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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.

Luca is a beautiful and charming animation that, with its stunning artistic design, simple yet impactful story, and lovable characters, offers a delightful experience for audiences. This film is not only appealing to children but also to adults, delivering important messages about friendship and self-acceptance. It tells a simple yet profound story about friendship, self-discovery, and embracing differences. The character design is truly excellent, fostering a sense of closeness between the audience and the characters. Additionally, the world-building is exceptionally well-executed. The use of color is masterful, and although the town where the story takes place is fictional, it retains an authentic Italian flavor and cultural essence. The music also contributes to creating this atmosphere. Composed by Dan Romer, the film's music harmonizes perfectly with the setting and adds depth to the emotional and pivotal moments of the story.

However, while the film explores valuable themes, the screenplay is both its strength and its weakness. Many details are left underdeveloped, which harms the narrative flow. Moreover, as the animation approaches its conclusion, the resolution of conflicts and problems becomes overly rushed, undermining the storytelling. In the end, everything wraps up too quickly and neatly. The fate of most characters, especially the antagonist, is left unaddressed. That said, these flaws are minor and do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of this beautiful animation.

Although the film has a strong comedic tone, it speaks profoundly about suffering. Everywhere I've seen this film mentioned, the focus has been on its humor, but we must not overlook Roger Michell's artistic direction in portraying human anguish. The film uses humor as a language to articulate the pain we endure-the pain of losing a child, the pain of loneliness, the pain of aging, and the pain of being overlooked. All of these are immersed in an ecosystem called justice, which the director skillfully and subtly addresses. While the film is based on a true story, it is the artistry of the screenwriters that has managed to uncover the psychoanalytic dimensions of this event, and ultimately, it is the director's skill that brings these psychological layers to life.

Alongside the significant contribution of the director, we must not ignore the invaluable roles played by the two lead actors, Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren. They portrayed their characters masterfully, adding to the film's believability. Even Matthew Goode, despite his relatively limited screen time, managed to showcase the depth of his character effectively. The film, while addressing themes like social justice and poverty, maintains a lighthearted and humorous tone that makes it enjoyable to watch. It also excellently recreates the atmosphere of 1960s Britain and delves into the social and political issues of the time.

That said, the film is not without its flaws. The challenges faced by the characters, though significant, are resolved too easily, which I find somewhat unrealistic. Additionally, the film attempts to tackle a wide range of social and political issues within its limited runtime, but this approach prevents it from delving into deeper layers, as there simply isn't enough time to explore them thoroughly.