[7] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film's release was delayed to March 12, 2021. Escaping the temple, they escape on the boat of young restaurateur Boun, who lost his family to the Druun. [5] The film marks the fourth time he has scored an animated film by Walt Disney Animation Studios, having previously composed for Dinosaur, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, and Treasure Planet. Inconsistent animation quality throughout, forgettable characters with little personality, and a messy but simplistic plot. Raya and the Last Dragon is set to be Disney's first major theatrical release of 2021, and the first one in nearly a year. The website's critics consensus reads, "Another gorgeously animated, skillfully voiced entry in the Disney canon, Raya and the Last Dragon continues the studio's increased representation while reaffirming that its classic formula is just as reliable as ever. Check out our gallery of the 2021 Oscar nominees in the leading and supporting acting categories, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life. Two elven brothers embark on a quest to bring their father back for one day. After landing the gig of a lifetime, a New York jazz pianist suddenly finds himself trapped in a strange land between Earth and the afterlife. Add the first question. BuzzFeed Quiz Party! To be fair, the visuals and world building were quite pleasing. [16] On August 24, 2019, Disney officially announced the film during their D23 Expo Walt Disney Animation Studios' presentation panel. Disney fans have long been asking the media company to include LGBTQ+ characters in their family films. From never-before-seen footage to deleted scenes to outtakes, this release has a bevy of riches. Firmly believing that the tribes can be united once again, Chief Benja decides to hold a feast for all five tribes. Was this review helpful to you? [34] On December 10, 2020, as part of Disney's Investor Day presentation, it was announced that the film's theatrical release date was pushed up by a week to March 5, 2021, along with the film being simultaneously released on Disney+ with Premier Access the same day. Raya and the Last Dragon felt like a missed opportunity. View production, box office, & company info, Rated PG for some violence, action and thematic elements, 6 Amazon Prime Original Shows You Can Stream Right Now, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Smashes Pandemic Record With $48.5 Million Five-Day Domestic Opening; Continues To Roar Overseas, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Doubles Expectations with Almost $50 Million on Opening Weekend, The Most Anticipated Movies Coming in 2021, Family Friendly Movie and TV Picks For Spring, March Picks: The Movies and TV You Can't Miss, Everything Coming to Disney Plus in March 2021, AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: A Powerful Rat. Characters also include a street-savvy 10-year-old entrepreneur named Boun, the formidable giant Tong and a thieving toddler Noi with her band of Ongis. Despite Boun's friendliness, Raya does not fully trust him. [41][42], Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 94% of 269 critics have given the film a positive review with an average rating of 7.70/10. (2021). Raya And The Last Dragon explores the theme of trusting others and its importance in a … [51][52][53] A. Felicia Wade of DiscussingFilm pointed this out in her review, commenting on the disheartening lack of accurate representation in the vocal cast and the fact that it "misses the mark at its core. Believing the Dragon Gem to be the source of their opulence, she plotted to steal it and use its power to expand Fang's fortunes. Raya and the Last Dragon features the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya, a warrior whose wit is as sharp as her blade, and Awkwafina as the magical, mythical, self-deprecating dragon named Sisu. [37], Raya and the Last Dragon was released on Digital HD by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on April 2, 2021, with DVD, Blu-ray, and Ultra HD Blu-ray releases set to follow on May 18, 2021. [8][4], On August 2, 2019, during the D23 Expo, Awkwafina and Cassie Steele were announced to have been cast in the film as Sisu and Raya, respectively. To get Premier Access, you need to already have a subscription to Disney+, which … Characters also include a street-savvy 10-year-old entrepreneur named Boun, the formidable giant Tong and a thieving toddler Noi with her band of Ongis. [15] In October of the same year, Deadline reported that Adele Lim was hired to retouch the script, and that Osnat Shurer had been hired to produce the movie. The then-untitled animation project had a November 25, 2020 release date announced when Disney revealed its theatrical release plans through 2022. Raya and the Last Dragon takes us on an exciting, epic journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together long ago in harmony. Raya rescues Sisu and reclaims the third piece, which allows Sisu to spew out fog which aids in their escape. She successfully passes and earns the title. You can also upload and share your favorite Raya and The Last Dragon wallpapers. Raya first appears in her youth, tested by her father for the role of the Guardian of the Dragon Gem, which holds the powers of Sisu and protects Heart from the Druun. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. After reaching a ship wreck, Raya finally manages to summon Sisu, who admits that she did not create the orb, but only used it on behalf of her siblings. Raya and the Last Dragon's development goes back to 2017, when Disney shelved [], a re-telling of Jack and the Beanstalk that would've taken place in 15th century Spainand focused on the young hero befriending an 11-year-old giantess. [35] Raya and the Last Dragon will be available for purchase through Premier Access until May 4, 2021, and will be made available for free to all subscribers on June 4. All lyrics are written by James Newton Howard, except where noted. Raya and the Last Dragon (/ˈraɪ.ə/ RYE-ə) is a 2021 American computer-animated fantasy action-adventure film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Animation Studios, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Raya (Kelly Marie Tran) has long heard the stories of the last dragon from her father Benja (Daniel Dae Kim).As a villainous force was working its way across the land, turning people into stone, magical dragons united their forces together into a stone and one named Sisu used it … [20], The film is set in a fantasy land called Kumandra, inspired by the Southeast Asian cultures of Brunei, Singapore, Laos, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. "[43] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 75 out of 100 based on 46 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned and it's up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the last dragon in order to finally stop the Druun for good. [24][25][26][27] Thai artist Fawn Veerasunthorn served as the head of story for the film. On the Italian Riviera, an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human. [21][22][23] To do background research, the filmmakers and production team traveled to all these countries except Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. by Jamie Jirak. Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. After a chase, Raya recruits Noi and the Ongis. First, the story is not at all angaging. In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the Demigod Maui reaches Moana's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the Demigod to set things right. Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Raya enters to confront Namaari, whom she finds to be mourning over the petrification of her mother. A mom and dad who usually say no decide to say yes to their kids' wildest requests with a few ground rules on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure. In a realm known as Kumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior named Raya is determined to find the last dragon. When the newly crowned Queen Elsa accidentally uses her power to turn things into ice to curse her home in infinite winter, her sister Anna teams up with a mountain man, his playful reindeer, and a snowman to change the weather condition. By January 2020, when she stepped into the role formerly occupied by Steele, she was well aware that Disney Animation "had already turned her down and removed another actor from the project. A power struggle for the orb divides Kumandra's people into tribes, based on their placement along a giant, dragon-shaped river: Fang, Heart, Spine, Talon, and Tail. Parents and kids made up a combined 52% of the opening weekend audience (with 57% being female), with 37% being non-Hispanic White, 22% Black, 21% Asian, and 20% Hispanic. The two fight while Raya's companions rescue the people of Fang using the gem pieces. The prosperous land of Kumandra is ravaged by the Druun, evil spirits that multiply after turning the land's people and dragons to stone. Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. [36] In theaters, the film was accompanied by a new short film, Us Again. Directed by Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada, Paul Briggs. "[18] Tran had to go through a process of learning to trust the production team, since she had participated in the original round of auditions for Raya, without success. The prehistoric family the Croods are challenged by a rival family the Bettermans, who claim to be better and more evolved. An elderly couple regain their youth in the rain. [7] In August 2020, it was announced that Don Hall (director of Winnie the Pooh and Big Hero 6) and Carlos López Estrada, the latter who had joined Disney Animation in 2019, were now taking over the reins as directors, with Briggs remaining as co-director and John Ripa joining him. 500 years later, Chief Benja of the Heart tribe has been training his daughter Raya to guard the gem. I grew up watching Disney movies. They recover the second piece from a ruined, booby-trapped Tail temple, granting Sisu shapeshifting powers; and encounter a hostile Namaari and her tribesmen trying to take back the map Raya stole to find Sisu. 75 of 128 people found this review helpful. But when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Allie Benedicto, studio marketing head of Disney Philippines said that "Gabay", the first-ever Disney track sung in Filipino, "demonstrates our commitment to work with local creative talents to tell our stories in a locally relevant manner. With Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, Izaac Wang. [30], On March 2, 2021, Disney Studios Philippines announced that Filipina singer KZ Tandingan will be singing Disney’s first-ever Filipino-language song, titled "Gabay",[31] which means "guide" in English. Raya and the Last Dragon. [48] Besides complimenting the film's animation, the SFGate's Julie Tremaine praised the film's characterization of Tran's character as a powerful woman and "regular person, with wits and heart, trying to make a difference" rather than a character endowed with special powers or one needing a prince to save her. "Raya and the Last Dragon" features the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya, a warrior whose wit is as sharp as her blade, and Awkwafina as the magical, mythical, self-deprecating dragon named Sisu. 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The then-untitled animation project had a November 25, 2020 release date announced when Disney revealed its theatrical release plans through 2022. The dialog is so much out of place. As Raya and her companions rejoice, the dragons arrive and revive Sisu. [39] However, after making $2.5 million on its first day, thanks in-part to the re-opening of New York City theaters, weekend estimates were raised to $8.3 million. The 59th film produced by the studio, it is directed by Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada, co-directed by Paul Briggs and John Ripa, produced by Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho, written by Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim, and music composed by James Newton Howard. Raya is the titular character of Raya and the Last Dragon, which sees her travel around the region to reunite its people and attempt to save the world in the process. [50] Most of the cast are of East Asian heritage, with the exception of K. Tran, Butler, T. Tran, Wang and Harrison. I am proud to be part of history. Mar. Raya and the Last Dragon Raya and the Last Dragon is coming to theaters and on #DisneyPlus with Premier Access on March 5, 2021. After their cave is destroyed, a caveman family must trek through an unfamiliar fantastical world with the help of an inventive boy. Namaari and Raya are master thieves, each set on gathering the five keys that open the legendary Dragon Vault of Kumandra. 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The 59th film produced by the studio, it is directed by Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada, co-directed by Paul Briggs and John Ripa,[4] produced by Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho, written by Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim, and music composed by James Newton Howard. "Disney To Release Theatrical Animated Short 'Us Again' Alongside 'Raya And The Last Dragon, "Raya and the Last Dragon DVD Release Date 2021", "Cinemark Won't Be Playing Disney's 'Raya And The Last Dragon': Here's Why", "L.A. It is a predictable journey with a contrived story without much explanation of some main plot lines. [17], On the eve of the film's release in March 2021, Hall finally revealed the exact reason for why the production team had decided to recast the lead role: Raya was originally a "stoic loner," but then the team began to infuse her with elements of "levity" and "swagger" similar to the character of Star-Lord in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). Raya relents and decides to give Namaari the dragon pendant as a peace offering. [40], Writing for IndieWire, Kate Erbland gave the film a grade of B+ and said, "As the Disney princess brand has continued to evolve, from the introduction of newbies like Moana to the continuing popularity of classics like Tiana and Mulan, Raya and the Last Dragon is a sterling example of how the trope still has room to grow — while proving that some of the original ingredients can still deliver the goods. ET In addition, Qui Nguyen joined Lim as co-writer and Peter Del Vecho joined Shurer as producer. [29], James Newton Howard composed the score for Raya and the Last Dragon. The film has grossed $94 million worldwide, making it the sixth highest-grossing film of 2021 and received positive reviews from critics, who praised the animation, action sequences, characters, voice acting, and messages, while drawing some criticism for the lack of actual Southeast Asian representation among the film's voice cast. Raya, besting Namaari, prepares to kill her, but stops upon realizing her fault in Sisu’s death due to her inability to trust others. Everyone reunites with their lost loved ones, including Raya and her father. Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. Raya and the Last Dragon | Official Teaser Trailer - YouTube [49], The film was criticized for the lack of Southeast Asian representation in the cast, as the film's setting is set in a fictional land that represents Southeast Asia. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned, and it's up to a lone warrior to track down the last dragon and stop the Druun for good. [7] On August 27, 2020, it was revealed that the role of Raya had been recast, with Kelly Marie Tran replacing Steele. [38], As of April 4, 2021[update], Raya and the Last Dragon has grossed $32.2 million in the United States and Canada, and $62 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $94.2 million. Jhené Aiko wrote and performed a song for the end-credits, titled "Lead the Way". As the Druun advance toward Raya's group, Raya remembers Sisu's tale of how trust allowed her to save the world. ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Was “Deeply Inspired” by Southeast Asian Cultures By Dan Clarendon. [40][1] Three theater chains, Cinemark and Harkins in the United States alongside Cineplex in Canada, did not run the film after declining Disney's rental terms, which led to Raya and the Last Dragon failing to match the opening weekend grosses of The Croods: A New Age and Tom & Jerry, two other animated films released amid the pandemic. Raya and the Last Dragon Director Explores the Themes Behind Latest Disney+ Premier Access Release. We can't all swim as well as Sisu! It has a good message but poor execution. Take this … [47] While praising the film's world-building and attention to detail, Shirley Li of The Atlantic opined that subordinating the story to world building muddied the film's message. Characters also include a street-savvy 10-year-old entrepreneur named Boun, the formidable giant Tong and a thieving toddler Noi with her band of Ongis. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Raya and Sisu meet privately with Namaari, but Namaari, torn by her responsibility to Fang and her wish to help, threatens to shoot them with a crossbow upon seeing the orb pieces. With the gem reassembled and everyone trusting each other at last, the dragons' magic is finally able to manifest at its full power, vanquishing the Druun and freeing everyone, including the dragons, from their curse. Namaari is the main antagonist of Disney's 2021 animated feature film, Raya and the Last Dragon.The daughter of Chief Virana, she is the princess of Kumandra's Fang Land.Since childhood, Namaari envied the Heart Land's prosperity. As each tribe steals a piece of the orb, the Druun lay waste to the Land of Heart and its people with a wounded Chief Benja getting petrified as well after saving his daughter. During the boat ride, Sisu explains the origins of the Druun and their weakness for water. When Raya refuses, Sisu takes her back to the remains of the Heart and tells of how her siblings' trust in her was what really empowered her to save Kumandra. During the feast, Raya befriends the daughter of Chief Virana of the Fang tribe, Namaari. "[32] In a press release about the song's announcement, KZ Tandingan said, “I am very grateful and I feel very proud to be singing in my language, and show off its beauty to the rest of the world. Everyone Has A Dragon Power Like In "Raya And The Last Dragon" — What's Yours? "[33] “I love that the song reminds us that sometimes we feel we are weak, especially when we are alone, but if we just learn to trust each other, to come together, and to unite, only then are we able to change the world,” she added.[32]. The rest follow suit, with Namaari assembling the gem before the Druun petrifies her as well. [8] The recasting was due to creative shifts in the character and story. Raya and the Last Dragon star Kelly Marie Tran has opened up about Raya's sexuality in the film and whether or not Raya is gay. Raya and the Last Dragon, sporting four directors and eight writers, is the Disney animation department’s latest release.As with most Disney films, it is visually stunning, but the story and the lesson it tells are the most beautiful aspect of the film. The track, the Filipino version of "Lead the Way," will be part of the film's soundtrack. Sisu goes into the marketplace and encounters Talon's chieftess, who sinisterly offers her to the Druun for the other orb pieces. "[19], On January 26, 2021, it was announced that Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Sandra Oh, Benedict Wong, Izaac Wang, Thalia Tran, Alan Tudyk, Lucille Soong, Patti Harrison, and Ross Butler all have parts in the film. Raya and the Last Dragon is a 2021 American computer-animated fantasy action film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Animation Studios, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. [44] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported 92% of audience members gave it a positive score, with 78% saying they would recommend it. Fancy meeting you here.”[55][56] Tran also stated that in the case of a sequel or spin-off being greenlit, that she would "absolutely be interested" in reprising her role as Raya. Raya and Namaari rush to aid the group in rescuing Fang’s people. A chaotic battle ensues between Jerry Mouse, who has taken refuge in the Royal Gate Hotel, and Tom Cat, who is hired to drive him away before the day of a big wedding arrives. Sisu also reveals that touching the orb pieces grants her her siblings' powers. But when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. [18] Tran was selected for her "lightness and buoyancy, but also badassery [sic]. The film's release was also simultaneously available on Disney+ with Premier Access, which is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic's negative impact towards theatrical releases, with many movie theaters across the United States and other countries being closed. 6 2021, Published 10:58 a.m. Maybe, if they rewrite the plot and dialog to something more original, it will be OK. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Alerted to the attack, Benja and the other tribes arrive at the scene and start fighting one another over the gem, resulting in it smashing to pieces which resurrects the Druun. Raya and the Last Dragon takes place 500 years after a potentially world-ending event. To show her faith, Raya hands Namaari her piece and allows the Druun to take her. The group then arrives at Spine, where they meet Tong, a fearsome warrior, and the village's sole survivor. The dragons and the tribes gather at Heart to celebrate and finally reunite as Kumandra. [5] The film features a predominantly Asian American cast, including the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya and Awkwafina as Sisu, the dragon, along with Izaac Wang, Gemma Chan, Daniel Dae Kim, Benedict Wong, Sandra Oh, Thalia Tran, Lucille Soong, and Alan Tudyk. Sisu, the last dragon, concentrates her magic into a gem and banishes the Druun, reviving Kumandra's people but not the dragons. In a realm known as Kumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior named Raya is determined to find the last dragon. 1 Hold – Update", "Raya and the Last Dragon review – dazzling Disney animation", "The Flawed Fantasy World of Raya and the Last Dragon", "Disney's 'Raya and The Last Dragon' has a bit of an East Asian problem", "Disney's 'Raya and the Last Dragon' sparks mixed reactions on Asian representation", "Raya and the Last Dragon criticised over lack of Southeast Asian actors". As the group get closer to Fang, Sisu suggests allying with Namaari rather than stealing the final piece, in order to show trust and good-will. [2][3], In the United States and Canada, the film was released alongside Chaos Walking and Boogie, and was initially projected to gross around $6.5 million from 2,045 theaters in its opening weekend. Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, and the creators of Raya and the Last Dragon talk about how their animated adventure breaks new ground with two fearsome but flawed women at the center of the action. As an act of friendship, Namaari gives Raya a dragon pendant as a gift. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. [10][13] Tania Gunadi was also credited for an unspecified role. Use the HTML below. Raya and the Last Dragon's development goes back to 2017, when Disney shelved Gigantic, a re-telling of Jack and the Beanstalk that would've taken place in 15th century Spainand focused on the young hero befriending an 11-year-old giantess. Sisu tries to calm Namaari down but is fatally shot when Raya lashes out at Namaari. Presumably, this crystal is the "dragon gem" that Raya has been trained to protect, as she explains in the teaser trailer.. Heart is a tropical, green … Chief Benja invites the Tail, Talon, Spine, and Fang Lands to join in a feast. Before Namaari is able to defeat her, Sisu saves Raya before leaving with the group for Fang, with Tong handing over Spine’s gem piece, giving Sisu power over rain. The score was released on February 26, 2021. "[54], The mentioning of a sequel comes from Kelly Marie Tran, voice of Raya, who holds the hope that Disney will proceed with a lesbian relationship between Raya and Namaari, stating that she intentionally provided in-character hints of their romantic interest in each other during an interview with Vanity Fair, in the form of Raya's line “Hey there, Princess Undercut. On May 24, 2018, That Hashtag Show reported that Walt Disney Animation Studios was developing an animated film titled Dragon Empire, which would be the directorial debut of story artists Paul Briggs and Dean Wellins, written by Kiel Murray. Raya and the Last Dragon is a beautifully animated, action-packed hero’s journey, and a great next evolution of Disney’s modern-day princess films. Raya And The Last Dragon is available on Disney+ Premier Access. [40][39] The film made $5.5 million in its second weekend and $5.2 million in its third, remaining atop the box office. "Raya and the Last Dragon" features the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya, a warrior whose wit is as sharp as her blade, and Awkwafina as the magical, mythical, self-deprecating dragon named Sisu. Now, 500 years later, those same monsters have returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the last dragon in order to finally stop the Druun for good. Raya and the Last Dragon was originally scheduled to be released in the United States on November 25, 2020. Raya and the Last Dragon was theatrically released in the United States on March 5, 2021 by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in standard 2D, 3D, Dolby Cinema, and IMAX formats. Raya and the Last Dragon takes place in the fictional world of Kumandra, but it's actually based on the culture of multiple Southeast Asian countries. Welcome to the Kingdom of Kumandra. Trusting her, Raya shows Namaari the location of the gem but is suddenly betrayed by Namaari who reveals that she is only there to steal it, resulting in a fight between the two. Title: Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? HD wallpapers and background images However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Additionally, Dichen Lachman voices both General Atitaya and a warrior from Spine; Patti Harrison voices the chief of the Tail Land (making her the first known transgender actor to appear in a Disney animated film[14]); Jon "Dumbfoundead" Park voices Chai; Sung Kang voices Dang Hai, the former chief of Talon; Sierra Katow voices both a Talon merchant and a Fang officer; Ross Butler voices the chief of the Spine Land; François Chau voices Wahn; and Gordon Ip and Paul Yen voice Talon merchants. 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