmett.

wait a sec, Emmett Patterson vs Emmett Otterson?
or what was the ref?
I swear a lot of refs were eliminated thanks to the translation in my country

 

[Cesar R M]

also, holy carp!! Zootopia passed the 800mill barrier worldwide

 

[ShoalFox]

also, holy carp!! Zootopia passed the 800mill barrier worldwide

And the movie still hans't been released in Japan!
I'm not only hoping for a billion, but for it to pass Frozen. Also at this point I don't care if it passes TLK in total gross; the movie's good enough to deserve it.

 

[Flippin'Flounder]

And the movie still hans't been released in Japan!
I'm not only hoping for a billion, but for it to pass Frozen. Also at this point I don't care if it passes TLK in total gross; the movie's good enough to deserve it.

I want it to beat Shrek 2. That movie does not deserve the number 1 animated spot.

 

[Matt_Black]

wait a sec, Emmett Patterson vs Emmett Otterson?
or what was the ref?
I swear a lot of refs were eliminated thanks to the translation in my country

Emmet Otterton, I'm assuming, is a direct reference to the Jim Henson holiday special Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas.

 

[Cesar R M]

Emmet Otterton, I'm assuming, is a direct reference to the Jim Henson holiday special Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas.

aaaaah I see!

Theres a lot of refs in this movie.

 

[RandomPrincess]

The only thing I disliked about the whole movie, was the name change from the US to the UK. When it was originally announced as Zootopia, I was really excited and looked forward to it, when it was announced to be coming out in the uk as ZOOTROPOLIS, i was like what? I'm so used to Zootopia. Is the city actually called Zootopia or is it is Zootropolis in the US? (When I asked for tickets at the cinema, the woman looked at me weird when I said Zootopia and said do you mean Zootropolis!) apart from that what an awesome fresh new film from Disney, not gender setting like a "girls or boys film" with a strong female lead!

They had to change it due to a copy right already on Zootopia over there. The city is called Zootopia over here.

 

[Cesar R M]

this song parody is hilarious!

 

[ShoalFox]

this song parody is hilarious!

I've actually bought relatively little Zootopia, merch, but I NEED it! My local Disney store has mostly moved on from Zootopia and when they did have more stuff, it was mostly the kids stuff :/

 

[Cesar R M]

I've actually bought relatively little Zootopia, merch, but I NEED it! My local Disney store has mostly moved on from Zootopia and when they did have more stuff, it was mostly the kids stuff :/

Funny that you can buy way more variety online.
I guess they are stuck with the mentality of "noone cares unless its frozen,the fav5, star wars or cars".

 

[Brer Panther]

Emmet Otterton, I'm assuming, is a direct reference to the Jim Henson holiday special Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas.

The director confirmed it on Twitter, I think.