The animation Turning Red tackles a subject that is crucial to address. Issues surrounding puberty, especially in girls, are often overlooked and even considered taboo in many Asian societies. The director skillfully uses the story of an immigrant Asian family to not only shed light on the important challenges of teenage life but also to make parents aware of the significance of their children's adolescence. The character design is excellent, and overall, the animation excels in its visual design, both in terms of settings and characters. The music and voice acting are also outstanding.

While the film's message is effectively conveyed, there are significant flaws that cannot be easily overlooked, even considering the film's unique and bold subject matter. The movie struggles to create a logical framework for an important part of Chinese culture-something that Coco achieved brilliantly for Mexican culture. I feel that the gap between the director's Chinese heritage and her current perspective may have hindered her ability to craft a logical or even metaphorical representation of all cultural ties and Chinese traditions, which ultimately harms the storytelling. Although this is a fictional animation, there should still be traces of logic and rationality. However, in the Canadian setting depicted in the film, the sight of one or several giant red pandas roaming the city doesn't seem to bother anyone. This can't simply be brushed off as comedic effect.

The pacing of the narrative is inconsistent, sometimes too fast and at other times too slow. This unevenness can be exhausting for the audience. Additionally, the role of the father in a Chinese family is not accurately portrayed, and I expected the father's role to be more prominent and significant.

That said, these criticisms do not diminish the value of this animation or the bold statement it makes. I still highly recommend it for families to watch together.