Raya and the Last Dragon: Qui Nguyen Explains the Authenticity of the Film s Fight Scenes
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Raya and the Last Dragon is now in theaters where available and streaming on Disney+ Premier Access and while the film is drawing critical praise for a number of elements including story, performances, and animation one of the things that has impressed audiences and critics is the film s realism. The first Disney animated film to center around Southeast Asian culture, there are a lot of details in the film that are authentic to the region including the martial arts depicted in its fight scenes. Now,
Benson Shum said he related to the story s sense of community and coming together. Victoria Ahearn, Canadian Press
03/05/2021 09:22pm EST
An advance poster for Raya and the Last Dragon featuring Raya, voiced by Kelly Marie Tran.
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection
TORONTO When animating Disney’s new film “Raya and the Last Dragon,” Vancouver-raised Benson Shum says he honed in on the subtle details to ensure cultural accuracy.
Available in theatres and on Disney Plus with Premier Access on Friday, the epic adventure follows a Southeast Asian-inspired warrior and her pals as they battle an evil force in the fantasy world of Kumandra.
Disney’s latest feature,
Raya and the Last Dragon, marks the latest entry in the Disney princess lineup. It comes out today in select theaters and on Disney+ via Premier Access, which has an additional cost of $29.99. Subscribers who don’t want to pay the extra cost will have to wait until June 4, when the movie will become available to all subscribers of Disney+ at no charge.
Here are the trailer and synopsis below:
Raya and the Last Dragon takes place in the Southeast Asian-inspired world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together in harmony. The dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity from sinister monsters called Druun. Those same monsters have returned 500 years later, prompting warrior Raya to track down the last dragon and stop the Druun for good.
Disney presents its latest animated feature with Raya and the Last Dragon. Is this a great adventure worth watching? Jeffrey Harris has his official review.