In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing NIMONA (2023) which is currently streaming on Netflix, in association with Annapurna Animation/Annapurna Pictures. From the graphic novel of the same name by Nate Stevenson, this film's screenplay is attributed to Robert L. Baird and Lloyd Taylor and is directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane. Readers of the original graphic novel may pick up on the changes made to the story but this film focuses on Nimona (Chloë Grace Moretz), a perpetually young shape shifter who has come into Ballister Boldheart's (Riz Ahmed) life after he falls from grace for a crime he did not commit. She is searching for her tribe and he just wants to be left alone but she soon convinces him to clear his name with her help. Lines blur as heroes, villains and monsters converge but will Ballister follow his heart and do what's right or will he turn on Nimoa, a creature he's been trained and sworn to destroy? You'll have to watch to find out. Rounding out the cast are Eugene Lee Yang (Ambrosius Goldenloin), Lorraine Toussaint (Queen Valerin), Frances Conroy (The Director) and Beck Bennett (Sir Thoddeus Sureblade). The film clocks in at 1 h 41 m and is rated PG. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
