A punk-rock, techno-medieval fantasy that explodes with rebellious heart, visually depicting a vibrant clash between misunderstood identities and rigid tradition.

Nimona

"A new hero takes shape."

23 June 2023 United States of America 101 min ⭐ 7.9 (1,268)

Director: Nick Bruno Troy Quane

Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang, Frances Conroy, Lorraine Toussaint

Animation Family Fantasy Action Comedy Adventure Science Fiction

Acceptance vs. Prejudice Challenging Authority and Tradition Identity and Self-Perception Love and Betrayal

Nimona - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

A recurring battle cry in the film is, "Go back to the shadows from whence you came!"

This line is a direct homage to "The Lord of the Rings." It appears to be a blend of Gandalf's line to the Balrog ("Go back to the Shadow!") and Galadriel's line to Sauron in "The Hobbit" films ("Go back to the void from whence you came!"). This is fitting, as creator ND Stevenson is a known fan of Tolkien's work.

During a subway scene, Nimona briefly transforms into a rat carrying a slice of pizza.

This is a reference to the viral internet meme "Pizza Rat," which originated from a 2015 video of a rat dragging a slice of pizza down subway stairs in New York City. The reference has also appeared in other animated films like "Soul" and "We Bare Bears: The Movie."

The opening scroll of the film contains a tribute to Blue Sky Studios.

The text on the scroll reads, "Verily did the people live in the embrace of Blue Skies, tilling the good earth, harvesting the bounties of their animated labors." This is a direct nod to Blue Sky Studios, the original animation house for the film that was shut down by Disney before the project could be completed.

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