While studying for final exams and the inevitable cramming that comes with it, I decided to take a break. I figured I would flick on a Disney movie, "Zootopia," that I assumed would make me feel like a kid again with no worries in the world. I was wrong. It's safe to say whoever wrote this movie is WOKE.

On the surface, "Zootopia" is just another perfectly animated Disney film set in a world of talking, walking, clothed animals that have supposedly evolved past nature’s rules of predator versus prey to form a working society. But just underneath its childish appearance lies a plethora of narratives and situational irony that include racial undertones, bullying, nudism, wittiness, and references to "The Godfather," making Zootopia an amusing watch for viewers of all ages.

Recently released on Netflix, the story is focused on an eager young bunny, Judy Hopps, voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, in her attempt to become the first bunny police officer ever in the city of Zootopia, which is the barnyard version of New York City.

Previously, only the predators could become police officers (lions, tigers, elephants, hippos, etc.) in Zootopia while prey (bunnies, goats, giraffes, etc.) performed their duties to society, such as Judy and her 225 siblings working their family carrot farm.

Predator and prey lived together in segregated harmony, every animal had their own niche and knew their place in society without question. That is until Judy attempts to break the mold, moving from her little carrot farm to the bright lights of Zootopia.

A tour of Zootopia during a chase scene in Little Rodentia reveals the invigorating blends color and deep development of the background. Just as NYC is split into five distinct boroughs (Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island), Zootopia has habitats to accommodate all animals. This includes Bunnyburrow (hometown of Judy), Savanna Central (central plaza where the most types of animals can survive), Sahara Square (sandy neighborhood of camels), Tundratown (coldest environment engulfed in snow), Little Rodentia (miniature town for rodents), and the Rainforest District where Judy is in for the fight of her life against a savage black panther.

Viewers are often reminded of Judy’s drive and determination on her unrelenting quest to prove she belongs on the police force.

After receiving a 4.0 GPA in the police academy and finishing at the top of her class, Judy walked into the station to start her first day, breaking the barrier for bunny cops, and was greeted at reception. “Oh my gosh, they really did hire a bunny,” reception said. “Oh, look at you, you’re so cute.”

“Ohhh,” Judy said cringingly. “A bunny can call another bunny cute, but when other animals do it, it’s a little…condescending.” The chubby cheetah receptionist rapidly apologized but it was clear irony of the real world.

When she walks into her first assignment meeting, Chief Bogo, a large muscular buffalo who tolerates zero insubordination, subjected her to writing parking tickets while every other officer was assigned to solve the largest missing persons case in Zootopia history. Judy is forced to demeaning parking duty and getting harassed by the animals she dishes out tickets to while every other member of the force (all predators) work on a real case.

Judy must fight through prejudice to prove she deserves to be there just as much as any predator.

She finally gets her opportunity to prove herself when Mrs. Otterton, husband of the missing Emit Otterton, makes her desperate plea to Chief Bogo to find her husband, whom nobody was currently assigned to investigate. Judy, butting in and creating her own opportunity, volunteered to work the case much to the dismay of Chief Bogo. Judy made a deal with the chief in which she would get just 48-hours to solve the case or she would have to quit the force. A case that had no file, notes, or anything helpful for our funny bunny friend and once again was left to etch her own route to success against all odds.

The journey to solve the case Judy faces her fears of predators (foxes in particular), befriending Nick Wilde, voiced by Jason Bateman, a shady life-long conman fox, who is tricked into helping the bunny find Emit Otterton. Along the way, Judy and Nick go through trials and tribulations before eventually understanding that predator and prey aren’t so different after all in a heartwarming tale.

The best scene might be when Disney decided to poke fun at the Secretary of State offices through the allusion of sloths when Judy needs to run a license plate for her case.

This is a story of passion, perseverance, justice, and the pursuit of happiness. This fresh, invigorating story sends a message to never let barriers stop you from chasing your dreams. Don’t believe skeptics who say something is impossible. If you want something in life, you must go get it. It is not just personally essential, it is one’s life-duty. If the path to happiness and success is not there you must create the path in which others will follow. It is much more than the simple, friendly film that was expected.