Nimona Has Some DEEP Symbolism

[@thereptiledurppy6703]

My heart absolutely broke when I realized she tried to off herself with the statue's sword. Hearing her fierce roar transform into a painful, ear-piercing scream was so powerful.

[@sapphirejade5029]

YES!! I cried when seeing that and I'm happy that she got saved by the one person who cared for her so much. No one is alone, not even her.🥹

[@KUwUpa]

That scene also made me cry. I didn't expect the movie to go there so bluntly but I'm glad it did because it did so beautifully.

[@Yorokobi224]

If you have not yet please read the graphic novel

[@kikurosai]

I will never not get emotional at that scene. I think it's something a lot of us can really relate to, and we realize we're not alone in feeling that way.

[@TimeBomb2k]

the screen shake and the colors separating really sold the screech it was so powerful

[@mcneilracing77]

One detail I like is the protagonists wear “evil” colors, black, red, silver, while the “good guys” wear white, gold and blue, showing that they are purposefully being shown in a bad light to society so they’ll turn against them, damn this movie is so good

[@naluzoniro]

The lighting colors too ! Nimona's lighting and energy is always pink, a very queer color, and the bad guys' is blue (cops blue ?) and green. All I could think of was "omg finally a movie where evil energy isn't purple !" 🤣

[@tristynthegreat]

I noticed that too it was awesome

[@sakuraice22]

ND Stevenson loves doing that with his work, look at She-ra for example; the final villain's (Horde Prime) main colors are white and green, two colors that are associated with purity and hope.

[@AbdefFable1]

That's a common trope that's been around since atleast the 2000s but it's always aesthetically pleasing

[@lucarionite6538]

The one thing I noticed when it comes to the lighting... Whenever Ballister faces Goldenloin, he is never shown in the light. Only -Loin is in the sunlight.

[@snowset675]

As if this film wasn't bold enough already, the fact that they didn't shy away from actual attempted suicide in a PG movie is just mind-boggling. That shocked me when I saw it and it almost brought me to tears. God, this movie is beautiful.

[@Si1verWings]

I started full on sobbing when Ballister said "I see you Nimona, and you're not alone."

[@snowset675]

@@Si1verWings very powerful

[@kevincrady2831]

A couple things just occurred to me while thinking about this: 1) Her "dark scary monster form" was the only form in which she was vulnerable. 2) The Kingdom's weapons were never a threat to her; rather, it was their hate itself and the pain it caused her that was the only real danger she faced.

[@snowset675]

@@kevincrady2831 That hits deep

[@Mr_bukowski4435]

Dude I shed a tear like damn a movie really has to be that powerful to do that for me yet

[@JefferyCircle]

that one line of the movie “I don't know what's scarier. The fact that everyone in this kingdom wants to run a sword through my heart... or that sometimes, I just wanna let 'em” saddest thing i’ve heard

[@alicedash4048]

It's so emotional! I cry every time but I relate to it on some level.

[@hhfggvogtthehy6451]

Animation is single-handily saving Netflix.

[@BroKenYaKnow]

wish they'd stop cancelling all their animated projects

[@wolfidessdragondol]

Fr

[@PinkPuffball1992]

Yep. Shame that they cancelled their best animated shows ON FUCKING CLIFFHANGERS NO LESS. Goddamnit Netflix

[@rinco1532]

meanwhile, Netfilix destroying their own animation

[@lucarionite6538]

The one thing they sought to destroy is the one thing that can save them.

[@awita5]

the sword scene almost made me cry. I immediately thought of the extremely high suicide rate in LGBT youth. To see the story unfold, watching nimona be decayed by her surroundings to an unbearable degree and still managing to be so strong until that moment was just too much. What I saw was an innocent person be torn apart psychologically for no justifiable reason and I couldn't help but get a lump in my throat.

[@argkitsune]

I’m glad that this movie didn’t end up as lost media. With so many shows and movies these days being unceremoniously cancelled and pulled from streaming services, it’s nice that at least one gets to see the light of day.

[@sapphirejade5029]

Saved from being killed off twice, not to mention. I'm so happy that this movie was saved.

[@FriskyBisky]

Bionicpig being both based and respectful. Love to see my fave youtubers being open about stuff like this.

[@Genesiscoupe3000]

He is FAR from "based" lol.

[@bece00]

​@@Genesiscoupe3000hes based

[@yallow2916]

@@Genesiscoupe3000hes based

[@miigi-p4939]

​@@Genesiscoupe3000you are a transphobe You are the last person to define what based is

[@bareq99]

@@Genesiscoupe3000 he's based

[@ghostgamerv4872]

You know what I found interesting as well as. In Nimonas screaming moment even though Bal stopped her everyone was just watching. That’s what hurts the most, everyone just watching the horrific even, not saying anything or panicking or doing anything, just watching. Even after she stops and he helps her they still stand there watching. That’s what hurts me the most

[@Luring_Leon]

It’s not really a secret message It’s basically what the whole movie is about

[@dee_is_tired]

you'd be surprised how many people don't catch onto queer allegories in movies

[@BARALover96]

yeah but this type of shit still goes over people's head

[@fishinspacey]

⁠@@dee_is_tiredyeah my dad didn’t notice the obviously trans/queer themes until i pointed them out 💀

[@danielcortes3492]

​​@@fishinspaceybased dad

[@dee_is_tired]

@@danielcortes3492 based for being media illiterate? what?

[@magicMoths]

if you paid attention in the scene when Nimona talks about how they feel when she doesn't shape shift, you can see a trans flag in the background [its a neon sign, very subtle] i feel like they did this for a reason, as a ftm [female to male] trans kid, the way she describes how it feels to not be her self, and how if she were to not shape shift she wouldn't be living, it hit close to home for me. this movie is beautiful in everyway, and I never cry for movies but this movie, this movie made me cry, i love this movie, and i love its meaning and subtle easter eggs, its truly a work of art.

[@bareq99]

No way.. I'm rewatching the movie again just to see this haha

[@ItsAllNunya]

Time for a fourth rewatch i suppose~ There's a progress flag in the credits too. The heart effect that bursts out towards the end.

[@tblayde669]

I feel though this movie is very much Nimona's story, Ballister also struggled a lot with what Nimona went through, and that's why she was drawn to him. He was seen as an outcast and different from the beginning. And for what the Queen did for him to become a knight, accepting a regular street kid, he eventually did the same for Nimona knowing exactly what it felt to go through. Their stories are intertwined in this movie and it's just beautiful that they found acceptance in each other. I haven't read the graphic novel yet to compare, but I do hope this is kinda portrayed in there too

[@starlightthetribewing4774]

As someone actively suffering with suicidal ideation and intrusive thoughts, alongside anxiety AND trying to figure out my gender identity, Nimona hit me so damn hard in the feels. I’m someone who just doesn’t cry at films, but Nimona nearly did. I can relate so hard to her struggles with wanting to die but being terrified of those thoughts, and in the climax when she nearly killed herself with Gloreths sword got me so hard, not because a great character was going to die, but because of that pained scream that I have internalised within myself that I can relate to. This movie was fucking great and I’m glad my mates recommended it to me because I wouldn’t have watched it otherwise.

[@dee_is_tired]

Nimona is so heavily queercoded in the funniest way because ND Stevenson wrote it and came out as trans after and was like "damn, that shit was so trans coded"

[@ImTheGuy]

Real life foreshadowing

[@cynical_chai8922]

same with Celeste lol

[@unironicallydel7527]

dont.. phrase it that way. 'queercoded' doesnt sit right. Its a gen z term that shouldnt be used. Its 'clever writing' If a character is gay, its because they were written that way, not 'coded'. Shit sounds like brainwashing or the like.

[@toukomiraart815]

@@cynical_chai8922I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING

[@ImTheGuy]

@@unironicallydel7527 Cope and seethe

[@kikurosai]

We need not only more acceptance, but more people willing to learn the other side of the story and willing to change their mind. Just because you don't understand something, doesn't automatically mean it's bad. The most basic level of respect we should have for each other is "This person is a human being with complex thoughts, feelings, and emotions, just like I am."

[@Genesiscoupe3000]

People preach about accepting others the way they are, but refuse to just accept that another person has a different opinion then you. If they don't agree with your life style, that's THEIR OPINION, and it shouldn't effect you. I think I'm a great Man, but my Father thinks I'm a loser. I guess he must be evil right?

[@skinpeeler1661]

​@@Genesiscoupe3000dude what are you talking about thats not what this person even hinted

[@bece00]

​@Genesiscoupe3000 not gonna take the guy who thinks discrimination is okay seriously

[@JayRoboFox]

@@Genesiscoupe3000 bro if your "opinion" is that certain group people shouldnt be allowed to exist, then yea imma think you're evil.

[@Genesiscoupe3000]

@@JayRoboFox Who exactly said that they shouldn't be allowed to exist? They just don't agree with your beliefs since they are not based on science/biology, the same why you probably don't agree with a Christians beliefs because they repulse you. Even if they DID think they shouldn't exist though, that is still something they are allowed to think! You can't control people's thoughts, and try to force them to think like you, and if they don't, then they are automatically the "bad guys". People just don't want your beliefs and way of life constantly shoved down their throats non stop, the same way you wouldn't like Christians constantly berating you for not believing what they do! Either it's ok for all, or non at all. You don't get to just decide that YOUR way of thinking is the "right way".

[@mothbonez_]

THANK YOU. You’re like the first person to talk about the amount of symbolism in the movie. It’s so layered I kept catching things I didn’t notice on first watch. It’s so well made.

[@Sachmeris]

As a trans man in my 30s, I did not expect to be ever so touched by an animated movie on this personal level. I'm so glad Nimona got picked up by Netflix and got released. Such an amazing story.

[@Konroch.]

Hey I wanna ask is it a dumb idea to let children change their sex just because they feel like it?

[@slimetunersis5373]

@@Konroch. This is not legally possible anywhere in the world, the absolute most that can happen is hormone blockers but even that requires extensive therapy and tests to figure out if a child is actually transgender, and no one can change their sex "just because they feel like it" that is not how being transgender works. Your question seems to come from a place of ignorance

[@Konroch.]

@@slimetunersis5373 I change my mind I'm now looking for that nimussy

[@DastardlyDavid69]

@@Konroch.Nimussy. I’m fucking dead.

[@kompy2k]

Lol it's based on a story by a trans person in his 30s

[@sid6878]

This movie was a hard watch for me as a transmasc queer person living in Florida facing discrimination from every which way. Especially the line she says: "I don't know what's scarier- the fact that people want to run a sword through my heart, or that some days, I just wanna let 'em" I've struggled with suicidal thoughts and suicidal ideation since I was 12 (thankfully in a better place now) and I really saw myself in Nimona. Some days, I just got tired of it all, and I wondered if it was worth it just to leave. Glad I didn't though, or else I wouldn't have met my best friend and partner❤ good video man!!

[@okori3108]

I hope everything is going to be ok for you 💕

[@dylanpicklesIII]

Hey man. I'm in your exact same shoes--living in FL, too. This movie touched me so so deeply as well, it's so nice looking through these comments at all the people who are in our shoes. I'm just a stranger but I'm so glad you didn't either

[@ria6-me7co]

Iam so glad that ur okay now and I wish for everyone else to find happiness and be accepted for who they r🖤

[@xena3722]

When I finished the movie I immediately thought wow the Director is just Ron DeSantis

[@dylanpicklesIII]

@@xena3722 You're right :((( I hate him

[@diem1095]

Nimona has a line that goes something like "I dont know whats scarier, that everyone wants to drive a sword through my heart, or that sometimes I want to let them." As a trans person who constantly sees others telling people like me that we are the curruption of morality, the downfall of society, are monsters for hypothetical crimes, and that we shouldn't exist, everyday it gets harder and harder to want to be you. It gets hard to want to go on and WANT to live in a world you know doesnt want you. This movie smacked me in the face because Nimona is going though the same thing I am. I rarly connect with characters this strongly, but Nimona? Oof. Dispite being told I shouldn't exist, I have people that are willing to understand, willing to learn, and willing to love.

[@bareq99]

Stay strong and stay safe We love you

[@rk800android]

We see you

[@kevincrady2831]

The fact that a movie like Nimona could be made and released on a major platform is proof that the forces of hate can be beaten, and have been, numerous times. I hope the time comes soon when it will not be hard for you to want to be you.

[@gasterthemaster6490]

I know how you feel. To all my fellow trans, never give up. You are worth it.

[@why8298]

It’s so unfortunate you didn’t get the help you needed before you were fully brainwashed.

[@Mankey619]

I watched this movie when it came out on Netflix, and it’s indeed one of my most favourite animated movies I’ve seen. Even I feel the same as Nimona every time I see her antics. It’s very wholesome, and makes me want to forget the hate that we’re dealing with in our daily lives. I just wish Pixar does the same thing as these amazing creators and animators have made.

[@alllittlethingzz]

The most saddest part of the movie to me is when Nimona screamed but not has a monster but it was her in so much pain and hurt that it really got to her after all those years and I broke down hearing “I see you” it really got to me.

[@AugustFilmmaking]

my fav comic became an incredible adaptation!! so happy people love it and new fans are joining

[@Yorokobi224]

Same!! 🤘🏾

[@BeepieBoop]

Being ostracized for my gender (nonbinary), beliefs (omniest), my appearance (big flaws and some disfigurations), and my mental illnesses (anxiety and imposter syndrome), I’ve always been treated like an outcast and have been told some pretty messed up things. The scene of Nimona being done with everyone hurting her just for existing shattered my heart and was incredibly relatable on so many levels for me. Definitely one of my new favorite movies

[@pinkdruid2347]

I think it’s kinda funny how some people are surprised when they find out Nimona’s shapeshifting is a metaphor for gender-queerness… while meanwhile every queer person who has ever written or read a fantasy book already knows that shapeshifting is THE gender-queer metaphor. 😂 Now, I want to be super clear. I think Nimona is a very creative take on this trope that comes from a very genuine place. I don’t want me pointing this out to take away from how good this film is and how powerful the messages are and how effectively this trope is used to communicate that powerful message. Just like you said, predictable does not mean bad. I adored this movie. I also just want to say this is a fantastic and beautiful video, and I totally agree that this movie came out at the perfect time. We need more love and less hate in the world.

[@mfrog38]

key word..”fantasy”..

[@grandwizard2450]

you are fantastic BionicPIG, i'm sure the Nimona's out there appreciate your message at the end.

[@cleo3228]

What i especially love is that they dont keep it as ambiguous on whether or not she survives in the end. The book ended very solemnly with ballistar not sure if she survived or would ever return but kept up hope that she would. In the movie she does return in the end, i think this is important to show how no matter how much hate and violence we endure we can always preserver. Weren't stronger then their hate could ever be.

[@adelcipher5617]

I love this movie so much, the characters, the world, the story...and the frickin music oh my god I still keep replying the ending song on repeat But honestly Nimona is absolutely the best character in this, it's been a while since I've connected to a character this much.... I'm not part of LGBTQ but I've struggled a lot mentally as a child and I've become an outcast because of it and it was only thanks to luck and some amazing friends that I managed to get my "happy ending" just like Nimona.....and also I need to hand it down to Netflix for finishing this story after Disney threw it out (bet they're really regretting it now)

[@martakeczek6476]

Hey,glad to see your comment... I'm also not LGBT+,but cried 2 times before bursting out in tear fountain at Nimona's monster form and her goal...as I'm trying to get AuDHD diagnosis, cannot get or hold a job and got malignant narcissistic parent... I see you.

[@adelcipher5617]

@@martakeczek6476 Hey glad you liked my comment and sorry to hear you're going through stuff, hope you get your diagnosis soon it can help a lot knowing what's really going on ❤️ I know I've gotten a lot better at dealing with my issues since I've gotten some professional help, nowadays It's barely affecting my social life so I'm hoping you'll be able to have a happy life too!! And yeah Nimona is an absolute gem even if you're not LGBTQ, that's another thing why I love her, you just get where she's coming from no matter who you are and what you like

[@scarlett_ink]

This movie is honestly just so good and moving and this video does a great job at encapsulating that (especially in it's conclusion) The ending of the film alone when Nimona is stopped in front of the statue's sword is such great scene to let people know that there are people out there who care about you and don't want you to do something like that to yourself, that you are valid and worthy of the life you have. I think a lot of people, especially people like myself who are in the LGBTQ community, can relate to Nimona's line about not knowing what's scarier: the fact everyone wants to drive a sword through her heart or that sometimes she just wants to let them. Great job with this video Pig, I was really excited to see you talk about this!

[@Arixandrine]

Friendly reminder: just because you personally didn't see the subtext doesn't mean it's not there

[@Alex-RavensPeak]

I cried when she was trying to take her own life. Her cries, her pain. I know that pain. The world doesn't love me. It never will...

[@laureneras9523]

As someone who works with trans children this movie has moved and touched so many of them that it makes me cry with happiness for them!!!! We stan our Nimonas!!! Great review

[@pipticken]

It really got to me when ballistar asks her what would happen if she didn't transform and she replies that she wouldn't die, but she wouldn't be living either

[@mk-aka-morgan8386]

My nephew and I watched this video together because we watched the movie together and he’s OBSESSED

[@MinecraftWorld1954]

Putting the message aside (I like the message but I wanna acknowledge the movie it comes with), I really loved this movie. The animation nut inside of me LOVES how it looks, and the characters themselves were really good. Also, the city is visually spectacular. Definitely planning to check out the graphic novel it's based off of.

[@TheAngryLibrarian]

Great video! I just thought of another thing regarding the queer messaging: It's awesome that they have Ballister and Goldenloin in a romantic relationship, not just for the obvious representation reason, but also because it reminds young queer people that they are not immune to learning to be prejudiced, as both characters are throughout the movie. No one bats an eye at a relationship between two men, but they still hate Nimona because she's different even from that, and I think that pretty explicitly calls out the "LGB without the T" crowd, who are perpetuating the cycle of hate when you would hope they would be the most understanding and empathetic.

[@uu-kq6mn]

True but both sides can be screwed at times. Hopeful better days ahead.

[@toukomiraart815]

This is such an important movie and important message ESPECIALLY in the current society we’re living in! Thank you for making this video and spreading the word!

[@miracle1278]

Honestly a great movie with a beautiful message.

[@E3AloeLi]

Nimona’s suicide attempt was how I felt sometime I feeling of: “I know you all hate me and see me as evil so in your eyes let me redeem myself and pull the trigger”

[@Ready_Shala]

This movie will be close to my heart. It is the first movie in which I fully understood it's theme and meaning. And showed the struggles of ones identity perfectly. As someone who has friends who are just Nimonas, it strucks deep. Also helps me with understanding myself

[@YesTodaySatan69]

I watched this movie earlier today and it absolutely touched me as someone who is LGBTQ+. Her becoming what I've been calling a "trauma monster" and wanting to end it because of the rejection and hatred... I wasn't expecting it out of something that was made in a way to be accessible to kids too. Absolutely one of my favorites now, and one I'll show to my son when he's old enough to sit down and watch a 2 hour movie without getting restless.

[@thelickinglamp]

Thank you for this. I'm trans myself and not accepted by some of my family. All it takes is just a little bit of understanding. This movie encapsulates that perfectly. I'm glad to know there are people like you out there who support the community and want to stand up against those who are so bigoted and/or choose ignorance

[@Adamant_Adam]

❤

[@maxolsen25]

The thing is, don't mind what a person does or what they want to be, but if so, come at me for not calling them what they prefer to be called when first meeting or simply not giving them any special treatment then it becomes an issue I just say this if you have a problem with me treating you regularly like everyone else then we will not ever be friendsor associated of any kind. Please don't try to make your sexual identity your whole being. Be more than just that may get a wider perspective.

[@Dancinglemon]

⁠@@maxolsen25I get it’s hard for you lot to stop tripping over yourself to tell everyone about how the trans are ‘getting special treatment’ because some rich, white guy online told you to be mad about things you’ve never personally experienced and doesn’t actually happen but how little empathy do you have to think that this was even a remotely appropriate thing to comment?

[@zakhifikes4119]

3 of my KZbinrs made a video about Nimona today, that’s how good and incredible it is

[@minibruh]

man really uploaded a video about a movie i was watching right as I finished watching it perfect timing

[@mythcat1273]

Honestly this has to be the best movie with lgbt messaging I've ever seen. I cant even put into words how seen i felt warching this movie

[@rhysiepieces]

I'm trans and pansexual. I've been having a really rough time recently with everything happening against me and my community. I felt a lot like Nimona. This movie hit me so hard. I need this movie. I needed this reminder, that no matter what there's always someone there that cares about me. Thank you Pig for your support and the videos! ❤

[@Adamant_Adam]

Hang in there, Nimona ❤

[@roxasleviathan9409]

I can't believe there's transphobes in pig's comics. I'm not trans but nb, and I can't fucking believe the shit that's happening right now. I hope the best for you! Things are really rough right now, and I just hope they can get better. At the end of the day at least we all have each other, I just wish hateful people didn't exist.

[@thecrookedanimator]

@MusholYT You don't even believe in God, lmao

[@rhysiepieces]

@@roxasleviathan9409 Thank you! yeah I just ignored it, I find it funny actually. that they really think two words would upset me. you're very sweet thank you 💕

[@Adamant_Adam]

​sure "seek God" is some real 'Critical thinking' Good luck with that

[@liberpolo5540]

Yet another fantastic film not marketed NEARLY ENOUGH, I legit haven’t heard of it before, hats off to Pig

[@capri_co]

Im really glad you covered this movie since I watched it recently and really enjoyed it. I also really liked Ballister's and Nimona's arcs and stories. When it comes to being affected by a crowd of people and people in general, I think more people should form their own opinions and think through more stuff. (I literally have a friend who never thinks for herself)

[@jlinus7251]

Ok but we need to talk about Ballister’s puppy dog eyes

[@ghost.2527]

this guy reviews so much good movies i gotta watch them all before i watch these videos

[@theobenavente4842]

Pig might be the last bastion of hope in this world! I know its not that severe, but sometimes it feels like it. Awesome review man!

[@liberpolo5540]

As a Latinx trans kid, I was raised to fear anyone who wasn’t straight or cis, I grew up with so much self hate over who I was even as a preteen I was so hateful to project what I feared about myself. Still haven’t been able to love myself to some extent but media like this touches deep where self lecturing and brute logic can’t.

[@why8298]

The fact you use the term latinx unironically is almost as sad as the words, “trans kid” child abuse laws really need to be updated.

[@wardogs667]

As someone born of Columbian parents, never use "latinx". And as someone who is bi, there are only two genders. (Literally what bi means)

[@ronjaj.addams-ramstedt1023]

Ignore the hateful trolls. You know who you are and how to word your identity. Best wishes from Finland, from the agender & panromantic parent of two young adults, one trans and one AroAce. ❤

[@why8298]

@@ronjaj.addams-ramstedt1023it’s sad you wear your children’s suffering as a badge of honor.

[@ronjaj.addams-ramstedt1023]

@@why8298 , bold of you to assume that you know anything about our lives.

[@liberpolo5540]

I love analytical videos like this that don't just say what happens in the film, the focus is on the themes and breakdown of the message

[@Nymphimoth27]

Absolutely loved the movie and the novel!

[@hieithefox]

I just finished watching and I’m still holding back tears as a trans person who likes many spent so long wanting to belong and attempted s the realization of what she was heading towards and trying to do almost broke me

[@WolfieOo]

I'm hoping that the stuff they didn't put in the movie from the book (the science parts about Nimona) will be used for a second movie. Like trying to find out more about her and how it works (not that it's bad, but so she can understand what is happening).

[@Drivingrock]

It's crazy how the Paranorman, Box Trolls, Corpse Bride, all the Pinocchio 2022 movies, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Goofy Movie, Windell & Wild, Frankenweenie, Kubo and the Two Strings, Coraline, Turning Red, The Grinch, Puss in Boots the Last Wish, Chicken Run, Chicken Little, The Mitchell vs The Machines, Rescue Rangers, IRON GIANT, The Lorax, and ESPECIALLY The Road to El Dorado, and so many other videos are goofy and light hearted. And right before this I watched your video on The House, so I wanted to see a goofy, hilarious video like you always make. And then I get hit with this beautiful, emotional speech that left me in tears(couldn't find the happy tears emoji)! Amazing videos man. Keep doing a good job 👍

[@synaesthesia2010]

this film is so tragic, all she wanted was a friend

[@SMcGowan287]

The end of this movie, when Nimona went to fall on the sword and kill herself, absolutely broke me. I cried like a baby. I have 4 children, and seeing other parents and peolple treat those of the LGBTQIA+ community the way they do, shakes me to my core. I had to explain to my kids while we were watching it (the two I watched it with are 7 and 10) why that part made me cry so hard and they ended up getting a bit teary eyed as well. I've raised them in a very open minded way where all people and all love is accepted and seeing it really open their eyes to what people, and their own friends, can be going through. They're such empathetic kids with huge hearts and that's something that i am so unbelievably proud of.

[@MARI_DA_GHOST]

This has honestly become my favorite movie and book, it really makes me feel seen. As someone who is gender-fluid, Nimona is so relatable for me and such an amazing character. The amount of times the movie and graphic novel made me cry can’t even be counted.

[@AloneRacecar]

Stuff like this is why I’m subscribed to you! I like how you appreciate diversity. Watching this video almost shed a tear of mine, especially since that this movie pretty much sums up what’s been happening out there as of late, both in the government AND on the internet.

[@liberpolo5540]

Father Pig is spoiling us with this streak of videos, thx!! Perfect timing for the video!

[@jackiethenerd5944]

Awesome video like always love your content

[@Snakejorts]

Thank you for making this video. This is why you are my comfort creator!

[@finnhunt5996]

I read the original graphic novel years before watching the e movie but I still really enjoyed it

[@DI-QueenmoEMino]

There's so much to this movie that I really enjoyed and loved but also really resonate with on its messages and themes and allegories. While I'm not LGBTQ, there's a lot to Nimona that I can deeply relate to and get what's its putting down as a young Black woman in America and having to deal with systematic racism or other froms of prejudices and racial profiling and other bullshit because of being both black and a woman. Especially amongst Nerd culture or within Geek fandom circles. This movie hits on so many levels that I think any minority person can relate too on some level.

[@Writer_Lilith_MorningStar]

awww this touches me deeply. Because I believe in love and that we should all love and accept each other.

[@Neurospicy_potato]

I am a queer neurospicy person who just got diagnosed with BPD. The moment where Nimona talks about how she doesn't know whats worse, the fact that everyone likes to kill her or the fact that she kinda wants them to hit me hard in the feels. Plus her impulsive behavior and her frequent shapeshifting (dissociating) makes it kinda clear to me that all of this could also be an analogy to Borderline disorder. It makes sense to me because this often comes from rejection in early childhood (the flashbacks) and beeing not accepted who or what you are. BPD manifests itself in early adulthood as selfhatred, impulsive behavior, anger or agression, mishehavior, suicidal thoughts or actions and above all emotional disregulation. This might be the best BPD representation I ever came upon.

[@dtlegacy2495]

Always question things, don't blindly believe everything.

[@jordanorlando1174]

As someone who was already a fan of the graphic novel, I thought they did a fantastic job with the movie! And I'm so glad you and many other people enjoy it as well!

[@FaipaloGeneraldealers]

It's that time again when I stop what am doing and watch your videos❤❤ . Been a great week for me.

[@bareq99]

"I don't know what's scarier.. The fact everyone in this kigdom wants to run a sword through my heart.. Or that sometimes I want to let them" broke me and made me sob so hard I'm "not" queer (questioning mostly) but seeing the way LGBTQ+ people are being treated now a days just scares me..

[@naluzoniro]

You get it ♥ What I love about this movie is that it tells a story of queerness and acceptance, but goes beyond the personnal level of "oh, this person used to reject a queer character, and now they're cool with it, hooray" and shows the political aspect of it, how hate is taught and institutionalized in a society, and how the only way to change that is to question our institutions and our beliefs. Very few stories get that full picture !

[@allye9865]

I really enjoyed it. Nimona is a great character

[@sapphirejade5029]

Love Nimona so much! Her chaotic energy and vibes, but she's willing to be accepted. She's the perfect soul that'll tell you that it's hard but everything will be okay along with your friends. I felt so happy that she found someone that loved her for who she is.

[@AmyStrikesBack]

This movie made me remanber that pride started as a riot, and i am all for it

[@JuneCrashRadio]

Ya know there's practically a game now where people I follow turn out to hate me or just don't say anything. Almost like "place yo bets" I'm really glad this is one of those channels I don't have to worry about

[@finnegandusk2855]

Love the movie. It speaks to me so much as a queer person who isn't exactly accepted by most of my family. Also, is that the SpiritFarer OST in the background? If not, wondering what it is.

[@Katsuya81]

As a non-shape-shifting person, I enjoyed this film very much

[@mel12345-t]

This video literally made me cry

[@sockatoo_]

in the scene where nimona falls into balloster's open arms, if you look, it shows in the background all the screens of the same thing. him holding her. the screens of the system that portrays her very being as wrong surround them, and even if the moment is portrayed as evil by the media, it surrounds them with a reminder of how much they care for each other, despite how "wrong" it may seem. she is surrounded with love and acceptance and belonging, just because of one person; one person that touched her. touched her in a way that no one had ever dared to. i was bawling my eyes out at this movie, harder than i had in months lmao

[@ggchad3739]

Papa pig has blessed us with a video today thank you papa pig

[@orn8471]

I alway love watching your reviews, you always have something interesting to say. Keep it up this is brilliant

[@OPcakeYT]

The ending is hilariously touching

[@taicosteenholdt3300]

GOD WHY, I saw halfway through the video so I decided to watch it myself AND NOW I'M UGLY CRYING

[@artkit9411]

I actually watched the movie yesterday with my bf. We’re both pan and I’m non-binary tho with more masc pronouns. So while watching in the beginning I said that boldheart is had lots of the things that people are prejudiced against. He’s lower class, a person of color, gay, and of course I was gonna say “but at least he isn’t disabled.” Then his arm got chopped off which added to the list. Of course the movie didn’t play into all these factors but still they made the main character other than Nimona have lots of things that people in our society hate. I really enjoyed the movie even tho I annoyed the hell out of my boyfriend while watching it. He enjoyed it as well.

[@valentinam3224]

It literally never crossed my mind the acknowledgement that he was of color, thanks for commenting it!

[@tydolson]

your analysis of this movie made me cry. thank you for talking about it

[@karishmachauhan9095]

I can see the joy in your face while you explain the story. You are my role model. Also you didn't need to worry about the spoilers. You do you.

[@OfficialNinjaSkillz]

RuPaul being in it cracks me up

[@Booloon_]

Your last line was beautiful, good analysis

[@veronicapiccinini7956]

You know what I say? I bet ND Stevenson and Dana Terrace would be good friends. Both of them have as a protagonist, the classic “character that stick out like a sore thumb”, the one who is misunderstood by an uncaring, never-ending satisfyed society full of close minded jerks, (because that what society loves, it expects to take, and take, and take, but it doesn’t give the individual any rest, nor respect in return, just for the sake of its power). Both of them invert the theme of “Light is good, and Dark is bad”. Any character associated with light turned out to be an authoritarian, suffocating and hypocritical bigot; while the ones who is remotely are associated with dark (like demons, monsters or overall weirdness) are more accepting to people’s authentic selves, warts and all. Even their protagonists have a “demonic form” at some point. In the light, there’s no space for the individual, for flaws nor for mistakes, only for the community and the impossible goal of reaching perfection, but in the dark, since nobody can see you, you can be yourself and express yourself with no fear of judgment. And finally, both Stevenson and Terrace always looked bigotry and people who use religion to justify their awful crimes with disgust at best, and with unapologetic hatred at worst (although Stevenson has a much more personal reason for it, since he grew up in a fundamentalist religious environment before moving into gay circles and coming out as lesbian, and eventually as transmasculine). It doesn’t help that some of the villains of their stories are based on real life monsters, such as Matthew Hopkins, a.k.a. The Witch Hunter Finder (Terrace), and Jim Jones, leader of a suicide cult (Stevenson).

[@DrWellRound]

I’m Glad Annapurna pictures saved this canceled Blue sky film

[@TimeBomb2k]

I LOVED nimona

[@TimeBomb2k]

wait was I first?????

[@justanidiotmk2749]

@@TimeBomb2k yes

[@TimeBomb2k]

@@justanidiotmk2749 I've never gotten 1st on one of his vids :)

[@seese9456]

Nimona's story is such a great deconstruction of how societies use scapegoats to alienate and degrade people they deem as "monsters". Also, how these societies can brainwash masses of regular people to physically threaten the people they deem as "monsters". Nimona throughout the story is always questioning how people demonize others because it always leads to suffering and death. I mean Nimona literally had to almost unalive herself, then throw herself at a big-fucking-gun for everyone in the kingdom to see her humanity and value. She shouldn't have to sacrifice herself for us to see her humanity or value, but unfortunately, she had to because sometimes that's what it takes for ignorant people to change their minds. As a side note, Nimona's shape-shifting can be seen as an allegory for transgender and gender-fluid/gender-non-conforming people. Moreover, Ballister is a reflection of working-class people "pulling themselves up from their bootstraps" in a system with a lot of nepotism and socioeconomic barriers, in which they struggle for everything and are heavily criticized. The whole motive for the director was to uphold the very strict and authoritarian government where people in power are never elected for their merits or values, but for who their ancestors were. She wanted to keep the power within the "noble families" who descended from the original knights that made up the myth of Gloreth and "the monster".

[@holly9469]

Honestly this was generally a great video about a great book and movie thank you bionic pig 😊😊😊

[@1BiChristianF]

You've became a great ally

[@jon_ovo3653]

I really like her design and attitude 😤💯

[@CrashMan221]

In the words of a great football(soccer) coach. Be curious, not judgmental.

[@justsomeguy7268]

i love how in this movie has gay characters but doesn't act like that's an important part of the story like disney movies have been recently.

[@ajjamsen694]

Im not sure it's acceptance thats needed, everywhere you look, 'ACCEPT ME' is posted on billboards, commercials, etc. I think it understanding is what we need. People are shoving their own agendas down everyones throats so much that no one is able to sit down and understand what they truly are, what they truly want, etc. They are more concerned with 'do i match everyone else?'

[@Steph.98114]

Companies saying they accept us while still donating money to homophobic politicians is not acceptance. This year alone there have been over 500 anti trans bill proposed in the USA.

[@Dancinglemon]

Straight cis people when everything isn’t about them:

[@clefairily]

Pig making me cry in an animated movie review 🥲

[@etoile-diabolique]

As a trans autistic person who grew up feeling extremely lonely, Nimona spoke to me on a soul level