When Raya And The Last Dragon takes the time to ruminate on grief and recovery from trauma, it meaningfully distinguishes itself from the rest of the princess oeuvre.Just as unique as the film’s world-building is its sense of hope burnished by loss, not undermined by it. Raya and the Last Dragon doesn't quite stick the landing, but Disney's tour through Kumandra is a lush action-adventure worth taking. At each stop, Raya enlists the help of a new friend: 10-year-old wheeler-dealer Boun (Izaac Wang), “con baby” Noi (Thalia Tran) and ax-wielding giant Tong (Benedict Wong). After being at odds with Raya and Sisu, the intimidating Tong has a change of heart when it comes to her mission. We are living through the remnants of hate. Virana (Sandra Oh) is Namaari’s mom and leads another tribe. “We need to unite. Hopefully, our beautiful film shows that love can lead the way.” ... Benedict Wong is the highlight of the film, hands down. Benedict Wong as Tong, a formidable warrior giant with a soft heart from the Spine Land. Thalia Tran as Little Noi, an infant con artist with the ability to manipulate people with her cuteness from the Talon Land. https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/raya-and-the-last-dragon-disney-reviews Long ago, a “mindless plague” known as Druun mercilessly swept through Kumandra and turned nearly every person and every dragon to stone. Wong … Tong (Benedict Wong), who represents one of the five tribes. Alan Tudyk as Tuk Tuk, Raya's trusty steed who is a mix of a pill bug and an armadillo. Benedict Wong provides his voice for the role of Tong, a giant warrior from Spine. The voice cast includes Kelly Marie Tran (“The Last Jedi”), Awkwafina, Daniel Dae Kim, Gemma Chan, Sandra Oh, Benedict Wong and Alan Tudyk. “Raya” is set in … From "Star Wars" actress Kelly Marie Tran to Marvel stars like Benedict Wong and more, there are plenty of familiar faces among the voice cast. After watching Raya and the last Dragon together, his son gave him a big hug and told him that he trusts him. Raya and the Last Dragon takes place in a dragon-shaped land known as Kumandra. The cutest expression of trust was Benedict Wong’s song. ... Daniel Dae Kim, Sandra Oh, Benedict Wong… "Raya and the Last Dragon" premiered on Friday, March 5, and the new animated movie features some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Wong's past work includes Marco Polo, The Martian, Annihilation, and Gemini Man. Our kids see-through color. Raya and the Last Dragon director, ... Benedict Wong landed the role of Wong in 2016's Doctor Strange film — and the rest, as they say, is MCU history. 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