Zootopia

Zootopia has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Ginnifer Goodwin sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Zootopia is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Zootopia gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery. Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman lead a cast that never overplays a joke. Zootopia came out in 2016. What keeps Zootopia from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Zootopia. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Ginnifer Goodwin sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.