Obviously Raya, who we get to see as a young girl, and her father, Chief Benja. Right out of the gate there are characters to fall in love with. Captivating and Dynamic Characters © 2021 Disney. Perhaps you’re debating seeing it on the big screen or in the comfort of your own home. I’ll also address the question of Raya and the Last Dragon being scary for little kids. However, the film’s goofiness entertains more than it distracts.I’m going to start by sharing a handful of reasons we loved the movie, and then why we didn’t. The scuffles are pretty serious, as is the genocidal presence of the Druun, which Sisu describes as “a plague born of human discord.” On the other hand, “Raya” has farting bugs whose toots explode. Raya’s blade attack comes from martial arts in the Philippines, Namaari’s fighting style is based on Muay Thai kickboxing, and their battles are more intense and vicious than expected from the Mouse House (in a good way). Then there's the amazing fight sequences. The Southeast Asian influence is seen throughout Raya, from the locales to gorgeously rendered flying dragons. And because it’s not based on anything, the film sometimes feels remarkably original, although there are plenty of familiar fantasy themes and the occasional “Raiders of the Lost Ark” or “Star Wars” nod.Įach kingdom has its own individual charm: Fang features a bunch of classical-type structures built along water (a weakness for the Druun) while Talon has a bustling street-market vibe. “Raya” shares a lot of its best aspects with fellow Disney cartoon “Moana,” especially when it comes to comedy and its central empowering journey.
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