All Comments about...

Turning Red 2022

This was charming and so delightfully fun. It's been a while since I've enjoyed a Pixar film this much. It helped that I could relate to a lot of what Mei was going through. I know it's not perfect, but I'm just happy to see more people represented in movies like this.

loading replies

Tweenager starts her period, but it's Disney! So she turns into a big red furrball instead. Her friends help.

There's a nod to it being a (poor) remake of "Teenwolf" I doubt this will be remembered as fondly in 30yrs.

There's a reason this is available for no extra cost on Disney+

Like Encanto, it feels like a direct to DVD effort, also not framed for CinemaScope.

loading replies

I'm neither a girl, nor teenager or Asian and I still enjoyed it. Imagine only watching movies you identify with facepalm

loading replies

This movie most definitely isn't for every audience. But if you really liked shows like Gravity Falls, or adventure time, or any show relating to the silly and fun fantasy then this movie is just for you.

The message they got across was good, but the message didn't smother the movie as some other Disney films do.

I love the extremely expressive characters. The characters are less like a movie and more like a movie to a fun show, which is just so different from what Pixar usually does.
Anywho, maybe I'm over-hyping but I loved this movie a lot!

loading replies

I don’t really understand why this movie is getting so much hate. I really enjoyed it and I think it’s a really cute movie. It puts a kid-friendly spin on the things that girls may experience and overall it may not be “relatable” to everyone but I don’t think that it’s warrants as much hate that it’s been getting.

Overall, I would recommend!

loading replies

This was seriously such an enjoyable, adventurous, colorful and remarkable movie to watch! It gives a lot of representation for young girls and mentions periods in a normal way. It is representation for many girls of color. I definitely recommend it!

loading replies

The movie is so beautiful, it's cute and the story is good. I enjoyed it for the most part. I must admit there are some cringe moments! Specially at the concert where that boyband started singing again during the ritual. Smh

loading replies

I enjoyed the animation a lot, and the cultural diversity. However, this fell flat for me. Enjoyable but not worth the hype.

loading replies

Made for teenage girls and feels like a self insert of the director

loading replies

Having a daughter who is going through that same stage of change, and having already gone through it, I think it represents very well those internal feelings, doubts, fears, joys, confronting our parents (especially when they do not want to accept that we are growing up), discovering new feelings, new things.
Also, I think it was a great challenge for them, since they represented more current tweens/teens, who like other people and are aware of it and do not hide it. It seemed very natural and realistic, beyond exaggeration
It's a very cute movie, and it made me laugh a lot when I saw my 13-year-old self represented hahaha

loading replies

It was a beautiful movie, personally I think it's one of my favorite Pixar/Disney movies, liked it more than Encanto,which was good but nowhere as funny as this one.

Watching this I Laughed way more than many "comedy" movies.

loading replies

We’ve all been there! A fun animated movie that tackles growing pains and puberty.

loading replies

Thinly veiled pro pedo and degeneracy movie. But I guess no surprise it is disney after all...

loading replies

For anyone with younger or more sensitive kids, there's a part pretty early on in the movie where the protagonist goes to sleep and has a nightmare, right before turning, and it's a bunch of visions one after another of scary crap (it's only about 15-30 seconds).

Just know that it might ruin the rest of the movie for them. My kid has already told me he never wants to see the movie again, because of that part. Wish I had skipped over that.

loading replies

Ok so I don’t understand the Korean girl kept screaming and the Indian girl just nodded her head a lot? Can someone explain because I don’t get it. :woman_shrugging:

loading replies

Wow this was unexpected. I Iove Pixar movies, but this is NOT for me. Had to stop after 5 minutes. Pixar movies normally work for all people, but this seems to be made specific for young teenagers. But good for them I guess.

loading replies

Well worth a watch, this.

'Turning Red' is a very good flick from Disney/Pixar. It's different in a way, I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out based on the first few minutes but by the end it provides the required and expected amount of entertainment and meaning.

The voice cast are excellent, I have no faults with them. Rosalie Chiang gives a performance full of energy in the lead role, while Sandra Oh puts in a strong display alongside Chiang. The rest of them are good too, as I also recognised James Hong and Lori Tan Chinn. Us UK viewers also have the bonus of a small role for Anne-Marie.

loading replies

I really enjoyed Turning Red. I think this film has some of the best animation that Pixar has released to date. All of the references to Toronto and Chinese culture makes this film a great watch for anyone. The one thing I will say is the story didn't exactly live up to my expectations and the final act of the film seemed a little out of pocket. However like I said still a great watch.

loading replies

Why was there a man with a fish tail in this movie?

loading replies

3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Turning Red’:

  1. This was a super-cute movie. Leave it to Disney to tell another unique and original story as a way of teaching us another valuable life lesson.

  2. The mother was absolutely infuriating throughout the film. I think I almost turned into a red panda a few times myself.

  3. The highlights for me included the adorable anime-style reactions and all the awesome millennium-era throwbacks. I love how they set this film during that time.

loading replies

Turning Red is another amazing lit movie from the minds @ Pixar Studios. This movie has lots of heart & soul and what I like most about this movie is it shows how growing up isn’t always easy but it’s an adventure of ups and downs and that moving forward in Adolescence is different for everyone. Another reason this movie is on point is how it represents the Asian Culture and how everyone must forge their own path in life because we are all different and that’s what makes being human worth living.

loading replies

I stopped watching the movie when the mother of the protagonist saw the diary and ran to meet the boy. Is this for real? Really disliked that part and couldn't keep watching it.

loading replies

There isn't a single likeable character throughout.

Also, huge worldwide pop boyband, and they can just turn up on the day and buy tickets on the door?... Yeah. Cool.

loading replies

Good animations and a very original art style, I believe it's bound to be remembered as a sort of Lilo & Stitch of this decade.
I admit there were some cringy moments in the beginning that made me doubt if I wanted to finish the movie, but the characters and story eventually reeled me back in.

loading replies

Tried to watch this a few times and couldn't get through it. It's pacing is all over the place, and the characters are just too unlikable. Their goal just feel inspiring enough. Just a real uninspired production, despite some creative writing choices.

loading replies

Easily the worst Pixar film ever made. Not relatable to anyone other than a teenage girl. Characters aren't likable and are highly irritating. I've seen every Pixar film to date and this is the first time I've wanted to turn it off before the end. Unlike the previous films I doubt I'd watch this one again if you paid me. Most disappointed I've felt after watching Pixar

loading replies

Another Disney/Pixar work, Turning Red is incredible, the story is perfect from beginning to end, as the story unfolds the main character needs to learn to believe in himself, solve personal problems with his parents, and grow emotionally. difficulties of adolescence and old age are problems that she needs to solve with her friends. Another thing I loved was the respect for the culture of the country of origin.

Anyway, this is another great movie that Disney releases and I love it. perfect animation, wonderful soundtrack (not to mention that the producer created a fictional band just for the film) is there anything better than that??

loading replies

Level "Unremarkable" • 5 :heart: • Entertaining but bad.

loading replies

FUN! That's basically the best I can come up with describing this movie. The animation is great, vivid colors, fun expressions on the lovable characters. Just very beautiful, sparkly to watch.
The story is good. It's clear what the message is right of the bat and executed perfectly. I had a blast watching this. Oh and that song... it will replay over and over in my mind for days now.

loading replies

Really going to put people on blast for somehow not being able to relate to a movie with themes of controlling parents, puberty emotions, and body image just because it’s in the coat of 13 year old tween Asian angst, shouldn’t the fact that it’s more specific actually be more relatable if you have empathy?
Broke down at the theme of "never being good enough for parents", them having their ideas of my future vs. my own. Great music, best animation from Pixar in a while, super expressive.

loading replies

Starts off really annoying in a Mitchell’s Vs The Machines kind of way but levels out into a fun metaphor that only slightly overstays it’s welcome.

loading replies

Put this on for some kids I was watching, and half the of them have it memorized. One was talking about how much he loves the facial expressions. So no matter what a certain crowd says kids absolutely do adore this movie. And it’s not hard to see why it speaks to them. The expressive and vibrant animation, the heart on its sleeve, it’s earnest humor and emotion… it’s not perfect. There’s a whole discussion to be had with its appreciation of black culture while also having the only major black character be a bully and leaving the mom’s coded antiblackness unchecked. But if you truly want to know and appreciate a children’s film, watch it around children. It’s impossible not to love it as they do.

loading replies

I wanted an other end but the one in the movie is just awesome. Man I loved that movie.

loading replies

I don't understand where all the controversy comes from, it's a fun animated movie. Any adult, male or female, can identify with what it feels like to go through adolescence (unexpected changes, uncontrollable emotions, wanting to fit in among friends, etc.). In addition, the animation is simply gorgeous and very realistic (amazing what they have managed to do with the clothes and hair of the characters).

loading replies

This is not the greatest movie but it was still enjoyable. If you watch it for the entertainment value it is a good movie. Had a few laughs, I do think they went a little over board with some aspects of the movie but it is what it is.

loading replies

A fine pixar's movie. Not the best but neither the worst. Interesting topics covered, such as period and things that happen in adolescence.

loading replies

if you are from the 3rd world you will understand the message. Good movie! I enjoyed like I thought I would.

loading replies

Laugh out loud funny moments, beautiful animation and solid plot. Really enjoyed this

loading replies

havent finished it yet but im already rating it. the storyline, the characters, everything feels so refreshing. we need more stories like this, led by women

loading replies

Cute movie about being yourself. Though the control freak mother story might remind you of Brave.

loading replies

Wow the mom in this is more embarrassing than the one in the Goldbergs, some how.

loading replies

Perhaps Pixar is the production company that has contributed the most to the introduction of "taboo" topics in animated films. But this one is born as a nifty idea that is disappointingly developed, a movie too simple and superficial for Pixar standards. A kind of "Teen Wolf" (1985), it talks about coming of age, conventionally connecting menstruation with being a woman, but stumbles into a silly generational clash.

loading replies

Furry female Steven universe movie. Basically trash and bad taste. One of those movies that try to show a culture but only treats it like a joke.
what is wrong with the centennial backstreet boys signing after the concert hall is destroyed?

loading replies
5

Shout by Erebos
BlockedParent2022-03-17T16:08:57Z— updated 2022-03-19T21:36:19Z

'member when Pixar was more subtle with their characters and didn't just literally scream their feelings for every minute of the movie?
'member the short film Bao (2018) by the same director? Well, this isn't it. Turning Red is just a cruder, super-loud, in-your-face, americanized version of that.

loading replies

Beautiful film with cool effects, i was turning red myself with all the laughing, Pixar is definitely going to the next level with it’s storytelling and animation, all around great film with a warming message.

loading replies

Is Toronto really like that in 2002? Walkable and clean streets, grocery stores nearby and non-noise making businesses. Is it still like that now? Would love to visit one day.

loading replies

:heart:x6
Even though this is a Pixar/Disney movie, this was kind of a miss for me. I felt it was missing the charm and innocence their movies usually have. However, it is cute at times and worth a watch.

How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!

loading replies

This is just a regular animation movie. It revolves around the dramas of 13 year olds with focus on an Asian family with super controller mother. Watching the story kind of explains why the mother is like that and everything builds from there.
The animation is superb and the pandas are top notch.
For me, it's an enjoyable movie, that leaves a lot of unanswered questions regarding the hole family legacy.
So not great but not bad either, far from Pixar's best.

loading replies

This film is absolutely gorgeous but ultimately thats not enough. The story itself is fine but it's nowhere near the calibre of story telling I've come to expect from Pixar. Should have just released it as a Disney film and let Pixar work on something else.

loading replies

What in God’s name is this utter dross!?

loading replies
9

Shout by Jake McCartney
VIP
BlockedParent2022-04-07T00:35:44Z— updated 2022-05-16T20:34:59Z

This movie is probably the most specific movie that Pixar has ever made. It may not be able to speak to everyone as the pop culture references may catch younger viewers off guard and the tone and style may hit more to home for millennials than older crowds, but Turning Red still carries the spirit and creative energy that Pixar is most well known for. Its simple but its effective, It's also a time capsule for early 2000s culture but in a great way, if this kind of premise was given to an incompetent director it could have been so easy to make this pandering and annoying but Domee Shi understands that the audience deserves to have a charming story that has likable characters and interesting dilemmas. If Shi is planning to make any more movies after this I would love to see them, especially if the animation is reminiscent of her art style. I may not love this movie as much as Domme Shi’s short Bao, but this movie is another winner from Pixar Animation Studios.

Full review: https://www.jake-s-entertainment-reviews.com/movies-and-televison/turning-red-2022

loading replies

The whole story is amazing, lots of fun as 13 years old 中二少年, the story very smooth, every conflict in the every stage are perfect. And the panda is cute.

loading replies

Why does she look like Lucy from Peanuts.:rofl:

loading replies

Good movie, worth a watch. Only gripe was the pacing. I felt like when problems were presented the film quickly resolved them or moved past em. Not a lot of points to really take in the weight of a scene. Overall though good movie! Loveable characters, HELLA relatable message about growing up and living for yourself, inclusive and memorable character designs. There's a lot to love about Turning Red, def a good movie!

loading replies

Not really sure if i need to watch this with the kids. The portrail of parents is very 1 dimensional, old fashioned and almost cruel. The phuns are non-existent.

loading replies

This was a nice show on growing up. It spoke to me, especially the tiger mum part.

loading replies

A modern day period piece coming of age story about growing hair in places where it didn't before, harsh mood swings and how to control your emotions, and a red beast that comes out according to cycles of the moon.

https://boxd.it/2EPa4l

loading replies

The messaging is a little on the nose in a way I don't appreciate. I'm willing to bed the director is self inserting herself here.

Other than that, it's a gorgeous movie. It's an ok movie. Not good, not bad... But worth a casual watch when bored. :blush:

loading replies

"don't apologize, I'm your mother" woah...

loading replies

I just didn't like this, to me it wasn't up to the standard of a Disney/Pixar film, it felt like one of those generic Sony or Sky animations they seem to churn out nowadays. I'm convinced it's some kind of tax dodge. The story is an absolute Teen Wolf rip off but it didn't seem to know it's audience, the subject/metaphor is obviously too much for little kids, and unlike most Disney films there's nothing for adults to enjoy.

loading replies

I never thought twerking could be funny until I watched this movie.

loading replies

Barely enjoyable, very average Pixar, nowhere near the (lowering) standards of this studio. Sadly Pixar masterpieces are become the exception, not the rule

loading replies

"Turning Red" may come off as a little too pushy and sugary at times, but I found it fun to watch for the most part, especially when getting over the top and borrowing the exaggerated facial expressions you would expect from Japanese animation. The film's strength is in its early-2000s setting, as it managed to stimulate the interest of both kids and nostalgic grown-ups in their 30s.

Although as technically valid as everything else from Pixar, I’m not too fond of the gleaming design that makes the characters look like they are from a Cocomelon video.

loading replies

Ok that was fun, now on with my life!

loading replies

Definitely imaginative, this film has a lot of promise. However, there are certain moments I would not necessarily recommend to too young a viewing audience, and that is a disappointment for all Disney movies should be able to be seen and enjoyed by the whole family. There are also certain topics that have no place in an animated movie, especially a Disney one. However, that being said, the movie certainly does have some awesome moments and is a great depiction of true friendship and the female bond. I so like the thought that they let a boy band have some serious stones -- after all, let's be honest here, how many other bands would have stayed and played through THAT?!

loading replies

Pixar seems to have lowered its tone, because this time we have a fairytale about how a boyband saves the world. ;)

loading replies

This movie is not for everyone, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. The idea behind it is fun and executed well enough, and I had fun watching it.

loading replies
8

Shout by Deleted

The familiar world of the early aughts taken over by an uncomfortable family dynamic sets the stage perfectly. The message of embracing one’s identity and being accepted for it will never get old and it was beautifully and creatively done once again by some of the best storytellers around.

loading replies

I haven't watched animations in a while and man, the level of details in animations nowadays! Especially the cooking scene at the beginning. If we were to grade technicality, I would definitely give it a 9/10. Unfortunately, the story is boring. It wasn't as complex and the songs weren't as great as I hoped it would be. It's especially disappointing because Western media is finally using Asian characters as the main leads with an original story and the representation meant so much. At the very least, they tried to hire voice actors' whose ethnicity (somewhat) matches the characters, so hurray?

loading replies

I love Pixar movies but this just wasn't for me. Where most Pixar movies are for all ages, this one really focusses on kids if you ask me. For me as an adult there was not much to enjoy.

loading replies

This is the worst Pixel movie I've seen. I mean, I know it's not really about a red panda, bla bla, the typical Pixel stuff, but this one is boring. And childish. And those puppy eyes are really overused. And what is wrong with that boy band, did they really start singing after everything was destroyed there? I mean, come on.

loading replies

I didn't really care for this too much. A lot of the humor did not land for me. Really liked the touching moments with the father and her friends. The overbearing mother archetype was exaggerated to the many Chinese stereotypes. There were a few scenes that had me smiling, like the money montage, but overall I was waiting for the film to end.

Score: 55%
Verdict: Average

loading replies

A good Pixar film but not comparable to the great ones of the past two decades. Still the animation was beautiful as usual, the story was fun and yes the Panda looks super fluffy. So that‘s a plus too.

loading replies

A world filled with character and charm, let down by a patchy final act.

loading replies

Annoying, unforgettable and messy. I understand the story they are trying to tell but the execution was not very good. I’m also disappointed at the music score that was pretty bad in my opinion. The animation style and some few cute scenes saves it from a lower score.

loading replies

I like The Animation of The Movie..And that it's Based in Toronto..My City..That I like it.

loading replies

another high rating movie which i cannot finish! i just can't watch it. the plot is nonsense.

loading replies

Classic pixar magic. As an immigrant, I felt seen in a way that only a few other movies have been able to do. Beyond, that the representation of young teen girls as crazy, gross, silly, chaotic human beings is something that has long been missing from the big screen. Is the plot weird and a bit predictable? Yes. Are some of the lines cringey? Of course. But I am so happy that young people (boys, girls, nonbinaries, etc.) are growing up with these kinds of movies. In response to the movie's critics, I can only say: the point of a movie like this is not to erase the experience of one 'group' with another, but rather to broaden the horizon of narratives beyond what has traditionally been shown. One is not inherently better than the other, but to have both/all increases the paths young people see before them.

loading replies

Like designer tampons: not just important, it's also very well made.

A perfect introduction to womanhood for young women at that stage, though the clown father figure was a cliché that stood out in a film with very few clichés.

loading replies

A delightful little coming-of-age period piece about finding your identity, where you fit in the world and rocking your panda.

loading replies

She's not just big, but she's really big.

From start to finish the emotions were mixed. Very real family life. An unpredictable story.

loading replies

I've never seen something like that.
Oh My!
Oh My!:sweat_smile::sweat_smile:

loading replies

very good
It made me laugh!

loading replies
Loading...