Nimona Is The REPRESENTATION We NEED! First Time Watching! 

Nimona's flashback is what changed the whole movie for me. The fact that it was all born out of a silly misunderstanding. And her own friend turned on her. Shit was heartbreaking 😭💔

The Director is the embodiment of the mindset "the goal justifies the means". She committed regicide and was willing to commit genocide because of a "monster" and she saw no problem with it.

It’s funny that Disney tried to kill this movie and now they’re suffering with a lot of money loss due to one of their newest movies flopping at the box office. Talk about karma.

Man the line, “I see you, Nimona. And you’re not alone”, makes me cry every single time. It was like I’d been waiting to hear that my whole life.

I was pleasantly surprised that Ambrosius didn't turn out to be evil and was always 100% loyal to Bal. It's just that I feared they were gonna do him like Hans in Frozen.

The queer representation in this is so good because it's a prominent part of the story, but it's not bashed over our heads and treated like a huge shock. A lot of us are at the point where we don't need something like this to be a huge thing; it's played nonchalantly like any other relationship and I love that. Nimona is also a really fun character and is probably just me in animated form: punk rock aesthetic, plus size body, chaotic neutral, sometimes dark sense of humor, and an animal person😆😉. Her story of being seen as different and/or dangerous by the rest of the world strikes a chord with me as a queer woman on the autism spectrum. Also, f**k Todd (the redhead knight)!! All my homies hate Todd!

I'm just gonna say it right now: Chloe is a natural when it comes to voice acting

This is one of the rare times I've seen such authentic queer rep. Not just surface level. It's great that Ballister and Ambrosius are a couple that explicitly state their love for each other but there's a lot more queer things about this movie. This is why we need more queer creators creating queer content. The creator is trans and put his years of his feelings and experience in the original comic. There's so many queer allegories i appreciate. -like bal asking Nimona what she is and she says "I'm Nimona!" That's it. We don't need back stories. Like in real life, we don't need to know trans and nonbinary ppl backstories or surgeries. We like the person now, that's all that matters -the mix of futuristic and historical elements reflects now. We made so much progress now, yet there are ppl who enforce "standards" that go back thousands of years ago. -bal is a token minority. Instead of the system being accepting of less fortunate ppl, they have the "pull yourself up by your bootstraps." -bal an outsider, is telling nimona (another outsider) to just socially conform like he does. This reflects infighting in the LGBTQ community. -the whole "they are trained to kill me yet I'M the monster?" Can reflect how some religious ppl treat queer ppl. We're literally loving others, expressing ourselves, yet some ppl are saying how we deserve to die, we're going to hell. And we often get hate crimed.etc. yet WE'RE in the wrong? Thats just a few examples but I love this movie so much. I'm glad kids have this rep.

"And then we'll rise like the phoenix and overthrow the government!" I just now caught on the foreshadowing

Nimona is a legend, she's an icon and she's the moment. I would say she must be protected at all costs, but I feel like she's already got that handled by herself pretty well.

Even though this wasn’t released under Blue Sky Studios, I still count it as one and I say that this is easily their best film!

curious detail about nimona's dragon form: if you pay attention, she didn't become just any dragon, she became the cereal advertisement dragon, which means she can even transform into fictional characters, making her power more OP than she already was, the only limitations being her imagination and/or knowledge, and the fact that she can't turn into inanimate objects (because that's too much power)

The representation of this movie is so on point, especially with how Nimona describes the “not shapeshifting” feeling, or what I think is dysphoria. I personally describe my own as an itchy sweater feeling, one I can’t quite get rid of unless I “shift” (look/feel like my gender, and that’s a pretty loose term lol) and the whole “so you’re a girl? Or a rhino?” “I’m Nimona” I’m very much the same, no specific gender label, just, me. This is exactly the movie we need right now

Netflix really needs to work on their advertising cause the trailer for this movie did not have me interested, but this movie is like everything I love. I’m so glad good word of mouth convinced me to watch this movie cause it’s perfect for me.

I live the effect they used for Nimona's scream at the end. It felt like they had Chloe Grace Moretz do multiple takes, and then she asked which take they were gonna use, and the audio editor, layering all of them together said "I don't follow."

I went into this movie completely blind; I had never heard of it. Saw it as a top 10 on my netflix and figured "why not ... I could use some animation" .... ooooooh it WRECKED me. Nimona doesn't have a "true form" that's why she keeps saying "I'm Nimona" when someone asks who or what are you. Something I didn't see others mention; during the "Kwispy" scene when the car is rolling towards the kid, there is a KNIGHT that PUSHES the kid out of the way to save himself. This just makes it so much "ooomph". And she very well could have toasted everyone ... but it was non-lethal cereal puffs lol She never actually murders anyone despite always saying "murdering" and "killing". And when she's yelling at Ballister to call her a monster - his response was pure reflex trained into him - and he realized it right before Todd bursts in (butt face).

Shoutout to Eugene Lee Yang who is an absolute icon ❤

I have no idea if anyone realised that the main gay couple (Bal & Ambrosius) actually serves other, very interesting meaning (?). It's obviously representative (and we adore them for it!) but I thought... what if this was a dude. With a girl. I know some people would argue about some weird stuff, like one of the characters being 'weaker' (because, you know, it'd be a woman-) or some other stupid things. These people would go on a rant about how the creators 'please' women by showing a girl winning over a dude- or the other way around- they'd say that the girl is 'always loosing" (I hope this makes sense). I think the fact that they are both men is actually very smart because that makes Ballister and Ambrosius EQUAL. No one will say that the creators made one character 'stronger' or 'weaker' because these characters are equal. Even if this is not the case I honestly love that.

Just as a friendly pointer, “transgenders” is typically not considered the appropriate way to refer to trans people, trans people and the trans community are always safe bets! I love that a lot of people, trans and otherwise, see representation in Nimona. 🖤🏳️‍⚧️

I love this movie- the action, comedy and the queer, nb/trans representation is done so well ( I'm queer, nb). just such a great movie

Plus, I just notice that the song Nimona was hearing on the *subway and dragon scene, is the same one as in Kickass; not to mention that Chloe Grace Moretz acts in both movies.

This movie is absolute master piece! Perhaps most impoirtant animation done in our generation. I I know what it is to be different. I have aspergers and ADHD that went without diagnosed or medication my entire school life where I never seemed to fit with others. So this movie hit me differently very close and yes, Monologue Nimona gives, does make me tear up.

Nimona and Hobie Brown from ATSV would get along well

2:49 “wtf was that look?” That my friend is the look that’s going to live rent free in my head for undetermined amount of time and will occasionally pop out right when I’m trying to sleep 😂😅

I had high expectations for this movie, AND IT BLEW THAT EXPECTATIONS ALL THE WAY TO THE MOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!(and I Love the Jinx reference 2:52)

Once again, another animated movie with a creative art style. Spider-Verse really changed the animation industry.

The cyberpunk and medieval theme is to show that they are still stuck in the past, which I find cool

0:43 My name is Rodrigo Degoya. You killed someone I love. Prepare to dance!😂😂

the idea what the cyberpunk/knight combination represents: while they are a high developed society when it comes to technology, their mindset is still stuck in medieval times.

I'm pretty sure the reason why Nimona lived was two reasons because Shes can't get hurt. or because she turned into a phoenix and they can be reborn themselves

4:10 When stealth is optional

One of the best animated films this year.

I love how the film was targeted towards the LGBTQ+ community mostly the transgender and genderfluid people since the creator of the novel that Nimona is based from is transgender and knows what it feels like to change yourself and people constantly judging the transgender and genderfluid. But I really loved the film and it was truly inspiring I'm not transgender or genderfluid myself but I can somewhat understand of how they might feel when people judge them through this movie. Also I love your reactions!

One thing i said to my sib when we talked about it the day after i made them watch it was nimona's body shape made me happy. I was excited to see her design as very distinct from how most women are in animation. But beyond that, she's a shapeshifter. She *chose* that body and feels comfortable in it. And honestly, that was really important to me and my non-model body. When i said that, my sib paused and really tyought about it. They agreed with me.

Hay Movies In Depth. Fun fact about this movie. Blue Sky Studies, the company that made the Ica Age movies were originally going to make this movie, but it was canceled after Disney shut down Blur Skys after they bought the animated studio as part of its 20th Century Fox purchase.

I found myself shouting YESSSSSS SOMEONE GETS IT way too much during your reaction lol, I watched Nimona with my family and let's just say they were less than appreciative of the representation. But you saw and pointed out every incredible little moment!! Appreciate you, and I love your channel!!

love the writers and actors..hope they get what they want

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

I love the message they put in thix movie. The story line is very good and your reaction made the movie funnier and way better!😊

I’m glad one of the Tray guys helped make the show possible

That movie made me cry 2 times. I love the movie 😢😢

Oh, i don't know if it's been said, but i noticed on my third watch that nimona very casually comes into the dungeon. When the director is leaving, there are like 3 rats that come along the wall toward the camera. Nimona is along the left wall. The movie was so rewatchable for things like that. Or like how she'd keep saying she's nimona because what else would she say; that is who/what she is.

Nimona’s big black monster reminded me of Aang in ATLA when he goes avatar mode during the Northern Water Kingdom battle. Which makes me question what is Nimona really? I get she is meant to be a representation of transgender, but what is she in the comic/movie.

When it comes to representation, this movie checks multiple boxes with just one character and it doesn't feel forced. This is how it's supposed to be.

This is my favourite movie this year!

I am definitely rewatching this movie in a few days. IT IS SO GOOD.

"one thing that is going through my mind about this girl... *MÖBEL MARTIN* " (german ad played)

Nimona is 1000 years old

0:21 You know what some of us can't understand without subtitles because we live in loud households. Very valid reason 😂

even being straight, i still enjoyed this movie, it was amazing

3:39 this moment pissed me off looking back at it. She knows what is going on, why was there any reason to go down there and shame him? "For the audience" I guess, but like what kind of mindset must she have to do that when she knows the truth?

Cant speak from experience but somebody said that the ending is different in the comics and she doesnt come back. Not sure how accurate that is. Loved this movie tho

This was a really fun reaction :)

MID Keep Up the good work and love from H-Town and I love the podcast 🙌

4:42 This seriously happened 😳

This was so good you should do more

my favorite part of this video is the constant dunking on todd

That subtitle comment was awesome

His hate for Todd gives me life

Great movie!!!! Thanks for reacting❤

2:27 Clip it! Oh wait this isn't Twitch dang it lol

love this man he's so dam funny

MID trying to cry in yet another movie 😂

Ohh I was actually just thinking about watching this ! Guess I'll watch it here first :) Also you should ALWAYS use subtitles... even if you dont need them !

Wow, MID, I didn't know you could transform into so many forms

Where does the instinct come from, when you see something unusual or different, to go "ew weird" etc, like you did when she turned into a shark or a boy or said "I'm Nimona"? I genuinely want to understand, because it always throws me for a loop. Like, my thought is *interesting/cool* but then other people recoil and act like someone just took a shit in their food or something, I don't quite know how to take it or what to assume their reason is.

This is basically mid evil with cyberpunk

People that don't get emotional during the final scene in this film frighten me.

The was I personally interpreted this movie is that nemona is genderfluid and regularly fluctuates between genders excluding female. When bal says “and now you’re a boy” nemona responds “I am today” implying that they can be different genders daily. But whenever bal tells them to be a girl, they respond with “I’m not a girl, I’m nemona” implying that feminine pronouns are not preferable to them. They also never refer to themself as a girl. I just found that interesting and I feel like nobody really talks about that element of nemona’s character.

I use subtitles man

I was hoping you would watch NIMONA. Thank You! 😭💔

so she's Maui but pink... still deciding if I like it more or not

Do Madagascar 2 escape to Africa and Madagascar 3 Europe’s most wanted

I was just about to watch this movie lmaooo

Not going to lie, pretty L take on subtitles there, MID. Other than that, great reaction.

if i'd had representation like this in the movies i watched i think i wouldn't have been so confused and scared as a queer nonbinary person trying to navigate the world. nimona is beautiful genderfluid rep!!

Yes it is!😊

Netflix are coming out with great LGBTQ Movies and TV shows lately ngl can't wait until heartstopper and elite to come back

Great reaction as always! For future reference, the term "transgenders" is a little disrespectful. Otherwise, keep making great content!

This is my new favorite movie❤❤

This is the last review I'm watching before supporting the strike. These kinds of reviews do hurt the strikes

I just wanted to point out that you scoffed at people using subtitles and then immediately misheard "Pam" for "fam" before the one minute mark

YESSS FINALLYY!!!

I love this movie soo much

I am so used to trans characters being killed to the point i 100% though nimona was dead

Will not stand for subtitle slander 🤨

can you please watch the smurfs??

This movie really is for everybody. The LGBTQIA+ might not speak to me personally (other than me being happy as an ally) but As a cis/hete person what personally got me about this movie is the Depression representation becoz I'm in a dark place now, The anti-establishment and anarchy of Nimona because F the system and the Bais and discriminated faced by Balastar (both before and after being accused as a murder) and his dependancy on the system. as a minority you feel a supreme need to code switch and belong and fit within a system that is inherently against u and not built for you, and you only succeed if you're 2x better than everybody else and if u mess up once its over

It's a bit late for a video but I'm here

what's wrong with people using subtitles?

Love it

This movie shows who are the true villains of society Does who put pinaple of pizza 🍍+🍕=🤮

If no one else says it, I will: Nimona = Vanellope! 09:15 - 09:19 *NO!* Garbage pizza _may_ be fine,Pineapple pizza *_NEVER!!!_* 💚🤍❤

Cool

Nimona is actually gender fluid

Do the angry birds movie 2 And the secret life of pets The secret life of pets 2

"for transgenders" 9:58 yeah uh transgender is an adjective, not a noun, and calling us "transgenders" is offensive - trans people is good, transgenders or transgendereds is AWFUL please do not, it's dehumanizing also, this is by a trans person so yeah, it's queer

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Starting the video with the hair and a rushed promotion? You must've been pissed with this one lol