Long time lurker, first time reviewer.
I was touched by this film. First, by the gorgeous animation(reminds me of Arcane). Then, by the fully entertaining story. And finally, by the brilliant satire of our country and lives.
Below, is a mapping of the characters in the movie, and their counterparts in reality. (At least this is my interpretation)
Nimona - ( shapeshifter --- gender-fluid/LGBQT) Ballister - ( unorthodox hero --- those who fight for LGBQT) The Director - ( leader of the institute --- powers controlling our country) Citizens - (people of the kingdom --- people of the US)
Wrapped in this wonderful story, is a rare type of scathing criticism of our society.
Nimona reflects the struggles of those in society that don't fit the norm. Her treatment by "normal" people, is represented by her internal turmoil of wanting to be good, but drawn towards fulfilling the prejudices of the ignorant. A tragic self fufilling prophecy through no fault of their own.
Ballister represents the people who fight for equality, and for the people who find it difficult to fight for themselves.
The director, is equivalent to those who are in power. Be that the president, the media mogul families, or some secret group of powerful men/women pulling the strings. They appear benevolent, and on your side, but harbor many horrors and evils.
The citizens, well...that's us. In the movie, the citizens are lied to by the director, at a point where it is blatantly obvious who the true enemy is(the director). The lie causes the citizens to doubt the truth, and even start to mistrust each other.
The parallel to reality is the civil strife that plagues our country, Black against White, but who is the true enemy? Is it all a ruse for them to stay in power at the expense of exploiting the mistrust inherent within human minds.
If the divide within our society continues, it can only lead to our destruction. We were warned, in the most fun, entertaining, terrifying, and beautiful way.
Thank you for making this movie.
I was touched by this film. First, by the gorgeous animation(reminds me of Arcane). Then, by the fully entertaining story. And finally, by the brilliant satire of our country and lives.
Below, is a mapping of the characters in the movie, and their counterparts in reality. (At least this is my interpretation)
Nimona - ( shapeshifter --- gender-fluid/LGBQT) Ballister - ( unorthodox hero --- those who fight for LGBQT) The Director - ( leader of the institute --- powers controlling our country) Citizens - (people of the kingdom --- people of the US)
Wrapped in this wonderful story, is a rare type of scathing criticism of our society.
Nimona reflects the struggles of those in society that don't fit the norm. Her treatment by "normal" people, is represented by her internal turmoil of wanting to be good, but drawn towards fulfilling the prejudices of the ignorant. A tragic self fufilling prophecy through no fault of their own.
Ballister represents the people who fight for equality, and for the people who find it difficult to fight for themselves.
The director, is equivalent to those who are in power. Be that the president, the media mogul families, or some secret group of powerful men/women pulling the strings. They appear benevolent, and on your side, but harbor many horrors and evils.
The citizens, well...that's us. In the movie, the citizens are lied to by the director, at a point where it is blatantly obvious who the true enemy is(the director). The lie causes the citizens to doubt the truth, and even start to mistrust each other.
The parallel to reality is the civil strife that plagues our country, Black against White, but who is the true enemy? Is it all a ruse for them to stay in power at the expense of exploiting the mistrust inherent within human minds.
If the divide within our society continues, it can only lead to our destruction. We were warned, in the most fun, entertaining, terrifying, and beautiful way.
Thank you for making this movie.