A week ago, I finally jumped on the metaphorical bandwagon and went to the theaters and saw "Zootopia."

Let me just start by saying that the fact I went and saw this movie in theaters (not the dollar theater, mind you) is a credit to the movie itself. Ever since it came out, people have been talking about it, and not just critics; people I know and respectfully dub “film connoisseurs” told me repeatedly to go see this movie.

So, I figured, it’s spring break, and I can give this movie the $13.

Many reviewers have given it well-deserved praise, but I want to go a little further with my analysis.

"Zootopia" is an amazing movie. The animation in particular deserves many, many awards (as I’m sure it will get). It's clear the writers, directors, producers and animators had put a whole lot of time and money into making this movie.

So, is "Zootopia" a children’s movie?

I mean, yes, the characters and plot are pretty standard. We’ve got your typical underdog (or bunny) overcoming great obstacles to achieve an (almost) impossible goal, and in the end, she does. (Sorry. Spoilers?) This is Disney, folks.

At the same time, you can see Disney’s been moving past their “damsel in distress” and the “love at first sight” track record.

"Zootopia" continued that trend, but at the same time, took a huge leap. Many critics have pointed out the elements of the film that deal with racism, sexism and all the issues that are on repeat in today’s news cycle. The movie deals with mob-mentality gone wrong, corrupt politicians and a segregated society. Sound familiar?

It’s evident that Disney had spot-on timing when releasing this movie. It was well-planned and well-executed.

While it does have a good, clear message delivered so that 4-year-olds could get it, the movie dealt with a lot of grown-up, complex issues within the PG rating. Essentially, its theme is that we should all get along and treat one another with respect despite not looking the same or coming from different backgrounds. Conveying that in both a mature and kid-friendly way is hard to pull off, let alone pull off well.

Most critics and movie-goers are calling this an exceptional children’s movie (one that will win many awards and continue to be talked about and well liked), but I go back to what I said before about timing and the fact Disney has been in this business for decades.

Children go to the movies with their parents (or some sort of adult figures…I hope). The parents are watching the movie with their kids. The parents are also watching the news. The parents are the ones actually voting in the 2016 elections.

People are getting nervous/excited/rightly concerned about the upcoming presidential election and what this will mean for the nation.

I think that Disney is throwing in their two cents (or a 150 million budget movie).

I don’t think they are promoting a particular candidate or party, but they are calling for audiences to look at the problems in our society, especially the leaders, and they are doing it with cartoon animals! I mean, the female bunny wants to be a police officer for crying out loud!

I highly recommend you go see this movie. I think calling it a children’s movie is not giving it enough credit.

It’s a social and political PSA with Shakira as a singing gazelle. (Yes, you read that correctly.)