After a lengthy 9 years, we were finally given the continuation of Judy and Nick. In this movie, the pair are on a hunt to take down a malicious snake after being framed.
WARNING - spoilers
Plot
Judy and Nick are sent on a smuggling case, but Judy later discovers a fresh piece of snake skin, which has never been discovered in Zootopia for many years. She suspects the snake may be at the Zootennial Gala, hosted by Milton Lynxley. A celebration of his grandfather's discovery, Ebenezer, of Zootopia, marking its 100th anniversary.
At the Gala, Judy meets Pawbert Lynxley, the youngest son of the family. Later, a hooded creature in disguise kidnaps Milton, using his eye to unlock a glass case and retrieve a journal that explains the city's weather walls, which regulate Zootopia's climate zones.
Judy and Nick are then framed by Lynxley for an attack on Chief Bogo, which in fact was caused by the snake. The pair are on the run with the journal, and an unknown creature on a motorcycle takes the snake.
The pair meet Nibbles Maplestick, who leads them to an area of Zootopia where reptiles hide and live. Captain Hoggbottom of the Zootopia Police Department (ZPD) locates Judy and Nick, but they escape. The snake returns and steals the journal, escaping through a water tunnel. They attempt to locate the journal and climb a rocky cliff, which later results in an argument and Judy's carrot pen breaking.
Nick is arrested, but Judy is rescued by the snake, who reveals himself as Gary De'Snake and Pawbert on a motorcycle. Gary reveals that his great-grandmother was the author of the journal and the founder of Zootopia. Ebenzer, the investor, plagiarised her work and framed her for murder. After her death, the population turned against all reptiles and ushered them out of Zootopia.
Nick escapes the prison, freeing all the others, and locates Judy at the Desert-Tundratown weather wall. Judy, Pawbert and Gary believe the patent for the reptile district is located in Agnes's house and the buried reptile district beneath an old clock tower. Pawbert later betrays Judy and Gary, intending to destroy the patent so his family will acknowledge him. He uses snake venom to inject Judy and steals the antivenom. Nick arrives, aiming to take down Pawbert and retrieves the antivenom, which Gary uses to cure Judy. The pair track down Pawbert and locate Agnes' house.
The Lynxleys are arrested, Judy and Nick are freed, and Agnes is credited as the founder of Zootopia, where all the reptiles return to Zootopia. Gary reunites with his family, and Nick gifts Judy a new carrot pen. The pair are now on a mission to track down the escaped prisoners that Nick released.
Possibility of a third movie?
The post-credit scene shows Judy playing a clip Nick recorded on her carrot pen where he tells her how he loves her. Interrupted by her noisy neighbours, Judy leaves the room, but something passes by her window and leaves a feather from a bird on her windowsill.
(L-R) Nick Wilde, Judy Hopps Credit: The Walt Disney Company
Analysis
The character development between Nick and Judy was joyful to witness. Their love and gratitude for one another grew stronger as the movie progressed. I was glad to see that they also still had their bickering personalities towards each other.
All the new characters gave the movie a breath of life, but I did notice some old faces here and there!
The humour added to the comedic qualities of the story, something younger audiences are drawn to in animated movies.
A no doubt entertaining watch, for all ages. Zootopia remains one of my favourite animated Disney movies!
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