One of my all-time favorite Disney movies is Mulan due to its portrayal of a fierce, tenacious female character. I am an ardent fan of Mulan for its resonating message that teaches young girls that they have the same competence and skill levels as males (and can even exceed those of males). After watching Zootopia for a second time, I realized that I have a fondness for this movie, for many of the same reasons that I am an admirer of the movie, Mulan. Judy Hopps, in many aspects, resembles Mulan, as she does not let her outer presence deter her from accomplishing her goals. Like Mulan, Zootopia teaches young minds (as well as adults!) that they can supersede any expectations society has predisposed upon them. As the title of this blog post goes, I claim that Zootopia is “One of the Good Ones” in that its deviates away from some of the more classic Disney princess movies where the female characters are usually “saved” by the male characters. Instead, Zootopia has a very influential and empowering message, embedded along with its humorous content, and, like Mulan, is definitely worth watching!
Mulan is also one of my all-time favorites. I watched it as a young girl and more recently, Zootopia. Disney has mastered sending messages through their films, all while making entertaining movies that are enjoyable for all ages.