This Is The Movie We Needed! | Nimona Reaction | FIRST TIME WATCHING!

[@DanGamingFan2406]

Fun Fact: The credits for the film has an entire section dedicated to everyone that has worked at Blue Sky, complete with Nimona shapeshifting into a squirrel (like their mascot, Scrat). A bittersweet, but great note to end on. I'm glad they got the last laugh against Disney.

[@noremac7216]

Okay that kind of made me tear up a little bit

[@alexkramerblogs]

There's also a billboard in the background in one of the scenes (it goes Fast!) that says "Blue Sky Never Dies"

[@Otisboy121]

And also had a special help line number at the end too. Just like the book, this is a movie for everyone!

[@randomcourier]

thats 4!

[@nataliarodarte6368]

Many people trash the movie because the director’s plot twist was “predictable” but the point of the movie was not the good guys vs a single bad guy. The “bad guy” were the bigoted and intolerant ideas that we as a society often display.

[@ma.2089]

Ppl who complain about things being predictable should just not watch movies imo. They’re the same ppl who go “why worry about what will happen?? Obviously they’ll win and beat the bad guys”, when that’s not the point of fictional stories.

[@xisn3136]

It being predictable didn't even ruin the movie for me. It didn't stop me from crying at the end :')

[@osanneart9318]

@@Atlas_Redux I'm genuinely baffled by how incorrect everything you said is. There's two types of films often called predictable. If you watch the trailer and you can guess every single story beat before you actually sit down and watch the movie, because the story does nothing original and has nothing to say that hasn't been said by thousands of stories before, that's predictable, and by definition it often creates a bad and boring movie. But if you sit down to watch the movie and you can knit together the hints long before they are literally spelled out for the part of the audience who is still catching up, but they are genuine messages and plot developments that you did not expect at the beginning of the film, then it's not predictable, it's just you understanding the hints that the writers have to put in the story so that the story makes sense. 90% of good movies are just clear storytelling, and you being clever enough to put two and two together before the teacher tells you it's four. You're not predicting anything, it's not predictable. Nimona isn't "almost every Disney 3D animated- and Pixar animated movie", it's almost the exact opposite. Have they ever done a story with explicit queer main couple who fight on two sides of the same battle, while at the same time obviously still loving each other? When have they ever done a story about "a culture of fear keeps us in the dark medieval ages no matter how advanced our technology becomes"? When was there ever a movie where a main protagonist with she/her pronouns gets to say she's not a girl at two points in the film, and genuinely mean it, because her identity based on the concept of change and fluidity. Disney/Pixar wouldn't touch Nimona's suicidal ideation with a 10ft pole. I could keep going. There's a reason why Disney didn't want this movie made in the first place: This story goes against their guidelines of what stories they want to tell.

[@osanneart9318]

@@Atlas_Redux 1) I'm not a kid, I'm literally your peer in education level. 2) your money doesnt impress me, nor does it seem relevant. 3) you seem to be thinking of the 36 dramatic situations, which is not what makes a complete story. 4) Nimona (the film at least) is a 4 act structure. Set-up, response, attack, resolution, But also two three act structures woven together (Nimona's set-up is woven into ballisters Confrontation, both come to a conclusion at the same time). This is because, in order to map to Frozen 1-to-1 you need to ignore the title character. At no point does Elsa actually have to step in and learn the lesson that she too was causing someone to be exiled, and stop that person from destroying the kingdom or something. This is why the queerness is so important to Nimona's plot, Ballister was an outsider, but he was an insider too: his way of being other was allowed to exist. He was a gay commoner in a relationship with a noble and he was accepted into knighthood, personally selected by the queen and applauded by thousands for it. It is contrasted with Nimona's plot, who got the opposite treatment, and even after being exiled, Ballister still had to unlearn that way of thinking. Those are all plot beats that are important to the plot of the Title character, that you seem to happily ignore, to try and make a point. 5) if you're tired of having the discussion year after year, maybe you shouldn't start it. maybe you should realize (as a media study bachelor) that nuances matter, and that that is usually why we tell stories in the first place. Pointing out how many acts a story has never been why a story is more or less predictable, in fact (as you probably know) theater used to mention the amount of acts in their advertisements for centuries. they were still surprising the audience with the plot twists, though! Acts are WHEN something tends to happen, story predictability is about WHAT happens and WHY and HOW. You missed both, because you dismissed the actual story as flavor, while looking at the structure as if it was the story. next you'll tell me that detective stories are predictable because the reveal is at the end, even when you didn't actually know who the killer was.

[@ItsTotallyCody]

Dude, you’re 43 and arguing with people over something pointless go outside and touch some grass. I have a degree in creative writing that I’m currently working on right now and I’m 27 since were bragging about what we do apparently

[@nitsugazemag]

Nimona being a representation of gender fluidity and trans identifying was great because it addressed it in a way that’s easy to understand and nuanced. The film also gave us a gay leading character that has his struggles with being an ally to Nimona with some micro-aggressions of “can’t you be normal” or “it would be easier for you to be a girl.” Even the LGBTQIA+ community isn’t perfect. I’m happy how they resolved intolerance and learning to be accepting of others’ differences. Another great animated feature in 2023. Thanks to Anapurina and Netflix for resurrecting this once Disney rejected project that’s now fully realized outside of their limited views of LGBTQIA+ representation in any of their properties.

[@Golems_victory]

Yeah but conservatives are nazis and would still hate the film and call it “propaganda” despite its well written and realistic in a ways

[@justinsigler1565]

And that's the only reason why you like about this movie

[@nitsugazemag]

@@justinsigler1565 no. It’s a well-rounded and realized animated feature that’s creative, fun and emotionally investing while having it’s distinct and great animation aesthetic.

[@justinsigler1565]

@@nitsugazemag If you think it's amazing then say something bad about it

[@nitsugazemag]

@@justinsigler1565 if you have something to say, say it. No need to be coy.

[@UnintentionalFan]

This entire movie was an allegory on gender non-conformity. When asked what they are, they said "I'm Nimona". When Bal said he'd prefer Nimona as a girl, they said "I'm not a girl, I'm a shark!" The one part where Nimona turned into a little boy and Bal was like "and now you're a boy" Nimona said "I am today." When Bal asked what it feels like to change, Nimona basically said first they're uncomfortable, but "then I change, and I'm free". Looking at the movie again through this lens really puts Nimona's entire character and the conflict they both face into perspective. The world rejected what Nimona was, and the movie followed Bal learning to accept them.

[@navaehwilliams4126]

Omg this makes total sense, I 100% agree with you. Honestly I would have never seen it this way if not for seeing your comment. I honestly just enjoyed the movie as a whole from visuals to the storyline, but the way you explained it was amazing! I go by the pronouns she/her and identify as female so maybe that's why I didn't catch on. Now I really see why this movie connects with a wide range of people. Everyone should be seen as who they are and want to be, not forced into a singular category because society deems it as 'normal', and more people should learn to accept and appreciate those who are proud to be themselves. I feel as if this movie is definitely directed at all audiences young, adult or old, everyone should watch this because it is a great lesson in which people should follow to make the world a better place 🙂

[@UnintentionalFan]

@@navaehwilliams4126 I didn't see it at first either until I saw someone else point it out. The movie does such a good job tackling that topic though, and Nimona's responses made so much more sense when I realized that's what was going on.

[@chloenieuwsma4846]

Especially the fact she just feels so comfortable in her other forms instead of just being a "regular human" It's a fascinating charecther study.

[@shadowwolf7880]

Let me just add that the movie is based on a graphic novel made by ND Stevenson (he's co-producer of the movie) AND he's a transgender man and neurodivergent (Apparently Nimona is both genderqueer and neurodivergent). This is why the dialogues about gender queerness feel so spot on and natural - because all of it came from experience. And we (the genderqueer community) can *feel* that. Oh and there's a trans flag and a rainbow flag in the movie, so you can't say the representation is "baseless"

[@atornblad]

@@shadowwolf7880 At 20:32, when Nimona says "I wouldn't *die* die, I just sure wouldn't be living", look at the window just between Nimona and Bal. It has the trans flag colors. There are lots of nice touches like that one throughout the movie.

[@tuschman168]

I just realized Nimona turned into a cat when she was sleeping because she was dreaming about the moment when the villagers attacked her. She turned into a cat then as well. Things you only notice on a second viewing.

[@agranosclem]

I love that Nimona chose a phoenix for her final transformation.

[@Blazingstoke]

I love the subtle foreshadowing in some of Nimona's lines. For example, when Goldenloin asks the Director "Did you swap his sword?", that's a hint that he's really Nimona in disguise because Ballister never got to tell him that detail. Also, before turning into a phoenix at the end, Nimona says to Ballister "Be right back", hinting that she already knows she's gonna survive charging the canon.

[@CervusLavandula]

Also the fact that we only see her “ashes” floating down, which is how phoenixes are reborn

[@pokemonkatia168757]

Fun Facts! This movie originally started out as a webcomic on Tumblr by ND Stevenson. The first 3 pages of the comic were done when he was in a college, as a homework assignment, but soon turned into a full on webcomic. The webcomic ran from 2012-2014, and was published as a graphic novel the next year in 2015. Later that same year, it was announced that Fox had acquired the rights to make it into a movie (yes, in 2015!). Of course, with Disney buying Fox, the merger, the shutting down of the movie's home, Blue Sky studios, and the ultimate cancellation, the fact that we finally got this movie, this many years later, is incredible.

[@sabianthemovieandgamelover229]

Fact: It was Blue Sky Studios that was working on the project. Then Disney shut them down, and Netflix saved the project, and we still have it today.

[@TheImaginator972]

Hahahaha take that Disney, they will regret shutting down Blue Sky Studios and that Nimona is a successful animated film by Netflix.

[@sabianthemovieandgamelover229]

Well, I still haven’t seen it But I’m going to at some point

[@Nicholasmcmath-cr1xl]

I glad that happened

[@TheImaginator972]

@@sabianthemovieandgamelover229 ohh you'll love Nimona and this is Netflix response movie to Disney avenging Blue Sky Studios.

[@ma.2089]

Give some props to Annapurna tho. I may not like the company for certain practices, but they did the heavy lifting here.

[@DinosaurNick]

I loved this movie so much. A lot of trans and nonbinary people relate to Nimona with the "I'm not a girl, I'm a shark" and "I don't follow." When told to "be yourself." etc but also people of trans, nonbinary genders as well as people with disabilities could easily relate to "Can't you just be normal?" and so many things Nimona says and goes through hits hard for so many outcasts

[@_-NatureMations-_]

As a furry and Fictionkin, I can confirm that basically anything ''different'' or ''not normal'' can relate to this, especially to her famous line

[@DinosaurNick]

@@_-NatureMations-_ Yes! Exactly my thoughts!

[@alyssa7450]

i think so much about the moment she said "it's like my insides are itchy... but when I shapeshift, I'm free"

[@Lokear]

@@_-NatureMations-_ I know this is an old comment, but I'm genuinely curious- what is a Fictionkin?

[@_-NatureMations-_]

@@Lokear AAAAAAAA I'm not actually a fictionkin, I was just super confused XD Anyways, a fictionkin is like a therian but with a fantasy species from a specific series(A night fury, a Navi', or a Harry potter hippogriff for example)

[@No1fan15]

"He's gay too!" - Bro I fucking lost it

[@Gamer-xy9rf]

The 'Did they let you keep the old one?' line joined with that face Nimona makes is probably my favorite. Together with Ballister's final line, as it was hillarious the first time I heard and saw it 😂 Truly one of the best animated movies of not only 2023, but of all time as well.

[@firemiracle]

The director's death is so satisfying, she wanted to kill nimona so damn badly even if it meant it would kill herself too. And yet in the end, it was all for nothing as nimona came back revived while she is the one who ended up dead for good 😂 Also fun fact! Ambrosius is voiced by Eugene Lee Yang, who is actually a very popular KZbinr from the youtube channel The Try Guys, which i totally recommend, their videos are so fun to watch 😄 Also i sadly think a sequel can not be possible because originally Nimona was the last movie from BlueSky studios (the ones who made the ice age movies) before disney closed it down after buying Fox. Thanks a lot, disney 😒 But hey, i could be wrong, maybe netflix can hopefully see how much many people loved this movie and may possibly confirm a sequel 😊

[@Blazingstoke]

Yeah, the Director was such a good allegory for all the self-righteous haters who are so determined to destroy whatever marginalized group they've decided to focus their cruelty towards that they don't care how many other people are harmed or killed in the process. _So_ satisfying to see her taken down by her own mania.

[@firemiracle]

@@Blazingstoke exactly. She represents real life people who have so much hatred against those who are different. People like her have so much hatred and anger and selfishness that they wouldn't care who they hurt because they think their beliefs are never wrong.

[@RavenRose91]

As someone who’s currently figuring out my own trans identity, this is probably one of the best representations of living in a world that’s deliberately against you being who you are just because some old farts hundreds of years ago misinterpreted what happened before even their time. This movie *IS* one of the most important films in years.

[@ItsTotallyCody]

Hey how about minding your own business 🙃. It’s not your life so you don’t get an opinion on that 😁

[@RavenRose91]

@@justinsigler1565 yes I did need to be shown that it was okay to be who I really was inside because for 30 years I was ridiculed, made fun of, physically & verbally abused any time I dared be who I really am. You’re right, the physical act of transitioning won’t change who I am… because who I am *IS* trans! I don’t have any family because they hate who I am, who I *really* am. Plus they’re literally racist pieces of trash who I wouldn’t want anything to do with even if I wasn’t trans. I haven’t spoken to them in almost a decade and I’ve never been better off. And lastly, you don’t get to decide what’s “worth it” for someone who feels like their outside appearance doesn’t match who they are, plus not to mention random strangers on the internet giving out unsolicited medical advice… I don’t care what you or anyone else thinks about me and me being trans. It’s literally none of your business whatsoever. So kindly F off ☺️🖕

[@GormanNordem]

@@ItsTotallyCody If you don't want a discussion, why haven't you closed the comment field then? Are you braindead?

[@DarthRayj]

@@justinsigler1565 1. Jaywolf never said the show helped them figure out their identity, just that they were in the process of it 2. Family that's worth keeping around shouldn't care about one's "sexual identity" (which isn't actually the concept you're discussing) 3. The percentage of people who regret trans-related surgeries is roughly 1%, which is far less than those who regret routine medical surgeries like knee replacements. Hormone replacement is almost completely reversible with a couple of minor exceptions that can be corrected with surgery. 4. It's not worth it... if you aren't trans. If you are, it can keep you from suicide, and make your life worth living even if you lose your blood family and face harsh prejudice from the vast majority of society.

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

I have a theory that she came back at the end because she got the abilities of a phoenix, who have the power to resurrect.

[@thedifferenceincolour7341]

That is the best theory because she literally looks like a Phoenix instead of a dragon at the end

[@MillyKKitty]

In a deleted plot point, which has concept art, she is a 6-legged-axolotl, which would explain why she has regenerative abilities. Her monster form at least in concept art shares the feathered rooster-like tail with the axolotl form.

[@petthequeenofmaddness8592]

its not a theory that's what happened Nimona said it before at the start it was "foreshadowed"

[@GrahamChapman]

@@MillyKKitty Incidentally, the axolotl is named after the Aztec god Xolotl who was regarded as the God of Monsters as well as the God of Night and Death (he was the one who transported the Sun through the Realm of the Dead at night so that it could rise again the next day) among many other things.

[@MillyKKitty]

@@GrahamChapman Omg yes. I once saw someone getting an axolotl and researched names starting with X and wanted to recommend Xolotl to them thinking how simiral it sounded. Amazing to learn it was no coincidence!

[@moalzaben5554]

What I noticed about the kingdom’s military forces in the movie Nimona use a mix of both medieval and advanced technologies. Like the soldiers using guns, swords that have advanced things on them, cross bows that have laser sights that are used on rifles, helicopters and rail guns. Really interesting to mix both modern and medieval stuff in a military. Hell it’s interesting to mix medieval and modern stuff in a normal life!

[@Gamergirlplaysroblox]

“ I don’t know what’s scarier, the fact that everyone in this kingdom wants to run a sword through my heart..or sometimes I just wanna let ‘em” That line broke me, I never related so much to this line and it made me cry, especially when Nimona tried to kill herself but Ballister stopped her, Other than that this is a Metal movie ❤️‍🔥🤘Nice reaction Cody!

[@sathvamp1]

YES that line, especially during her almost-sacrifice, was one of the things that pulled dripping tears (which is hard for a movie to do to me). In fact, this is about the 6th time (I'm starting to lose track!) that I've either watched this myself on my own, a reaction to it, or done something like merely read a comment quoting Nimona's most heartbreaking line, but I can now definitely say: This is apparently my FIRST "repeater tearjerker" that will "get me" every single time. Ever since I felt the feel-good brain endorphins that came come along with tears (during my first viewing of "inside Out") I've been a tearjerker-seeker... but back then, I soon (frustratingly) discovered that (until now), it had been virtually impossible for me to cry to a RE-watch of ANYthing. Even "The Land Before Time," "Interstellar", and "My Girl" were "one-hit-wonders" for me... but THIS one is the first that does it every single time.

[@shinigamiseanphoenix]

Nimona is definitely my favorite animated movie of this year besides across the spider verse because this movie hit me so hard and I can't believe disney shut down blue sky studios and nearly killed this movie just because it had lgbtq involved which is something I can't stand about disney so much for being very homophobic and Netflix did the right thing by reviving this movie and this is definitely oscar worthy as well 👏

[@criticcreature2121]

Being different doesn't make you a monster it's the decisions you make.

[@curtisashby768]

Fact: This movie was based on the graphic novel of the same name by ND Stevenson!

[@FrancescaAkira89]

Other fact: they have almost nothing in common

[@kaniamia]

@@FrancescaAkira89I think they have the same soul, even if the stories are quite different. I feel like the characters still are who they are, but just the graphic novel versions are more morally complex. And that’s okay; I think that complexity works better for a graphic novel, and these more innocent/loveable characters work better for a movie.

[@SkyeFyre2131]

"If you see someone-" "Murder 'em!" I genuinely believe that Nimona thought Bal was going to say a variation on "See Something, Slay Something!"

[@anamelessyoutuber1462]

Anyone else find it interesting how on the same day Disney released a new movie from one of the most iconic movie franchises, Netflix released a film made by a studio they shutted down, and DreamWorks released a film many dubbed as the "evil Ariel" movie?

[@AmandaBee]

what Disney move came out?

[@anamelessyoutuber1462]

@@AmandaBee Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

[@AmandaBee]

@@anamelessyoutuber1462 Well. today I learned indiana jones is disney

[@00square1]

This was a big slap in face for Disney. But I’m happy that Blue Sky technically managed to get their spider verse moment with this. But did you see any similarities with this and the iron giant?

[@hunterwaco2889]

Nimona smart AF to turn into a phoenix so when she died, she would rise from the ashes. :)

[@jarredbillings2332]

Nimona's shape-shifting powers remind me of Beast Boy's superpower, except he becomes green in every animal while Nimona's animals become pink

[@bellaromanoff1257]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves pineapple pizza on 18:59. I love this movie. I was so happy when you posted this reaction video.

[@sanneannelies843]

And yes I was crying again!!!! Everytime I watch a reaction. So emotional, amazing. It is such a great movie and the characters are amazing!!!

[@sathvamp1]

I can SOOO relate to that (and that is rare for me)... This is apparently my FIRST "repeater tearjerker" that will "get me" every single time. Ever since I felt the feel-good brain endorphins that came come along with tears (during my first viewing of "inside Out") I've been a tearjerker-seeker... but back then, I soon (frustratingly) discovered that (until now), it had been virtually impossible for me to cry to a RE-watch of ANYthing. Even "The Land Before Time," "Interstellar", and "My Girl" were "one-hit-wonders" for me... I don't really know why THIS one does it every single time. Maybe it has something to do with the wonderful mysteriousness of an innocent shapeshifter creature, among other potential reasons.

[@andreasdalgaard9639]

19:01 I love it too Cody. Some people just can’t accept this strange concept called having a different opinion😂.

[@calvinwendland8373]

Please, both of you, I want to share my weird and grow a following, please try pineapple, mushroom, Roma tomato. Just those three toppings together on pizza.

[@pamcarrillo475]

👏👏👏Thank you Cody and @andreasdalgaard9639 for your love on Hawaiian or pineapple on pizza 🍕🍕🍕

[@sathvamp1]

@@calvinwendland8373 I always appreciate weird especially when it comes to food! Here's another one for all of you: I like to pour (PLAIN, whole milk) yogurt over ice cream! Better than marshmallow fluff! I like the combination of the sweet and the tang of the yogurt :D

[@_-NatureMations-_]

The stuff about how she doesn't know what hurts more is just... perfect. I'm a furry and part of LGBTQ and that line hit hard, it was actually spot on

[@surfingtundra]

This is genuinely one of the greatest movies i have ever seen, and its sad that this really relates to the real life. I loved your reaction, you are one of the if not the best reactor out there.

[@twist58]

Since Nimona is a shapeshifter, it’s rather appropriate she/they transformed into a squirrel at the end. A nod to the now defunct Blue Sky Studios. Chloe Grace Moretz gave a wonderful performance as the lead character. And Riz Ahmed as Ballister wasn’t half bad neither.

[@joshuamercado6885]

What about lee Eugene as ambrosious

[@TheImaginator972]

Happy you enjoyed "Nimona" much as I enjoyed the first time, I know the history this was going to be made by Blue Sly Studios until Disney shutting down, all those are very thankful that Netflix has saved this project for them and honoring the final legacy of the ones Blue Sky Studio that brought us ICE AGE.

[@annafowdy]

The queen is played by Lorraine Toussaint, who also played Shadow Weaver in She-Ra.

[@syabilaazri7834]

This movie is like if Catra is the hero of the story...

[@shinigamiseanphoenix]

She also played Lena's mom in the fosters TV show

[@Antluvstrains]

Disney once again almost killed a great film.

[@ma.2089]

It rose from the ashes like a fiery Phoenix to overtake Disney in terms of success (ok I’m not sure since both released in different places but the reception has been VERY good).

[@joshuamercado6885]

Yeah no thanks to bob chapek and his past ideas to the company

[@lexramstudios1386]

Still mad that Disney never gave Blue Sky Studios a chance to finish this movie 😢

[@bored_potato]

i think it was for the best that it wasn't disney (via blue sky studios) who finished the movie, they likely would have made Ambrosius and Ballister be an "implied" gay couple instead of them openly saying i love you or definitely wont even allow them to kiss on screen. The same thing would likely apply to Nimona and her entire character being an allegory for gender conformity.

[@ogbunb622]

Alfred Pennyworth once said, “Both children and adults can be cruel. It’s all apart of the human condition for us to fear and outright despise that which is different to them.”

[@deeplyjuniper]

Great reaction, glad you watched this one! I found Nimona very touching and impactful, and it was great to see that you felt that as well

[@sathvamp1]

Speaking of which, this movie really surprised me regarding how touching it was for me too... This is about the 6th time (I'm starting to lose track!) that I've either watched this myself on my own, a reaction to it, or done something like merely read a comment quoting Nimona's most heartbreaking line, but I can now definitely say: This is apparently my FIRST "repeater tearjerker" that will "get me" every single time. Ever since I felt the feel-good brain endorphins that came come along with tears (during my first viewing of "inside Out") I've been a tearjerker-seeker... but back then, I soon (frustratingly) discovered that (until now), it had been virtually impossible for me to cry to a RE-watch of ANYthing. Even "The Land Before Time," "Interstellar", and "My Girl" were "one-hit-wonders" for me... I don't really know why THIS one does it every single time. Maybe it has something to do with the wonderful mysteriousness of an innocent shapeshifter creature, among other potential reasons.

[@sathvamp1]

I got about as emotional as you did during my first watch of this movie, AND what really surprised me was how during my SUBSEQUENT watches (including seeing others' reaction videos and even reading or writing comments) I got equally as (or more) emotional compared to my first watch (which is NOT typically like me... I am usually a very fast adapter to tearjerkers). BUT this is apparently my FIRST "repeater tearjerker" that will "get me" every single time... about 7 times so far. That's actually even more than the total number of SEPARATE movies that have "gotten" me in the past 7 YEARS!

[@leafblade3T9]

They managed to find ND Stevensons old Tumblr post which was tagged as "homework." Just a drawing of nimona and balistor. They said they "might make a two page comic about them"

[@ma.2089]

Fun fact: Disney bought over Blue Sky studio and shut it down (likely to kill their competition). This movie was 75% done. Annapurna and Netflix saved it, and they got a lot of the BS ppl to return to finish it. It rose from the ashes like a fiery Phoenix

[@Isabella-tu9fb]

Its fine if you don't blame Gloreth Cody but I do cause she spent all that time with Nimona and she appearantly didn't need that much convincing to think Nimona was a monster when what she saw was nothing that made her earn that title. The scene being when all those people were attacking her and she was ready to attack back

[@fruchtkuchengesicht]

shes still a child tho and seeing everyone in the village getting scared def added up to what her parents told her, she is still a scared little girl in the end ofc shes easily influenced

[@ma.2089]

“She didn’t need that much convincing”. I’m guessing you’re a kid, and that’s why you think that way. But in reality, kids like you listen to their parents. It’s only when they reach puberty and become teens that they start to rebel and question authority and their parents. And this continues into adulthood. Ballister changed cus he unlearned what ppl taught him, but Gloreth never did cuz her parents told her she was wrong and children don’t have fully functioning brains (your brain reaches maturity at the age of 25). Children always believe their parents are right, cuz they’re fully aware of their own ignorance, even if it means learning how to hate and fear from their parents. Gloreth was just a child, like Nimona. When told you’re wrong, it’s easier for a child to assume they’re in the wrong and blame themselves for it. She probably even blamed herself for bringing the “monster” to the village. Nimona also blamed herself. If anything, this is a movie for you to also self reflect on what your parents taught you. Cuz you can say Gloreth was wrong but that’s cuz you know better due to your circumstances. Gloreth existed in the wrong one. We are all Gloreth, and instead of blaming her we need to look at our own failures so we don’t do what she did. Just like she scapegoated Nimona, in a way, you’re scapegoating her too.

[@Isabella-tu9fb]

@@ma.2089 Ok I get what you mean. But for the record, I'm not a kid. I'm 25

[@MurderTurtle]

I think Gloreth changed her tune not only due to her parents, but when she saw Nimona defending herself. Once she saw Nimona was capable of violence, even in self-defence, it was enough to tip her over the edge.

[@redballoon9007]

@@Isabella-tu9fb Actually the fact that you’re an adult drives the point more. Because you’re an adult, you can see past the manipulation better and it’s easier for you to say that she was quick to change.

[@Michelle-eq5vw]

Never heard of this movie before but you made me love it! Good work Cody, excited for the next movie you'll watch with us 🍿

[@sathvamp1]

The FIRST way I personally heard of this movie was when Nickflix did his reaction (I check both his and Cody's channels periodically!). And it was actually Nickflix's thumbnail of it that got my attention because... Ever since I felt the feel-good brain endorphins that came come along with tears (during my first viewing of "inside Out") I've been a tearjerker-seeker. My hopes for this movie having that effect on me originally weren't all that high (I had discovered it's relatively rare for a movie to make me cry), but THIS one did it, and even more surprising, multiple times, pretty much every time I watched it (OR a reaction).

[@pamcarrillo475]

2023 has released the best animated films by far such as the Super Mario Bros, Elemental & Nimona 🤩

[@dustinjr2262]

Also Spider-Man Across The Spiderverse

[@GormanNordem]

You speak quite well for someone with Down's Syndrome, you should be proud of yourself.

[@sassylittleprophet]

This feels like a backhanded complement ngl

[@alyssa7450]

@@sassylittleprophetit is backhanded

[@ryuokamiakaze3590]

19:00 I’m with you Cody, I also like Pineapple on pizza, Hawaiian Pizza is one of my three favorite pizzas I know. 1: Pepperoni Pizza 2: Supreme Pizza 3: Hawaiian Pizza

[@Kkat_writes]

Pepperoni pizza with pineapple and jalapeno.

[@WorgenRage]

29:35 your laugh lined up perfectly haha

[@pamelacarrillo1308]

Nimona is my favorite Netflix movie of all time & I wish I have the ability to give Cody a hug due to his reaction of this emotional ending 🤗😭

[@sathvamp1]

I also got that urge, and I can say during my own first watch of this, I was about as emotional as Cody with this one. But what really surprised me was... this is about the 6th time (I'm starting to lose track!) that I've either watched this myself on my own, a reaction to it, or done something like merely read a comment quoting Nimona's most heartbreaking line, but I can now definitely say: This is apparently my FIRST "repeater tearjerker" that will "get me" every single time. Ever since I felt the feel-good brain endorphins that came come along with tears (during my first viewing of "inside Out") I've been a tearjerker-seeker... but back then, I soon (frustratingly) discovered that (until now), it had been virtually impossible for me to cry to a RE-watch of ANYthing. Even "The Land Before Time," "Interstellar", and "My Girl" were "one-hit-wonders" for me... I don't really know why THIS one does it every single time. Maybe it has something to do with the wonderful mysteriousness of an innocent shapeshifter creature, among other potential reasons.

[@moalzaben5554]

The one thing I absolutely love about this movie is Nimona and Ballister being a chaotic duo 😂 Edit: I also love all the messages it has, like being alone or not being accepted.

[@Ghost_R4cc00n]

Such a beautiful to outstanding movie reaction from you Cody as it broken me when you cry at the most touching scenes. 😭 As this movie seem to show some interesting story that the one who created this movie was based on the graphic novel when the artist/creator was dealing with the issue of transitioning when they became from a female to a male. As you might say that this movie also shows the way of people who are “GenderFluid” that have a hard time on who they are and showing who they are supposed to be. So glad this movie exists to branch out more Pride fans to watch and appreciate on who they are or suppose to be. May it still live on and I hope the artist make a huge series with this movie to branch more story telling. 😌

[@ma.2089]

Isn’t Nate NB?

[@Ghost_R4cc00n]

@@ma.2089 you are correct on that friend. I seem to done s fast thought through commenting 😅

[@sathvamp1]

I got about as emotional as Cody with this one, but what REALLY surprised me with this movie is... This is apparently my FIRST "repeater tearjerker" that will "get me" every single time. Ever since I felt the feel-good brain endorphins that came come along with tears (during my first viewing of "inside Out") I've been a tearjerker-seeker... but back then, I soon (frustratingly) discovered that (until now), it had been virtually impossible for me to cry to a RE-watch of ANYthing. Even "The Land Before Time," "Interstellar", and "My Girl" were "one-hit-wonders" for me... I don't really know why THIS one does it every single time.

[@DaddyDaughterMovieNight]

It gets better each time, especially the ending.

[@sathvamp1]

I can relate to that, and I can also say it (for some reason, this is RARE for a movie to do this to me) gets more emotional each time for me. This is apparently my FIRST "repeater tearjerker" that will "get me" every single time.

[@joshuamercado6885]

4:16 it’s the same voice actress who voiced the shadow weaver from she ra 2018

[@everettinquisitor7818]

I’m telling you Cody you gotta give some of these animation shows a shot I promise you. Your not gonna regret it.

[@AmeliePoulain_01]

I watched this movie for Eugene Lee Yang. I'm so proud of him! (He voiced Ambrosius). Btw Rupaul voiced anchor named Nate Knight!

[@joshuamercado6885]

You know locksmith studios would’ve produced this when they had a chance

[@isaacstevenson2960]

I just watched this, and every film should now should aspire to be like Nimona. It’s smart, it’s funny, it’s emotional, it’s investing, it’s scary, it gives a great message, and found a flawless balance of making me cry my eyes out while laughing my ass off without feeling like tonal whiplash.

[@xthemystic7879]

New Headcannon- that wasn't Todd at the memorial- it was Nimona disguised while she finished healing while not wanting to draw attention.

[@sqxbarto9229]

Could be, but I like the message that even an idiot like Todd could change and accept he was wrong.

[@propypper16]

I LAUGHED SO HARD HOW IT ENDED

[@Aurora-Welch]

Nimona’s voice actress voiced Wednesday Addams in the 2019 Animated Films. It’s amazing we actually get LGBTQ+ Representation in this movie.

[@matiasmarcelotoledop]

My best friend behave pretty much like Nimona,a being of pure chaos and mayhem and pretty insane,its one of the reasons i love this movie, Nimona and my friend are the sale person, that mixt of chaos and chill it's great

[@user9780]

I absolutely love this movie

[@loganlane8199]

Nimona proves one thing: Blue Sky Never Dies!!!!!

[@CatonMcBride]

There was one thing about the movie I never fully got. When Nimona shifts into animals, the animal is a shade of pink/red (I don't know the name for this color. I do like it though) but when she shifts to Bal, Ambrosius or the demon baby, Nimona doesn't have the pink/red color( aside from a lock of hair when posing as Bal). Can Nimona control how accurate the shifting is and only chooses to be pink/red? Because that makes sense. Nimona only turns into the humans I mentioned when there is a need to trick someone (and even then Nimona is still Nimona), but there isn't a need to be deceptive when shifting into the animals. They colors could match the animal, be pink/red, or pokedots and it wouldn't change anything and that lock of hair from being Bal could be one of the ways Nimona screws with him.

[@annafowdy]

I do have a theory on how Nimona survived the director stabbing her in the torso, but I need to know if you saw Osmosis Jones first before I can explain it.

[@cosmicfoxgameing3912]

I just realized at 6:46 she said rise like a Phoenix and overthrow the government, and at the end of the movie, she becomes a Phoenix and overthrows the government.

[@GormanNordem]

No shit, Sherlock, that's kind of the point of the ending. It was thrown in your face so blatantly so it was impossible to miss.

[@ItsTotallyCody]

Hey, there’s no need to be rude. If somebody just realize something that’s fine we don’t have room for rudeness on my channel so you could see yourself out if you’re gonna be like this.

[@GormanNordem]

@@ItsTotallyCody That's ironic, since you literally were yelling at people in other replies for not liking the trans agenda and in general having a disgusting passive-aggressive way of talking almost all the time. Talk about hypocrite.

[@ItsTotallyCody]

@@GormanNordem I’ve literally never yelled at anyone for not liking a trans agenda so I have no idea what you’re talking about 😂

[@K7CG2004]

Literally everything is amazing in this! The animation, themes, humor, characters, score, tone, etc. I’m already predicting that this will get nominated at the next Academy Awards! 🎉🎉🎉

[@FrogmanAnime]

Hiya Cody. Haven’t been watching your movie reactions for a very long time, about a year or two actually since you had blonde hair. Glad you enjoyed the movie. I did considering I only watched it like three days ago and you’re like the fifth reaction I’m watching of it… Considering that my first four were wee lass reacts, not so average Fangirl, Morgan Terry, and thethirdbill, all of whom were extremely moved by the contents of this movie, and I’m glad that still moves me. I’m looking forward to getting back to watching your reactions and catching up to your current content. Keep up the good work

[@jaelynjones3275]

25:53 is the line in the movie that left me shook because this is a personal issue in today world that must be fixed. Off topic, so I don’t mind conservative people and all cuz I get it on some levels. But that belief of anyone not fitting your certain standards in a book is something that I don’t get in some levels. That’s what I got from the director in this film. Her sticking with the same traditions and it turned her into a evil monster. But with this case, she was willing to kill half the city just she doesn’t want people to believe Gloreth made a mistake. And the LGBT representation in this is fantastic, I personally can relate on some levels to Nimona so this was a phenomenal movie. Great reaction.

[@carterholmbo8550]

I remember watching this and being very confused. I loved the clash of modern technology and medieval philosophies like nobility and knighthood. But Nimona's character initially confused me leading me to believe maybe they had a point in calling her a monster given her tendency to violence and drawings of murder. After a rewatch and some discussion with a friend I realized this movie provides an excellent allegory to LGBT+ persecution and how our misguided beliefs of "weird is bad" are wrong. Thus, leading me to realize how I too act like the knights in fearing of new things and ideas. So, I would like to extend an apology to both Nimona and all those apart of the LGBT+ community for being fearful and ignorant of you. Also, a big thank you to you Cody for helping me realize how wrong I was about LGBT+ people.

[@Laezar1]

appreciated

[@SuperMarioJulian]

The title almost sounds like pneumonia.

[@kingofthedepths3513]

Nimona is like a little afton But redeemable and cute Nimona: PEACE😜 Springtrap: CHILD UNLOCK THE DOOR!!!!!! UNLOCK THE F#### DOOR Puppet: CHARGE All animatronics (jumps carefully sounds) Springtrap: OOOHH SHHHHHHH#######

[@allthingsjustice6465]

This movie is an emotional roller coaster

[@AnTran-us4jc]

We are very impressed with it ... wonderful quality

[@everettinquisitor7818]

Also I think you just made all of Italy angry Cody lol 19:04-19:08

[@ItsTotallyCody]

I’m Italian 😏

[@everettinquisitor7818]

@@ItsTotallyCody oh my apologies

[@ma.2089]

@@everettinquisitor7818 I feel like I see more ppl who aren’t Italian scream about how pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza than I see Italians do it

[@KERRYPIKE]

Very incredible movie and all of the characters are so great.

[@nope8055]

The voice actress of the queen is the same voice actress for the Shadow Weaver in She-Ra!

[@Gregory.19037]

hay yo Cody this was a good choice this amazing film is 100% metal 10:34 (19:01 to 19:06 my man)

[@moalzaben5554]

10:32 this is what I find hilarious, how the hell did the building blow up like there wasn’t any flammable material in it. Other than Nimona’s chaotic rampage

[@evilcrash8683]

Not inly Nomina Is my new *personal*, they also happen to be below Demonica (Villainous) at #2 followed up by Cherri Bomb (Hazbin Hotel) at #3!!!

[@thejamppa]

Why I am not suprised that it was Blue Sky that made project that showed LGBTIQA+ persons positive and normal light and when Blue Skies was bought by Disney, Disney cancelled the project? Luckily Annapurra Animation and Netflix saved this. Animation is great characters are absolutely wonderful.

[@NuclearNoxi]

I realized while watching this they spoke of reports from "Sir Toddious." So the characters name is Todd Toddious. Love it.

[@malytheson]

Im exidet for your Lorax reaction

[@TimothyRiley-jq9nb]

Nimona isn't a monster. Just because she's different reckless and chaotic doesn't mean she's a monster or villian. She's just being herself and willing to help someone she can relate to. A monster isn't someone thats different its someone who doesn't accept someone that's different

[@calvinwendland8373]

Fairly new subscriber to your channel, I've been excited for all your uploads but have never been this excited.

[@AndresElRey]

great reaction!!

[@morganghostbusters-egonfan]

44:58 JUST LIKE SPIDER-MAN’S AUNT MAY!

[@redraven4177]

One of the best movies that I have seen this year.😂

[@dogman2597]

I like the movie on Netflix

[@kaykaydj0825]

PLEASE do Transformers Rise of the Beasts!

[@tannguyenvan-ib6zv]

just magnificent video, friend :D

[@graciemack2002]

I've been waiting to see your reaction to this movie!! It's such a deep story with a lovable protagonist (who is also just me in animated form) and a queer relationship that's played very nonchalantly, just like any other relationship. I'm definitely glad it got rescued from Disney's evil, queerphobic clutches! Also, fuck Todd (the redhead knight). All my homies hate Todd.

[@kenvaill300]

I don't get why people hate pineapple on pizza, people have put far worse on pizza and it's acceptable in other places.

[@zacharyfrierson6972]

This was a cool movie.

[@rhhh28]

You would definitely love it

[@Coolkrobird]

This movie… DESTROYeD ME Could not stop crying

[@BeanSparrow]

i give you a thumbs up cody not only for the great reaction but also for defending pineapple pizza which is delicous

[@DaArriaza-cruz]

It was a great movie to watch ❤

[@hugomarcotte9952]

fun fact: the movie was just fucking good why do you have to move it to lgbtq something.... as a person who is a member of it stop taking everything to us!!!! the plot twist was insane and it as nothing to do with something about non binary. it's not what the twist it wanted to show......... if it's what you guys remember from the movie....im sorry for you............. well, that was a good reaction man love your video and reaction dont stop!!!!!

[@averylouise1024]

The comic that it was based on was written by a trans person about his experience… The trans flag APPEARED in the movie during Nimona’s monologue about shapeshifting. We’re not grasping at straws. This movie is about the evils of intolerance, upholding the status quo, etc. How hate is taught, not born. It’s not subtext. It’s literally the text. Let the trans community have this one. Stop being a hater.

[@averylouise1024]

@@Atlas_Redux I didn’t personally attack anyone. I did not resort to insults or anything like that. I just think representation has been more than earned and trying to strip that away is not right. I also think that before you make a claim such as the one above, do some research first.

[@screeb0746]

Im afraid the director and all the people acting as antagonists in this movie is a metaphor for bigotry blinding people. Nimona is a physical representation of being trans/gender fluid, buddy, did we watch the same movie??

[@FrancescaAkira89]

​@@averylouise1024that was a surprise, when I read the comic and got it signed by the author, ND still identified as a queer girl, I think. In the comic the gender fluid thing is a bit toned, actually. The comic was dedicated to "all the monsters girls".

[@amandaa8472]

Of course credits to Blue Sky for the work they did on this, but also big cred to Annapurna for picking it up and the work they did to finish it. Both studios did a wonderful job creating a wonderful movie!

[@TheRonin2024]

11:27 am i the only one who heard mcqueen

[@kaykaydj0825]

I actually LOVE pinapple on Pizza!

[@J1ntu]

Same as long as it's not the only topping

[@TheImaginator972]

I always love Pineapple Pizza. ❤