Why Netflix's Nimona Is The Greatest Animation Win In Recent Years...

[@DazzReviews]

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[@Whyiseveryhandletaken6942]

Wait a minute, the video was invented less than 23 minutes ago

[@Jason-hp2mo]

I was first

[@Jason-hp2mo]

Because I love your vids

[@Kaherodiego]

48 minutes how is that possible

[@OhSkyeLanta]

The number of times you called Ballister either “barrister” or “banister” is hilarious, please don’t change it 🥰

[@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. A bittersweet, but great note to end on. I'm glad they got the last laugh against Disney.

[@johnark]

Disney messed up big time with one lol XD.

[@onepresence9460]

That was so wholesome and sad at the same time. I miss Blue Sky Studios...

[@DanGamingFan2406]

​@@johnarkOh, Hello again.

[@johnark]

@@DanGamingFan2406 Hey Hey

[@TinaTiren]

At least we got a reference to squat from ice age as well

[@shermanharris2551]

It makes sense Nimona would choose such a small selection of animals. She's had a thousand years, maybe more, to find her favorites

[@gabsrants]

It occures to me that she keeps to the shapes she took back when she was hanging around with Gloreth - the exceptions being the whale and the ostrich, if I am not mistaken. So it could be a nostalgia thing. Oh, and Kwispy the dragon of course, probably inspired by both the ad running on the subway and the stand Bal gets flung into by - sigh - fucking Todd.

[@iluvchess14736]

@@gabsrants So do we all think Todd is punchable

[@Dilligff]

Bird, fish, deer, bear, ostrich, otter, rhino, gorilla, mouse, armadillo, cat, whale, wolf, horse, shark, demon boy, Ballister, Ambrosius, cereal dragon, kaiju and phoenix. I'm sure I missed a couple but that doesn't seem as 'limited' as so many people keep saying.

[@shermanharris2551]

@@Dilligff you know what, that's fair

[@gabsrants]

@@iluvchess14736 very punchable

[@disneyvillainsfan1666]

This movie was such a wild ride. While i'm no Blue Sky enthusiast, I felt so bad for the studio shutting down back in 2021, and the entire time I saw Nimona, I thought of it movie as my FAVORITE film from this studio's library, and a true Swan Song.

[@incaseofimportantnegotiations]

i felt bad for the studio when i saw what they did with ice age it was tired ip with fart jokes, but it never stoop that low before

[@disneyvillainsfan1666]

I couldn't help but think of Beast Boy from Teen Titans while watching this film, and how he PALES in comparison to what a fiery savage wildcard Nimona was. She wasn't holding back in how badass of a Superpower Animorphisis Truly is.

[@HahsJeje]

Not to be nitpicky but it's more than that, since she can also turn into humans:p

[@YvngKrishna]

They are both awesome tho

[@trevorgreenough6141]

I just love Nimona's character. She's just so...metal. I was rooting for her since "did they let you keep the old one."

[@Stardust_7273]

Lol me too. That line had me 💀

[@RSG_TheMonster]

Hopefully this movie will be the beginning of cancelled movies being revived in the future!

[@gasriel3066]

Now let's hope that Netflix starts resurrecting their own cancelled shows after seeing that giving something a second chance can often end in long-term success.

[@EduardoMartinez-rs3bu]

@@gasriel3066 I was hoping collectively watching this movie would make Netflix realize animation is in fact, not just trash they can throw away whenever they want

[@gasriel3066]

@@EduardoMartinez-rs3bu i just mean show's In general, like First Kill and Santa Clarita Diet.

[@thejaded]

​@@gasriel3066Don't forget about "I am not okay with this"

[@Cubeytheawesome]

Can’t wait for that pvz movie to come back

[@RubyTrashWolf]

Honestly, if this movie ever got more, I'd love a prequel! I think learning more about Nemona and Gloreth's relationship and how they both move on after the initial village confrontation would be a really interesting story! Learning more about Nemona's past and her insecurities, watching the village slowly grow into a prosperous yet hateful place, and seeing the biases laid out in the original movie continue to gain development and focus would really improve the IP in my opinion.

[@Let_Toons]

Just a heads up; Netflix _does not_ hire animators or anybody for most of their stuff. Mostly there are teams that produces series and movies by themselfs, and Netflix just distributes/helps fund it. That's the case for Arcane, Nimona, and many others.

[@robertpetrovich6776]

I'd add Animal Crackers

[@EduardoMartinez-rs3bu]

First of all, it's just such a freaking miracle that this movie even exists. With Netflix background of just not giving a f*ck about animation, and SO many promising animated projects being cancelled either before release or half way already out. This feels like a movie I would have had to go to an alternate reality where animation is not the most disrespected media out there in order to watch it. And just have oh so many good things to say about it. First of all, yes, of course, the gay that is very present throughout the movie and it's not ambiguous nor "open to interpretation" And there are so many deep lines from this movie that have such a meaningful message. Like when Ballister said to Nimona "it would be easier if you were human" and she responds with "easier for who?" And that other incredibly powerful line where Nimona says "If I don't shapeshift I wouldn't die, but I wouldn't be living" because yes, if you think about it, there would have been no conflict at all if Nimona had never shapeshifted at all and it would have been "easier if she just stayed human" but that's exactly the point, it would have been easier, but for who? For her? Or for everybody else around her who are not willing to accept her for who she is and just need to force her to be like the rest of them. It would have been easier, but not for her, she wouldn't be herself and as she said, she wouldn't actually be living.

[@RidgeRunner4501]

Honestly, I think the “out of date” jokes fit very well within the context of the characters

[@OhSkyeLanta]

The number of times Nimona said “but I’m not a girl.” I felt IN MY SOUL. Just because everyone else wants me to be in that box does not mean that box fits dang it!

[@stxrstruck6755]

"Wouldn't it just be easier for you to be a girl?" "Easier for who?" LOVE HER FOR THAT, FELT.

[@Noxofspades-lh7bj]

I loved how whenever Ballister asked what Nimona was, the answer was ALWAYS "I'm... Nimona." And i especially loved how we never got an explanation about why Nimona shapeshifts. Because it doesn't matter. Like in real life, we don't need to know an enby or trans person backstory or surgeries. As long as we know and like the person now, that's all that matter.

[@OhSkyeLanta]

@@Noxofspades-lh7bj it doesn’t matter why we are, just that we are 🥰

[@sierralovat5498]

Yeah cuz she's a Shark 🦈 * chomp * * chomp *

[@OhSkyeLanta]

@@sierralovat5498 honestly the other most realistic thing 🤣 most NBs I know would shape shift into an animal (probably a shark or dinosaur) if they had the chance!!!

[@Dafawfulizer]

IMO, this movie is the exact kind of queer rep I want to see in media. Identifiable LGBT characters whose identities are clearly visible, but don't take over the story. Even if it's a message largely geared toward queer people, it's still a fun story that anyone can enjoy. More of this please. Instead of trauma-porn stories and Disney 1st gay characters.

[@juliamonem133]

Yeah it was really nice seeing goldenloin and ballister. Personally I think that the queer rep is the focus of the story though with Nimona being canonically nonbinary and genderfluid.

[@drdewott9154]

Honestly I just wish this movie had a shot at the movie theatres! This is a really great movie, and one I wish for more people to see! I sadly have a feeling that despite its success, being a streaming exclusive harms any projects longevity and ability to reach new audiences, and just gets caught in the pile of content out of sight, away from people who might otherwise have checked it out. Especially now more than ever with every company trying to gain a share of the Netflix streaming pie and prices going up and up!

[@NotAdriana03]

Honestly, it was refreshing to see a story where LGBTQ+ characters can be on screen prominently and have actual character traits outside of it, as most modern media is guilty of doing. Add in that the movie is a comedic riot, and it's an easy contender for the best movie of this year.

[@thejaded]

It's funny. Most gay/bi people (like me) are just regular people at the end of the day, with relationships and a whole life. Love is love.

[@kayleighgrant4007]

@@thejaded Non-binary trans here, just living my life, loving my partner and my dogs, trying to end Capitalism.

[@lukalaika1787]

@@kayleighgrant4007bro says “living my life” while trying to end capitalism like bro that’s not normal 💀💀💀

[@EL-uj1pl]

@@lukalaika1787Learn how comedy works.

[@WoogaChan]

i just fucking love the direction (some) animated films are going in, becoming more stylised and unique, having identities. keep up the great content, and stay cool 😎

[@darkye_]

My expectations weren’t that high I will be honest but it met my expectations and went beyond them.

[@Fusilier7]

This film was a blast, I'm glad I saw it, Mimona is perhaps the most creative animated feature I've seen in a while. I'm rather glad Netflix resuscitated Nimona, it's too good for Disney, the same studio that gave the Owl House the boot, because it "Didn't fit the brand", Netflix had been on a winning streak, I was impressed with Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, so I feel Netflix has a future in animated films. I also found it amusing for a new film, Mimona was a time capsule for the mid 2010s, while paradoxically, being quite modern and contemporary, in conclusion, Mimona is worth the watch, it's a very fun film.

[@FloorMasterKusho]

My favourite part is during the end credits Nimona breathes the LGBT colours as fire.Just one last middle finger to the greedy mouse.

[@reeceyb505]

I really think Disney didn't cancel the film because of this, the film has an actual self-unalive attempt at the end due to how depress Nimona becomes

[@98Emile]

Love is Love is graffitied on the gloreth statue during the dredits too

[@FloorMasterKusho]

@@Glitchhusky9304 No problem

[@RetroLiminal99444]

Definitely

[@FloorMasterKusho]

@@reeceyb505 Nah Mickey Mouse is just a homophobic bastard

[@WobblesandBean]

I just saw this, and my god....that ending. The film went in a direction I was NOT prepared for. I was BAWLING. I've dealt with those thoughts. I've felt so, so alone. For Blue Sky to create such a masterpiece, I just....thank you. Thank you.

[@scarlett_ink]

This movie was so powerful and moving. I'm so glad it beat the odds and got to see the light of day despite Disney's cowardice. The LGBTQ+ community needs stories like these now more than an ever, and it was so nice to feel seen and heard by this film.

[@shilohmagic7173]

Well it's not that he's the "top non-royal knight" it's that he's the second best or maybe the best knight they were training, and the first ever non-*noble* to be a knight.

[@citrusred2670]

I'd argue he WAS the best. He managed to survive on the run without being arrested for however many days until Nimona found him, built himself a whole mechanical arm from scraps with his _non-dominant hand,_ and is incredibly skilled in combat; there's that one scene where they're fighting on top of the institute after Ballister tried showing Ambrosius the video from the squire, for example. The moment that stood out for me from there is that Ballister throws armadillo-Nimona at a knight, hitting him square in the crotch, jumping him while he's doubled over from pain, using the shield _still attached to the knight's arm_ to defend himself from a few blaster shots, and only then headbutting the knight to take him out fully before being picked up by Nimona as they jump off the institute building. It all happens in the span of about 5 seconds, and the action flows so well from one moment to the other that on a first watch you might barely realise what happened before it's over.

[@shilohmagic7173]

@@citrusred2670 yeh, you don't need to present the argument to me that he's the best fighter among the knights of that generation. (though to be fair, going into hiding isn't exactly a knightly skill) On a different thought, there's a little hint to how he found that place... Ambrosius also knew where it was, after all!

[@citrusred2670]

@@shilohmagic7173 very true, very true. maybe they spent time there together when they were younger?

[@shilohmagic7173]

@@citrusred2670 oh yes, oh yes certainly. Maybe, even, they were gay together in those ruins, when they were younger. :3

[@moo_92]

YES DAZZ DID A VIDEO ON NIMONA i totally haven't been obsessed with it since i watched it and already planning to cosplay ballister and minona with my best friend

[@troykusel6660]

you gon be nimona?

[@Princess_-gp3ep]

As a fan of the original graphic novel, I really love this movie so much. I feel connected to both nimona and ballister because I’m an outcast.

[@Catarinasunnergren]

This film is so relatable.. I first saw it a week ago and I have cried over that finale at least once every day since then (some days more than once)

[@pundertalefan4391]

Very good movie, and extremely enjoyable. I also like how we never find out what Nimona is because in the grand scale of things, it doesn't matter. She's Nimona.

[@onepresence9460]

I watched your video on Nimona when it was cancelled before watching this. It all came full circle. I’m so glad that we were able to watch this incredible animated feature film. This is Blue Sky Studios’ Spider-Verse, their magnum opus. That shows the studio was willing to take risks and be more innovative. Sadly, Disney got rid of all the potential. I hope that we the success of Nimona, this will be start of studios (Disney, Dreamworks, Sony Pictures Animation, etc.) reviving wasted potential cancelled animated projects.

[@alibrennan5977]

2/3 of those probably would

[@ascentanew2041]

Take a shot every time Dazz calls Ballister "Barrister" and you'll die of liver cancer by the end of the video

[@OhSkyeLanta]

Oh yeah my only complaint was I was screaming “THAT WAS TOO EASY” at the screen too many times bc I did not want to see their happy little faces be CRUSHED under the heel of society ❤

[@ShinoriDelfrim]

Yeah I saw there was still like 40+ minutes of the movie left after that and I’m like “Yeah….too easy-“

[@sarahtelles1931]

I love this movie its great! I'm glad it was revived. Though after seeing Ruby Gillman, it needs a re write, the concept is actually good but, the final product was just ok

[@johanstenfelt1206]

Hm, fair and valid points and opinions, while I realize what you mean, personally I would like to see a Sequel, specifically one that have us learn more about Gloreth and what Nimona feels about her nowadays, but we’ll have to see about that I guess. I am fine either way.

[@Leogryph]

I kinda like the simplicity of the story. The story is very simple, and you can kinda guess the main villain of the movie from the very beginning, however because it is so simple, it allows it to kinda drift into the background and let the character relationships take forefront. The simple story allowed its audience to understand and think about the messages it wants to say, rather than being too concerned about the plot.

[@gandolf7849]

You know I’ve gotten sick of a lot of movie/tv review channels but you’ve stayed pretty great so thanks for that.

[@ignaciogarcia2517]

Nimona, a thousand year old shape shifting being. Perhaps even older, and she's metal 🤘

[@Justpega]

the style of this movie kinda reminds me of those mods for pokemon games on the 3ds that remove the outlines. It just kinda has that astatic

[@icepee9252]

... now all Netflix has to do is treat the people who bring this to the screen right...

[@grahamlittle37]

Nimona is probably the best animated movie I have ever seen. The action, character design and the whole emotional storyline is amazing

[@MinecraftWorld1954]

I saw this movie thrice when it first released and a few more times afterwards. DEFINITELY gonna check out the Graphic Novel it's based off of

[@RetroLiminal99444]

Finally a lgbtq film that is actually really good and doesn’t shove things down my throat, cough cough Disney. Me and my brother (who is gay) can finally watch a good lgbtq film that doesn’t suck and has a really good story. I did not know that this film got cancelled, i am blessed to watch this masterpiece. This is up there with across the spiderverse and puss and boots: the last wish.

[@TinaTiren]

There is probably a universe where Disney didn’t get rid of blue sky and instead kept it.

[@AnotherSwissYoutubeUser]

I saw it today because Netflix Uploaded the entire Movie free to watch on their KZbin Channel. I absolutely loved it.

[@an0bserver2000]

i only wish movies like this existed when i was a kid. the message of this film is extremely important and im so glad today's queer kids can see through this that theyre not alone.

[@Dark-Animates]

I can only imagine how bad Nimona could have been if disney made it

[@NowAndToEternity]

I am so glad that this movie was released at roughly the same period as Godzilla Minus One. As if people watch both, they will see both side of the same story. One where the monster is depicted as a child-like misunderstood character and one where the monster is the problem that needs to be dealt with. Cause with all issues in life there are two sides of a story and many more nuances that average people choose to ignore.

[@peralta8525]

When they had the "Pineapple on Pizza" jike, I was SO UPSET that they didn't make an anchovies on pizza joke. (OG fans will know)

[@artikulv731]

Yeah, I was sad they missed the opportunity. We did get the shark though 😃

[@Trident_Gaming03]

I don't see a reality where Disney deserved this movie, it goes against everything they believe in, and it was also very good

[@jackiegonzalez6814]

This movie is a instant classic.

[@enderfox1699]

The thing is, it's not even overly gay, it's just seems like a normal relationship to me. Ambrosious x Balliard to me is not that much different than a happy straight couple in other movies. My opinion, this couple in Nimona is a good depiction of how relationships should be seen. They're fantastic

[@shilohmagic7173]

6:20 in my opinion, yeah, Thoddeus is one of the biggest problems with the movie. Tonal whiplash sucks. Especially so close to the climax.

[@vodkaffee4856]

the "go woke go broke" people are literally mute about this movie

[@PeterGriffin11]

Just because a movie has gay characters in it that doesn't make it automatically woke I would imagine that the people who say that don't all think the exact same way.

[@sopadumacacoumadelicia5]

​@@PeterGriffin11 They most certainly do. Nice try though.

[@PeterGriffin11]

@@sopadumacacoumadelicia5 They don't but okay.

[@rafaelmrc4433]

@@PeterGriffin11 they say "go woke go broke", but really they mean "if it went broke, I'll call it woke". Just look at the mario movie, or both spiderverse movies, conservatives were calling them woke until they released. "woke" is a completely meaningless buzzword(when used by rightwingers, at least).

[@WillieManga]

This also has a Banana Splits reference when Nimona goes dragon mode. Hey, can you guess which movie Chloe was in that also had the Banana Splits song? XD

[@tmaxim2651]

Netflix should revive Rise of the TMNT that shit is kinda fruity and is constantly trending. I would love that.

[@WolfmanArt]

I wouldn't be surprised if Mad Madam Mim was an inspiration for Nimona

[@inevitable_eventuality]

Nimona is Amazing! Ballister is Awesome! The Movie is Beyond Words!

[@Dilligff]

Pineapple on pizza will never be outdated as it will never be not gross.

[@caracaracat2958]

I feel obligated as a Nimina fan to point out that it’s Ballister and not Barrister… but very close x)

[@zakuraiyadesu]

Love the videos, man. Keep it up!!!

[@Paul-D-Hoff]

In the book, Nimona can shapeshift into any creature that has existed in some point in time. This includes dragons, dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals, and various monsters. She cannot shapeshift into made-up animals.

[@IceCube-vh3pf]

I was wondering when someone would mention the book. It’s such a different story tbh

[@jonahcraft7]

Nimona not perfect film but it pretty dam good especially for the production hell it went through.

[@KawaiiStars]

nimona reminds me a bit of the sea beast, i love both these movies

[@fireclaw9602]

This movie proves that you can have LGBTQ characters in media without it being forced or "woke"(fr tho I hate that word cuz its so overused and I feel like it has lost its meaning).

[@KiyanKT]

Dazz, I know you left pikmin behind, but please just make one last video on the beautiful gem of pikim.

[@jakenewland-griffin9460]

my only issue with the movie I don't get the motivation for killing the queen by the actual villian maybe I wasn't listening closely enough but I just didn't understand how it forwarded their goal outside of removing balasta

[@viridian5maureen853]

As far as the Director saw it, the queen allowing Ballister, someone from a non-noble (non-Gloreth-approved) background, to become a knight was a direct attack on the city's way of life and values, and then the queen intended to open up the knights to even more commoners aside from him. That was unforgivable to the Director. Framing him for the murder would prevent more commoners from being trusted as knights. Plus, she got more power for herself this way.

[@artikulv731]

The director didn’t want the system to change, but the queen wanted to change the system to be more inclusive.

[@pigeonsyndrome2249]

The end goal was less so killing the Queen and more so framing Ballister as a murderer.

[@Randomeditor.nicolehere]

Idk why but with this type of animation gay is so adorable

[@PelinalDidNothingWrong]

Nimona was fantastic! It's the second best movie I've seen all year besides Dragon Ball: Super Hero,beacuse I'm a huge Piccolo fan

[@kittybailey672]

Loved this movie! Thank you for the lovely review😁

[@MariaThoroczkay322]

Nimona ❤️👩🏻‍🦰🐎🐺🐤🦈🐳🦫🌙🔥🤘🏻🛡️

[@tyholland3101]

7/10 movie. The writing in the second half really holds the film back.

[@brendanblair64]

I literally just watched this movie with a friend and I see this in my sub box. It's a good movie!

[@rnbnatl]

Speaking of 'dated' phrases & themes, the @Threads pitch was worse than the Dab reference. 🤣 Ooooff!

[@ajmorningstar6281]

This movie would’ve been ahead of its time

[@sooooootamad7539]

Honestly it really is refreshing to have an LGBTQ representation done right and not in your face. They just used that as a basis to tell the tale/narrative. Not forcing the idea to the audience at all. Where we can interpret it the way we all perceive it in our own little way. As i always said a good writer knows how to tell a good tale with multiple messages and underlying messages hidden within

[@Whyiseveryhandletaken6942]

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[@itver158]

Two weeks time flight is as toxic as Twitter

[@Mr.Shmeat]

Though this movie had some cringe moments, after watching it, it was really good and I'd consider it a classic.

[@Stardust_7273]

The Goreth storyline is definitely a Christ allegory. The truth of history is told by the victors. And like a game of Telephone, it gets told and re-told; written and re-written, until it perhaps only remotely resembles the actual events.

[@Lumberjack_king]

9:38 shes a lot more creative with transformations in the comic

[@sashamurashi225]

Who would have thought that Netflix would have a Win

[@dekuteagues]

When was there a dancing Shark in 2015 ?

[@ThePitchBlackAlchemist]

"Greatest Animation Win in Recent Years", Mate, have you watched Arcane yet?

[@AxolotlsAreAxolotls]

ATSV

[@kendrickvieraramos]

Let me guess nimona is becoming part of the non Disney movies dethroning Disney party ?

[@dragonmaster3030]

I dunno, i just dont vibe with it. I live the stylelization and what not but the looks or art style(probably because of the cgi) just look for me anyways in that uncanny valley, it just looks off. Thats just me though

[@siiuri]

That's interesting... Disney WANTS and REALLY WANTS a franchise that supports good representation of the LGBTQIA+ audience, and it SIMPLY can't. Maybe Maybe it's the uninspired writing's fault from your professionals. Nimona shows that it's perfectly possible to balance an interesting story with a good message. The film is a great entertainment, in addition to containing great messages for viewers.

[@alibrennan5977]

It’s half true. It’s mostly them trying to “have their cake 🍰 and eat it too”. They could make LGBT stories but their China sugar daddies will have a fit if they really committed. Or Disney and other studios really don’t give a shit

[@HunterKutz]

Referring to 2015 as “classic” is horrifying

[@EduardoMartinez-rs3bu]

This movie is the best thing to ever happen to Netflix

[@Muna-Jlore0997]

At first I thought the movie is good for my taste and it’s not because it has LGTBQ+ in it because I thought it be one of those movies. Once I watched it again, it turns out pretty decent. I like the style of the animation and and the cyberpunk fantasy got a nice touch. My favorite characters are obviously ballister and nimona (mostly nimona) because these two have a heart felt relationship between a father and daughter. There are few complaints about this movie is making the director be the obvious antagonist and Gloreth as well. I didn’t read the graphic novel, but when she and nimona were kids it’s kinda weird that gloreth suddenly changed her mind even though she’s aware that nimona has powers. It would’ve played out differently if this was an accident and gloreth’s parents thought nimona tried to attack her or something. Either way, the film is good and unique, and perhaps better film than the ones I watched so far.

[@djthedoodleboy]

ATSV: am i a joke to you?

[@mikebertolini120]

I love the chaos Twitter is currently in

[@goldeneye1689]

Maybe they kept the outdated references like a dab to represent the outdated ideology?

[@hybridvenom9]

This movie is so good i actually did watch it no actually it's perfect

[@Paul-D-Hoff]

The shark is in the book......................

[@melferburque]

it's ballister, not barrister

[@georget4141]

bro pikmin 4, COME ON

[@skeetskeet7041]

A massively gay artistic masterpiece releasing to vast public acclaim despite Disney burying it is an allegory in and of itself

[@aishutoon4553]

What the heck is going on with the early comments….

[@brysonk8246]

Hi dazz

[@brysonk8246]

This movie was great

[@silashurd3597]

This movie was better than I was expecting! I feel very bad for doubting this movie. It’s a fun buddy movie and I would definitely watch it again!

[@adrianmorrison4678]

Can you please do a video on the movie Brave from 2012 and why it's a terrible Pixar film?

[@dekuteagues]

Say that was so 2015 is so 2015.