Plot and Story
What city does Judy Hopps move to?
Zootopia
Who is the main character of Zootopia?
Judy Hopps.
What is a stereotype?
A fixed/general idea about what a group of people or animals are like.
What shot shows a character's face closely?
Close-up.
Name one film technique we have studied.
Camera shots, lighting, sound/music, colour, setting, angle...
What job does Judy dream of having?
A police officer.
Describe one personality trait Judy shows throughout the film.
Determined, brave, hardworking, optimistic...
What stereotype is usually associated with foxes?
Sneaky, dishonest or untrustworthy.
What shot usually shows a character from around the waist/chest upwards?
Medium shot.
What is the effect of bright lighting?
It can create a happy, safe, positive or hopeful mood.
What kind of animal is Nick Wilde?
A fox.
At the beginning of the film, what does Nick pretend to be like?
Confident, dishonest, sneaky/a scammer.
What stereotype is usually associated with rabbits?
Small, weak, cute, harmless or timid.
What shot shows a character's whole body and some of the surroundings?
Long shot.
What is the effect of dark lighting?
It can create tension, danger, mystery or fear.
What mystery do Judy and Nick investigate?
Why predators are disappearing / becoming savage.
What do we discover Nick is actually like underneath his confident personality?
Caring, loyal, intelligent and hurt by how others have treated him.
How does Judy challenge the stereotype about rabbits?
She becomes a brave, capable police officer and refuses to give up.
Why might a director use a close-up on Judy's face?
To show her emotions and help the audience understand how she feels.
Why might fast or dramatic music be used during a chase scene?
To create excitement, tension and make the scene feel faster.
Why predators are disappearing / becoming savage.
We should not judge people based on stereotypes; people can change and achieve more than others expect.
Why is Mayor Lionheart an interesting character when thinking about stereotypes?
Lions are normally associated with being powerful, brave and noble, but Lionheart hides information and makes dishonest decisions to protect himself/the city.
How does Zootopia show that stereotypes can be harmful?
Characters are judged because of what animal they are instead of their actual personality or actions.
A shot shows Judy looking tiny compared with the huge buildings of Zootopia. What shot might be used, and what is its effect?
Long shot. It shows how large Zootopia is and makes Judy appear small or overwhelmed.
If the camera looks up at a character from below, what is this called and what can it make the character look like?
A low-angle shot. It can make the character look powerful, important or threatening.