Sisu takes a few forms in this movie and I really liked those as well. I saw a lot of criticism of the animation of the dragons in this movie but I actually really liked it.

A lot of the main inspiration comes from Thailand and as I visited there last year it was really lovely to see how those real cultural elements were blended with the more mythological ones. I felt very immersed in the culture and style of this fictional universe. The world building was also excellent considering the run time of the movie. As I mentioned before, she didn't feel like some magical, invincible warrior like Mulan in the live action remake, it felt like she was really fighting the whole time. She's a flawed individual who makes mistakes and you can tell that she has been through trauma. Of course, she's a total badass and wields a sword like a pro, but she definitely has some wonderful character beneath that too which stops her from turning into a Mary Sue type. I absolutely loved the character of Raya who is Disney's newest princess.

I loved that the characters didn't feel invincible, with some scenes where it felt like Raya may actually get totally beaten. The animation is absolutely stunning, as you would expect from Disney! I absolutely adored the fight sequences, they felt really impactful, beautifully directed and felt like there was a real threat there.

I'd say it's the best Disney Animation Studios film since Moana. So, how did it hold up? Well, I for one absolutely loved this movie. There will be no spoilers in this review.* *Disclaimer! I was given early release press access to this movie.

Raya and the last dragon movie guide