A rookie bunny cop and a fugitive fox star in a scene from the animated movie "Zootopia." The Catholic News Service classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents.

By Catholic News Service

Anthropomorphism runs amok in this 3-D animated comedy-adventure with animals of all shapes and sizes assuming human traits and jabbering away as they earn a living in the bustling metropolis of the title.

A bright-eyed, bushy-tailed suburban-reared rabbit (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) joins the city police department but faces resentment and prejudice from her peers as well as her buffalo boss (voice of Idris Elba). Assigned to parking duty, she crosses paths with a con-artist fox (voice of Jason Bateman) who happens to be a key witness in a high-profile missing-persons case that has the potential to win her the respect of her co-workers.

Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore, together with co-director Jared Bush, keep the action moving at a fast pace, and offer good lessons in tolerance, hard work and optimism. The film takes a dark turn as the investigation proceeds, however, leading to scenes of animal conflict and cruelty that could frighten and confuse the younger set. Occasional mild action violence, including torture, bullying, a naturist theme, some rude gags, momentary religious but not irreverent humor.

The Catholic News Service classification is A-II — adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG — parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

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