>>109444558What are you talking about? Dib learned that while in his own way as fucking dumb as everyone else, his dad loves him, which was literally an open question in the original series. (Also it's entirely possible Membrane's playing dumb, they kept the clone.). Emotionally Dib gets the support he's desired the entire series from both his sister, who has a bunch of bonding moments with Dib throughout the movie, and dad, who finally shows he has Dib's back in spite of it all. He gets to legitimately save the world with his family, which is what he's always wanted. He just doesn't get EVERYTHING he wants.
Zim is forced to confront his delusion about himself, his place in Irken society, and the Tallest. He breaks, and is only pulled out of his depression by Dib accidentally giving him an idea to FORCE the Tallest to acknowledge him. While this doesn't change the absurd nature of his plans much, it does alter his motivation dramatically while also keeping Zim's primary strength, his unquestioning belief in himself and his mission, intact. The mission's just...changed.
Like for a show that is literally about cynicism, violence, and hopelessness, the special was practically cuddly.
