![]() And speaking of progress, it's safe to say that the animation here is unquestionably among the very best that the industry has to offer. With this in mind, 'Raya' is a swell snapshot of where we are: accentuating landscapes, culture, and people reflecting (to one degree or another) Southeast Asia, and casting actors of Asian heritage. It may be piecemeal, but the media giant is making progress toward being better, and being Something More all who might watch their content. ![]() Though accompanied by the caveat noted above, just as important has been the emphatic endeavor of giving wide audiences a glimpse of specific cultures (even if they are generalized to the point of not being immediately identifiable). One of the best advances Disney ever adopted was shifting from making its princesses damsels in distress (Aurora, Snow White, Cinderella) to proactive heroes that shape their own destiny (Merida, Moana, Mulan) - now THAT'S Girl Power. I don't necessarily think it's perfect, but this is a really great time, and very much worth whatever it takes to watch. With all this having been said, however, I don't think there could really be much arguing even from the very start that 'Raya and the last dragon' is a terrific fantasy adventure, a lush and imaginative film that's fully deserving of all the praise that it's received. These are the realities one must recognize even when animators are at the top of their game. ![]() One's applause is tempered by the knowledge that they can and should be doing more, and moreover by the fact that Disney's monolithic stature overshadows or even pushes out smaller voices, marginalized communities and creators, who could be elevated in their own right instead of merely given representation in a corporate tapestry. ![]() The company's increasing efforts to spotlight cultures around the world, and the diversity of People and Life on Earth, is commendable. ![]() The very best output Disney might ever give us must be taken with a grain of salt. ![]()
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