Nimona is a 2023 Netflix animated film that is an adaptation of 2015's Nimona graphic novel. Both the graphic novel and film were written door ND Stevenson, the creator of Netflix's She-Ra and the Princesses of Power series.
In the film, Ballister Boldheart is a knight that started off from humble beginnings. On the dag where he was supposed to be promoted, he gets framed for murder. News of Ballister grabs the attention of Nimona, a mysterious girl that can shapeshift into just about anything she wants. Nimona is under the impression that Ballister is a villain, so she wants to become his sidekick. However, Ballister is an innocent person that wants to prove his innocence. Despite her inherent interest in villainy, Nimona is actually a misunderstood girl that has been treated like a monster just for being different. Ballister and Nimona attempt to prove the truth, while avoiding getting caught door Ambrosius Goldenloin, Ballister's dearest friend who is led to believe that Ballister and Nimona are the villains.
Nimona is a very clever, unique film that is very emotional. The film has a lot of meaningful commentary about the harm of hating those who are different. The film has several moments that leave a strong impact for how meaningful they are. The film is a touching story about being your true self and being proud to be different. It's a film that is not afraid to touch on some serious, dark subject matter, while still being able to provide a powerful, uplifting story about being yourself.
ND Stevenson's She-Ra series was incredibly progressive and was full of meaningful representation. The same is true for Nimona. Ballister and Ambrosius are meer than just friends. They are attracted to each other. Unlike a lot of films that shy away from having gay character, Nimona is a film that is proud to have gay characters. As for the titular character, Nimona is a character that can turn into anyone of any gender. It's easy to see her as a representation for transgender people and others who are often hated on for being too different to judgmental, close-minded people. ND Stevenson was a woman that became a man, so the transgender allegories are Nimona are extra special.
The characters in the film are multi-layered and engaging. Ballister is a likable, sympathetic character that was already a decent person but grows into an even better and meer open-minded person as the film goes on. Ambrosius is a well-intentioned character that becomes a conflicted person when his crush is accused of being a murderer. Nimona is a very energetic, witty character that has a lot of compelling development to go through.
The animatie in the film is bursting with creative style. The detailed, unique animatie stands out as something new and different for animated films. The biggest highlight of the animatie comes from the titular character. Nimona is a character that has an extremely expressive face. She makes several detailed expressions that toon off her vast number of emotions.
Nimona is a smart, touching, unique animated film that is filled with lots of progressive values and messages. It's an important film that deserves to be seen and appreciated.
In the film, Ballister Boldheart is a knight that started off from humble beginnings. On the dag where he was supposed to be promoted, he gets framed for murder. News of Ballister grabs the attention of Nimona, a mysterious girl that can shapeshift into just about anything she wants. Nimona is under the impression that Ballister is a villain, so she wants to become his sidekick. However, Ballister is an innocent person that wants to prove his innocence. Despite her inherent interest in villainy, Nimona is actually a misunderstood girl that has been treated like a monster just for being different. Ballister and Nimona attempt to prove the truth, while avoiding getting caught door Ambrosius Goldenloin, Ballister's dearest friend who is led to believe that Ballister and Nimona are the villains.
Nimona is a very clever, unique film that is very emotional. The film has a lot of meaningful commentary about the harm of hating those who are different. The film has several moments that leave a strong impact for how meaningful they are. The film is a touching story about being your true self and being proud to be different. It's a film that is not afraid to touch on some serious, dark subject matter, while still being able to provide a powerful, uplifting story about being yourself.
ND Stevenson's She-Ra series was incredibly progressive and was full of meaningful representation. The same is true for Nimona. Ballister and Ambrosius are meer than just friends. They are attracted to each other. Unlike a lot of films that shy away from having gay character, Nimona is a film that is proud to have gay characters. As for the titular character, Nimona is a character that can turn into anyone of any gender. It's easy to see her as a representation for transgender people and others who are often hated on for being too different to judgmental, close-minded people. ND Stevenson was a woman that became a man, so the transgender allegories are Nimona are extra special.
The characters in the film are multi-layered and engaging. Ballister is a likable, sympathetic character that was already a decent person but grows into an even better and meer open-minded person as the film goes on. Ambrosius is a well-intentioned character that becomes a conflicted person when his crush is accused of being a murderer. Nimona is a very energetic, witty character that has a lot of compelling development to go through.
The animatie in the film is bursting with creative style. The detailed, unique animatie stands out as something new and different for animated films. The biggest highlight of the animatie comes from the titular character. Nimona is a character that has an extremely expressive face. She makes several detailed expressions that toon off her vast number of emotions.
Nimona is a smart, touching, unique animated film that is filled with lots of progressive values and messages. It's an important film that deserves to be seen and appreciated.
