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STOP comparing it to Zootopia/Zootropolis


HELLO? Zootopia didn't invent animal movies. Zootopia has a darker, more elaborated story? Yes. Yes it does. On Zootopia, we have Judy wanting to accomplish her dreams, by methods that include but are not limited to:
a. blackmail
b. association with mafia bosses
c. insubordination

Need I say that IF Zootopia was real life, Judy would've been fired and wouldn't be hired back unless Mr Big had offered Bogo an offer he couldn't refuse?

Zootopia has dark, scary moments, a somewhat relatable character that turns out to be a villain willing to kill to accomplish her goals. Bellwether was willing to kill Judy even tho the latter always supported her and saw her as a friend. (Okay, Johnny wanted to steal the chest with the money, but he changed his mind as soon as he saw how worthy he was to Buster. And guess what? They weren't even friends! Acquaintances, tops. Point is, Johnny doesn't have an evil nature. No character in Sing is particularly bad, except Big Daddy and maybe Mike. And the bear gang. All minor characters.)

Sing on the other hand, has various characters pursuing their dreams, dreams those that as a bonus save McConaughey's theater. It's a kids movie with some story good enough to entertain adults. It's not meant to make you think about life or criticize society's patterns; it's simply made to make you laugh and cry. Is that a hard concept to grasp?

"After coming into contact with a religious man, I always feel I must wash my hands." - F. Nietzsche

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I agree. Talking animal movies are nothing new and Zootopia has a lot more on it's mind than this film and they really shouldn't be compared too much but probably will because both are going to be competing for the animated Golden Globe it looks like.

But while I agree that some of this movie might have been enjoyable (the final competition is sorta fun) I really didn't laugh too much at the rest of it.


Trying to create a channel based on interpreting, reviewing, and even giving you something to laugh about film. Hope you enjoy what you see. Thanks in advance.

Review of the film here- https://youtu.be/66-kpyUoEq4

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And both deserve the award, trust me. But people are forgetting it's two different movies that approach the same message in different ways.

I particularly laughed most of the time during both movies, but maybe that's because I laugh at everything. XD

Checking your channel right now.

"After coming into contact with a religious man, I always feel I must wash my hands." - F. Nietzsche

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It was Zootopia with uglier animals and more singing. Don't fool yourselves.

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Well, clearly you haven't seen the difference... Go watch both again, please. I'll wait.

"After coming into contact with a religious man, I always feel I must wash my hands." - F. Nietzsche

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I can see the comparisons since they are both about anthropomorphic animals in the city. Since the similarities end there, I know Sing isn't a rip off. Also since Zootopia didn't invent anthropomorphic animals, it was most likely a coincidence.

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Exactly.

"After coming into contact with a religious man, I always feel I must wash my hands." - F. Nietzsche

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Not sure why anybody would compare the two movies. What do they have in common? Animals and a city setting?

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Exactly.

"After coming into contact with a religious man, I always feel I must wash my hands." - F. Nietzsche

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I didn't compare it to Zootopia, but now you've told people to stop doing it, I will compare it to zootopia at every opportunity.

STOP telling people what to do!

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Stop being such a pussy. Do what you want. Just pointing something out. Dumbass.

"After coming into contact with a religious man, I always feel I must wash my hands." - F. Nietzsche

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Actually, I once read something about this being "Zootopia meets an entire season of Glee." Nothing wrong with that, is there?

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