the film is crammed with so much transporting spectacle and visual invention, it feels epic; it's a feast of a film; Raya's combat scenes are thrillingly, and perhaps also surprisingly, intense, and animated with real dynamism and poise
refreshingly original; Kelly Marie Tran's pitch-perfect performance makes organic even the heavier character beats, while Muppet-voiced Awkwafina remains a master at finding the humor in the most humdrum dialogue through offbeat line readings
on its own gorgeously depicted terms, this film sticks the landing as a celebration of hope, a manifestation of what unfettered trust in our shared humanity could look like
it's a fun movie, packed with escapades and just-shy-of-cloying cutesy humor, but there is a resonant depth, too; Raya's chords of loss and melancholy blend well with its more fanciful elements, all given vibrant body in achingly gorgeous animation
a gorgeous piece of work that features elaborate and ambitious world-building, stunning visuals and an A-team of impressive voice actors. It's a film with a lot on its mind.. but the results are both impressive and exciting
a beautiful, poignant & adventurous movie; the film is fresh, original and entertaining; Disney's "Raya and the Last Dragon" stumbles a bit to get going, but manages to stick the landing of a heartfelt and hope-filled animated movie
"Raya", nonetheless, is enjoyable. Hall and Estrada offer colorful vibrant animation that realistically pops off the screen; The Southeast Asian-inspired "Raya and the Last Dragon" conjures some much-needed magic for a modicum of fun
"Raya" is a rare family film with genuine action-blockbuster chops; Disney delivers a vibrant action-fantasy epic with another heroine who feels legitimately revolutionary
by Robbie Collin [Daily Telegraph (UK) ]
by Dan Rubins [Slant Magazine ]
by Molly Freeman [ScreenRant ]
