Movie Review: Raya and the Last Dragon

Rating: ★★★☆☆

Where to watch:

• Available to all Disney+ subscribers on June 4th

• Available in movie theaters now

• Available to Disney+ subscribers with a one time "premiere" fee now

About:

Long ago, in the kingdom of Kumandra, all humans and dragons lived together, united and in harmony. But when deathly monsters called the Druun start attacking the land and turning humans to stone, the dragons gave themselves for the humans. That is, all but one dragon because as legend has it, there is still one dragon out there named Sisu. 500 years later, in the time of Raya, the Druuns return and it's all up to Raya to save the last dragon. Even harder, the world isn't united, and the people of heart, fang, tail, spine, and talon are constantly fighting each other and arguing. Will Raya be able to save the world?

Positives:

• Good message/metaphor

• Diversity of characters

• Good for the family

Negatives:

• Worshipping, exalting, bowing, gestures of respect, and sprinkling water on head

• Some intense fighting scenes

• Price

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-Lauren, BLEEM Co-founder