The characters, particularly Raya, struggle with trusting one another. While it can sometimes come across heavy-handed, the film’s main theme is trusting and having faith in one another. Each setting is distinct and beautifully animated, pulling from Southeast Asian architecture and nature to achieve its looks.įor the creation of Sisu, the film’s writers were inspired by Southeast Asia’s mythology of Nagas and dragons.
This land is divided into five sections, each representing a body part of a dragon. The setting of the film is in the fictional land of Kumandra. The Trust consists of various experts on topics related to Southeast Asia. To ensure authenticity, the film’s crew created the Southeast Asian Story Trust. This representation is a step in the right direction for Disney and Hollywood as a whole. Not only does “Raya and the Last Dragon” feature a predominantly Asian-American voice cast, but the film is also heavily influenced by Southeast Asian culture. These characters are adorable as they are devious. They work both in favor or against Raya, depending on the part of the film. In a hysterical subversion of expectations, Noi is a toddler who works with the Ongis as a con artist. All Rights Reserved.Īnother cast of scene-stealing characters are Little Noi and her trio of monkey-like Ongi. Compared to other Disney characters, they have a similar character dynamic to Mulan and Mushu or Aladdin and the Genie. They often are exchanging witty jokes and life lessons. The relationship between Raya and Sisu is a highlight of the film. When not in combat, the characters in “Raya and the Last Dragon” are beaming with humor and relatability. Raya may be a Disney princess, but she is a powerhouse that doesn’t need a prince to rescue her.
They brutally clashing swords many times, with their voice actresses matching the intensity of the animation, all while delivering well-placed quips. In these sequences, both Raya and her frenemy Namaari (voiced by Gemma Chan) shine.
Viewers will feel the pressure build for the characters as the fights gradually get more intense throughout the film. In some of the best fight sequences seen in Disney animation, the hand-to-hand combat is fluid and personal. “Raya and the Last Dragon” opt for tighter, smaller fight sequences instead of the large-scale battles that viewers are used to, but is all the better for it. When united with the dragon Sisu (voiced by Awkwafina), they and a cast of fun characters must learn to trust each other to survive in a harsh and divided world. When the Druun, an ancient evil that turns people into stone, is unleashed, the warrior Raya (voiced by Kelly Marie Tran) embarks on a quest to find the last dragon to save the land of Kumandra. “Raya and the Last Dragon” is the 59th animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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