Okay, I like how Ballister had an actual reason for distrusting Nimona towards the end. Too many movies would have Nimona do something stupid to make him lose his trust. It’s cheap and I’m glad they didn’t do it. Same thing with Ambrosius. You never feel like either of them are acting bad or villainous, but at the same time, you know what’s happening isn’t fair.
Also, are we going to acknowledge the fact that Nimona has been by herself for 1,000 years? When I realized that my jaw dropped.
So you’re telling me that for centuries Gloreth’s bloodline has been forced into knightly positions? Ambrosius HAS to have some unresolved trauma from that. Did he even want to be a knight? I assumed her stepped down towards the end of the movie since we don’t hear anything about him or Ambrosius being knights.
Speaking of Ambrosius, he was written perfectly. You can tell he genuinely loves Bal, but has been brainwashed by The Institute. The moment he figures out that Bal didn’t do it he immediately said “screw The Institute”. So when he shows Bal the scroll, you can’t even get mad at him. Ballister would do the same thing if the rolls were switched. Also, him saying “You’ve worked harder than all of us,” really showed me he was a good guy from the get go. He acknowledges his own privilege and knows that Bal has had to work twice as hard to be seen as half as good.
The Squire was a surprisingly good character. If he knew who to go to, he probably would have given up the footage himself. But he didn’t, and he had to go against the word of The Institute, who’s basically a step below The Queen. I don’t blame him for not saying anything.
But listen, if people hated me for thousands of years because when I was 8 or so some kid my age decided I was a monster I would be LIVID. It’s a miracle Nimona turned out as nice as she did.
Also, NIMONA COMING BACK AT THE END?! I need to write and read fanfics of the wedding, the adoption, the adoption of more children, Ambrosius and Nimona having a moment. GET ON IN PEOPLE, I’LL DO IT WITH YOU!
Overall, best movie of the damn century. Disney WILL be kicking themselves.
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