**NIMONA** DESERVED SO MUCH BETTER!! FIRST TIME WATCH

Ambrosius was the real villain!!
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[@DanGamingFan2406]

Fun Fact: You posted this on the one year anniversary of the film's release. I'm so glad Netflix finished this after Disney shut down Blue Sky. It's a shame Disney made it almost not exist just because they didn't like the lgbt stuff.

[@SophiaPhannn]

BOOOO 🍅💥🍅💥🍅💥 DISNEY 👹

[@TheImaginator972]

After Nimona got nominated for Best Animated Feature this year Oscars, Disney must be regretted themself for shutting down Blue Sky Studios.

[@ghost08-26]

@@SophiaPhannn but isn't Disney now showing off lgbtq shit? I mean in my opinion none of the kids shows should show lgbtq+ because its pretty controversial and just keep things classic. like these huge movie companies are focusing alot about lgbtq and racism when the majority just want a good storyline and make it fun instead of talking about controversial stuff I mean the racisim thing is fine but they dont need to always talk about it most of the time people just want to watch something with their kids or siblings that dosent correlate with cntrevertial stuff idk its getting annoying like okay we get it everyone should be treated the same idk im just sick of this concept like switch things up a little like respecting parents or standing up to another idk of having faith in god just anything other than the same topic that has been ran through over and over again.

[@liltmarshall8717]

​@@ghost08-26first of all religion is very controversial and not everyone has the same beliefs or beliefs at all. So no Disney will never do a movie like that And Disney had andi mack which had it's first gay character and that was amazing then they had the owl house with first bisexual and lesbian but then they cancelled it Disney doesn't care and are still homophobic

[@liltmarshall8717]

​@@ghost08-26Kids need to see lgbt it's realistic and it's important. It'll also show young kids who do feel different that it's okay

[@trinaq]

Chloe Grace Moretz was the best choice for Nimona's voice, she really should be in more animated movies. She was perhaps the best part of the recent Addams Family reboots.

[@SophiaPhannn]

Yeah! I like her voice work a lot

[@ivanacurna6577]

​@@SophiaPhannn Then you should check Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs. She voices the titular character and movie itself is worth to watch it (with twist involved too)

[@user-gi8pk9uc7q]

She was awesome!

[@JordanS-ww4eu]

@@SophiaPhannnyour beautiful I like you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LobbyLoiterer]

Definitely deserved a better production but it did get an Oscar nomination for Animated Feature and a ton of praise on release. The world is better for this film existing.

[@spencercarroll6363]

It's such a shame that Blue Sky Studios didn't get to make this movie, but on the other hand, I'm glad it did end up getting made.

[@SomeoneAnyonexx]

13:56 “They grow up believing that they can be a hero if they drive a sword into the heart of anything different. And I’m the monster?!” Definitely fits the LGBTQ+ themes/implications. People can be so hateful.

[@watershipup7101]

I never thought I'd meet anyone who actually hates Ambrosius or his sweet romance with Ballister. And I must ask why all the slander? It would've been far MORE predictable if Ambrosius were the villain, since he's the popular boy and a descendent of Gloreth. But it would also make far less sense. Like, why would he make this relationship with Ballister and be so genuinely sweet to him for years if he planned to betray him the whole time? A fake friendship I'd understand, but a fake romance? One that Ballister never caught on to? That just seems needlessly elaborate and sounds like bad writing.

[@Zapporah85]

So I like the fact that Nimona had to sacrifice themselves to be accepted... Because thats often what happens with queer people, especially trans people. And you're completely right, it shouldn't happen. But it spoke to a truth about the world that really hit me. This movie makes me cry every time at the end. Their line "sometimes... I just wanna let'em" just really connects with me. And yes, I want a sequel so bad ❤

[@SophiaPhannn]

Yeah! Ideally for me, Nimona not sacrificing themselves would be a good ending, but I recognize that this is a more realistic approach-especially when everyone started accepting “monsters” after their “death”

[@Zapporah85]

@@SophiaPhannn Yeah, I totally get your perspective on it. This is my "comfort ugly cry" movie 😅

[@crosana01]

​@@SophiaPhannnThis is actually a happier ending than the original graphic novel had.

[@alinachrist8416]

​​@@SophiaPhannnTrue. I didn't see it that way till my 3rd rewatch when someone in the comments said that the city people are just so quick to prop someone up as a villain or a hero as per their convenience. Hit me like a ton of brick that nimona's 'death/sacrifice' made them a more forgiving and non-controversial figure in society than they would have been alive. Breaks my heart that actual people go through this everyday.

[@Catpuff818]

Sophia's suspicions of Goldenloin were completely valid given her recent history. And your theory was pretty cool.

[@aliyahpulido953]

In a post credits scene, Nimona turns into an animal that looks like Scrat to pay homage to Blue Sky studios. There's also a billboard that's graffitited to say "Blue Sky never dies."

[@0Magicallywild0]

“I wish Nimona destroyed the city” but that wasn’t the point of the scene? Nimona was just trying to get to the statue in order to commit suicide, they wanted to die so badly at that moment that nothing else mattered/they were literally wailing with so much hurt EVEN awhile getting attacked. In a way, they gave up at that very moment when they transformed into a monster.

[@timeneses]

Calling Nimona "they" the whole movie is slay

[@4c_aperture]

you being so suspicious of goldenloin off top and consistently is HILARIOUS!!

[@courtneycollis6911]

Right?😂

[@aliyahpulido953]

Nate Stevenson/N.D. Stevenson was the creator of the Nimona graphic novel and helped make the movie as well. He also created the Netflix She-Ra reboot under his deadname because he hadn't come out yet. He wrote "Nimona" as a way to write the trans story in a way that felt natural for him to explain it. Fun fact, Nate voices Kwispy the Cereal Dragon in the commercial. Plus, the voice of the Queen was also the VA for Shadow Weaver in She-Ra. Ru Paul is the voice of the newscaster who says "this knight who might not be right." And last but not least, Ambrosius Goldenloin is voiced by Eugene Lee Yang of the Try Guys.

[@merobiba413]

Actually, he wrote Nimona (the tumblr comic/graphic novel) quite a while before he even realized he was trans, back in college I think. The story was more a way of writing a character with destructive impulses and who's angry at the world, but that can still be loved by the audience. The trans allegory just kinda slipped in subconciously, as is the nature of a lot of stories written by trans people. But you're right about the movie (not sure if you were just referring to the movie, or to the original story as well)

[@aliyahpulido953]

@@merobiba413 Wow, I wasn't aware of those extra layers! I admit I didn't read the graphic novel itself, even though I did read a lot about it and I read the art book for the movie, and articles of interviews with Nate. I do remember that the bit about him drawing Nimona in their shark form; he had a sudden thought for something she'd shapeshift into and he only had a pink pen at the time, and for some reason drawing a laughing pink bipedal shark with boobs seemed really funny to him in the moment. It was just an impulse that made it into the comic book. That still gets me when I think about it 😂

[@voodoolilium]

​​@@merobiba413 That sounds so much like how the trans allegory in The Matrix also kind of slipped in unconsciously, before either of the Wachowski's realizes they were trans.

[@Rando_mIndividual]

Oh my gosh, she’s watching Nimona! Honestly, it’s so nice that Nimona is such an amazing movie when it comes from Blue Sky- the company that made really mediocre crud, and I’m happy that it was able to get out despite Disney shutting them down (for being too gay)

[@Atlessa]

Your PFP is perfect in this context. (That IS Luz Noceda, right? It's been a while since I've watched the show so I'm not entirely positive)

[@Rando_mIndividual]

@@Atlessa LMAO yep! That’s Luz when she was very sick in s2

[@Atlessa]

@@Rando_mIndividual Still mad at Disney for axing the show. :< ESPECIALLY considering how madly they seem to push for LGBT representation nowadays...

[@DaxonDarling]

This movie helped my mom understand what being trans kinda feels like.. I will forever cry at this movie no matter how many times I see it. The mob scene of them basically attacking Nimona is so real.. in so many ways.. speaking from experience

[@DanGamingFan2406]

Okay, can you please explain your hatred for Ambrosius, because I can't understand it. It kinda feels like you got hung up on him impulsively cutting Ballister's arm off (which he deeply regrets) and being manipulated and ignored everything else. Like how he subverts the common trope of the popular student being an a-hole, he genuinely cares about Ballister and is constantly torn between it and his duty to the kingdom, he and Ballister's connection is really sweet, and the way the Director's manipulation, and the pressure on him to live up to his ancestor, Gloreth is constantly tearing them apart is so tragic. That scene where they kiss at the end is supposed to be the big celebratory moment of them finally being able to be together again that fills viewers with joy. (And what caused Disney to cancel this, but that's beside the point.) Why would you WANT him to be the villain, when the nuanced and sympathetic guy we got is so much more interesting and less predictable?

[@SophiaPhannn]

Well the biggest reason is… I JUST WANTED TO BE RIGHT HAHAHA I put all my eggs into one basket, so I was bitter af that I was wrong LMAO 😭 I just thought it would’ve been interesting if he was the villain as I found the director to be the obvious choice lol well tbh both of them would’ve been pretty obvious choices, I think it would’ve thrown us for a loop if it ended up being Todd because he was so stupid 😂 plus I feel like if anyone’s arm got chopped off, they would feel some sort of way about it lmao Also I just thought of a good analogy: it’s like hating your friend’s bf! Sure your friend is happy with him, but after hurting your friend even once, that bf is on your shitlist forever 😂 and I think causing a life long disability is grounds for breaking up idk 💀

[@DanGamingFan2406]

​@@SophiaPhannnOkay, but Ballister understands that that the arm thing was him trying to defend the queen, and his forgiveness shows how strong his love is. Plus, if Ambrosius were the bad guy, than there would be no gay romance, Disney wouldn't have canceled the film, and I feel it wouldn't have gotten nearly as much attention, especially from the lgbt community. Two lovers torn apart by circumstance is just more enthralling to most than one being evil and trying to destroy the other.

[@chemicalclowns]

I also hated Ambrosius and never got over it lolll He never listened Bal the whole movie, not even after they leaked the fact the Director tried killing Ambrosius like she gave one teeny excuse and he folded and low key the nacho meetup where he tried getting Bal back on his side made it seem like a "see the light and let me help you" conversation which gave me the ICK. He didn't redeem himself till the very end of the movie where he dived in to try and stop the destruction with the laser at the very last second. Now that I think about it I don't think he authentically apologized on screen once ;n;

[@palomaroggeri8680]

@@SophiaPhannn this might make you happy, Goldenloin is a villain in the comic! He gets a redemption but he’s a way bigger antagonistic force and more complex as a character, the movie really simplified the plot. Also in the comic after Nimona dies we don’t know if she comes back, its just left there.

[@VVinterl3ear]

@@SophiaPhannn in the comic Ambrosius was actually a poor orphan adopted by the collective. Just thought that was an interesting fact how they changed the entire characters in the movie. Ambrosius was a lot more angry and defensive because he didnt wanna lose his only home and then Ballister felt so desperate that he poisoned the entire city just to try and make a point that he wasn't possibly the only thing wrong with the collective.

[@ilikegirls6891]

the idea that nimona is genderqueer is just so perfect bc not only does it fit for her shapeshifting aspect but the fact that alot of trans and gender nonconforming people are not accepted in even in some queer spaces ( and therefore is presented a monster). i like how ballister is gay bc it kinda represents gay people accepting or learning to understand trans and gender queer ppl. i love how it ties in with real things happening to people today

[@SorenAlba54]

This movie really highlights the problems that we have in modern society. Like you, I too was surprised that Nimona is such a full on shape-shifter that she can also duplicate the appearance of people. So much so that it was really ridiculous how no one could tell that it was her impersonating Ambrosius when she was exaggerating his dying phase, even you, Sophia. Personally, I’m all about just into animal shapeshifting than humans, although that additional skill is very useful when the opportunity presents itself in any situation when it’s required. Everything that Nimona and Ballister have gone through now reminds me these particular lyrics of one song by Imagine Dragons. “They’ll tell you you’re the greatest, but once you turn, they hate us.” It embodies perfectly in this situation. For Ballister, it was so easy to put the blame on him because he came from the lowest of the bunch that once he supposedly killed the queen, they see him as an enemy. As for Nimona, she had it the worst because all she ever wanted was to be accepted for who she is and what she’s capable of and the only thing the world ever showed her was fear and blind hate. Even Gloreth turned her back on her once she believed what others see her as and as a result, a kingdom was built around this lie. In other words, she was actually a false idol that influenced the lives of many that everyone now resides in isolation from xenophobia and government manipulation. With that being said, we can’t let others define who we are because they are not in charge of our stories. We are.

[@taherrawarren5856]

POV: Ur mom made ur favorite dinner and ur favorite youtuber uploaded

[@SophiaPhannn]

🥹🫶🏼

[@islasullivan3463]

I do love how the this movie plays with the expectation of older generation vs younger generation, bc at first you think Ballister is the older one while Nimona is the young rebel. Then it flips it that Bellister is the younger generation afraid of disrupting everything and losing what he has, while Nimona is actually a pretty ancient being who knows that you have to disrupt things in order stand up for yourself and to move forward.

[@islasullivan3463]

*in order to enact change.

[@merobiba413]

that's really interesting, i hadn't thought of it that way! it does make sense, considering it was the older queer generation who had to literally fight the battle to get queer rights to where they are now

[@lucadev985]

This movie deserved more for sure. I'm glad that Netflix picked it up so that it got made at all but it still deserved more. Fun fact time, Nimona itself is based on a graphic novel that got started on tumblr and Goldenloin is voiced by a former youtuber on the Try Guys channel, Eugene.

[@Princess_-gp3ep]

Nimona is an instant underrated classic, and I love the book as well. It should’ve won the Oscar for best animated feature.

[@keifergilchrist3081]

A lot of people on the Autism Spectrum identified with Nimona too. The "moment before you sneeze" analogy she uses applies very well to masking.

[@Maxisamo1]

Genuinely curious how bad your ex was, considering Goldenloin's likeness to him was keeping you from viewing him as a heroic antagonist

[@SophiaPhannn]

He was the devil’s incarnate!

[@Maxisamo1]

@@SophiaPhannn Oof

[@COSun25]

Happy last day of Pride even though Pride is forever. Also, Disney doesn't deserve this film. I'm glad that it got to see the light of day even through Netflix.

[@ponilo99]

in retrospect, I don't see Nimona flying into the cannon as a sacrifice; maybe more as a final fuck you to Gloreth, like "oops, I broke your very expensive and destructive weapon, oh no! what are you gonna do?" I honestly wish this video could've been longer, I love your commentaries! :D

[@merobiba413]

especially since Nimona intentionally turned into a phoenix so that she'd be able to come back to life

[@Mountain_Biking_Vampire_Which]

As a intersex and genderqueer person this movie is it on the head every time I watch it I cry this reaction I cried

[@emilysbows]

I may or may not have balled my eyes out watching this movie 😭

[@antoarzamendia]

Also you're so pretty!!! Giving Starfire vibes with the red hair and purple top 💕💕💕💕

[@SophiaPhannn]

Thank you 🥹🫶🏼

[@ivanacurna6577]

Did you know this is based of comic book from author that created reboot of She-Ra?

[@SophiaPhannn]

I didn’t!!

[@ravenlord4]

I love Chloe Grace Moretz as a voice actor. She was also awesome in "Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs"

[@chemicalclowns]

Disney really missed out on such a marketable character lolll I could definitely see this having loads of merch in fantasyland or something- a Nimona animal plush for every kid frfr

[@justindenney-hall5875]

Sophia Phan WOW! Your hair color is so pretty!😍

[@SophiaPhannn]

Hehe thank you!

[@justindenney-hall5875]

@@SophiaPhannn You're welcome, I wish you a good day😁

[@pauldhoff]

There were so many credits because of who the different studios the movie went thru to be made so they give everyone that worked on it credit. There is a very short scene at the end with Nimon's arm and a paint can. This is anything but a kids movie. It is based on a graphic novel, and in the novel Nimona kills people.

[@nicanyounot]

If you want more asshole Goldenloin you should definitely read the graphic novel or original webcomic! The novel is also a bit darker and set like… 10 years after the queen? It’s great, highly recommend. Less feel-good than the movie though.

[@silascaceres4060]

🗡💘FINALLY! DAMN I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! YES, MA'AM!💘🗡

[@Zapporah85]

Also: Arm chopping is NOT A LOVE LANGUAGE!!!!

[@tiffany02020]

Awww I loved this movie. It’s become a total comfort watch.

[@TobiasAdin]

Nimona is the genderfluid/non-binary character that we deserve. I think that a lot of us queer people can relate to Nimona's comment about the whole kingdom wanting to kill them. And I agree that they shouldn't have gotten back together. Arm chopping is not a love language! (Plus Goldenloin's lack of trust in his own partner was really sh*tty, too).

[@SophiaPhannn]

Yeah!! Like I understand that Goldenloin was manipulated into distrusting Ballister-especially since he was so entrenched into the institution so it was even harder for him to see the truth, but if I was Ballister, the lack of distrust would’ve soured things for me (along with the arm….). Ballister is more forgiving than me! 😂

[@analuciamedeiros4828]

the way you immediately started to hate ambrosious because he reminded you of someone when he's just a good guy lol so real

[@ariangelcub1695]

"That guy who got bit by an otter" nimona was the otter. That was an earlier scene.

[@scrbbl]

I loved this movie! I couldn’t believe it that Eugene from Try Guys was in this. Can you please do a reaction video to Big Hero 6 or Tangled.

[@SophiaPhannn]

When I found out he was the voice actor, I was like omg it all makes sense hahaha I could’ve sworn I had heard that voice before

[@antoarzamendia]

The constant hate towards Ambrosius 😭😭😭😭 relatable tho

[@JayDay01]

Yhea your explanation makes sense i felt the same way. It feels kind of hollow to only accept Namona after they "died" like nobody really learned a lesson about acceptance. Mabye if they had shown that kid from earlier realize that car would have crushed them if they hadn't stepped in. But it didnt break the movie or anything. Anyway another great video as always Sophia. Have a great day. Wait so chopping off an arm is Not a love language but kicking in the jaw is. 🤔 I might need therapy.

[@user-dontdothemost]

Idk maybe that’s kinda the point like nobody accepts you/understands you/listens to you until your dead basically when it to late maybe this is just me wanting to make myself feel better about the ending

[@SophiaPhannn]

👆🏼👆🏼👆🏼After reading some comments and further thoughts, I totally agree! I think it would’ve need a nice satisfying ending (for me personally) if Nimona didn’t have to sacrifice themselves. BUT more often than not, society love to glorify ppl after their deaths, so it’s actually kind of realistic

[@reader9I58]

your beef with ambrosious was actually pretty funny

[@robindude8187]

I like to think that Gloreth wasn't being hateful. She saw how the entire society around her was, how they all hated anything different, and realized that if Nimona stayed, she could never be accepted by such hateful beings. So she walled all the humans into a small space... so Nimona would be free. The only thing she could do for her. Sort of like the ending of Harry and the Hendersons. ... Or it could be that she just succumbed to peer pressure. Also, should point out Nimona didn't attack... at all... in any way that hurt anyone. The fire started because someone threw a torch at Nimona and it bounced off, not because Nimona did anything. As for not liking that Nimona had to sacrifice herself, understandable... but also remember these are _people._ As an aggregate, people are dumb, panicky animals (kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYGwfoGsjrl4r6s). Even smart people can get swept up in that sort of stupidity (it's why otherwise smart people vote for "She showed us that all the problems we pushed onto others were actually problems in ourselves. But if we want a happily ever after we can _never_ let our guard down. Because the monsters..." "are always in here." First, this gets away from the fakeout death, a theme used _so much_ that it's making characters dying no longer _mean_ anything since (my nephew now ends up asking if they just died, or if they died forever... wtf?), for all you know, they didn't really die so why does it matter? Second, it involves an _actual_ sacrifice showing that the Director's hate was the problem. Third, it shows that just because something is _rare_ doesn't mean it either doesn't exist or is, in any way, a problem. Fourth, it shows that this isn't something new, that people like Nimona have _always_ been there, with them, not causing problems.

[@ShyyGaladriel]

As a trans person let me tell you, when you’re told by everyone you love and respect that you’re a mistake or demonize you it’s very easy to want to take the route Nimona almost took. We live with a lot of pain, it gets very tiring. As for the sacrifice, I will say it does feel a little clique, but the world wasn’t ready for her yet, and she wasn’t really dead. The movie gave me so much hope, although I will say I cried buckets. It’s hard looking at a mirror.

[@spookygirl31]

Brooo you're giving such starfire vibes your color scheme in this video was amazing

[@zainmudassir2964]

I can relate to Ballister being a brown guy and Riz Ahmed voice acting was great

[@fableSimmer]

13:00 I giggled like a school child LOL. Oh! I didn't know about all the stuff you mentioned at the beginning. I'm so glad it got made. When I saw this movie on Netflix I thought it was just gonna be a cute fun little movie to watch. And It was... But It was also so GOOD and it had me CRYING. I was not prepared to love it as much as I did lol.

[@gabrielalastra2926]

So glad to see you watching Nimona!! I really love it! I’m trans and tbh I get that Gloreths change of heart feels stupid, but it really isn’t, bc that’s how a lot of kids act towards minority’s, that’s how a LOT of kids acted towards Asian kids during the pandemic, and as trans, I went trough that, I had a very good friend, but when I told him that I was trans everything changed, is very realistic tbh, it hurt seeing that scene, she knew Nimona, who she was and that she wasn’t dangerous, but calling us monsters once is enough to start the fear, even if they knew us before that. And yeah, I get the sacrificing thing, but again, society don’t see us trans people as people, we’re monsters, that’s what we are for them, it takes A LOT for them to try to see us as humans, Nimona shouldn’t sacrifice herself to be seen and respected, you’re right, but we’re not given the privilege to be respected and loved, even if we sacrifice ourselves, I cried so hard with that whole scene. Nimona is beautiful and I wouldn’t change anything, bc is real, is crude, Gloreth and Balister doubting and calling them monsters an the first sign of danger, Nimona having to do the most to have basic respect, that’s what we go through, I mean, a 14 year old trans girl was k💀||ed and people are still calling them sick, boy and more things

[@decristal48]

13:00 GIRL! I almost choke 😂 OMG

[@AnaWazHere]

honestly you're right. ambrosious made very many bad decisions but most people forget that because they're blinded by the queer rep. i'm glad you noticed it

[@flowerweaver22]

As a non-binary trans woman this movie hits so incredibly hard for me every time, even watching a chopped up reaction vid. The thing that stands out the most to me is that Bal used the three words that any trans person would want to hear from someone they love during the climax; "I see you."

[@benjaminmargulies1853]

Deserves a theatrical release on October 16, 2024 rebranded as the swan song of blue sky studios and distributed by 20th century studios (all mentions of Netflix edited out and replaced with 20th century studios and blue sky studios banners since it was mostly made by blue sky studios) so all that needs to be done is Netflix to transfer Nimona's distribution rights back to 20th century studios RIGHT NOW 14 months after its release to Netflix and 220 days after its oscar nomination.

[@mariloena3173]

I love this movie soooo much!! It such good representation of queer stories! I caný watch it without bawling my eyes out. The reason the credits are so long is because the movie was originally being made by a different studio(blue ky/disney), but got dropped. When it then got picked back up by netflix they decided to keep all of the names who worked on the movie originally in the credits. So they basically had double the amount of people to credit.

[@BiT012]

An amazing movie still and your reactions just add to it alot and i'm for it😂❤

[@RikThunder33]

your past relationship bias is so strong it hurts...

[@liltmarshall8717]

I honestly had no idea this movie would be so queer when i watched! I was so excited when i saw Bal and golden loin😂 i paused for like 2 minutes in shock

[@lordoftheheavymetal]

All I know abt this movie is that Eugene Yang from The Try Guys voices Ambrosius

[@emboarking9547]

The 1 thing I didn’t like about the movie was how quickly Gloreth betrays Nemona. If something more personal happened like she hurt her or her family then that would’ve been a better reason for her to want to “slay the monster”

[@claytongriffith8323]

I think it's not ideal but it's realistic for people to only accept people they othered after said people turn themselves to a martyr or make some sacrifice for them. It’s messed up but really but people would still see them as monster if they don't commit the "ultimate heroic act"

[@JBU27]

For your reaction to Gloreth that shows how kids are influenced by the hatred of their parents! She was honestly a little scare when she saw Nimona for the first time but she loved her and saw her for herself but as soon as she is teach to hate and get stuck in that fear of the different she fully accepts the fake narrative so yep it was silly for her to not see that it was self defence but her parents, the adults in her life, were telling her what to think of the situation!! Side note: is so funny how you ex ruined Ambrosius for you 🤣❤

[@claytongriffith8323]

You really let a past situationship make you hate a character

[@RikThunder33]

i could not care less about any representations. this movie is awesome, has a neat story and cute moments.

[@palomaroggeri8680]

I will say, if you were reading the comic (which was what the movie was based on) you would have been vindicated, Goldenloin is a villain in it lol Ballister and him have a more friends to enemies to lovers arc

[@Rebelgirlmatrix]

So while to us the Director being the villain may feel "Obvious" but it serves a purpose. The director and the institution being corrupt is meant to be commentary large institutions and government being currups and discriminatory. This is a childrens film and children wouldn't see this as an obvious twist because they haven't been exposed to this fact or life, or loads of media that depict this. It's kind of like how Barbie was "Introductory Femanism". Barbie had things to say, but its target audience being young, they had to make the message more introductory. Nimona's plot being the way it is is acting as an introduction to the ideas of Anti-Imperialism and questioning The Systems we live under

[@SophiaPhannn]

I agree!! Sometimes when I’m too focused on a movie, I forget that it’s meant to be for kids 😅 cursed with an adult movie brain

[@Hoverdork121]

Nimona was my genderfluid awakening I love this movie so much 🩵

[@shuporangporang.linoss]

Coming from someone who’s genderfluid I’m loving this movie so much, probably the best representation out there of my identity 😭

[@I_am_cupcake_lord]

Omg yesss I love this movie

[@Aurora-Welch]

0:22 Since it’s the last day of Pride month this movie is perfect. 5:30 Nice. 5:44 Nimona is so Awesome. They’re so Cute but also Cool but also Energetic. 7:40 So maybe You Guys have Been living in fear this whole time and there nothing beyond the Wall. Like the director is using Propaganda. Which is the reason I hate her. And Propaganda in general. 8:00 Its really cool. it’s like Medieval but also Futuristic. 8:26 Primate Descendants. 9:05 Yep. 9:57 That’s So accurate to some people. Not me. 19:43 Its like a Sleep Paralysis Demon. 20:50 I can’t Believe they put Suicidal Reference in a kids movie. As a person who has had Suicidal Thoughts. But has never gone through with it. 21:32🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@SophiaPhannn]

I would’ve uploaded it earlier, but I got hit with copyright HARD 😩

[@ryanking8227]

Thanks for reacting

[@ireymm]

I loved this movie, i watched it twice, it was super cute, and very fun. Your reaction made me laugh a lot with Goldenloin lol

[@PopRocksOTP]

Noooo I'm late for a Sophia video. Anyways I genuinely love this movie too much, cried so much when I saw it for the first time.

[@georgeyepez4420]

need her to watch Boys dont cry so we can cry

[@SophiaPhannn]

Oof I looked up that movie, and it seems intense 😭 it might just be too intense for this channel--especially since it's based on a true story :(

[@georgeyepez4420]

@@SophiaPhannn true but i do recommend the movie

[@chloed835]

My aunt actually worked on this movie!! I loved it so much!!

[@SophiaPhannn]

Omg so cool!! I can tell it took a lot of care and effort 🥰

[@JM-pm1yb]

I’m definitely mixed on this movie. There’s a lot I liked about it. But there’s a few moments I felt annoyed with.

[@Aloysius_OHare]

Holy crud I didn’t think about that. The same artstyle is exactly like Puss In Boots last Wish 😮😮😮😮

[@sockygaldamez9492]

I actually really like this movie 🧡🧡The story is pretty good and the animation is beautiful 🤩 and characters are great 👍 The whole time I felt sorry for Nimona she really deserved a break and I didn’t like when her good friend betrayed her that was so mean especially because her shape shifting abilities are so awesome. I’m glad she and Ballister became really great friends because she deserved that. Loved your reaction Sophia can’t wait to see what you do next. 😊😄😉

[@SophiaPhannn]

HONESTLY!!! Everyone owes Nimona an apology!!!

[@sockygaldamez9492]

@@SophiaPhannn Exactly 👍

[@mysticdigital5936]

Nimoma is one of my favorite movies. I loved learning about the production and creator's journey from the graphic novel to film. They are very different because the creator chose to focus on different themes that were more representative of their current experiences. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off was similar. I do get the criticism with the Sacrificial ending, but honestly i feel like that's the point. Though the movie is very fast paced, I feel like it paints such a poignant picture of queerness and heteronormative systems in society. Ive watched straight reactors not pick up on any of the queer themes but the way Nimoma portrays homophobia/transphobia and its relationship to the systems at large(government, religion) hits home. Yes, society does have a quick change of heart because of Nimoma and honestly real life feels like that a lot. People will be fake allies or quickly switch views on an issue to avoid being in the wrong. Not everyone of course, some would still be hateful. It's not a perfect movie but I love it and I especially love seeing an ADULT gay relationship. Don't get me wrong, I love animation targeted at younger audiences, but I feel appreative of queer representation that isnt teen-centric. Loved the video and your thoughts on it!

[@SophiaPhannn]

Yeah I totally get that! I think for me, I think a perfect SATISFYING ending would’ve been if Nimona didn’t have to sacrifice themselves. BUT art imitates reality, and yeah-ppl are quick to change their opinions even if they don’t necessarily believe in it!

[@chloed835]

such an underrated movie!!!

[@ddjsoyenby]

great watch for pride.

[@Oiyuki]

Somebody let Ambrosius looking like their ex really color her perception of him huh😂 goldenloin is such a sweetie so that was hilarious to see you so consistently being a hater

[@SkwithOv]

i love this movie so much

[@IciLaraStudios]

*goldenloin.*

[@chad9186]

You're bracelets are beautiful

[@Astrocritical]

Perceive everything in this movie through the lens of religion indoctrination. Balastor turned on Nimona because religion paints a clear villain and provides a clear path. Even if he knows the truth, he can be blinded by falsehoods that give him back his safety net. "Shes gloriths monster" "oh my god she IS Gloriths monster. She must have lied about eveything then." Glorith turned on Nimona because religion gets you young. Her mother said "she's a monster" it turned in her brain "you're right. She IS a monster" this parallels young children abandoning their friends because rheir religious parents tell them their lgbtq friend is a bad person. The point of this movie is to show hoe these institutions warp people's minds, consumes them, and alienates those who have done nothing wrong.

[@julialeslie692]

This is my favorite movie 🥰

[@simonelott3403]

Girl i get it but damn 😂😂😂 enjoy the (mostly)healthy gay romance 🙏🏽✨️❤️

[@brionnasartin1662]

VEMZZILLA👹

[@kylenguyen7802]

Is it just me or does Ballister Boldheart kinda looks like Pedro Pascal?? 😅😂

[@-shiloh]

Completely unrelated but you kinda look like StarFire in this video

[@GrungepunkqueenTV]

This is a pretty good movie I love the representation for lgbtqia plus people pneumonia definitely seems like she is non-binary or gender fluid

[@utatanepikoV5]

Pneumonia

[@tylerbuck1900]

Can you upload John Tucker Must Die Reaction and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events 2004 Reaction please

[@espada0687]

The book was so much better. The movie was clearly dumbed down for kids, which isn't necessary. Kids can handle hard topics in media.

[@iheartkeithkogane]

i liked your reaction, however i didnt like how you missed the point of nimona not actually destroying the city. the fact that most of the damage was done by the people attacking them was such an important detail because queer people always get demonized and portrayed as evil people who “destroy” things while thats not what we do at all.

[@SophiaPhannn]

Oh! You’re right, I did miss it! It’s probably meant to serve as a parallel to when Nimona “caused” the village fire too. These are details that I would’ve noticed upon another rewatch 💀

[@iheartkeithkogane]

@@SophiaPhannn yeah ive noticed most of the important details after i watched it again aswell so dw!😭

[@ruriva4931]

lol your ex must have been horrible the bias was strong in this video

[@ShadowEpoch]

and why do you have the Director tattoos on your arm???

[@kazuha_beloved]

You hating on mah boy Goldenloin was pretty unnecessary-

[@zoemeckel7930]

I love your reactions...they were so cute! I enjoyed them very much...highlight of my night 🥰 And I am so sorry if I'm being annoying haha but because you love watching LGBTQ+ movies I'm bagging you to watch 'My Policeman'

[@SophiaPhannn]

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