EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 1H 33M
Extended Version: ZOOTOPIA (2016) IS HILARIOUS & SURPRISINGLY MATURE!! MOVIE REACTION! First Time Watching | Disney
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BEFORE ZOOTOPIA 2!! Zootopia Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Zootopia Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review! Greg Alba & Tara Erickson dive into Disney’s Zootopia (2016), the hilarious, heartfelt, surprisingly mature animated adventure starring Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Chief Bogo, Bellwether, Mayor Lionheart, Flash, Clawhauser, Yax, and the entire ZPD squad. We break down all the iconic scenes — the DMV sloth sequence with Flash, Judy & Nick’s first meeting, Mr. Big’s “ice-’em” moment, the Night Howlers twist, the Gazelle concert, the train chase, the cliff fight, and the emotional “Try Everything” finale. We also revisit the most popular quotes (“It’s called a hustle, sweetheart,” “Let it go,” “We are in a really big hurry!”) and the deeper themes about prejudice, stereotypes, identity, ambition, fear, and community that made Zootopia one of Disney’s smartest films ever. With Zootopia 2 releasing THIS WEEK, we compare world-building, character arcs, the return of Judy & Nick, the new mystery storyline, and what Disney has confirmed for the sequel. Expect full commentary, fun tangents, Easter-egg breakdowns, analysis of Michael Giacchino’s score, and a whole lot of love for this universe. Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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BEFORE ZOOTOPIA 2!! Zootopia Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Zootopia Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review! Greg Alba & Tara Erickson dive into Disney’s Zootopia (2016), the hilarious, heartfelt, surprisingly mature animated adventure starring Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Chief Bogo, Bellwether, Mayor Lionheart, Flash, Clawhauser, Yax, and the entire ZPD squad. We break down all the iconic scenes — the DMV sloth sequence with Flash, Judy & Nick’s first meeting, Mr. Big’s “ice-’em” moment, the Night Howlers twist, the Gazelle concert, the train chase, the cliff fight, and the emotional “Try Everything” finale. We also revisit the most popular quotes (“It’s called a hustle, sweetheart,” “Let it go,” “We are in a really big hurry!”) and the deeper themes about prejudice, stereotypes, identity, ambition, fear, and community that made Zootopia one of Disney’s smartest films ever. With Zootopia 2 releasing THIS WEEK, we compare world-building, character arcs, the return of Judy & Nick, the new mystery storyline, and what Disney has confirmed for the sequel. Expect full commentary, fun tangents, Easter-egg breakdowns, analysis of Michael Giacchino’s score, and a whole lot of love for this universe. Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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