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16.04.2021 (Karsten Serck)
Disney bietet "Raya und der letzte Drache" bereits jetzt bei Disney+ an und veröffentlicht den Animationsfilm im Frühjahr auch auf Blu-ray Disc und Ultra HD Blu-ray. In den USA wurde "Raya and the Last Dragon" bereits für den 18.05.2021 auf Blu-ray Disc und Ultra HD Blu-ray angekündigt. Die Ultra HD Blu-ray verfügt über einen englischen Dolby Atmos-Mix, HDR10 und umfangreiches Bonus-Material inklusive Making of Featurettes und "Deleted Scenes". Für Deutschland ist bislang noch kein VÖ-Termin bekannt.
Derzeit ist der Film auch für Abonnenten von Disney+ nur mit "VIP-Zugang" und einem Aufpreis von 21,99 EUR erhältlich. Disney+ zeigt den Film auch in 4K mit Dolby Vision HDR aber ohne Dolby Atmos-Ton. Ab dem 04.06.2021 soll "Raya und der letzte Drache" für alle Abonnenten von Disney+ ohne Aufpreis verfügbar sein.
"Raya und der letzte Drache" ist auch ohne Abo u.a. bei Amazon Prime Video und im Apple iTunes Store in 4K zum Kauf für 21,99 EUR erhältlich.
Update: Disney hat "Raya und der letzte Drache" jetzt auch in Deutschland für den 27.05.2021 auf Blu-ray Disc und DVD angekündigt. Eine Ultra HD Blu-ray ist für den deutschen Markt aber nicht geplant. Immerhin wird der Film ab dem 27.05. auch für den normalen digitalen Verkauf freigegeben und dann dürften auch die Preise für die bereits mit Premium-Aufschlag erhältlichen 4K-Versionen bei Amazon Prime Video und im Apple iTunes Store sinken.
- Raya und der letzte Drache [4K UHD] bei Amazon Prime Video
- Raya und der letzte Drache im Apple iTunes Store
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< Neuere Meldung | Frühere Meldung >Plot: What’s it about?
I think I’ve always wanted dragons to be real. Who knows – they might have been. When the vast animal kingdom is considered, it’s not illogical to think that these flying beast could have existed, in one form or another, at some point in history. That and perhaps the best explanation of the “fire breathing” aspect was explained in Reign of Fire or you could read this. At any rate, no matter your opinion on dragos or Disney animation, we’ve got both here. In a world where time stood still, Disney managed to construct an animated movie that delivered the goods. Bear in mind that this is NOT a Pixar film. It lacks some of the sentimentality, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
The plot of the film is essentially given to us in the prologue, but for the sake of argument we’ll go into a little more detail. We learn about the kingdom of Kumandra which was attacked by monsters called the Druun. This turned the realm’s protectors, the dragons and most of the humans into stone. The kingdom them disbanded into five separate factions with each blaming the others for the shared misfortune. The Druun have now returned to finish the job and, thanks to a poor decision (based on trust, the central theme of the movie) by Raya (voiced by Kelly Marie Tran). It’s Raya’s dream to fulfill her father’s dream of reuniting the kingdom. To do this she tracks down Sisu (voiced by Awkwafina), the only dragon to have survived the Druun attack. The duo then have to reassemble the pieces of a magic orb scattered across the five factions. There is, of course, an obstacle in the way by the name of Namaari (voiced by Gemma Chan). Things are never easy.
I have to admit, I’d heard good things about the movie before I put the disc in the player, but part of me still wanted to dislike the film. I don’t know why. But once I saw it wasn’t the traditional Disney faire, I became more interested. Raya and the Last Dragon, like Mulan before it, manages to showcase a protagonist that doesn’t long for love or to escape some dismal fate. Yes, there are some of the standard Disney creatures (cute and cuddly) and the entourage of characters, but it is a Disney film, right? The vocal talent involved is top notch as is the story. I really enjoyed it. You will too.
Video: How’s it look?
It’s kind of amazing how far animation has come in a short amount of time. Well, if you consider 25 years a short amount of time. I looked at a few of the scenes of this film and they look like stills from a live-action movie. The lines are do precise, the background so detailed it’s like looking at a piece of art on the wall. Disney’s 2.39:1 HEVC 4K image delivers all of this and does it well. HDR is effectively used to provide a near 3D viewing experience. Colors pop, detail is off the charts and I was hard-pressed to find anything that rubbed me the wrong way. This is flat out amazing.
Audio: How’s it sound?
The included Dolby Atmos soundtrack has its fair time to shine as well. There are some pretty intense fight scenes and though the majority of the film is dialogue-driven, I felt the presence of the Amtos mix from. deep within. Yeah, I just said that. Vocals are pure and crisp, surrounds are used effectively and a broad, spacious soundstage puts the viewer in the middle of the action. As I often say with Atmos mixes – zero complaints here.
- Us Again – Theatrical Short Film – A six minute short film told via dance about feeling young.
- Taste of Raya – A virtual discussion about the trials and tribulations of making a film in the world of Covid-19.
- Raya: Bringing it Home – Basically the same as the above, but doing it from one’s house.
- Martial Artists – I wonder how one becomes a stunt choreographer on an animated film?
- We Are Kumandra – The cultures of Southeast Asia and how they’re incorporated into the film.
- Outtakes – I have to wonder…who would animate an outtake?
- Fun Facts & Easter Eggs – I enjoyed this, some little nuances that are hidden in the film.
- The Story Behind the Storyboard with John Ripa – Ever wonder why they storyboard scenes? Director John Ripa has the answer.
- Deleted Scenes – Five scenes with introductions by Fawn Veerasunthorn and John Ripa are included.
- The Bridge
- Escaping Namaari
- Dragon Blade
- Meet Boun
- The Heart of the Dragon
The Bottom Line
Raya and the Last Dragon might not be Disney’s best animated film, but it’s good. Really good. I was about halfway through before I realized that the main characters didn’t prance around in dresses and sing songs about meeting the love of their life. And while not a Pixar film, it’s close. Disney’s technical presentation delivers what we’d expect and there are enough supplements to warrant a purchase.