My take from the movie was that there were three things being addressed, or put into a metaphor, in some way. 1. Puberty (this is the most obvious one) 2. It is okay to be yourself/love your own quirks 3. Breaking the toxic, generational cycle of kids having to live up to their parents' unrealistic expectations
@@DJGamingSmash i was watching the movie and thinking hol up, parents are going to hate this because one thing parents that care for their children hate the most is question they’re way of thinking
bravo. see...NOTHING on race..like that cinemablend doofus claimed. the story and characters ARE universal. there's nothing that "LIMITS" its theme. it's a family and coming-of-age story..whatever RACE or sex you are. period.
@@BIGARMADA1988 fair enough and it is fine, but I think if you are a film critic for a living , then that would be different story also I have movies I dont like or not interested, but I still appreciate the variety and maybe I still won't watch it, but I also won't go on social media telling ppl why I won't watch it and it seem to be the case with this film and they haven't even seen the movie.
Chris, I watched this movie with my 11.5 year old daughter. I was born in 1984, so I was a teen during the 2000s. When I say we were both cackling at this film. It was MADE for our demographic. This isn't for the 7 and under crowd. This is for the 11 and up crowd and I'm GRATEFUL for it. We bonded over this film. Me, remembering being Mei's age during this time, crying over N'Sync, writing fanfiction about them, making mixtapes....and she's just stepping into this world so it resonated with her. This was a GREAT movie. (AND FOR THE RECORD: All 12-13 year old girls and boys are little hormonal weirdos, whether they're good at hiding or not. Those extreme reactions/emotions/sudden hormonal surges were REALLY well captured.)
I’m a year younger than you and watched this movie with my 10 year old daughter and we both really enjoyed the film as well. She understood the metaphors and we had brief discussions about some of them throughout our watch.
Some say it's too well captured.... _"I sense a great disturbance in the force, as if millions of souls suddenly cringed at their teenage flashbacks and were suddenly silenced."_ - Obi-Wan Kenobi, probably
That's exactly what I thought. Most pre-teens and teens are annoying and get excited easily. lol Also, I used to draw my favorite boy band members and actors/actresses as merpeople, so I felt called out with that. 😂
I'm a 29 year old man who's had a controlling mother and I related more to this character, a 13 year old girl, than any other movie I've seen in a long time. It is a machine gun of physical comedy with so much heart. My gf and I teared up at times and laughed our asses off constantly - especially near the end. LOVE this movie!
Does your girlfriend look like your mother? Just asking because dudes with overbearing mothers tend to go for chicks that look like or remind them of their mums.
@@HushtheMag Interesting question. Yes & No - my ex's used to. But I started to realize this exact thing (fuck you Freud) and after much, much self-awareness and confidence building I finally found a girl who is everything my mother isn't. Edit: reply to asking if my gf looks like my mother (people must have reported the comment)
Let's be honest. The director said Fruits Basket was one of the anime that inspired this movie, and I'm pretty sure it's the transformation sequences that have that influence.
@@Laroling I’m sorry, but it seems very obvious that you’ve never read Fruits Basket or even watched it. Perhaps, it’s not your cup of tea but the story is far from sucking.
I saw all this outrage about "a 13 year old girl twerking at her mom" and how disturbing it was, so I went to look up this extremely controversial scene where I'd assumed they were putting this 13 y/o girl in provocative clothing or something, because that'd be pretty gross. Only to find out she's literally a panda at the time and it's not some ridiculous scene people were making it out to be. Some people make big deals out of nothing
@@HeavyMetal-jy4vj I’m not sure how old you are but this movie is literally how kids act/think today. It’s very accurate and yes, the panda IS a metaphor for puberty. What’s wrong with that?
As an actual asian 13 year old girl, I can say that the people who say this movie is inaccurate have clearly never been within a mile of a middle school. Sure some things are a little bit cartoonish but not to a level of absurdity, and that can be excused because its a CARTOON. And yes, the obsession with boy bands have moved onto K-pop stars and anime characters, deal with it.
@@chemicalfrankie1030 What's unrealistic about the movie? I seems to me like a pretty accurate (albeit a little high energy) portrayal of how middle schoolers act.
@@arandomkittenwholikesmoney2390 i have no idea, I didn't watch the movie. I was just saying everyone here has been in middle school, so you calling out 'ppl have never been within a mile of a middle school' is a wired comment. Watching the trailer of this movie I can just tell you tamagotchi were not a thing anymore, everything else in the movie I have no clue, maybe it is accurate. Also, on your comment, kids back then used to watch anime and read mangas much more than they do now.
@@chemicalfrankie1030 back then you were shamed for watching anime. Well most kids would be shamed. And they are Asian themselves it isn't just an middle school experience. Yes the boy bands would change but things like crazy moms or how people behave in school wouldn't
@@chemicalfrankie1030 Hmm I guess you're right about the Tamagotchi part though, it was discontinued in 1998, so it probably lost popularity a bit before that.
As for a former teenage girl, I can say I’ve never seen a portrayal that fully captured the way it was here. This was me and my friend group at thirteen. Plus the fact the movie never once mocked them for being a teenage girl or called their priorities dumb… a lot of movies don’t do that. This was a celebration of it. They embraced silly, usually cringe teenage girls and told the world how amazing they are. Thirteen year old me would have probably cried at that. Thirty three year old me can’t stop smiling.
@@festo8756 It has been so long since I’ve seen Clueless that I couldn’t even tell you for sure. I do think the ‘I’m 100% sure that I am right about everything’ teenager rang true though.
@@festo8756 I'm going to jump in and say Clueless was far less relatable. Not only were the problems far more mature the whole Uber rich super popular thing didn't quite relate to my life as a teenager or anyone I knew. While I get the metaphorical aspect of the Craft it also was far more adult compared to Turning Red. I'd also argue both movies are more interested in showing teenagers as cool and sophisticated with big problems. This movie, giant panda aside, is mostly about a 13 year old girl who really wants to go to a concert because she's in love with a band with cute boys. Much more relatable stakes, relatable problem and relatable characters. Not to mention the amount of "cringe". At 13 I remember feeling self conscious more than I felt like I was a beautiful magical witch misunderstood by society. Most teen movies with girls tend to treat them more like adults or children. There's not as much about that awkward period in-between where you feel like you're adult but your problems are still very childish.
That was one of the few things I loved about it. It was great to see Pixar go full PG for once. I mean, the inciting incident of the plot involves sexual harassment, for God's sakes.
I was surprised I caught the mom in the bathroom talking about having to "Keep your flower petals clean" and about spit with that being in an animated film.
I’m not sure why some people need to be the absolute target demographic to watch or understand a film. I certainly wasn’t for this one, but I still saw the meaning and messages it presented, and enjoyed it for what it was!
And it’s weird to me that people chose this exact movie to complain about that, but not when the protagonist were literal monsters or anthropomorphic cars, but no, tween girls are too unrelatable.
Bruh, if the last two years has taught us anything, there is a shockingly high volume of people who lack empathy, which is almost required to digest any kind of art.
@@daniman0114 it’s because those stories were meant for everyone. Coco was relatable to everyone, as well as Brave. Pixar has just been poor since Lasseter left
Toxic parents can be even worse than that depicted in the movie. It's offensive how ppl could call such a mother unrealistic when it is a reality many of us have lived through.
I have an asian mother but let's not kid ourselves, we'd all rather have that asian mom embarrassment than what Chris had to deal with under his parents lol
I just watched Turning Red last night, and I really enjoyed it. For one, I actually kind of found it refreshing to see a Disney film tackle things like puberty, growing up, and familial pressures in this way. The behavior of Mei's mother was definitely over the top, but I think it's based in reality and how dangerous it can be to put so much pressure on your kids --- to want closeness without really bothering to get to know them. Not paying attention or respecting the things that they care about, while making their life all about you instead of giving them room to learn to be their own person. I think part of the reason this movie has been kind of a hit-or-miss with people is because it's unafraid to go into territory that's kind of uncomfortable. Particularly the emotional and physical changes that teens go through in real life. Putting aside the fact that Mei turns into a Red Panda, the way she and her friends act and the challenges they go through feel real. Sometimes it makes you cringe. But I think that's the point. Most of us have been there, even if we don't want to admit it lol.
Domee Shi's directorial debut deserves applause for breaking new ground for Pixar. I'm surprised the IFCO didn't give it a 12 certificate. The film is a coming-of-age period drama about a 13-year-old girl whose hormonal changes convert her into a big red beast.
I don't understand how some parents didn't realise the film is about puberty and hormones. If they're so precious about what their children watch they should have checked the trailers, which very clearly show the film's themes.
Yes but they could've made it more subtle. Not in your face about periods. It seems like this was for pre teen girls and the rest of the audience kinds gets left out.
@@mylifeisalie6781 ok? And? 95% of movies released in Hollywood are for the "general audience". Let the niche groups have their movie every now and then lol
@@CBreezie You don't expect that from a gigantic film studio like Pixar. There are plenty of ways to showcase something without alienating the majority of its audience.
@@mylifeisalie6781 I'm a guy, so maybe not the MAIN demographic this one is for-- but I still loved it. They're not alienating the majority of its audience, you're just closing yourself off imo. On a fundamental level, there are still plenty of things about the characters' experiences that everyone can relate to in some way-- The red panda thing is almost certainly allegory for puberty or... yeah, probably just puberty, but it's not just that-there's a whole other side to it about her not keeping her feelings in and living truthfully which is just... plainly human. You can apply that idea to anyone, whatever their gender is-- and I'm not into boy bands, it's not my thing, but it doesn't stop me from empathising with the... PURE excitement you feel when you're obsessed with something as a kid and it becomes your whole world for a hot minute, like Chris said. But _anyway--_ Is it really THAT MUCH to ask for, to have _one_ big budget, light and funny movie aimed at teen girls that's about puberty and doesn't care if it makes some squeamish people uncomfortable? That makes it funny and approachable and less taboo? One movie? You watched a movie with a funny red panda, seriously, get over yourself.
I have a friend who is a young lady from a Chinese family. I watched this movie with her, and she said that there were a lot scenes in this movie involving family that hit way too close to home for her and impacted her emotionally. Mainly relating to generational trauma and the strict expectations that exist in many East Asian households. I had to take a step back and appreciate that aspect of the movie, and in my own way, as a Latin person, I was able to relate to it. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and totally agree that it feels like an anime. Serious props to this director.
@@MHChang2014 I'd say it's their first definitively bad movie. Even Cars 2 and Good Dinosaur weren't terrible. Still, their twenty-fifth movie being the first stinker is pretty impressive.
I loved this movie and the characters. The mother was great, too. She was toxic, but also loving, and sometimes really funny. Not a one dimensional villain but a real character. By the way, the directors short film "bao" is great, too. Also on disney+
I love how the movie's art style captures the 2000s aesthetic, way down to the popish music and setting. Aside from Sailor Moon, it also had the charm of the comedic sensibilites and high-flying fantasy of Japanimation like in Ranma ½.
@@Guy-cb1oh I mean the director has specifically mentioned Sailor Moon and Ranma ½ along with Fruits Basket and Inuyasha as inspiration and I don't actually remember a massive intergenerational werewolf fight at the end. But I'm sure there was one I just don't remember it. It's totally not that they have similar themes due to then both being coming of age animal transformation stories but otherwise being completely different.
@@cupguin She's clearly lying. TR has nothing remotely similar to those anime or any anime for that matter. Anime wasn't sited as an inspiration until shortly before release out of desperation due to a lack of buzz for this movie for months. Teen wolf and TR have a few differences but TR definitly has more in common with Teen Wolf than Sailor Moon.
I really like how it was animated more like a “cartoon“ like when the Mom dived into the couch to avoid talking to her mother on the phone, and I personally felt like Mei was like a female version of Steven Universe
I feel like Chris's mentions of how a lot can empathize and relate to the themes of the film or have a similar experience sans panda transformation is probably a subtle way of countering that one infamous review that got traction about being unable to relate at all. On the film itself I found it very enjoyable and was surprised by the third act definitely feeling very anime and for some reason one thing I wasn't aware of but got excited for was the fact that James hong has a role in this film and I recognized him when I heard his voice! It was a sweet film and also a very personal film and it's nice to say that these days in the current industry climate.
Except if anyone read his review nobody would bitch and moan. The dude basically said the movie was obnoxious and all over the place. The criticism of not being for him was perfect because it showed that all the people bemoaning the need for representation are all lying. Man says the film just isn't for him, in that he's not represented, and people go mental and act like representation doesn't matter. Representation for me but not for you.
@@mike8595 You clearly didn't read his review. He didn't say the film wasn't for him personally, he said putting an Asian culture backdrop to the film was a mistake and limiting in general and only friends of the director are the target audience. He was full of it and showed his own limitation as a film critic. He was rightly called out for it.
I love how the film used its metaphors less like euphemisms and more like a more visceral way to explore the themes already there. Take the period and puberty themes - the red panda was a way to talk about that, but the film also explicitly talks about periods too. It has it both ways, but actually feels more mature and realistic because of it. It was clearly written with a lot of thought to balance disney magic with grounded topics.
"The characters are loud, obnoxious, and in your face. The dialogue is cringe." This is what I THOUGHT at first, but on a second watch it was easier to get into cause.....yeah since when are kids NOT annoying, when are they NOT loud, when are they NOT little cringe inducing nutcases? That's part of growing up and maturing. I'm sure Mei-Mei would look back on her time as a preteen and go "oh...my god.....oof." like a LOT of us do. I also really loved the red peony scene. Was dying that entire time. I just wish Tyler had APOLOGIZED for the crap he said about her family. With so many films now about taking accountability for the past, I just wish the bully owned up to what he did and said, and THEN the girls were like "oh M G TOWNIE FOREVER!" but that's just me-it reminded me too much of Namaari not even apologizing and being accepted into the fold. Which I really didnt like.
I think it’s easier for the girls to forgive him since at the end of the day they’re all just kids, it’s easier to forgive and forget at that age, esp judging by the fact that they’re all hanging out at the end. Maybe he apologized, or maybe it’s all water under the bridge for them after everything that happened.
I watched it with my girlfriend yesterday, we loved it. My girlfriend is Asian and she got really emotional at some points because the movie really shows how rough Asian culture is in terms of parents expectations and how much you "owe to your parents" because they raised you. Aside from the part where her mom goes to school, parents being that overbearing in Asia isn't uncommon. I'm not Asian, but according to my girlfriend, it can be super toxic.
@@hungry_human916 I mean, I'm West African and my mom has threatened to come to my middle school more than once so when Mei's mother came to her's I felt so sorry for the girl...
My mother was like Mei's, over bearing and wanting everything to be done to her impossible standards. I related to this film and can't see why individuals are so put off on something different, than the Pixar formula.
I really liked the dad character, like when he says to Meilin about how the panda can be used for good, I thought that was a sweet conversation, I wish he had more screen time though
I just watched Turning Red earlier today with my mum and sisters and absolutely adored it. It reminded me of my younger sister who is K pop obsessed and other similar qualities. It did feel a little young but still absolutely adored it and did make me emotional. This movie is going to mean so much to so many people. I also really appreciated the nodes to Asian cultures and different art styles. I like the more fun character styles and the fun cartoon aspects of this movie. Also huuuge congratulations with the kickstart. I’m so excited to see what’s ahead. Another note I loved the friendship in this movie and the tamagotchis were a throwback. It felt like a breath of fresh air. Disney are really upping their game right now and I really appreciate it. I’ve always loved Disney and sense an air of freshness and it makes me excited for the future.
I LOVED this movie! My bf cried because it reminded him of his dynamic with his mom. I loved the style. Domee is a canadian treasure. I loved the character designs and that all Meilin's family were dressed in greens and teals (the opposite colour of red on the colour wheel) the whole film was just lovely and I really related
I watched the movie with my gf, she some of the subjects really hit home for her. She's Asian and she liked how accurate the movie was to the culture. Apparently jade/green is a very popular color in Chinese culture. I also really liked the animation and the colors. The plushies looked reallllly soft too.
this has become one of my favourite movies. the animation is insane, so glad pixar went in a more stylized direction for this. the mouth animation alone looks better than any other 3d animated mouth animation i've seen so far. There's a scene where meilin goes "what are they gona do, ground me?......... HAHAHAHA" and her friends all laugh in the most hilarious way
Chris, regarding the Kickstarter money, you deserve it sir! Thanks for providing us with so much entertainment and insight into filmmaking all these years.
My 4yr old was excited for this movie when she saw the trailer. Watched the movie and she’s going around doing the chant the aunts and grandma did for mei 😂. We have watched it 5-6 times already so it’s a winner in her eyes lol
So many tiny Ghibli vibes too.. I loved this movie!! Seen it twice in two days already. The animation style is so pretty and I love the story direction.. very spit on example of real 13yr’s old girls, being obsessed with music, hyped on energy and boys, hilarious and fun :)
OMG yes your anecdote! Mine was when I was 12 and my mom wouldn't let me watch the Les Miserables 10th Anniversary special on PBS b/c I did something I can't even remember anymore. It was the END OF THE WORLD and I still remember and am slightly bitter about that punishment. SO VIVID. Luckily by the time she tried the same thing with the Buffy premiere in 1997, I had learned how to sneakily VCR record without her knowing :D
You know, I’ve heard of some of these punishments, and a lot of them seem more spiteful than anything. Like seriously, what would taking away something from a child really achieve? Mostly contempt in my experience, you learn lessons by seeing the direct consequences of specific actions, and being reprimanded by parents never actually demonstrates real life consequences in my opinion. I think, all in all, parents need to be more methodical and reasonable with punishments if they want kids to learn something. Otherwise, they’re just another prison system that functions on society’s moralistic demands for comeuppance, rather than rehabilitating or truly helping anyone. I know that sounds like a tangent, but is it really that big a stretch?
@@theperson8539 Oh, I do agree the punishment was a mistake/wrong, but otherwise I can say, genuinely, she was a good parent and we had a very emotionally healthy, supportive relationship overall. I'm grateful she was my mother and guided me to adulthood as she did. That punishment sticks in my memory b/c I think it was one of her few clear mistakes. Otherwise she respected my autonomy, personality, interests, independence--and also fostered my empathy and resilience. But, yeah, I do agree--that punishment, as it was, was a bad idea. Especially not even letting me record it--and this was pre-DVR and on demand days--I legitimately missed watching something I really wanted to see and brought me, an awkward, nerdy weirdo, joy (and this was when PBS wouldn't do immediate reruns of fundraising tentpoles). Nowadays a parent could certainly enforce an "entertainment delay" but it's not that dire--b/c of streaming, on demand, etc. That said, my mother really was a good parent, and to me it's an example of the fallibility of even good parents to make mistakes. I'm also relatively sure I said something vile to her--I rarely if ever was punished b/c I was an introverted indoors-kid who entertained herself (and she wasn't dictatorial)... but as a teen I definitely got pretty sassy. I can reflect on it amusingly as an adult :)
@@AlexaDonne I hope my comment didn’t seem like judgement on your mother specifically, it certainly wasn’t meant as such. I was simply trying to observe how parents generally have this ‘carrot and stick’ methodology for raising children, and they may not realise that they are simply conditioning children (half-arsing it a bit, because of the contempt thing), rather than teaching them things. I am well aware that having responsibility over any form of life can be a taxing affair, but children often get treated more like an obstacle to somehow tumble into adulthood, and I feel like that needs to be talked about and considered more often in conversations about parenting today. Children aren’t foolish, they’re human adults that are still being built, and to treat them as any less is already a mistake. (Obviously, this requires a lot more thinking and discourse, but I’d hope it was at least considered.)
@@theperson8539 Oh no I totally got the spirit in which your comment was meant! No worries. Just wanted to reassure anyone who read my initial comment that I had a solid childhood haha. But yeah... my mom didn't quite "get" how important fannishness was to me at the time, and that was part of our growing pains. (to that end, I loved Turning Red!)
It’s wrong for a parent to see into your heart and stab it as punishment- but I see the ensuing exchange and now declare your Mom “OK” despite a fumble.
I do like how Pixar is doing different types of movies this year, a more sort of down to earth coming of age story with Turning Red and then have a sci fi thriller like light year
This movie felt like a studio ghibli movie made by Pixar and I absolutely loved it. Luca had some similar elements, I don't understand the criticism. I noticed the low audience scores are usually from conservative people, but guess what? This is how teenagers behave, talk, and go through. Not all girls are Disney Princesses.
It genuinely made me feel good to donate. As someone who graduated in Film and Media Arts it's so cathartic to see another enthusiast who really wants to make a movie get to make a movie. The amount of work and money it takes just to film ONE scene is mind-blowing.
I'm a 40 year old white man and I enjoyed every minute of the movie. I don't understand the controversy. It's a crime Disney dumped the first female directed animated Pixar movie into streaming. Where's the f*ing representation they are supposed to championing? Good luck with the kickstarter, I might no be able to fund it, but I'm sure I'll be watching it!!!
Chris If I I had the money I would definitely donate to your Kickstarter as a aspiring filmmaker I appreciate what your doing so much while I'm not a horror guy I will go out and buy your movie and cannot wait to see it man
This movie is on point!!!!! I laughed so hard! As a early 2000s teen, I so identified with the props of the time period. The social commentary is also groundbreaking! Amazing Canadian work of art!!!! This movie deserves more recognition!
""You can't watch the Incredible Hulk marathon" and I'm telling you right now, my life was over" *God, I'm cracking up from that line, thank you Chris*
As someone who grew up with strict/overprotective parents, I could strongly relate to this movie and loved it as a result. I'm guessing most of the people hating on it didn't have to put up with that. Still, these people must struggle to put themselves in other people's shoes then as the stuff present in this movie wasn't really that alien of a concept, I mean wanting to go to a concert is very relatable even if you don't care for the genre presented in the movie and the turning into an animal part was basically Hulk. Also like you said, I'm honestly happy that Pixar has dialed back the existentialism and saving the world or whatever as that's ironically become very overdone lately (that's like every superhero movie ever, there's no shortage of those now) so I'm glad they are taking the style of a more laid back Ghibli movie. Granted I'm not sure that many Americans find slice of life interesting which is probably where some of the hate comes from, I heard similar complaints about Luca, the only thing people added to Turning Red was saying that they found the characters annoying.
People who didn’t like it just weren’t able to relate to it at all, in any way. Or they thought it was too embarrassing (my husband kept trying to fast forward during some parts with the mom out of 2nd hand embarrassment) and think it is too over the top. It is a cartoon, it is SUPPOSED to be over the top! But growing up is rough as a whole and I think this movie nailed growing up in suburbia in a western country in 2002. Great job Pixar!
I think the problem with this people isn’t that they didn’t struggle with overly strict parents but more so that they just lack the ability to empathize with others, because I 1. am a guy and 2. my parents weren’t very strict or overbearing at all and I still found many moment where I could wholeheartedly relate with the movie and mei’s struggles in general.
@@daniman0114 Exactly, since when do we have everything in common with movie characters? Or any fictional character? I guess Marvel is popular because everyone knows what it's like to grow up a Superhero? This is just refusal to relate, not inability.
Just because people don't like the movie doesn't mean they don't have any empathy or feel they could relate. My wife came from a very similar Cantonese background and didn't care for the movie at all.
2:06 not sure if too many people caught this, but there's actually a visual reference to A Girl Who Leapt Through Time in the film when Mei jumps over a train on her way to the concert
Just watched this film with my wife and kids. It was pretty good. I definitely feel like my 12 y/o daughter was the target audience but we all enjoyed it.
I watched this twice yesterday, I wasn't sure at the beginning with the characters and intros of what I was getting into. It is different and not your typical Pixar film, but it is a lot more true and unfiltered. I almost felt like Abby was the teen version of the girl from despicable me with the "Your so fluffy" quote. I was surprised for it to go strait to streaming and expected it to be $30 to stream or in theater. I also loved mom's rampage where she's berating all the kids as a giant panda. "Go Home" "Where are your parents" etc.
I have to admit that I really enjoyed the movie. It was weird and really out there, and that's what I liked about it. I really enjoy when animated projects that don't shy away from family problems, teenage drama or social issues. The characters, animation and voice acting were all done very well. They did a good job of showing how scary changing and growing up can be, but it happens for a reason. But like any other Disney movie, the problem is mostly resolved to quickly. Forgiving and moving on is important, but its not easy (like they make it seem in their movies). Ming did the exact same thing to Mei that her mother did to her - and she didn't see that? If nothing is ever going to be good enough, you shouldn't push a child to be perfect. Healing can happen...but it takes time. (Ming shouldn't need to apologize. She may have given her mother that scar, but it was Wu's controlling and overbearing nature that caused such an act.) People may call the portrayal of Chinese culture in this movie racist or stereotypical; but it isn't if its all fact. Most families of Asian cultures are very controlling and pass that toxic quirk to their children. Parents shouldn't push their desires onto their children, because than the children never get to live their own lives. If your kids rebel, its most likely because you're refusing to listen to them. If there's a sequel, I seriously hope that Disney doesn't tone down the problems and issues of growing up.
I looved this movie it was fun, and deep, and for me a male growing up in a family sorrounded by women it was fondly and relatable specially to the father just being a spectator on how the different generations of women deal with emotional crisis. It really made me remember my sisters, mother and grandma when they were in the same room
Having that childhood "obsession" about something specific is something that I can relate a lot to. At that age I was in love with a TV show (I still love it to this day) and lived that so intensely. I'm curious about the movie. I've seen mixed reviews. Some really positive some less so. But your review made me excited to it!
I think the mixed reviews r becoz of the age problem, its promoted as a family film but I dont think young kids should watch it, becoz the parents will have a lot of explaining to do... It should be pg-13 Also some people r praising it becoz of its realistic take on teenagers unlike the sweet and innocent take that people r used to, and that's a critic for others... so that's probably a factor..just my thought though...I havent gotten to deep into the reviews..
I loved it. Real little guys are going to miss some of the jokes, but love the visuals. I think the older kiddos will have fun, and the early oughts nostalgia was fun for adults. The pg rating is spot on.
Just watch it. It's a lovely movie. The main character is charming. The mother is Sandra Oh from Killing Eve. The relationships are beautifully portrayed and... well.. the main character turns into a frickin RED PANDA!!!
This movie was absolutely so heartwarming and funny , I wish this movie could’ve gotten a theatrical release.. but I loved the director Domee Shi , u guys probably remember that animated short “Bao” with the 🥟?
I loved the movie and the review Chris you done. I felt a lot of related experience from the main characters best friends perspective. Growing up, I had friends that felt this type of emotional toll dealing with strict parents on what they thought was best for them. Some of these friends did rebel, but not in a bad way, just trying a new sport, hobby,sleepover or going to a boy band concert. The scene where the mom is hiding in the school, I seen it happen four times with different friends parents. Once a parent through the window asked where her daughter was and I knew she was hiding in the bathroom from embarrassment. They don’t see it as embarrassing they want to help and many of these parents are scared of change. Hey it’s life, everyone has an embarrassing moment with parents when trying to be “cool” in front of friends. Also when you chaperone for a prom or work at a daycare, you see see it so frequent!! In the daycare I worked as a teen, I had moms who would be watching through car windows when kids were at recess, others walked inn randomly through out the day and sit in the class or call the school phone every two or three hours. It happens! It sounds strange or creepy, but they are scared, some would have melt downs and cry, that’s why teachers set talks with them and showed them how supportive they are to child changes, there is no manual on how raise a perfect kid. So I liked the movie showed it’s not just the teens dealing with changes, but parents too. That’s the only thing I saw from this movie. Even now I just texted a friend showing her the scene and reminded her when her mom once did hid in a bush in the school because she was new to school and wanted to make sure she was socializing. Embarrassing as it was for her, she made new friends that day due to having a supportive classmates who knew parents will be parents.
When I was a tween, I used to draw my fantasy in the form of anime like characters. That was so awesome seeing that in the movie! My whole life I thought I was some kind of weirdo drawing my crush in odd fantasy settings
Congrats Chris. You worked hard and earned it, but most of all you’re a positive person and it comes through in your videos and the world needs more of that. At the end of the day people keep coming back because of the feels just as much as they do for the well thought out and articulated film criticism. Looking forward to Shelby Oaks!
Haven't seen the film but I don't understand why people are hating on the newer Pixar movies. One I absolutely loved was Onward which I've seen almost no one like.
I loved Onward, it made me cry. I loved Soul (I think that one should be put up with the greats). I liked Luca. But it wasn't polarizing to me. Turning Red, as I said in my other comment, is a really good Disney movie. Didn't feel like Pixar.
This was a pretty good review from my perspective, but I feel like the film's implementation of intergenerational trauma was really effective and should've been mentioned. Similar to Encanto where the granddaughter main character serves to heal her whole family
Only RU-vidr I’ve ever given money to! Really wish I could have given more, but from one movie lover to another this is my thanks to you!! Like many others who have commented over the years, you’ve encouraged and inspired me through some tough and good times, I’ve been watching the channel for years (since I was 13/ Summer 2012, so almost 10 years) and now you’re showing us that it is possible to reach your dreams despite all the odds and obstacles! Best of luck Chris, feels great to support
I watched this movie with my partner. They are from a traditional Latina family, and yeah her mom is just as inappropriately intrusive in her life. Even now as a 28 year old now…still overly protective and borderline crazy lol
As a 38 year old cis male, this movie felt deeply authentic, and fresh in it's frankness. A great continuation of the themes the director explored in BAO. This film will mean so much for so many kids and adults, bravo.
The various stigmas towards periods can also be seen in this movie. Something that barely any critics have mentioned while reviewing the movie. And that is pretty common in my country
Chris eve says “female health care products”. Dude just say what they are! PADS it’s not a swear word, it’s not embarrassing. So irritating when people dance around period talk.
I was so hoping you would review this movie and I’m glad you did!! With all the negative and somewhat confusing reviews that have come out around this movie it was a fresh of breath air to hear your take on it and that you could understand and appreciate the movie for the story it was trying to tell about change and strict upbringings rather than how most people were passing it off as “oh it’s just a period movie.”
I really loved it all, especially the likable characters, early 2000's throwbacks and willingness to address mature themes, such as puberty and family trauma. Mei's mother being overally protective of her was also very relatable.
@@coolnerdlll6053 Maybe because their kids? That's why I love this movie, most Hollywood movies and shows that have children characters treat them as if they are mature individuals. I love this film since it's a breath of fresh air that does not give children unrealistic expectations about them at their age which is in line with the film's message. I bet you have done many cringe moments at 13 and younger.
@@42_comes_after_the_joke Is it more realistic? Yes. Does it make me want to stab out my ears with a toothpick? Also yes. I'm pretty sure enjoying it is a vital part of the movie experience. I did not enjoy this one.
Disney is crushing it so far in 2022, I’ll definitely check it out after watching your review Chris. Good luck with Shelby Oaks and I can’t wait to watch it!
I'm pretty late to this channel so I can't say I've been there since the beginning but...one critique I've always had for all professional critics (movie, tv, and music alike) is to say "yea it's easy to talk about something but why don't you put yourself in their shoes and try to create". The fact that you are creating something and stuck to a dream of yours is inspiring to a person like myself who is in their early thirties but still has a dream they pursue. Congrats on all the successes and I hope this turns into more opportunities for you and your crew
Well if you would like to be early to a movie review channel that’s just starting out stop by mine my friend. Would enjoy you being apart of my community and hearing your thoughts on future movies. I have a vision for my channel and appreciate any support in helping it grow so one day I can live my dreams as well. Best of luck to your dreams too.
@@ABlackMan9 Thank you, much appreciated! I post everyday so I hope you enjoy the content. Let me know of anything you would like to see from my channel, I like to take care of my audience.
I just got done watching this and it was sooo great and super relatable! In high school, I got into Japanese and Korean boy bands and I remember my parents being bewildered and asking why I liked them and laughing it off when I asked if I could go to Japan to see a concert. At the time, it was my life and a huge deal and they thought it was a silly phase. So I really related to Meilin and saw myself in her throughout the movie. It was great that it was set in the 00s as well, when I was a kid and liked NSYNC etc. and kind of hid my excitement at home and fangirled at school with my friends. And then my mom would say, “Oh, my daughter isn’t really like that!” and I’d have to be like hehe yeahhh. I loved the animation style, the color palette, the wacky scenarios, and it had a heartfelt ending like all Pixar movies. Instant new favorite!
Congrats, Chris, on your film journey! And on the movie, I definitely saw the anime references, especially in the last half. The Tyler kid was even celebrating in one scene by doing a Kamehameha 😆 And Mei controlling her panda with love reminded me of Naruto controlling Kurama
Yeah, I don't think we teens of the early 2000s did heart hands or say "OMG" either, but I can relate b/c I'm Asian, and I know what it's like to have overbearing Asian parents. People think it's a bit too much what the mom does, but really, y'all don't know Asian moms! And the fact that they brought in a boy band brings me back to the "Battle of the Boy Bands" of those times. Still, this movie is one of the best movies Pixar has created, and I didn't realize it was done by the same director for the short film, Bao, which I liked. And honestly, I didn't even think of the expressions on the characters was anime-inspired, but now I see it now. Can't believe I didn't see that b/c it's an animated film, and animation is all about the overexaggerated expressions. But, yeah, this movie is really heartwarming, and the soundtracks slaps!
This one was really cute. Thanks for recommending it. I like it when Pixar does smaller movies like this that have a little more comedy and art style shifts. Because it shows the studio's range. I was surprised at how much I tired up at the end, granted the situation Mei has with her mom hits a little close to home 😅. But, that's also why I don't think the movie is for everyone since its demographic is a little narrower then most Pixar films.
I'm so glad you are finally going to direct Shelby Oaks. You understand horror, and not many people do. It's not going to be for everyone, do it for you, for your vision, keep true to yourself, you are an artist. On the practical side (someone mentioned this already) save 20% for any reshoots or unexpected events, so that you can finish the movie in case you need some extra money.
I loved this movie, and I was also 13/14 in 2002 so I guess that’s why it felt so relatable… glad to see it getting the love it deserves Congrats in your movie kickstarter! That’s so exciting!
Love your reviews brother! Keep it up. Glad everything is working out for you. When it comes to the kick starter, is there a specific amount that you need to spend in order to get access to the behind the scenes? Would love to know
Turning Red 🦊 was delightful 😆 loved everything about it. The story, the art style, the early ‘00 nostalgia 🤩 soo good. I hope to see more of the directors films. Disney deciding to drop yet another Pixar film on D+ only is ridiculous. Easily going to miss out on $500 million boxoffice $$$. If they do that again for Lightyear…I swear to god🤦🏾♂️ Also I just donated to your kickstarter 😁 can’t wait to see your dream come true
I’m glad you liked it and said nice things about it. I watched it on Friday and at first I was pretty surprised how jarringly different it was from other Pixar movies, but I ended up really enjoying it. I was super uncomfortable when the mom dragged her into that Daisy Mart place because of her drawings! I was like “noooo!” Random things: The design of the Red Panda was so adorable. I felt bad when you said you weren’t able to see the Hulk. That was so wrong! And the songs were really fun and enjoyable.
Domee Shi actually did mention that scene where the mom was fighting the security guard to drop off the pads is something her mom actually did (less red panda transformations of course)
I'm rewatching the Hilariocity videos and after Jaws 4 he mentions that Vampire's Kiss is up next but I cant find it....Can anyone tell me.if he didnt do one, why?
Slight Spoiler I really liked how Tyler turned good at the end, I didn’t expect that and it was a cool message that can people can change for the better!!!
I honestly have no idea what the people on Twitter (besides the fact that it’s Twitter) were hating this film. It was actually pretty good. It may not relate to everyone but it was still fun to watch. Anyways, hope everyone has a good day 👍
yeah, just the usual apolitical twitter people calling it out on it's agenda: "i don't like politics in my media." they said as they liked three negative reviews of the movie by politically vocal people describing it as "woke hollywood garbage".
There's like... A gushing fountain of largely slice of life films about the lives of young boys and teen boys growing up from the 90s and 2000s and for some reason a small contingent - big enough to be annoying but still small - are deeply offended when this sort of film isn't about them. It's a weird refusal to either accept that not all content is made for them or refusal to engage with empathy, which is sad but not surprising. Too many Snowflake man children who feel that review bombing a kids movie about a young girl being a normal kid is the only thing that gives them purpose and self worth these days.
@@darryljack6612 Oh noooo... Really?? Fucking Disney... I did get a vibe from that scene with Priya and the goth(? not sure if that's what she was) girl she was dancing with. Felt like they wanted to elaborate further in the movie, like there was a scene missing or something, but I see why that didn't happen now... I mean, it was essentially nothing-- but still the best lgbt representation I've seen in a Pixar movie so far lmao... actually that's kind of sad. But-- cool to see an... implied... bi person in a kids movie, on the bright side?
@@ZedAmadeus Thats exactly the scene from what i can tell. It starts out with a smile between the two when mei puts them together, probably because of the charades scene from earlier. Then it cuts to them dancing and as they are dancing and their faces are getting closer and closer to what is maybe a kiss. Then it cuts to mei and her friends cheering, saying "get it girl" and giving approving smirks and gestures you would give if a friend met someone. Its great to have lgbtq+ representation and nothing but respect to the creative teams at pixar for their efforts. But it sucks that this happens constantly because of Disney Corporate, especially in a movie about teens being themselves and that already has a lot of diversity to it. Funny enough a couple of days ago Pixar employees voiced their complaints and addressed the censorship of their movies and scenes like this.
@@daniman0114 I know i seen it and just makes me lose even more faith in Disney Corporate (not disney creative) and the bs that comes out their mouths.
I’ve been watching you for years and I’m so happy for you and your film your cresting. Hope it comes out exactly how you want ! 👏🏻so well deserved man.
I really loved this movie. I watched it with the kids I nanny for last night. I couldn't stop laughing. I wish I got to see it in theaters, but I was also very happy I got to see it with my kiddos. Visually it was soft and vibrant at the same time. It felt very different, even though it's very obviously a Pixar movie. The dad dancing in the post credits was super cute and sweet.
You deserve every cent chris. I used to be such a picky movie goer but your reviews have always opened my mind and even made me feel more comfortable with horror to the point I absolutely love it
I live in Spain and I would love to check Shelby Oaks out. I don’t suppose it will release in theaters here? If so, where and how could I check it out? (I get if you’re still not sure at this stage in development)
This film is cute and people just wanna complain about it and congrats on the film Kickstarter y'all deserved it :) And as someone who loves red pandas this film is adorable
Loved this so much. The hate it got just from the trailer alone and some of the reviews proves that alot of men really refuse to relate or emphasize with teenage girls, fictional or not.
@@JD-jz5gu This movie is about somebody going through changes, mainly puberty. And I’m pretty sure, last time I checked, all men go through puberty. I can understand why somebody might not like it, but there’s no way that someone cannot possibly imagine relating to the plight of an angsty teen who is going through puberty.
@@bindipig1225 And maybe some guys just can’t relate to female puberty for obvious reasons and the boy band stuff just won’t relate to many guys. Doesn’t mean people can’t find parts that relate to them specifically, but saying that guys should be able to relate to female puberty because it’s puberty and obsessing over a boy band makes no sense. You can’t say guys refuse to relate to the movie because there are a couple relatable aspects to the movie🤷♂️
Chris, when I was watching it, I actually, internally screamed, "This is Ranma 1/2!!" I'm glad you saw that similarity too. I also actually felt "seen" and represented by this film, I already felt giddy from the opening scenes. I love it and would definitely rewatch it in a cinema, if it ever comes to the theatres
I just watched this with my almost 12-year old and we loved it so much. It brought up my first concert experience (New Kids on the Block) and we had a giggle. I was an 80s child but the teen stage of life really hasn't changed that much. Such a cute movie.
As a biracial (half African, half Asian) girl from the Toronto area, I adored this movie. I do love anime so that definitely helped. My community (both as a Toronto resident and Asian) were represented which was awesome. But the message really did move me. My mom is a Filipino and what happened with Mei's mom coming to the school and bringing pads was a way more extreme version of what happened to me when I got my period 🤦🏾♀️😅🤣 When you see why Mei's mom act the way she does, I cried. I could so relate.
