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Raya and the Last Dragon - Movie Review

 

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Not sure who (if anyone) pays for Disney+ then shells out another $30 for premier access to a movie that is showing in theaters especially when it will be free just a few short months later. For that matter, not sure why Disney believes these movies are worth $30 for rental or $30 when they are released for purchase at other retailers. Don't get me wrong, Raya is way better than the trailer lets on especially in these times. I am just saying that if I am paying $30 for a movie, it better include 4K Blue-Ray, regular Blue-Ray, DVD, and 4K digital copy on the same day it is release in theaters. Even then, I would really need to know it was a good movie prior to purchasing.

Fortunately, the wait is over and Raya is now on Disney+ for free. A try before buying movie on my list. While it is so much better than I had every thought, it is still $20 for digital 4K copy now. Amazing how the price drops from $30 to $20 the minute the movie is free for Disney+ subscribers. While I am tempted to redeem some Microsoft Bing points to get the movie, Mulan was on sale for $10 recently so I am expecting Raya to have a sale price as well. This is much more in my price range especially for digital only. I will be tempted if the movie drops to $15 in the next month or two but I will keep my eye out for a sale price. Granted Digital Movies Now has Raya 4K for $15 plus a 10% off sale this weekend plus they have pre-order for Godzilla vs Kong that is tempting me. I have decided that unless the deal is amazing that I am going to start sticking with normal retailers especially after my post on Digital Ownership.

Review

Whether or not someone decided to do an politically correct movie with casting and characters, the movie has a great story about trust and bringing people together. I don't consider that a spoiler as it is in the trailer. The movie did have a slower start than I was expecting. Once it hit its stride, you are taken on a fantastic journey where you really felt for the characters. I hate to admit it but I did get a little emotional towards the end of the movie but that is part of the joy of movies that they can make you feel for the characters. It was this part of the movie that cemented me adding Raya to my collection (when it is affordable). Sorry Disney (and any other studio) but make digital copies affordable and we would buy them sooner.

Rating

The movie as a whole is gets an HD rating but the end of the movie will get a 4K rating. It is worth adding to your collection for under $15. I picked up my 4K copy for $13 from Microsoft using Bing reward points so $0 out of pocket.

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