"Zootopia" Is A Story That Resonates With The Times

DETROIT (WWJ) - Kids and their parents will hit the movie theaters this weekend to see "Zootopia." But, should you rush out to see it now or wait until its released online?

The answer: you can't go wrong either way. That's because "Zootopia" is a movie with a wonderful message; in fact, it has a couple that make the movie worth seeing. One, it's a buddy movie, so there's a message about accepting others who may not look or act like you. It's also a movie about believing in yourself. Because "In Zootopia, anyone can be anything." Case in point: bunny Judy Hopps.

Growing up, Judy always dreamed of being a police officer. Even though her nervous and skeptical parents try to convince her to stay in the safe and secure family business selling carrots, Judy stays the course. Even when it seems like she has gotten in over her head, Judy's resourcefulness comes through.

She also finds the most unlikely partner, a fox named Nick Wilde. Nick, a scam artist since youth, is reluctant and determined not to change his wily ways. But if he wants to stay out of trouble with the law, he finds he has no choice but to go along. Ultimately, the two make a formidable team.

Yes, these are very good reasons to see "Zootopia." However, there are times when the story gets a bit complicated, especially for younger children. It's about 3/4s of the way through, when Judy and Nick find themselves in a lab run by the bad guys. But, for the most part, kids will enjoy "Zootopia," a movie with multiple messages that resonate with the times we live in.

See you at the movies!

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