• "Lead the Way" lyric video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbYPUUshKaM
• The soundtrack is already available to stream and buy:
https://disneymusic.co/raya
• New promos:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLtV22gqxRj/
https://twitter.com/DisneyRaya/status/1 ... 0639132681
• Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina talk about the movie and about diversity and representation in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7lj2oPb1Yw
• New promotional images from China:
https://weibo.com/1642553272/K3y2PAWvd
• And a new wave of reactions. This time it seems they're mainly from critics. Most of them are positive, but there are several that aren't so glowing. Judging by the comments, it seems the weakest aspect is the story, which for some is a bit formulaic and simple, while the strongest point is apparently the film's message.
Raya and The Last Dragon is the best Disney animated film since Moana. A joyous experience celebrating believing in oneself & learning how to trust in others. The gorgeous animation paired with the perfect voice cast make #RayaAndTheLastDragon a film that shouldn’t be missed.
Source: https://twitter.com/ScottDMenzel/status ... 3125269504
I watched a preview of Disney's #RayaAndTheLastDragon last night. I can confidently say that it will make you want to hug the world and everybody in it.
Source: https://twitter.com/kakapojayne/status/ ... 5443311617
Finally finished watching #RayaAndTheLastDragon. A lot of emotions to unpack, but overall - if any film can restore faith in humanity again, this is it. Hope, forgiveness, trust, love - messages the WORLD needs to heal right now.
So much visually stunning ASIAN-ness!
Source: https://twitter.com/raisingwhasians/sta ... 1770243076
Just finished #RayaAndTheLastDragon and all I can say is WOW. Vibrant, emotional and very funny. It has the structure of Moana but with a more expanded world and some really great action
Source: https://twitter.com/JackKennedy/status/ ... 0363101196
If #Mulan and #HowToTrainYourDragon had a baby, it would probably be #RayaAndTheLastDragon.
That said, it's an enjoyable, great-looking film that sets a pretty high bar for 2021 animated features.
Try and see it on as BIG a screen as possible.
But definitely see it.
Source: https://twitter.com/milanpaurich/status ... 5081498629
#RayaAndTheLastDragon is beautiful, hilarious, touching & visually gorgeous. I love its message of trust & the importance of teamwork. This action filled journey with great side characters is a must watch! Oh yeah, it wouldn't hurt to have some kleenex nearby.
Source: https://twitter.com/rosasreviews/status ... 3675966465
So I watched #RayaAndTheLastDragon last weekend! I'm enjoying Disney's pivot from traditional princess narratives to action-based protagonists, and Raya is no exception. It reminded me of Moana, which I also loved; not because they were alike, but from the way they made me feel.
As with any Disney production, #Raya is gorgeous to behold. Each character is fun and memorable, although obviously Kelly Marie Tran's Raya and Awkwafina's Sisu were the standout performances. I've heard Sisu compared to Genie from Aladdin and I definitely got that vibe.
Additionally, #RayaAndTheLastDragon's message and themes about trust really resonated with me. They didn't plan for these times we've found ourselves in, but it feels more timely than ever. Cue the waterworks!
Source: https://twitter.com/metathor/status/1365036904392126468
I pretty much enjoyed #RayaAndTheLastDragon I do feel its story is a bit rushed, but it serves an uplifting message of community in a time when we need it most. It's also animated quite well, though I do wish the hand-drawn segments were the entire film.
Source: https://twitter.com/KingSigy/status/1365042926884126720
I just watched #RayaAndTheLastDragon again to review and I cried again. It really pulls at your heart strings in believing in people. I was also able to focus on the aesthetics more and you're in for a treat.
Source: https://twitter.com/lsirikul/status/1365046962341306368
#RayaAndTheLastDragon is one of the really good ones. The scenery is beautiful, the animation is lovely, all of the characters are so well done, the music is stunning, and the third act made me ugly cry. This one isn't pulling any punches.
Source: https://twitter.com/katiesmovies/status ... 5713526784
#RayaAndTheLastDragon looks fantastic, and features a great vocal cast (including Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina, Sandra Oh, and Benedict Wong), but sadly it's rather ho-hum in the story department, making it one of Disney's more forgettable efforts.
Source: https://twitter.com/BeckFilmCritic/stat ... 8213544964
I’m so excited for you to see this. #RayaAndTheLastDragon review next week!
Source: https://twitter.com/patbreviews/status/ ... 2008994818
#RayaAndTheLastDragon is a fun, action-packed adventure with a beautiful message of trust and community. Oh, and it’s VISUALLY STUNNING! Literally one of the most gorgeous animated films I’ve seen recently. Cannot confirm nor deny that I shed a few tears at the end
Source: https://twitter.com/kaymaldo/status/1365132611383939075
#RayaAndTheLastDragon is action packed and full of heart. Classic Disney at it’s best. It has a great message about trust and loving your friends and family. The best I’ve seen from Disney animation since Moana. Plus the short film before the actual film was very sweet as well.
Source: https://twitter.com/RyanOTooleMR/status ... 8759054340
just rewatched RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON, somehow even better the second round. it's so hopeful and full of heart; funny but never too cheesy. the references to SEA cultures –from muay thai to rumah gadang to silat to the foods– are rich and detailed. i love, love, love it.
Source: https://twitter.com/reyzando/status/1365009854079725571
Folks, RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON is a beautiful gem and you definitely don’t want to miss it. Review coming to @FoxForce5News early next week.
Source: https://twitter.com/SeanJ8/status/1365126053774172162
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON is a lot of fun. An action-packed and epic adventure on a massive scale that still manages to feel intimate — in both its characters and its beautiful animation. The story itself is fairly standard, but still executed well. Kelly Marie Tran crushes it.
Source: https://twitter.com/zach_goins/status/1 ... 9524029452
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON is like no other Disney film before it, a bracingly grim epic fantasy with bruising action, a broken heart, and stuffed to bursting with wonder.
Source: https://twitter.com/TheTrueBrendanF/sta ... 2482291712
While #RayaAndTheLastDragon suffers from formulaic structuring and plots, it excels in its characters and beautiful animation, including some of the best animated action scenes I’ve seen from Disney. A fun and cute film that leans, thankfully, more Moana than Frozen.
Source: https://twitter.com/Tberry57/status/1365149518552059904
#RayaAndTheLastDragon does not reach the heights of the top echelon of Disney animation but nevertheless is a compelling, colorful, and timely adventure. I also can't wait for the inevitable short featuring [redacted]. Stay tuned for my review this Monday at noon EST.
Source: https://twitter.com/keithlovemovies/sta ... 2984403968
#RayaAndTheLastDragon was a beautiful film and honestly, the world is dark and awful right now, and this pushes the audience, which is targeted to children to think beyond our pain, even when its hard.
I have some small issues with the film which I'll explain in my review but I think the overall message is a good one. Granted it'll be hit or miss for some people based on the state of the world.
Source: https://twitter.com/OhMyMithrandir/stat ... 2723868672
Listen I’ll have more complex feelings in a full review next week but seriously #RayaAndTheLastDragon is incredible. So moving and well done. Kelly Marie Tran is my hero. Gemma Chan is my heart. Awkwafina is perfect. I loved this movie so much.
Source: https://twitter.com/fangirlingjess/stat ... 6624237569
SEEN! Trời ơi — have trust when I say #RayaAndTheLastDragon was made for me. Fun, fast, fierce & fervent in sharing my belief that at the heart of it all we are builders of bridges.
Source: https://twitter.com/nle318/status/1365169295739748353
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON IS SO GOOD OH MY GODS.
Source: https://twitter.com/fangirlingjess/stat ... 3457330179
I've already watched "RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON" twice now.
As a South East Asian, I never thought I'd live to see the day that Disney would make a movie featuring characters that look like me.
They got it down pat.
It was wonderful.
Source: https://twitter.com/RamasScreen/status/ ... 9369083905
RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (Hall, Estrada, '21) | Mix of animation styles offers a glimpse into what this could have been, but convoluted mythology and over-expository script bog down the momentum.
Fluctuates between engaging high fantasy and awkward storytelling. The themes of togetherness resonate, but the idea that we must trust those who have repeatedly proven themselves untrustworthy in order to overcome adversity seems ill-conceived.
Loved the hand-drawn segments but they're too brief and infrequent to make any really impact. Tran and Awkwafina are both strong and provide a few emotional grace notes, but the film overall feels too busy to really land any solid punches.
Source: https://twitter.com/matthew_lucas/statu ... 6637067266
I pretty much enjoyed #RayaAndTheLastDragon I do feel its story is a bit rushed, but it serves an uplifting message of community in a time when we need it most. It's also animated quite well, though I do wish the hand-drawn segments were the entire film.
Source: https://twitter.com/KingSigy/status/1365042926884126720
Well Raya and the Last Dragon was delightful. I would like this hair plz.
Source: https://twitter.com/NerdHeather/status/ ... 4308451329
Was able to see #RayaAndTheLastDragon ... And I can effectively say it was Amazing! One of Walt Disney Animations Best, from score, animation, choreographed action, the message, and talented voice cast, it hits every note.
Source: https://twitter.com/SuperSel0320/status ... 2104780802
I wish I could see it on the big screen too, but theaters are still closed where I live and it seems they won't open again until at least the end of March. I'm very glad Disney decided to release the film on Disney+ as well, otherwise I wouldn't be able to see it until much later.
