You know, I really enjoy the fact that Massimo is actually born with only one arm, not the typical "Scary father that hunt sea monsters because they ate his right arm.", instead he always loved his daughter and understands others well. It also really enjoys me to see a disabled character that makes you forget that they're actually disabled.
I also appreciate how there's no drama about Giulia's parents being separated. It's just presented as completely normal in the story. She loves both her parents, her parents love her, and they've found a nice living arrangement their kid is well adjusted to.
Omg, I'm so used to the separated parents concept in media that I didn't notice it until now, like their relationship is so comfortable that it's easy to miss it
I mean, i had separated parents. (they are now together) And it was pretty normal, i loved them both and they loved me back. So, yeah, I agree with you. I didn't watch the movie, but, yeah. The decision that they took about taking separated or divorced parents as a normal thing is cool and realistic, depending on the situation.
The moment he said 'a monster took it from me" I got kind of angry, then he said it was a joke and I could've never been more relieved to see something different.
I think pixars reputation is kind of being used against them at this point. This movie isnt a cinematic masterpiece or emotional powerhouse like most of Pixar's earlier works, but the movie knows that. Its very down to earth, charming, and has a nice vibe and message with a lot more subtext than I would have thought. And its perfect that way. It doesnt try to be anything more than what it is, and I can respect it for that.
I don’t know about masterpiece. But I’d definitely put this high up on the shelf as one of Pixar’s best movies. It’s just under masterpiece. And bonus points! Unlike onward the movie felt less disconjointed and unlike soul it actually felt like a movie instead of an attempt to emotionally manipulate me into liking the movie! So yay!
It's also a debut. It's not like its the same director or writers as the epic power house pixar films. This was a new director's first film with his own, new ideas and style.
While I know the movie isn’t an emotional masterpiece for most people, it hit me harder than any other Pixar movie has. I noticed that some of the motifs in the final act felt like an allegory for a person being forced out of the closet in front of everyone who knew them a certain way, and that allegorical meaning made me, a queer person, feel very “seen”. I was crying the first time I got to the credits, then I rewound to watch the last 20 minutes again and by the time I got back to the credits I was full-on *sobbing*.
The little touch of Massimo going out to look for Alberto was so heartwarming; it was a father looking for a son he never had who grew up without a father figure. It’s the little moments like that that make the movie so nice.
personally, i liked how luca was trying to win the portorosso cup by himself. after luca's betrayal, alberto needed some time to be alone and the fact that he didn't reconcile with luca immediately after shows how hurt he was. he even tore down the ladder of his tower to stop luca from reaching him. also, luca entering the competition by himself shows his determination and just how much he was willing to go through for his friend, and i think it made the scene where alberto shows up later with the umbrella more powerful.
Right? I mean they tried reconciling but they were both still hurt and it could’ve ended up badly during the competition if they didn’t get some time off. The build up to the umbrella scene made sense, at least to me…
Also Luca’s betrayal almost got Alberto killed. It would be weird if Alberto forgave Luca for what he did shortly after, even if Luca did it out of fear and instantly regretted what he did. Plus Luca was one of the only people Alberto had ever since his father abandoned him, so hearing his best friend call out “sea monster!” must’ve hurt really, really bad
Luca is exactly like its story: a warm Italian summer filled with dreams, sea, and pasta. Doesn't need a grand adventure to be great, it just needs friends, really.
I teared a bit when alberto said “you got me off the island” like that was probably the most loneliest and depressing part of his life, for a kid that mustve been hell. and luca probably saved him from being in a loop. I just wished they put more story into what happened with alberto and his father
I agree but I think them leaving the audience in the dark was a good move because even Alberto didn’t have the answers, so it almost made us feel the same sense of isolation and abandonment without knowing why
According to the marks on the tower, he's been alone for a WHOLE YEAR, and he even mentions that he stopped counting after a while, meaning that Alberto had spent more than a year all alone with his collection of human artifacts
I actually love Alberto’s character. I feel like we’ve all had at least one friend like that from our childhood. He was basically just a kid who had to act cooler and more grown up than he really was because his father left him. It was all a facade, and by the end, when he gets accepted by Massimo, he’s finally able to take the facade down. I thought the goodbye between him and Luca at the train station was really beautiful.
@@shaun7002 yeah, and I really like that dad too. I like it when films portray a dad that’s trying his hardest to be the best he can 😁 Just recently watched “fatherhood” great film 🙂
Can we talk about how Luca makes the " best friends have to go their separate ways " trope so natural and well. It wasn't like some movies where it was out of the blue it felt natural that Luca wanted to go school and Alberto wanted to stay with his dad. The ending was honestly bittersweet and genuine, this movie is so cute and wholesome.
Yeah! I think it helps too that Luca and Gulliana will be back next summer and during the credits we got a montage of what the characters are up to and staying in touch with each other until that next time. It really makes it feel that while they may be going separate ways, it's not actually goodbye.
I have no idea why but the scene where Alberto shows Juliette he's a sea monster and Luca screams "SEA MONSTER" hit me harder than almost any other Pixar scene
I had to pause the movie and collect myself after that scene because that very thing happened to me a few years ago. I was dating this guy but we were both in the closet, he wanted to come out but would only do it if I did as well. He tried so hard to convince me to come out but I panicked and outed him myself by saying I was straight and he was hitting on me. I was so fucked back then I ended up losing the guy I liked and turned our friends against him. I regret what I did and wish I could go back and do things differently. I know this is a stupid Disney movie but man that scene it me hard because I've been Luca before.
I audibly gasped at that scene, it was so well shot and thought out, it was perfect. It’s such a relatable reaction when stuck in a difficult situation that you want to get out of. Even if that means sacrificing someone else’s feelings.
THANK YOU Mee tooo The betrayal i felt there was horrible,he literally listened to "Bruno" right there, and i felt so bad for Alberto But i also liked the fact that they showed and non perfect main character ya know, like he is flawed, and "worked" to fix it, and then he confronted his own Really nice
A lot of Alberto's jealousy is probably because his dad left him and he was on his own for a while. He just didn't want his new friend/only friend to leave him like his dad did. Also, I feel like they should have developed that a little more because it was only mentioned in like one scene and Luca didn't do much with that information.
Agree! Because the scene with his dad was so short and somewhat forgettable, I kind of assumed it was a basic friend-jealous-of-another-friend trope and didn’t make the connection that he was scared of losing Luca like his Dad until after the movie was over. I wish there were some hints or references to his dad building up to his jealous behavior over Luca, as it would’ve contextualized his behavior in a more sympathetic manner and made the betrayal scene more emotionally engaging.
There were hints though. Early on, Luca says something like "You're lucky your dad lets you do all this" and Alberto looks off with a very sad expression, which was major foreshadowing. It was also telling that we never actually saw his dad despite Alberto saying he lives with him
Honestly the fact that this movie was just about two friends who really really wanted to buy a Vespa was so charming and endearing to me and was one of the things I liked the most about it. The chemistry between Luca and Alberto was so wonderful and well done, the sets were all stunning, from the gorgeously modeled buildings and alleyways of Portorosso to the drop dead gorgeous dream sequences. Luca was pure art, and used the medium of 3D animation in a very stylized way that I wish more cg animations would. A joyous viewing experience :)
Yes, I noticed a lot of people comparing Luca's beauty to the incredible filmmaking of Call Me By Your Name (along with other similarities between them). I love that it really displays how much modern animation can do
It's like Ego's flashback to his simple yet delicious homemade meal as he eats Remy's ratatouille. After so many complex dishes and mediocre/awful ones, it feels great to have something simple, yet made with such care. Luca feels like it was made with lots of love.
@@Pedro999Paulo this is probably why I cried my ass off during this movie, it just felt like my childhood, something newer Disney movies couldn’t make me feel
Literally every major criticism I've seen for this film is only focusing on what this film is NOT. It's not a masterpiece, it's not Pixar's best, it doesn't take risk, etc etc. But hardly anyone focuses on what the film IS, which is a wholesome and refreshing adventure. If we just look at the film isolated from any other, there's pretty much nothing wrong with it. I appreciate your honest review
I... ADORE this film. I saw it for the first time this afternoon and it's one of my favorite films already. I think part of it is taste, but also part of it is that... maybe the themes were too subtle for some people? The divorced parents/abandonment theming was really big, as well as the acceptance aspect of it- like I loved that Massimo's disability, which often is some tragic origin story in movies, is just how he was born. I like that Giulia's parents were divorced but she is perfectly happy and her life is pretty good. Meanwhile, I liked how Alberto was written and how this movie opens the door to kids understanding different types of families. As a queer person, it really resonated with me, and I liked that it wasn't all wrapped up in a sweet little bow- the line where the grandma says that people will still hate Luca but that he'll find the people who will accept him was FANTASTIC! While it's from the innocent view of Luca himself, there are so many levels to this movie and I'm sure I'll see more if I watch it again.
I appreciate how LITTLE they focus on the dad's disability. I feel like if disabilities have to be a gigantic deal in the movie, then that's how it will stick in the public imagination, as if disabilities don't exist unless you pay attention to them. Movies with a disability might treat the person afflicted like a specimen to be examined and explored, which can be nice for niche audiences, but it can give the wrong impression. The audience hears "It's how I came into this world." No fanfare, no exposition, because that's all you need to know. He is defined by his fatherhood, and the missing arm is his quirk. People don't see themselves as 'special' just because they're disabled. I feel normal.
yeah! i didn’t even notice that he had a missing arm at first until they mentioned it because he handles it so well because that’s just how he’s been and they never made it a plot point or any character development thing
There's also a girl with a leg brace, and another kid in a wheelchair; polio was still a thing back then. But everyone just takes it in stride, and despite these characters appearing multiple times I didn't even notice their disabilities until the 3rd or 4th viewing.
A thing I really liked about the movie was the way Giulia was written. Usually when a female character is introduced to the two male main characters it ends up in either a love triangle or ruining the guys' friendship because one is in love with her, and her personality usually only revolves around her relationship with the main character and ends up just being annoying and unlikable. They didn't do that with Giulia. There was no love triangle, in fact there wasn't even any romance at all, and her personality wasn't just being friends with Luca. She was a great, fun, likable character by herself with or without Luca and Alberto being there and I love that
YES. I agree with you for all the same reasons. When Alberto started getting jealous over Luca and Giulia, I was a little worried they were going to make it a love triangle, which would have been annoying. I was pleasantly relieved when it didn't come to that. Giulia is such a fun character, and I'm glad she was well written.
FR THO, she and the dad were actually my favorite characters in the movie lol. Idk why it's so difficult for some people to write female characters that don't revolve around male protagonists, but Giulia was hella refreshing AND lovable
@Vidar you’d be surprised how many stories go exactly that route Its not really unrealistic tho, kids be melodramatic as fuck I just feel not only are there too many stories that do this, most of them use it as a crutch and instead of tool to tell genuinely intresting stories. And the last one, the most important one..THEY TAKE IT TOO SERIOUSLY Like I don’t speak for all kids, but I definitely remember having a crush on the same girl with a friend quite a few times, and it wqs literally never as dramatic as these stories made it out to be. We’d get jealous and try to impress her here or there, but we both kinda agreed early on that we’d be supportive in a “let the best man win” kinda thing, it never really went to our heads, at one point the dude even gave up peacefully and said that i got along better with her anyways. She turned out to be gay later on anyways so we both lost but she’s still turned out to be one of my best friends anyways too so it all evened out. The kinda drama these writers be putting in the romantic lives of 12 year olds is insane half the time, that shit should be saved for when the kids are actually older and dramatic like teens and adults lmao
@Vidar There are a lot of kids' films and shows that have a love triangle between kids. Even really, really good ones, like Avatar The Last Airbender have Aang in love with Katara and jealous about Zuko, etc. Or sometimes it's not really a love triangle, but more like, "Joey has a crush on Hannah, but Zack feels like he's losing his best friend." It happens a lot.
My mom always says a good movie has romance but to that I say, nope. Characters should never be interesting BECAUSE they’re in a relationship with another character, and if you WANT romance, it shouldnt affect the main story, but rather just be a small side plot, and even then that only works in a franchise, compared to single movies.
Alberto, to me, came off as very codependent as a form of coping with his abandonment issues. He pretended to know everything and kept Luca close in order to protect himself. He was terrified of Luca leaving him as his dad left him, and that made him want to hold on even tighter. Alberto finding acceptance with Massimo and his love for Luca allowed him to let Luca go and do what he wants to do without fearing that he’ll lose their friendship. Alberto is a traumatized kid who does make the right decisions in the end.
my favorite part of this movie was how fair the ending was. they all got what they want, giulia won the cup, luca goes to study astronomy and alberto gets to stay with the dad and finally have a proper father figure to help him cope with losing one. its simple and beautiful
It made me cry so hard because the characters are just too relatable. I wasn’t as rude as Alberto when my 2 friends became best friends but I still definitely could relate to what he was feeling :(
What honestly got me sobbing is when The Dad realizes that Alberto ran away and quickly tries find him without a second thought It is so sad because Alberto finally has a father figure that cares about him but he doesn't know it until the end of the movie And its heartwarming to see The Dad and Alberto hanging out with Luca's Family while Luca hangs out with Giulia and her Mom Their families intersected and now they are like one giant family Edit: what the....?? 5000 people liked this comment? Holy schaff, I'm just gonna sit back and process the fact that my comment got liked by 5000 people (and yes I said schaff instead of sh1t)
Yeah, I love the ending!! Honestly, I love that Alberto gets to live with new parents while Luca and Giulia go to school. Their friendship is so important, but this separation is not the end of that. (the credits with drawings of them sending letters is so heartwarming!!) When Luca and Alberto said goodbye, it was so bittersweet because both of them are getting what they need most, even if that means separating. But even though it's bittersweet, I wouldn't have it any other way. it's the best possible ending.
When I was watching, I theorized that Alberto's father was dead/left due to him talking how his dad isn't around a lot and how he's allowed to do what he wants. Luca saying that his dad sounds cool and Alberto's expression of like "yeah..."
I felt bad for Alberto. He was a jerk, but he didn’t really know any better. He was trying to maintain control of the only real friendship he’s ever had after being abandoned by his father, and he went about it the wrong way. Luca, on the other hand, knew what he was doing. His was the more hurtful betrayal, to me
I don't think Luca did know what he was doing, he's a kid too and was caught off guard by the betrayal of his best friend plus he was scared for his life as a sea creature. He definetly didn't do the right thing, but he's not the bad guy. They both fucked up.
No... just... no Alfredo was willing to put Luca at risk and crush his hopes just to satisfy a sick wish to control his life. I should know because it was done to me. I went through an emotionally abussive "friendship" in which this person tried to have me all to themselves, blocked me off of friendships and romantic interests just to accomplish this. It requiredquite a lot of therapy for me to recover from that. In Disney fantasy, friendship is golden. In reality, people can be cruel. If a friend is willing to go down themselves just to take you with them, they are not your friend. They want to own and control you, and you should let them sink alone.
And I don't give a royal shit how much trauma a person has gone through. If they are willing to do me harm, fuck them. I WISH I had the opportunity to do what Luca did, and let this person go down by themselves...
@@someguitardude8462 um.......... Alberto COULD have splashed Luca too, and said “he is one too! Look! (Splashes water at him) but he decided not too. Trauma doesn’t give an excuse to do bad Things, but both him and Luca are kids (Alberto is like a teenager). Being abandoned by your father, and being left for months or even years (Alberto said he stopped counting after a long time) by your father can cause serious problems mentally. So when Luca arrived, he finally saw a chance to be with someone, to have someone as a friend. Ya he did do dangerous stuff, but it was things Alberto knew he could do that wouldn’t hurt them (the crash into the sea at the town is a bit fishy (fish pun time) ). There is no excuse, but that doesn’t mean you want to mentally abuse a teenager with huge mental trauma and that he deserves more abandonment and betrayal, which will much worsen his already super damaged mental trauma. At the lighthouse, Alberto was thinking it was right for him to be abandoned by his father and that he should be alone.
Actually, the town shedding their prejudices as quickly as they did makes a lot of sense to me. They didn't hate and fear sea monsters because they were racist and had cultural problems they needed to fix. They hated and feared sea monsters because they genuinely believed that they were fabled cryptids. Once they saw a pair of sea monsters that they'd known for the past week as otherwise normal humans, it made them immediately doubt whether or not their preconceptions were true. It made it all the more difficult to side against the sea monsters when there was an unlikable prick threatening to gut them both with a harpoon. Sea monsters or not, they were still kids.
I agree, though I think it'd work a little better if Luca and Alberto had a bit more interaction with the local people apart from their first day to the town. To most of the townsfolk, they were complete strangers even after the week they had spent there
@@Kateverone The movie wasn't about the relationship between the sea monsters and the townsfolk, so there wasn't a need to dedicate too much screen time towards it. Simply showing Luca and Alberto being out in public with Giulia, along with them publicly humiliating Ercole at the registration stand, was enough to communicate that the other people in town had gotten used to them, and perhaps even started to like having them around. The other townsfolk didn't really need to be on especially friendly terms with Luca and Alberto to have a change of heart. They just needed to know that they were good kids, which I think was sufficiently proven to them by the end of the movie.
Yeah, Once the sea monsters became people in their community that they knew and trusted, they were willing to set aside their prejudices, and that's a really nice thought.
The scene where Alberto tries pushing Luca away after he find him on his island got me. If you look deeper you see that Alberto feels he doesn’t deserve Luca. He feels he doesn’t deserve anyone especially since his dad abounded him. His island isn’t a place of refuge, but a barrier that’s keeping him from leaving his own fear. To say it simply Alberto is depressed, he doesn’t feel like he deserves anyone after what Luca did to him. I agree it’s not a typical Pixar movie but I agree that it’s something to just have fun with because it’s simple. But when Alberto says, “You got me off the island, Luca” it shows that he’s finally free from those ties of the island, he’s no longer trapped
this is exactly how it felt as someone who is, very severely depressed (diagnosed in 2017 with GAD AND MDD) it is exactly how i act after i do something stupid and reckless in a fit of an episode this movie isn't pixar's best, but it personally hit me hard due to my own experiences
I agree with most of your points but I disagree with your character analysis of Alberto. His whole storyline is the fact that his dad abandoned him. That’s the reason why he wants to run away with Luca is because of his dad. He doesn’t want to lose the only friend he has. He always does new things because he wants to prove to his dad that he CAN do things. This is even hinted at with “Silencio Bruno”. A line used over and over by Alberto. This could be him telling his dad to shut up. It’s his way of coping with the abandonment. He doesn’t like Luca talking to Gulia because of his insecurity.
Thats why I didn't like the ending much cause now Alberto is alone again. Thats how I feel, I understand what they're going with but I thought the break up was kinda forced at the end. this movie would be an absolute masterpiece had it done the ending better. But its still a great movie regardless hell, I will put it up there with ghibli movies like ponyo, castle in the sky, and kikis delivery service.
alberto: *is an adolescent boy who struggles with feelings of inadequacy because his father abandoned him and is now terrified of losing his best friend, so he overcompensates by acting like a self-assured know-it-all* schafrillas: yeah this little prick deserved be betrayed and put in immediate mortal danger I liked the review otherwise but boy that was a Take
This is the first Schafrillas video I dislike solely because he was so ignorant about why Alberto turned out to be like that. Movie is 9/10 for me but this review is a 5.
I've seen a lot of discourse on "is pixar losing their touch?" with this movie. The answer is no. Just because the movie is a slice of life film, doesn't mean the studio is losing their touch. I really hate that people have this IMAGE of Pixar, that the studio is ONLY allowed to make these GRAND epic tales and no. Coco wasn't all that big, in terms of scope. Monsters Inc was also kind of simple. In fact, a lot of Pixar's stories at the CORE, are SIMPLE. And that's why they've shined as a studio-they're able to make SIMPLE stories, FEEL big and epic. But with Luca, they decided not to do that, and it's super refreshing. Also yeah that Italian at the end.....bad enough to make my grandfather burst into tears lol.
This film's artstyle actually reflects the film quite a bit. It's very different from every single other pixar film, but at its core has things that make it feel the same way the other films feel
I actually relate to Alberto a little too much. When you’re a kid who lost a parent and are stuck in a stressful situation (Like school, dealing with bullies, or in their case that and being sea monsters on land), you do often start to act like a controlling jerk because you feel everything is out of control and you’re trying to regain some of it. And Alberto is still young, so it makes sense he doesn’t understand how to manage his emotions and actions. This was all me when I was a kid. Not trying to justify his behavior, I’m just saying that I understand him and what he’s feeling and I feel this makes him a better character.
@@kris-gb8jt Well he was being a bad friend because of the way he was trying to put down luca to only care for what he wanted. Thats why at the end he had good development when he did something for Luca and it was really sweet. I dont agree with mr Schaffrillas, cause i think he was over exaggerating how bad Alberto really was, but I do think that what alberto was a bit uncalled for in some aspects.
Totally. What he was doing was bad, but also realistic. And considering his age, his motivation is pretty understandable imo. (It's kinda the "My dad works at Nintendo" thing, y'know?)
I feel like Alberto behaving the way he did makes sense for someone of his age (14). He was struggling with the idea of losing the only real person in his life and he acted immaturely as a response. I can see from an adults standpoint how it’s “too much” but you really can’t expect an early teenager to be emotionally mature. And putting him in mortal danger isn’t really what he deserved. This review is good for the most part but I didn’t like that take, I think it’s hard sometimes for adults to understand why a kid isn’t acting, well, like an adult (this is a common problem with Aang, he’s twelve and people get mad at him for acting twelve). You need to view it through the lens of a kid, not a parent.
I see your point, but he's practically a highschooler then. And no matter how much sense it makes, that doesn't excuse it. It was too much, not in the sense that it was unrealistic, but in the sense that that is essentially emotional manipulation and an abusive friendship. Mortal danger isn't what he deserved, sure, but Luca turning his back on him is.
I'm not sure why people feel the need to overcompensate for Alberto's betrayal, while ignoring he chose to destroy Luca's and Giulia's dreams at that point, simply to get what he wanted. He also tried to put Luca's entire life in jeopardy by making him reveal that he was a sea monster. Keep in mind, Alberto was already in the water and a sea monster when the hunters showed up. Luca was dry, on land, and closer to the hunters. He was far more at risk than Alberto actually was hence why Alberto, even while shocked, got away rather easily. Alberto not only betrayed Luca, but tried to put his life in danger while choosing to endanger himself. Luca merely tried to salvage the little of his life that Alberto just tried to take away from him.
@@thedeathskeleton4957 How was Luca in danger of being killed if they couldn’t see he was a sea monster. Also Alberto didn’t make him do anything, and Luca was the one who shouted “Sea monster!” and almost got Alberto killed.
@@robinurgender8617 Luca wasn't in danger of being killed, because he shouted "Sea Monster!". If he didn't react like Giulia just did, and chose to join Alberto then he'd be in danger just as well. In fact if he didn't react that way, and still chose to stay, what do you think people would say? That he was in league with the Sea Monsters if not one of them, considering his friend was one of them. Honestly him trying to stop them from attacking Alberto who just waddled away, is enough to put him in danger if anyone besides Giulia noticed. Nevertheless, Alberto selfishly destroyed Luca's life here. It could never be the same for him. It was also Alberto who put himself in danger not Luca. Alberto crashing got the hunters to search for them, then him scaring Giulia and forcing Luca to act scared to salvage his life, is what brought the Hunters to them. Even if the Hunters didn't hear Luca, they still probably would have heard Giulia before him. Alberto forced Luca into this situation, and almost ruined everything just to control him.
How can you not remember Giulia's name? She was such a treasure in this movie. So charming and eccentric without being annoying in the slightest. Very impressive, in my opinion. Her friendship with Luca was also so pure. Seems they kind of became adopted siblings at the end, which is super cute to me.
Probably for comedic factors, which isn't so bad anyway, plus I kinda also fall into the part where even if I enjoyed this charscter so much I forget their name, mostly when it comes to foreign characters
Everytime Scraffilas has difficulty pronouncing a character's name he just does a joke where he keeps switchwing the name for similar words. I think this is the third time he does that, actually
As an italian I noticed some neat details. An old man wears a blue hat with a red ball on top; that is the hat of "Pierino" the protagonist of many jokes and in the '70 became the protagonist of homonym movie in wich he wore the hat (And also his actor was a 40 y.o man and in the later years, in his 80s he tried to start a porn career but that is a strange tangent). I'm pretty sure that the sticker on Giulia's book "Universo" with a "P" in it, is probably one that was used in school libraries when the students borrow them to show that they are "In prestito", so Giulia stole it/ forgot to give it back. Many of the songs are from "The Pooh", a band, and Gianni Morandi that were very popular during the 60's. This are the one that I noticed on a frist Watch so probably there are a lot more that i didn't notice. Also sorry for the spaghetti english but I'm not very proefficent in wrinting.
@@matilde_5 Fra io parto dal presupposto che sono uscito dal liceo con una media in inglese del 7 e perché copiavo e la lingua l'ho imparata su internet
I just like the overal vibe of the movie. I'm more Irish than Italian, but my god I think my grandfather would've LOVED this movie. And make us watch it in Italian lol. He was always trying to teach us grandkids Italian, and my dad has kind of taken up on that, and I know the basics, enough to go from Spanglish to Italianish but it's tricky cause I have to keep remembering that EVEN THOUGH Italian and Spanish ARE SUPER SIMILAR they're pretty different too.
I teared up a bit at the end when I watched it the first time. It was sad seeing Luca and Alberto part ways, but it’s also uplifting that Alberto is not alone anymore because Massimo wants him to stay. After being abandoned on the island for so long by his father, he has Massimo to fill the void. I watched this movie five times now. I have it downloaded on my phone now. It is one of those movies that I can’t get bored, no matter how many times I watch it (in my opinion, I think most Disney movies are like that).
For me it was really emotional, I like how it’s only the music and the scenery that does it for me. It’s not like, oh characters are crying you are sad too, it’s more subtle and has a happier tone and I really liked that
Yeah, the animation is just, GREAT! Kinda reminds me of a few Aardman movies, including the ones that were by Dreamworks. In fact, in sometimes makes me think of some Dreamworks movies.
IKR? After watching this movie and being like "huh. I liked this movie." And then seeing nearly every video abOUt this movie on youtube being like: Pixar DIDN'T MAKE THEM GAY ENOUGH!!!!! You know, because how dare two boys have a close friendship and not explicitly have gay dripping sauce.
@@cruzdavis4141 lmao no not really. There have been countless best friend or brotherly movies and none have given off the vibe that luca and Alberto did
the main criticism this movie's been getting is it's not "emotional/existential enough" or it's too "small scale". That's like reviewing a comedy film and saying it's not "scary enough". It's not trying to be that genre.
Hot Take, Luca is actually better than most people are giving it credit for. It’s an extremely solid 9/10 imo. I think Soul and Luca are both top ten Pixar movies and I’m excited to see if Pixar can continue this level of quality then the 2020s might be a Pixar Renaissance period. Soul and Luca are both better than Coco as well imo.
My eyes were bawling at Coco's ending. It was a bittersweet ending in Luca and there was acceptance. Soul just felt quick, I wanted to see the human "22" and they should've shown more family bonding during credits or after credits.
@@Del-Dokan i did actually have a problem with the fact that joe just got to "get a second chance" other than that, I actually enjoyed the climax! but tbh, I feel like there are two climaxes (?) I really feel like 22 emotional outburst and running away from joe in joe's body was just a rising action. I feel maybe that the movie got a little too fractured in that respect. A solid movie overall though. Maybe not like, the *best* movie of modern pixar, but very much up there.
Honestly I think Alberto's jealousy is pretty justified since he's going through some pretty heavy abandonment issues Like we don't see his mom so we can assume she either left or died, his dad left him so he was left alone on an island for god knows how long, so him seeing the only other person in his life that he can truly connect with slowly drift away and potentially wants to leave just drags up those feelings back up
@@cedriccox9480 LOL! But then that wouldn't make sense because he kept telling Luca to tell "Bruno" ( The little guy in his head ) to be quiet, idk if that would make any sense to the dad's character but I could be wrong.
BlueDreams If Alberto was always as impulsive as he is at the start of the movie then he could have regularly been cautioned over his recklessness to the point his reflex was a sarcastic “all right Dad”.
Same. For me, this movie hit hard because of how relatable it was when under a different context but had the same situations, reactions, and feelings. Luca "hiding and then coming out as a sea monster" reminded me a lot about when I was in the closet. The fears of not being accepted, my family being scared for me and trying to hide me were a lot similar to Luca's family and environment. Not arguing that this movie is fruity but this is my personal take on it.
I mean, compared to another films is less emotional because it doesn't make you cry your ass off But i still think is very nice and with a nice message about friendship and validation
@@ryanscomputingagain7375 Seriously? I loved all the characters even the asshole rival do. I related to them and found the cast from the kids to the parents massively likable. The ending was heartwarming emotional and a sweet finale.
“It doesn’t have to change the world” yet has broken 100s of molds, represented several groups and reversed loads of cliches, as well as going against the “Pixar” model for a movie by being so simple
"Some people, they'll never accept him. But some will. And he seems to know how to find the good ones" - Luca's Grandma. That's the real plot of this movie. You'll never know who people truly are deep inside. AND you should NEVER hide who YOU really are but to show yourself to the right people It's not "so simple and cute" story. Some people just can't see the true plot sadly. This story is far less complicated than "Soul" but as good as it is
YES! it's cute, but i don't think it's so simple... and if is it what's the problem? i personally related so much to the characters, it made me cry out loud
@@inacatt Considering the director(?) talked about how it was inspired by a friendship he had with a friend growing up, it likely wasn't, but I'm totally down for that personal interpretation because of that line. I thought the same thing when I heard it. God, made my little nervous w|w heart feel like it was wrapped in a blanket of acceptance and security.
Honestly its just a low-stakes feel good summer movie. It doesn't have to be anything more. Idk why people are so dead set on it being some it isn't and then hating. Also I disagree heavily on it not being emotional. The ending scene and the scene where Alberto talks about his dad really hit hard, and the movie in general just gives you a heartwarming feeling. I feel like if it had tried to do what people are criticizing it for, people would say that it should've been the opposite.
As someone whose loved one is disabled, I absolutely ADORE the casual Disabilty representation in this movie through Giulia’s father, who was born with only one arm! I rarely see things like that and it was a super wholesome and heartwarming surprise
This is the first Pixar movie in a decade that doesn’t feel like it’s trying to make you cry. It feels more in the vein of early Pixar where it’s exploring an interesting premise & world to its fullest potential, & maybe achieving some great emotional moments along the way, which is honestly a breath of fresh air from the studio
I think u hit the nail on the heads. When I saw Toy Story 3 at a certain hand holding furnace scene, I was too distracted by the contrivance and picturing John Lasseter tryna purple nurple everyone. I think they put the cart before the horse. Focussing too hard on getting that "I cried so hard" response instead of ensuring a solid story
I literally just got emotional by how sweet Alberto and Luca's friendship was at the end of the movie. Not out of sadness just the pure wholesomeness was enough to make me a little teary. Tbh films like Inside Out or Finding Dory you can tell when the movie is like "this is where you're supposed to cry!" Which somehow makes me less emotional just cus you anticipate that a Pixar movie would try and hit you with a big sad moment.
I was originally gonna say that the hunchback of notre dame deserves a live action purely due to frollo and quasimodo, making the gargoyles hallucinations only quasi has, to show how lonely he is, but disney would def fuck it up and not keep frollo the fucked up person he was in the movie itself
It’s definitely not the best Pixar movie ever for me but this was the most fun I’ve ever had watching a Pixar or Disney movie. It’s so down to earth and charming and the art style is really unique and even though it’s not the most emotional movie I still teared up at the end. I was really afraid that this was going to be an average or bad movie but I’ve been very pleasantly surprised. I’m definitely gonna watch this thing over and over again
I’m Italian and I come from Genova (which is where Giulia studies) so I was worried I was not gonna like this movie or how it represents this region of Italy. I’m so glad I was wrong. I really liked this review and I agree with most of the stuff you said (8/10 feels like the perfect score). One thing that I want to point out and I believe has been overlooked pertains the reaction of the locals to the reveal of the sea monsters. In this review, you point out that the acceptance of the locals is quite sudden. But if you pay close attention, the locals do not accept them, they just change their mood from angry/scared to indifferent (not acceptance). Having lived 18 years in that environment, I can tell you that the reaction and the behaviour of the locals greatly represents the average behaviour of the people living in this region. There is literally a meme in Italy on how the the locals of this region are not keen to accept outsiders. But very soon, outsiders will realise that the locals do not actually care about your identity as long as you do not affect them personally. This concept has been, in my opinion, greatly interpreted in the final scenes of this movie. After an initial intent to send them away (or kill them) they soon realise that these monsters do not affect them in the slightest, which leads to the locals to say “eh” and to decide to just let them be. I believe this message can greatly translate in today’s society. In today’s society (especially on social media) we tend to take sides in conflicts that we do not fully understand thereby putting more gasoline in an already uncontrolled fire. Don’t get me wrong, some battles need to be fought in order to evolve as a society, but some battles are just futile, spread like wildfire and tend result in unnecessary anger. To conclude my long (sorry about that) comment, I believe that, when we stumble in a futile conflict that we simply do not fully understand and our initial reaction is to jump into the conflict and take sides, we should, beforehand, think about the necessity of this conflict and how it affect us, the ones we love, and the principles we believe in. If it doesn’t, just do what the locals did, say “eh” and move on. No need to spread more anger around, we already have enough of that.
(mini spoilers) v v can i mention the scene where the dad says how he lost his arm, and he initally says "a sea monster ate it" all dramatically, making me think he's going to be some sort of twist villian, 'how could you betray me', trying to kill the boys at the end and the daughter steps in 'no dad i love them' type guy? but then he just. oh yeah im jk i was born like that :) i loved it so much
Yeah when I first saw him in the trailers and clips I thought he was just gonna be a stone cold serious fisherman and monster hunter who’d probably capture Alberto, Luca or Luca’s parents near the end and have to go through an arc where he initially sees them as monsters but realises overtime “these are just people like me”. But no he was surprisingly a very chill and likeable guy who could be pretty jovial and Humorous, I personally really liked that his arm wasn’t some sad backstory that painted his opinion of sea monsters he was just born like that and is a fully capable person despite it
As an Italian myself, this movie feels like an Italian movie of the purest kind, just people chilling around, having fun, while exploring the complexity of their lives and knowing each other better There wasn’t a scene where I wasn’t smiling as if I had a paralysis just because of how well made it feels I’m biased but it really felt like home, and that’s a big point in this movie’s favor, and something that I really hope other people can feel
As a Mexican I felt the exact same while watching Coco, and I think I understand what Luca was going for as well. The filler stuff between the big, emotional moments is about getting to know the every day people. Moments like those in movies like Luca and Coco can truly speak for people from a certain culture and scream "home!" like you said. I think that was the point of several scenes, to just get that sense of familiarity
I especially loved the tiny detail of two men playing scopa together, I remember playing that with my grandparents quite a bit. I was mostly raised in Sicily, so seeing Sicilian playing cards (or at least cards with a very similar artstyle) as well as the little tiles with the house numbers was just like being right next to beach I lived by. I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!
Why do people think of Pixar movies as “Pixar” movies, like they are a genre or something. I don’t really care who makes the movies I watch, it just has to be good and that’s all that matters.
I wouldn't say they all accepted them too easily, its just that Giulia's father would destroy them at any chance. Side note I liked how Giulia's father dis not lose his arm to a sea monster and it wouldn't be him trying to forgive them for taking it. It was just that they were good kids who helped him out.
I love the small moments of Massimo caring for the boys, especially when he went out to look for Alberto, protected them from the townspeople, and eventually adopted Alberto
THANK YOU !!! I WAS LITERALLY JUST ABOUT TO COMMENT THAT!!! ive seen like 3 Luca reviews now and they all say that the townsfolk accepted the sea monsters too fast. i’m like ?? um no... they literally were all about to kill them for the prize money until Giulia’s father stepped in. lol. i, personally, wouldn’t say that he would destroy them (“them” as in the towns ppl??) , but he’s just well respected & well known because he provides the town w fish. plus, i’m guessing he’s also feared because he’s so big, quiet, and has one arm. i like to think he never really tells ppl why he only has one arm and i doubt anyone is brave enough to ask, so they all just assume he lost it in the most badass way ever. lol so .. tldr: yeah, the town only accepted the sea monsters because Massimo was the first to & lowkey runs shit in that town , but like .. without even trying, though he’s aware.
@@subifyouhatetiktokandreddit234 so anyway, hows it going, need any coffee? when im typing this its late in the night so coffee or tea would be nice, maybe a lemon or peach tea, that would be nice
@@subifyouhatetiktokandreddit234 bro why are you replying to every single comment about gay stuff... why are you so obsessed with gay people? Bro are you gay?
Another thing I liked is that the dad didn’t have the trope of “his arm was taken by him ‘insert monster here’” but he was just born without and they only brought it up once. It was so sweet and I will recommend this movie wholeheartedly to everyone.
This movie broke so many stereotypes. A closer relationship between two boys, separated parents that have no drama, amputee with no exaggerated story behind his missing arm, etc etc. New personal favorite. Edit: I'm seeing a lot of replies to this saying, "glad they didn't make them gay" and things along those lines. I don't want to hear them. From a metaphorical standpoint, it seemed to have a lot of LGBTQIA+ theming. Two boys being told that their existence is dangerous, and something to be feared. Finding individuals who think otherwise, and having to prove that your existence is worthy. A sliver of queer representation in media is not going to fucking kill you. There is so many other romantic relationships between kids in movies YOUNGER than 13 and 14. Get over it, people are allowed to have their own damn opinions on it.
You see Alberto I lost my arm to this monolithic fish out in the harbor every day I search for the best looking to reclaim my arm and my HONOR *does fancy knife trick*
Tbh Pixar wasn’t trying to go for a masterpiece with this and that’s fine. I feel like a lot of people kinda expect waaay too much from Pixar because of their past films. Luca was more down to earth and had a decent and good message about acceptance in a way that children will understand. (Damn thanks for the likes guys 😌)
Yea not everything needs to be the next wall.e or up or toy story, long as you still had a good time watching a smaller more laid back movie is totally fine
This is one of the Pixar films where I actually wouldn't mind seeing a sequel. While simple and straightforward, the world and the story have still so much to offer without it feeling convoluted. I really liked this film. It was great not leaving newly traumatized like I am after every recent Pixar film
I think, personally, an entire sequel may not be needed but a short about Luca and Guilia coming home for the next summer and then hanging out or seeing how much eachother have grown would be beautiful!
@@jessicao-o165 but there is so much left unsolved like Albertos father or Lucas school life. I get what you mean about things needing to end at some point but there is still so much to discover with these characters
@@jabsjabs1122 Honestly, with how everything was resolved in the movie, I don't think we need a sequel. All those things you mentioned don't need to be solved because it's just what it is, which is the point of Luca as a movie.
This is a good place to dump my quick, be it shameful review of this movie: “Mutant child discovers there’s a world outside the ocean and becomes so addicted to motorcycles that he ends racism.”
@@ryanscomputingagain7375 it connects to homophobia in the same way it relates to racism : ppl will always be mean and ur accepting, but there are always some who will be there for you. It doesn’t mean they are making it about themselves.
Bruh, Luca is the deepest Pixar movie when it comes to friendship. There is a lot more to it than most people think. I guess it just hit different for me because my best friend was just like Alberto and although he moved away I still value my time being his friend.
I personally never felt that Alberto went too far or was too unlikable as his jealousy came to a head. He was a jerk to Giulia and there were consequences for it: his and Luca’s fight. I also can’t fault him too much cause to an extent he does have a point about the worries of not being accepted should Giulia and the others find out. A point that’s initially proven right. Then with how Luca covers his own ass in that moment only further fractures things between them. Not saying Alberto was completely in the right either cause he wasn’t, but I do understand where he’s coming from. Both boys make mistakes during this part that they later go on to fix. Guess it’s just preference.
People acting like having a character flaw is bad 😂 i agree with u. I still liked him and his frustration was understandable. Did he take it too far? YES. But that’s what having a character flaw means 🤣
I liked Luca a lot, and I’m getting pretty tired of people saying, “I didn’t cry at a Pixar movie, so it’s bad.” That was never deliberately a goal Pixar set out to have, it’s just how a good, immersing, story is usually told, as it’s the most effective way to captivate the viewer. Yes, most Pixar movies have a deep, emotional story to tell along with the actual face value story, but sometimes it just gets so boring. At the same time, this movies “emotional ending” didn’t really hit hard at all, which made it pretty boring at the end. They try to stick with the emotional trope, which to me is already a bore, and there is little to no payoff, making it worse. I thought Luca was definitely an 8/10. Would’ve loved some more music for sure.
And everyone's reaction to every movie is so different. Luca's ending totally made me cry. For me Alberto was the emotional core of the story because I identified with some of his struggles. But that won't be true for the next person. I think expecting every movie from a studio/director to hit everyone the same way is so limiting.
I know this is unrelated, but Kung Fu Panda 3 is the best in the franchise. In Kung Fu Panda 2 (the favorite of most people), Lord Shen attacked the panda village, but there was nobody to save them. In Kung Fu Panda 3, Kai attacks the village and Po has to save them. You cannot say that's not the most genius idea for a third installment of this franchise. One thing that people hate about this movie was the “disappointing” villain defeat. But I don’t think people exactly understand it. Po had the chi of all the pandas and his own chi. Kai usually takes the masters’ bodies along with the chi, but he didn’t when Po gave his chi to Kai. That’s why it was too much. He took the chi of a whole village pandas and a “Kung Fu Panda” at a time without their physical forms. Instead of carrying around more chi amulets, he got loaded with the chi of all those pandas. It makes sense, people overthink it. Also, at the beginning, Oogway told Kai "The more you take, the less you have." Then what happens? Kai dies from taking too much. Also, Po was taught kung fu with food. Then he taught the village of pandas with their talents. The whole "turn you into you" thing wasn't a callback to the beginning of the movie, it was a callback to the beginning of the franchise. The first Kung Fu Panda. Most people like Shen the most, but General Kai is the best villain in my opinion. He may not have been intimidating, but he had really great villain lines. When Shifu said "Oogway, forgive me." Kai held up the chi of Oogway and said "What do you say, Oogway? Do you forgive him?" Also, his music was obviously the best villain music in existence. Not to mention his weapon, fight style, or entrances. Also, the first two villains were chased by Po and the Furious Five. But Kai would find Po and the others no matter where they went. Po even said “There’s nowhere to run.” Kai felt very unstoppable, which was just as good as being intimidating. Another thing I like about Kai is that he was the only villain that never underestimated Po. When Tai Lung met Po and found out he’s the Dragon Warrior, he said “You? Him? He’s a panda. You’re a panda. What are you going to do, big guy? Sit on me?” When Lord Shen met Po, he asked Soothsayer “Do you actually believe this is the warrior destined to defeat me?” But when General Kai met Po, he said “You must be the Dragon Warrior.” I don't even need to talk about comedy or animation in this movie. Everyone already agrees that comedy, and animation in Kung Fu Panda 3 is better than in first two movies. A lot of people complain that the Furious Five didn't do much but I think I need to remind people that this movie is in the Kung Fu Panda franchise. Not "The Adventures of the Furious Five" franchise. I was happy seeing the Furious Five get a lot of spotlight it Kung Fu Panda 2, the movie wouldn’t be half as great without that. But I am extremely happy that they didn’t do the same thing for Kung Fu Panda 3. But I don't get how people think this is the worst or second best in the franchise. I think it's better than Kung Fu Panda 1 and 2 combined.
@@jordiinglada1097 There was a movie made by Studio Ghibli called Porco Rosso. Sounds incredibly similar to the name of the town most of the movie takes place in, Portorosso.
I think the way they approached the "slice of life" genre was what really made luca memorable,, it was really refreshing and i dont know if this is bc i want a vacation so bad but i genuinely felt like i went on a vacation while watching the movie it kinda just sucks you in its universe
*(spoiler warning)* I love how Julia after Alberto is revealed to be a sea monster just immediately splashes Luca with a glass of water like "Yeah I'm not buying it, your totally one too" It doesn't come out of nowhere either, they came into town together they both have a huge lack of knowledge about the human world not to mention Lucas's reaction when he "betrays" Alberto.
Yeah I thought that too but you're actually wrong Giulia splashes Luca because he starts rambling and not listening not that she suspected him of being a sea monster to.
@@calebnelson58 okay yeah looking back on that scene your right. You have to admit though that Julia did not buy Lucas's whole "It's a sea monster!" act. Which I like because it's shows that she's perceptive also I like how when it's revealed that Lucas a sea monster that Julia isn't all like "You lied to me!", because that's a trope in kids movies that we're all tired of.
She probably expected Alberto was a sea monster as soon as he referred to her as "human girl". I was like "Wait a second, is no one going to respond to that?". That's just the biggest "not a human" trope you can exhibit "Hello fellow human! I am also a human enjoying his human town we are in"
One thing i really like about this movie is the fact that Giulia’s parents are probably divorced but it isnt treated as a central conflict for her character. Its just the way that she lives, and thats okay. We need more casual interpretations of divorce in general since a lot of kids probably have to go through this kind of situation
Yeah! I was smiling really hard in that part haha. It's not a big deal when you get used to it and your parents don't hate each other. Just don't forget to pack ur homework
@@m.j.v.4463 divorce is a regular part of a lot of people's lives and it happens because people learn being together doesn't make them happy any more, or it doesn't make them feel safe. yes it's a social problem and it's unfortunate it exists, but it comes with people being people. no need to demonize it so much. it can have negative effects on a person but it does not mean it can't be handled with grace and tact. so again, no need to demonize it so much.
I've made that connection, but in the way that Ghibli movies feel like they're way longer than they actually are, in the best way possible. It didn't feel like a 1-hour and 41-minute long movie, it felt like a 3-hour long film. And I loved it, every bit of this movie I loved, so how it felt like it was longer was just perfect for me.
There were so many scenes that reminded me of a ghibli film. ESPECIALLY the part when Luca was swimming to the town with Alberto, and he smiled jumping out of the water.
I thought of ponyo the second I started it! In my mind it was almost a mix of ponyo and little mermaid. With a slash of onward for the adventuring bros.
That's what I thought when I saw Luca's little dream sequences. They don't add anything much to the plot but they're charming and fun spectacle and they let you just sink into the character's mind for a moment or enjoy the beauty on screen. Like the train scene in Spirited Away. It adds emotion, but it doesn't push along the narrative and it doesn't have to. It just exists in its little bubble of beauty and atmosphere. I hope that makes sense. Ofc they were taking the train somewhere but the scene is obviously extended to show what happens on the train although dialogue stops.
The town "Portorosso" sounds like Porco Rosso and both were inspired by Italy so it might have been an hommage. I also found it has similarities with Kiki's delivery service : the setting of a small town by the sea, Giulia's outfit design (red and white striped t-shirt and baggy denims) and her bike and even her bubbly, creative and driven personality reminded me a lot of Tombo, and the whole "wanting to build a vespa/flying engine to discover the world" thing. Also it had common themes with Ponyo on the Cliff bc both are loose adaptations of the little mermaid, and with Arrietty bc of the "having to hide from humans" thing. Also just the slice of life and coming of age aspect of the story, the casual supernatural elements mixed w real life, the small-scale adventure, the friendship/crush dynamics and the very human villains make the story reminiscent of slice of life Ghibli movies esp Kiki
On the Barbershop scene in Soul No. The cut was in fact 100% necessary. You do not show up to important functions without a fresh cut, thats how it works in our communities
I was gonna say that does he understand how important hair is to black people. And when that barbershop scene happened, I was just in awe cause it’s not a usual thing to see in big studio movies
yeah that take definitely made me role my eyes. the barbershop scene was definitely one of my stand out moments in the movie, not only because of the conversation between 22, Joe, and his barber but also because of the representation. Barbershops,hair salons,and nail salons are such integral parts of our culture so to see it be represented in a billion dollar Pixar blockbuster and handled with a lot of admiration and care definitely rang true for me. Plus Schaf literally ignored how the entire point of that scene was to A. make Joe take a closer look at his life and the people around him and B. give 22 an actual experience with life on Earth like saying that scene is largely inconsequential and just a time waster is just flat out untrue but 🤷🏾♂️
I think he meant that regardless if it was important to the character community etc, the way the movie got there was contrived. Like they knew they wanted a barbershop scene. But the only way was to have his hair fucked by a cat.
@@CoveringFish probably but that man was gonna go to the barbershop anyway. The cat was for comedic purposes anyway and a way for him to talk to the student.
"Six feet apart because they're not gay" I think I choked. I didn't even notice that when I watched the movie LITERALLY AN HOUR BEFORE YOU UPLOADED THIS. Anyway Luca is a 9/10 to me. Out of the 4 Pixar movies you mentioned (Coco, Inside Out, Soul and Luca), Luca feels to be the strongest. It's as you said - sometimes, I don't want to watch an epic story about people learning to enjoy the little things in life, or learning about the value of sadness. Sometimes I just want a nice, simple story packed with fun and character drama. And that's exactly what Luca is.
I don't understand why a film like Luca with no ambitious plot can't be a powerfully emotional film. Luca was an emotional film to me and it really did get me thinking about friendship and dreams. This movie was just proof that Pixar isn't losing its touch, something I always knew but for some reason lots of people don't.
I think it's mainly that different people have different "emotional thresholds", if you will. For instance, the most emotional response any story has gotten out of me was when my eyes watered after finishing the book Of Mice and Men. Plus, some people connect more to certain aspects of a story than others as a result of their own experiences.
It takes very specific things to make me cry, and most movies don’t have those things, but Luca did. I cried multiple times, and that’s quite the feat for me. I think Luca is an example of a well made movie and while simple that doesn’t mean it undermines its genuine story, even if that kind of story isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay. It really reminded me of a Ghibli film, those movies are often more calm and down to earth with a simple story line but filled with rich characters and a wonderful setting, which was something I think Luca definitely had.
@@KingNedya That's a very true statement. I know someone that deadass cried during a Madea movie like wtf out of all the things a movie about an obnoxious black woman stereotype made you cry?
@@goblinleafyboi This movie had major Ghibli influence. Even the town name "Portorosso" straight up sounds like "Porcco Rosso". Some of the concept art looked straight out of a Ghibli movie.
It's actually a film about coming out one's comfort zone and growing up. This is one of Pixar's least upfront and most conserved films along with Monster's Inc in that the subtext requires a LOT of thought in order to grasp.
Idk what you meant by the movie not getting better as you get older, or a lack of emotional moments/make you cry moments. The scene where it's revealed how long Alberto's dad has been gone made me cry, and it makes sense why he's so jealous of Gulia and Luca. He's got really bad abandonment issues because his dad abandoned him on an island. I don't know, it makes perfect sense to me and it made me cry.
It was pretty obvious his dad wasn't in the picture, though. I thought he was going to be dead. It was pretty bad to find out he just abandoned him, though; that's a heavy topic for an animated movie.
I’ve was in a mental hospital near when this came out, meaning quite a few patients watched it. (We had movie night on Saturdays and Sundays.) In total, I’ve watched Luca 5 times now, all in close proximity of viewings. It never got old, there was always something new to see or pay attention to. Overall, this has to be one of my all-time favorites.
Damn Alberto was being a jerk so he deserves to be betrayed and hunted down by everyone? Sheeeesh remind me not to take any of your pizza rolls without asking.
I think the reason him being a jerk was because his dad leaving him. He finally had a close friend/only friend in so long after his dad left him and the fact he was still a kid. I understand why he acted that way.
@@hishamrashid5293 That and you need to remember hes still a young kid? Of course hes not going to make the best decisions, and it really was a crappy decision, but hes... A kid who has no parents bc he was abandoned. Were really gonna say hes an ass because of that?
"6 feet apart cause they're not gay" "He's justifiably afraid of losing him to the heteros" I feel like Schaffrillas got a little bit of gay energy from this movie Edit: guys stop fighting in the replies
In my opinion, this movie has a refreshing level of complexity that doesn't come from the setting or plot of the film but rather its characters. Rather than focusing on the race or hunting fish, the story itself is about the two boys friendship. Throughout the film we see Luca and Alberto become closer and closer, only to be slowly ripped apart by there different ambitions. The emotional complexity, for a kids film, is very mature and easy to follow. Not only this but the characters themselves have such an adorable friendship that you cant help but smile when they share screen time. Going into the movie, if you focus on not necessarily the plot or the race and rather the growing love the two characters build for one another, the movie appears a heck of a lot stronger. So much so I watched it three times in a two week span at one point.
i believe that Luca will only grow in esteem. in a few years i predict it’ll be considered top tier pixar (or at least counted as one of the most underrated)
I really hope it will end up being like Dreamworks movies like Megamind and Rise of the Guardians. People will realize these movies has much more emotional value than lots first gave it
@@cease842 Well, the first fanwork i saw when this movie came out was a 'Alberluca' ship thing, so sadly, i don't think the future reserves a good fate for this great movie...
@@blidea9191 how is that terrible tho? many people relate to the characters and interpret their story as a symbolism for being queer. characters who are on their early teens fall in love all the time in animated movies, why is it different with them? bc they're two boys and people interpret their feelings as romantic?
@@victoriabrizuela5386 the thing is that it is kinda weird, they are just friends, there's no problem with the LGBT methaphor. Shipping is normal, i simply don't see any reason to do so with them.
@@blidea9191 well might don't, but a lot of us do!! for me it was almost impossible to not see it. there's literally nothing wrong with seeing their feelings as romantic as long as u don't sexualize them or make it inappropriate. it doesn't make their friendship or the story any less meaningful, is just an interpretation. i saw a lot myself and my first girl crushes there, idk what to tell you.
Giulia's dad is indeed the best character, he was presented as if he was going to be a twist villain but no, he's literally the sweetest, it warmed up my heart to see him take care of Alberto to the point that when he was missing he went out to look up for him and god that got me hard. Now as we italians say, suca.
I genuinely like what they did to the dad's character. He wasn't unnecessarily stubborn for the sake of conflict, and he was reasonable. You could feel his authority, but at the same time he was very likeable It was a very fun movie, it was simple, it did not aim to be Pixar's magnum opus, but the movie knew this about itself, and it was so good to just hang out and chill with the characters
I’m a closeted trans man and this hit me like nothing else. I didn’t cry at any Pixar movie and honestly found a lot of the emotional beats super purposefully sad. This movie is REAL LIFE, especially the ending. It reminded me of all the times as a kid I’d have to leave my friends at summer camp or go to a knew school for the first time. It’s not formulated to make you cry it’s just genuine living and I appreciate it for that. Like I said I’m closeted so I understand the burden of Luca and Alberto’s secret. That’s what made this movie so strong is the underlying queer message in my opinion so I’d argue with you and give it a 9/10 :)
@@noemi201196 Maybe they arent gay but its a really good queer metaphor regardless. I personally don’t believe in “author’s intent” as the end all. I think you are right when saying they are straight but I’m also just as right when saying they are gay and my view of it as a queer story is valuable even if it’s not actually the actual message. (Oh and thank you i hope they do too)
Luca and Alberto deffo weren't supposed to refer to gays, but, even if their individual characters are beautifully written, when they interact, it somehow makes them look like they are romantically attracted, and i understand that. The movie is about opressed people, not just the LGBT community, but surely, they are a part of the discriminated. Have a good day,@@catgod6531!
Spoilers: Alberto is a well written character to me. I guess the only issue I have is that he should have apologized for trying to "out" Luca to Giulia but his idea did backfire on him anyway, and the two did make up. He was abandoned and lonely until he met Luca and it was Luca that allowed him to leave that island, so it makes sense that Alberto would get angry when he felt Luca wasn't on his side anymore- even if it seems unreasonable. After all, he's essentially just some troubled kid. Also, sure the climax wasn't the greatest but it seems weird to praise the film for being simple then criticizing the climax for being simple as well. The down to earth nature of the whole story is what I really love about it, and while I can appreciate a good climax sometimes it's nice not having such an intense scene for a feel-good and wholesome film. To me, personally, I think Luca has become my new Pixar movie ever.
This film is a good example of how not perfect films can be the best, the movie is not a 10/10 and you can like it more than a “perfect” movie just because of how emotional and simple it’s. And saying “emotional and simple” reminds me of Outer Wilds
Eveyone saying "this film isn't a masterpiece and that's okay". I for once think this film IS a masterpiece by knowing it wasn't going to be one and freeing itself from expectations ! Truly a fantastic film in its own simplicity. Since Soul, I feel like Pixar has been getting GREAT again. Can't wait to see what they put out next.
To be completely honest Alberto was my favourite character, for me I thought he was really well written and even when he was admittedly being an asshole it became a whole lot clearer with his backstory of sorts. Because of his early childhood abandonment he had a feeling of inadequacy and tried to act self-assured and confident so that his only friend wouldn’t leave him. I especially loved the father son relationship between Massimo and Alberto, because through this it helped Alberto get over his possessiveness over Luca which ultimately made him realise that he doesn’t need Luca to be happy anymore, because he’s not alone.
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You know, I really enjoy the fact that Massimo is actually born with only one arm, not the typical "Scary father that hunt sea monsters because they ate his right arm.", instead he always loved his daughter and understands others well. It also really enjoys me to see a disabled character that makes you forget that they're actually disabled.
He wasn't even scary just a little intimidating and had a lot of work
THIS
I didn't even notice he was disabled until they asked about his arm
Like Toph
He seemed intimidating at first. And then he started talking with Giulia and I just melted, he's so nice ;-;
I also appreciate how there's no drama about Giulia's parents being separated. It's just presented as completely normal in the story. She loves both her parents, her parents love her, and they've found a nice living arrangement their kid is well adjusted to.
Omg, I'm so used to the separated parents concept in media that I didn't notice it until now, like their relationship is so comfortable that it's easy to miss it
I mean, i had separated parents. (they are now together) And it was pretty normal, i loved them both and they loved me back. So, yeah, I agree with you. I didn't watch the movie, but, yeah. The decision that they took about taking separated or divorced parents as a normal thing is cool and realistic, depending on the situation.
me too
I have separated parents, it really sucks.
yeah, drama about that stuff is just too common in movies like this (no offense to anyone with separated parents)
Can we appreciate the fact that this movie made the dad born without most his arm instead of some kind of "[insert thing I hate] caused it"
The moment he said 'a monster took it from me" I got kind of angry, then he said it was a joke and I could've never been more relieved to see something different.
Yeah it's good to know
P.D: Your profile picture still makes me scared
Yeah, I’m glad dalmatians didn’t push him off a cliff or something
Yes!!! I was thinking that it was a sea monster or something clique like that
Oh, he _didn't_ lose it to "a sea monster" or some carnivorous fish? Cool
(I missed a chunk of the movie...)
Moral of the story: *dads that don’t show their eyes and are super huge are the best characters*
Agreed
@@joejardine4489 sup tweak why am I not surprised to see you here🤣
I can't disagree
thiss
Dad in cloudy with a chance of meatballs
I think pixars reputation is kind of being used against them at this point. This movie isnt a cinematic masterpiece or emotional powerhouse like most of Pixar's earlier works, but the movie knows that. Its very down to earth, charming, and has a nice vibe and message with a lot more subtext than I would have thought. And its perfect that way. It doesnt try to be anything more than what it is, and I can respect it for that.
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I don’t know about masterpiece. But I’d definitely put this high up on the shelf as one of Pixar’s best movies. It’s just under masterpiece.
And bonus points! Unlike onward the movie felt less disconjointed and unlike soul it actually felt like a movie instead of an attempt to emotionally manipulate me into liking the movie!
So yay!
This definitely is true
It's also a debut. It's not like its the same director or writers as the epic power house pixar films. This was a new director's first film with his own, new ideas and style.
While I know the movie isn’t an emotional masterpiece for most people, it hit me harder than any other Pixar movie has. I noticed that some of the motifs in the final act felt like an allegory for a person being forced out of the closet in front of everyone who knew them a certain way, and that allegorical meaning made me, a queer person, feel very “seen”. I was crying the first time I got to the credits, then I rewound to watch the last 20 minutes again and by the time I got back to the credits I was full-on *sobbing*.
I'm sorry, but I actually bawled at this movie, or is it just me??
It’s not just you! I’m kinda happy that it wasn’t so much getting manipulated by pixar, much more some lovely, peaceful catharsis.
It’s not just you
didnt make me cry 3 times like Onward did but i did cry at the end 🤠
Just you. I thought the movie was very average.
i coudnt cuz i was watching it with my family but if i watched it again alone i probably wouldnt be able to contain myself lol
The little touch of Massimo going out to look for Alberto was so heartwarming; it was a father looking for a son he never had who grew up without a father figure. It’s the little moments like that that make the movie so nice.
yes i loved that part so much
My favorite part of movie
thats exactly what i thought 🥺🥺🥺 made alberto wanting to stay with him so much more wholesome 🥺
yes!!! that small detail means a whole lot : D
Best moment in the movie for me. The dad energy is just 👌
personally, i liked how luca was trying to win the portorosso cup by himself. after luca's betrayal, alberto needed some time to be alone and the fact that he didn't reconcile with luca immediately after shows how hurt he was. he even tore down the ladder of his tower to stop luca from reaching him. also, luca entering the competition by himself shows his determination and just how much he was willing to go through for his friend, and i think it made the scene where alberto shows up later with the umbrella more powerful.
Right? I mean they tried reconciling but they were both still hurt and it could’ve ended up badly during the competition if they didn’t get some time off. The build up to the umbrella scene made sense, at least to me…
I agree. I feel like if they would of all made up and did it together it would make scene where Alberto reveals himself pointless and just feel weird.
Also Luca’s betrayal almost got Alberto killed. It would be weird if Alberto forgave Luca for what he did shortly after, even if Luca did it out of fear and instantly regretted what he did. Plus Luca was one of the only people Alberto had ever since his father abandoned him, so hearing his best friend call out “sea monster!” must’ve hurt really, really bad
yesss! luca needed this redemption arc
But the ending... Luca left his best friend to go to school with julia like i didnt expect that :/
Luca is exactly like its story: a warm Italian summer filled with dreams, sea, and pasta.
Doesn't need a grand adventure to be great, it just needs friends, really.
so does call me by your name :)
@@shafaalya884 Grrrrrr
yeah totally. If a movie has strong characters, the movie is going to be compelling, really simple
its kinda like how i love home made food better than something i bought in a wendy's
historians be like
I teared a bit when alberto said “you got me off the island” like that was probably the most loneliest and depressing part of his life, for a kid that mustve been hell. and luca probably saved him from being in a loop. I just wished they put more story into what happened with alberto and his father
yeah that scene made me tear up a bit as well, you can tell how hard it must've been for him living by himself and hoping for his dad to come back
I agree but I think them leaving the audience in the dark was a good move because even Alberto didn’t have the answers, so it almost made us feel the same sense of isolation and abandonment without knowing why
@@cherie..cherry omg that’s a great point of view, i haven’t thought of that yet
According to the marks on the tower, he's been alone for a WHOLE YEAR, and he even mentions that he stopped counting after a while, meaning that Alberto had spent more than a year all alone with his collection of human artifacts
i agree. i thought we were gonna hear his past at that scene when luca was apologizing
I actually love Alberto’s character. I feel like we’ve all had at least one friend like that from our childhood. He was basically just a kid who had to act cooler and more grown up than he really was because his father left him. It was all a facade, and by the end, when he gets accepted by Massimo, he’s finally able to take the facade down. I thought the goodbye between him and Luca at the train station was really beautiful.
@@kingmankingboy8743 this has nothing to do with his comment why
@@goblim1462 cuz his life sucks
I really liked the girls father. He was very chill 😁
He took a lonely kid under his care very easily. Respect to him.
@@coldermusic2729 he look like the dad from cloudy with a chance of meatballs
@@shaun7002 yeah, and I really like that dad too. I like it when films portray a dad that’s trying his hardest to be the best he can 😁
Just recently watched “fatherhood” great film 🙂
Can we talk about how Luca makes the " best friends have to go their separate ways " trope so natural and well. It wasn't like some movies where it was out of the blue it felt natural that Luca wanted to go school and Alberto wanted to stay with his dad. The ending was honestly bittersweet and genuine, this movie is so cute and wholesome.
Yeah! I think it helps too that Luca and Gulliana will be back next summer and during the credits we got a montage of what the characters are up to and staying in touch with each other until that next time. It really makes it feel that while they may be going separate ways, it's not actually goodbye.
meanwhile in frozen 2 anna and elsa separated for like 0 real reason
The fact that you said “his dad” instead of “Giulia’s dad” or “Massimo” 😭
@@dylanpham9995 😭😭😭
@@rubub8455 not to be that person, but I thought at the end of that movie, Elsa and Anna had made plans for a family game night or something?
I have no idea why but the scene where Alberto shows Juliette he's a sea monster and Luca screams "SEA MONSTER" hit me harder than almost any other Pixar scene
YES THANK YOU.
ON GOD!!!!!
I had to pause the movie and collect myself after that scene because that very thing happened to me a few years ago. I was dating this guy but we were both in the closet, he wanted to come out but would only do it if I did as well. He tried so hard to convince me to come out but I panicked and outed him myself by saying I was straight and he was hitting on me. I was so fucked back then I ended up losing the guy I liked and turned our friends against him. I regret what I did and wish I could go back and do things differently. I know this is a stupid Disney movie but man that scene it me hard because I've been Luca before.
I audibly gasped at that scene, it was so well shot and thought out, it was perfect.
It’s such a relatable reaction when stuck in a difficult situation that you want to get out of. Even if that means sacrificing someone else’s feelings.
THANK YOU
Mee tooo
The betrayal i felt there was horrible,he literally listened to "Bruno" right there, and i felt so bad for Alberto
But i also liked the fact that they showed and non perfect main character ya know, like he is flawed, and "worked" to fix it, and then he confronted his own
Really nice
A lot of Alberto's jealousy is probably because his dad left him and he was on his own for a while. He just didn't want his new friend/only friend to leave him like his dad did. Also, I feel like they should have developed that a little more because it was only mentioned in like one scene and Luca didn't do much with that information.
Shush crab thing
Agree! Because the scene with his dad was so short and somewhat forgettable, I kind of assumed it was a basic friend-jealous-of-another-friend trope and didn’t make the connection that he was scared of losing Luca like his Dad until after the movie was over. I wish there were some hints or references to his dad building up to his jealous behavior over Luca, as it would’ve contextualized his behavior in a more sympathetic manner and made the betrayal scene more emotionally engaging.
There were hints though. Early on, Luca says something like "You're lucky your dad lets you do all this" and Alberto looks off with a very sad expression, which was major foreshadowing. It was also telling that we never actually saw his dad despite Alberto saying he lives with him
@@noimnotgoingtoenteraname ikr!! i caught on to that early on. it was kinda obvious alberto was lying about everything
Agreed 💯
Honestly the fact that this movie was just about two friends who really really wanted to buy a Vespa was so charming and endearing to me and was one of the things I liked the most about it. The chemistry between Luca and Alberto was so wonderful and well done, the sets were all stunning, from the gorgeously modeled buildings and alleyways of Portorosso to the drop dead gorgeous dream sequences. Luca was pure art, and used the medium of 3D animation in a very stylized way that I wish more cg animations would. A joyous viewing experience :)
The humans looked kinda wanky, but by GOD are the monsters beautiful
Yes, I noticed a lot of people comparing Luca's beauty to the incredible filmmaking of Call Me By Your Name (along with other similarities between them). I love that it really displays how much modern animation can do
trust me bro, that style is being abused rn, especially in advertising. i swear if i see another grubhub ad i will kick my walls in
i wouldn't stretch it to "pure art" tho
Ah yes ‘friends’
It's like Ego's flashback to his simple yet delicious homemade meal as he eats Remy's ratatouille. After so many complex dishes and mediocre/awful ones, it feels great to have something simple, yet made with such care. Luca feels like it was made with lots of love.
thats the best anology I see so far
@@Pedro999Paulo Agreed
but why this comment made me emotional
@@Pedro999Paulo this is probably why I cried my ass off during this movie, it just felt like my childhood, something newer Disney movies couldn’t make me feel
There where also a lot of scenes that felt like the writers/animators just had a lot of fun with the movie (:
“Some people will never accept him. But some will. And he seems to know how to find the right ones.”
Ngl saw this movie last night and that hit *HARD.*
@Isobel McGovern it could also be a race undertone, I think that’s more likely
@@NeonWasInUse SAME. Did not expect it to get me emotional, but the ending did!
Yes i really liked that part because its so true you wont always be accepted by everyone but you just have to find the ones who will accept you
@@bravencraft this movie is great one of Pixar's greatest way better then garbage like ratatouille soul and incredibles 2
Literally every major criticism I've seen for this film is only focusing on what this film is NOT. It's not a masterpiece, it's not Pixar's best, it doesn't take risk, etc etc. But hardly anyone focuses on what the film IS, which is a wholesome and refreshing adventure. If we just look at the film isolated from any other, there's pretty much nothing wrong with it. I appreciate your honest review
That's the bad faith criticism that I don't like to see.
I... ADORE this film. I saw it for the first time this afternoon and it's one of my favorite films already. I think part of it is taste, but also part of it is that... maybe the themes were too subtle for some people? The divorced parents/abandonment theming was really big, as well as the acceptance aspect of it- like I loved that Massimo's disability, which often is some tragic origin story in movies, is just how he was born. I like that Giulia's parents were divorced but she is perfectly happy and her life is pretty good. Meanwhile, I liked how Alberto was written and how this movie opens the door to kids understanding different types of families. As a queer person, it really resonated with me, and I liked that it wasn't all wrapped up in a sweet little bow- the line where the grandma says that people will still hate Luca but that he'll find the people who will accept him was FANTASTIC! While it's from the innocent view of Luca himself, there are so many levels to this movie and I'm sure I'll see more if I watch it again.
K stfa tho
I’ve heard someone say this movie could’ve come from illumination which rly pissed me off. Do not compare this movie to those soulless money makers
Ah _"refreshing"_
When Luca said “you got me off the island, I’m okay” I sobbed like a baby.
Alberto** not Luca, but same, just thinking about him being all alone for so long makes me wanna cry :’(
I cried too 😅
You mean Alberto ?
That was Alberto
This is the first comment I say that isn't a paragraph
God
I appreciate how LITTLE they focus on the dad's disability. I feel like if disabilities have to be a gigantic deal in the movie, then that's how it will stick in the public imagination, as if disabilities don't exist unless you pay attention to them. Movies with a disability might treat the person afflicted like a specimen to be examined and explored, which can be nice for niche audiences, but it can give the wrong impression. The audience hears "It's how I came into this world." No fanfare, no exposition, because that's all you need to know. He is defined by his fatherhood, and the missing arm is his quirk.
People don't see themselves as 'special' just because they're disabled. I feel normal.
yeah! i didn’t even notice that he had a missing arm at first until they mentioned it because he handles it so well because that’s just how he’s been and they never made it a plot point or any character development thing
wait they had a missing arm what
There's also a girl with a leg brace, and another kid in a wheelchair; polio was still a thing back then. But everyone just takes it in stride, and despite these characters appearing multiple times I didn't even notice their disabilities until the 3rd or 4th viewing.
A thing I really liked about the movie was the way Giulia was written. Usually when a female character is introduced to the two male main characters it ends up in either a love triangle or ruining the guys' friendship because one is in love with her, and her personality usually only revolves around her relationship with the main character and ends up just being annoying and unlikable. They didn't do that with Giulia. There was no love triangle, in fact there wasn't even any romance at all, and her personality wasn't just being friends with Luca. She was a great, fun, likable character by herself with or without Luca and Alberto being there and I love that
YES. I agree with you for all the same reasons. When Alberto started getting jealous over Luca and Giulia, I was a little worried they were going to make it a love triangle, which would have been annoying. I was pleasantly relieved when it didn't come to that. Giulia is such a fun character, and I'm glad she was well written.
FR THO, she and the dad were actually my favorite characters in the movie lol. Idk why it's so difficult for some people to write female characters that don't revolve around male protagonists, but Giulia was hella refreshing AND lovable
@Vidar you’d be surprised how many stories go exactly that route
Its not really unrealistic tho, kids be melodramatic as fuck
I just feel not only are there too many stories that do this, most of them use it as a crutch and instead of tool to tell genuinely intresting stories. And the last one, the most important one..THEY TAKE IT TOO SERIOUSLY
Like I don’t speak for all kids, but I definitely remember having a crush on the same girl with a friend quite a few times, and it wqs literally never as dramatic as these stories made it out to be. We’d get jealous and try to impress her here or there, but we both kinda agreed early on that we’d be supportive in a “let the best man win” kinda thing, it never really went to our heads, at one point the dude even gave up peacefully and said that i got along better with her anyways. She turned out to be gay later on anyways so we both lost but she’s still turned out to be one of my best friends anyways too so it all evened out.
The kinda drama these writers be putting in the romantic lives of 12 year olds is insane half the time, that shit should be saved for when the kids are actually older and dramatic like teens and adults lmao
@Vidar There are a lot of kids' films and shows that have a love triangle between kids. Even really, really good ones, like Avatar The Last Airbender have Aang in love with Katara and jealous about Zuko, etc.
Or sometimes it's not really a love triangle, but more like, "Joey has a crush on Hannah, but Zack feels like he's losing his best friend." It happens a lot.
My mom always says a good movie has romance but to that I say, nope. Characters should never be interesting BECAUSE they’re in a relationship with another character, and if you WANT romance, it shouldnt affect the main story, but rather just be a small side plot, and even then that only works in a franchise, compared to single movies.
The dad was the most wholesome character he made me so happy for no reason whatsoever.
And his relationship with the cat haha
It's simple, if a dad in a animated movie is large and covers there eyes there's a 200% chance that there gonna be the most wholesome character
@@G1urpo *cloudy with a chance of meatballs dad approaches*
@@sentientmustache8360 also love his character with all my heart
You know fish?
Alberto, to me, came off as very codependent as a form of coping with his abandonment issues. He pretended to know everything and kept Luca close in order to protect himself. He was terrified of Luca leaving him as his dad left him, and that made him want to hold on even tighter. Alberto finding acceptance with Massimo and his love for Luca allowed him to let Luca go and do what he wants to do without fearing that he’ll lose their friendship. Alberto is a traumatized kid who does make the right decisions in the end.
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Really nice comment, the thread pretty weird tho
@@modus8256 thank you! I don’t know why I attracted some bots
my favorite part of this movie was how fair the ending was. they all got what they want, giulia won the cup, luca goes to study astronomy and alberto gets to stay with the dad and finally have a proper father figure to help him cope with losing one. its simple and beautiful
This movie was so refreshing. Didn’t make me think too hard like Soul, didn’t make me ugly cry like Coco.
It made me cry so hard because the characters are just too relatable. I wasn’t as rude as Alberto when my 2 friends became best friends but I still definitely could relate to what he was feeling :(
@@adzdrawss yes I ugly cried
@@adzdrawss You can relate my ass How tf you gonna relate to sea monsters who think vespas are magical Steeds Of glory
@@gary1471 gtfo
Don't get me wrong, but why does everyone Cry for Coco? I cried for Soul tho
What honestly got me sobbing is when The Dad realizes that Alberto ran away and quickly tries find him without a second thought
It is so sad because Alberto finally has a father figure that cares about him but he doesn't know it until the end of the movie
And its heartwarming to see The Dad and Alberto hanging out with Luca's Family while Luca hangs out with Giulia and her Mom
Their families intersected and now they are like one giant family
Edit: what the....?? 5000 people liked this comment? Holy schaff, I'm just gonna sit back and process the fact that my comment got liked by 5000 people
(and yes I said schaff instead of sh1t)
Yeah, I love the ending!! Honestly, I love that Alberto gets to live with new parents while Luca and Giulia go to school. Their friendship is so important, but this separation is not the end of that. (the credits with drawings of them sending letters is so heartwarming!!) When Luca and Alberto said goodbye, it was so bittersweet because both of them are getting what they need most, even if that means separating. But even though it's bittersweet, I wouldn't have it any other way. it's the best possible ending.
I love when Alberto says “yea he needs me around” he really means he needs him around and it made me cry :)
@@jiffy-jef i like to think that luca and giulia go back on holidays and summer break
When I was watching, I theorized that Alberto's father was dead/left due to him talking how his dad isn't around a lot and how he's allowed to do what he wants. Luca saying that his dad sounds cool and Alberto's expression of like "yeah..."
@@MorroTheGhostNinja same!! I thought the dad was dead at first.
"Guilia, ok."
*A few seconds later*
"Jello"
"Giorno"
*I, Giulia Marcovaldo, have a dream*
@@sentientmustache8360 I kin you for this jojo reference
It’s DiGiorno right?!?
@@idunoh1902 it's not delivery, its digiorno
Yay! you got the joke
I felt bad for Alberto. He was a jerk, but he didn’t really know any better. He was trying to maintain control of the only real friendship he’s ever had after being abandoned by his father, and he went about it the wrong way. Luca, on the other hand, knew what he was doing. His was the more hurtful betrayal, to me
agreed!
I don't think Luca did know what he was doing, he's a kid too and was caught off guard by the betrayal of his best friend plus he was scared for his life as a sea creature. He definetly didn't do the right thing, but he's not the bad guy. They both fucked up.
No... just... no
Alfredo was willing to put Luca at risk and crush his hopes just to satisfy a sick wish to control his life. I should know because it was done to me.
I went through an emotionally abussive "friendship" in which this person tried to have me all to themselves, blocked me off of friendships and romantic interests just to accomplish this. It requiredquite a lot of therapy for me to recover from that. In Disney fantasy, friendship is golden. In reality, people can be cruel.
If a friend is willing to go down themselves just to take you with them, they are not your friend. They want to own and control you, and you should let them sink alone.
And I don't give a royal shit how much trauma a person has gone through. If they are willing to do me harm, fuck them. I WISH I had the opportunity to do what Luca did, and let this person go down by themselves...
@@someguitardude8462 um..........
Alberto COULD have splashed Luca too, and said “he is one too! Look! (Splashes water at him) but he decided not too. Trauma doesn’t give an excuse to do bad Things, but both him and Luca are kids (Alberto is like a teenager). Being abandoned by your father, and being left for months or even years (Alberto said he stopped counting after a long time) by your father can cause serious problems mentally. So when Luca arrived, he finally saw a chance to be with someone, to have someone as a friend. Ya he did do dangerous stuff, but it was things Alberto knew he could do that wouldn’t hurt them (the crash into the sea at the town is a bit fishy (fish pun time) ). There is no excuse, but that doesn’t mean you want to mentally abuse a teenager with huge mental trauma and that he deserves more abandonment and betrayal, which will much worsen his already super damaged mental trauma. At the lighthouse, Alberto was thinking it was right for him to be abandoned by his father and that he should be alone.
Actually, the town shedding their prejudices as quickly as they did makes a lot of sense to me. They didn't hate and fear sea monsters because they were racist and had cultural problems they needed to fix. They hated and feared sea monsters because they genuinely believed that they were fabled cryptids. Once they saw a pair of sea monsters that they'd known for the past week as otherwise normal humans, it made them immediately doubt whether or not their preconceptions were true. It made it all the more difficult to side against the sea monsters when there was an unlikable prick threatening to gut them both with a harpoon. Sea monsters or not, they were still kids.
I agree, though I think it'd work a little better if Luca and Alberto had a bit more interaction with the local people apart from their first day to the town. To most of the townsfolk, they were complete strangers even after the week they had spent there
@@Kateverone I think it worked bc of those two old ladies who turned out to be sea monsters as well... I mean, they did know the townsfolk
@@Kateverone The movie wasn't about the relationship between the sea monsters and the townsfolk, so there wasn't a need to dedicate too much screen time towards it. Simply showing Luca and Alberto being out in public with Giulia, along with them publicly humiliating Ercole at the registration stand, was enough to communicate that the other people in town had gotten used to them, and perhaps even started to like having them around. The other townsfolk didn't really need to be on especially friendly terms with Luca and Alberto to have a change of heart. They just needed to know that they were good kids, which I think was sufficiently proven to them by the end of the movie.
THIS
Yeah, Once the sea monsters became people in their community that they knew and trusted, they were willing to set aside their prejudices, and that's a really nice thought.
The scene where Alberto tries pushing Luca away after he find him on his island got me. If you look deeper you see that Alberto feels he doesn’t deserve Luca. He feels he doesn’t deserve anyone especially since his dad abounded him. His island isn’t a place of refuge, but a barrier that’s keeping him from leaving his own fear. To say it simply Alberto is depressed, he doesn’t feel like he deserves anyone after what Luca did to him. I agree it’s not a typical Pixar movie but I agree that it’s something to just have fun with because it’s simple. But when Alberto says, “You got me off the island, Luca” it shows that he’s finally free from those ties of the island, he’s no longer trapped
i rlly like that u adressed that island phrase. i almost forgot but it makes sm sense :)
@@mayyo2925 thank you 🙂
This. This right here is one of the best analyses of Alberto's character.
@@nobodyimportant4210 thank you I appreciate it
this is exactly how it felt
as someone who is, very severely depressed (diagnosed in 2017 with GAD AND MDD) it is exactly how i act after i do something stupid and reckless in a fit of an episode
this movie isn't pixar's best, but it personally hit me hard due to my own experiences
I agree with most of your points but I disagree with your character analysis of Alberto. His whole storyline is the fact that his dad abandoned him. That’s the reason why he wants to run away with Luca is because of his dad. He doesn’t want to lose the only friend he has. He always does new things because he wants to prove to his dad that he CAN do things. This is even hinted at with “Silencio Bruno”. A line used over and over by Alberto. This could be him telling his dad to shut up. It’s his way of coping with the abandonment. He doesn’t like Luca talking to Gulia because of his insecurity.
yesss
*silenzio
(sorry)
@@francescogirardello9250 my bad. I don’t speak much Italian
Thats why I didn't like the ending much cause now Alberto is alone again.
Thats how I feel, I understand what they're going with but I thought the break up was kinda forced at the end. this movie would be an absolute masterpiece had it done the ending better. But its still a great movie regardless hell, I will put it up there with ghibli movies like ponyo, castle in the sky, and kikis delivery service.
Incorrect, it is because of *the gay*
alberto: *is an adolescent boy who struggles with feelings of inadequacy because his father abandoned him and is now terrified of losing his best friend, so he overcompensates by acting like a self-assured know-it-all*
schafrillas: yeah this little prick deserved be betrayed and put in immediate mortal danger
I liked the review otherwise but boy that was a Take
This is the first Schafrillas video I dislike solely because he was so ignorant about why Alberto turned out to be like that. Movie is 9/10 for me but this review is a 5.
@@hugnboba this
@@hugnboba so true honestly. I thought the betrayal scene was super good I literally gasped when it happened
@@aarons2557 YES, Luca was sooo pure so when he decided on a dime: "screw it, I gotta betray him but HARDER" It was goddamn painful, in a good way.
@@redriot2115 it wasn't super out of place but it was still shocking and I think that shows good writing
“You got me off the island, Luca. I’m okay.” I was actually in tears during this scene.
Nah this movie was overwhelmingly mediocre
@@Squared_Table don't be a hater it doesn't look good on you
@@Squared_Table yeah I gotta agree I wasn't expecting anything and still got less then I hoped
@@dolphinpower1107 Then you were expecting something
@@SirFelyne yeah I had some form of expectation but I only watched the film because I had friends who wanted to watch it.
I've seen a lot of discourse on "is pixar losing their touch?" with this movie. The answer is no.
Just because the movie is a slice of life film, doesn't mean the studio is losing their touch. I really hate that people have this IMAGE of Pixar, that the studio is ONLY allowed to make these GRAND epic tales and no. Coco wasn't all that big, in terms of scope. Monsters Inc was also kind of simple. In fact, a lot of Pixar's stories at the CORE, are SIMPLE. And that's why they've shined as a studio-they're able to make SIMPLE stories, FEEL big and epic. But with Luca, they decided not to do that, and it's super refreshing. Also yeah that Italian at the end.....bad enough to make my grandfather burst into tears lol.
Thank you. 👏👏👏
Well said
This film's artstyle actually reflects the film quite a bit. It's very different from every single other pixar film, but at its core has things that make it feel the same way the other films feel
Exactly, Coco isn't that great
@consequential corndog yes!
I actually relate to Alberto a little too much. When you’re a kid who lost a parent and are stuck in a stressful situation (Like school, dealing with bullies, or in their case that and being sea monsters on land), you do often start to act like a controlling jerk because you feel everything is out of control and you’re trying to regain some of it. And Alberto is still young, so it makes sense he doesn’t understand how to manage his emotions and actions. This was all me when I was a kid.
Not trying to justify his behavior, I’m just saying that I understand him and what he’s feeling and I feel this makes him a better character.
Legends say that people still think that he's gay because of that...
@@kris-gb8jt Well he was being a bad friend because of the way he was trying to put down luca to only care for what he wanted. Thats why at the end he had good development when he did something for Luca and it was really sweet. I dont agree with mr Schaffrillas, cause i think he was over exaggerating how bad Alberto really was, but I do think that what alberto was a bit uncalled for in some aspects.
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@@sreyas4883 but he said that to avoid losing luca, even if his point was valid, he said it because he was jealous xD
Totally. What he was doing was bad, but also realistic. And considering his age, his motivation is pretty understandable imo. (It's kinda the "My dad works at Nintendo" thing, y'know?)
I feel like Alberto behaving the way he did makes sense for someone of his age (14). He was struggling with the idea of losing the only real person in his life and he acted immaturely as a response. I can see from an adults standpoint how it’s “too much” but you really can’t expect an early teenager to be emotionally mature. And putting him in mortal danger isn’t really what he deserved. This review is good for the most part but I didn’t like that take, I think it’s hard sometimes for adults to understand why a kid isn’t acting, well, like an adult (this is a common problem with Aang, he’s twelve and people get mad at him for acting twelve). You need to view it through the lens of a kid, not a parent.
True true
I see your point, but he's practically a highschooler then. And no matter how much sense it makes, that doesn't excuse it. It was too much, not in the sense that it was unrealistic, but in the sense that that is essentially emotional manipulation and an abusive friendship. Mortal danger isn't what he deserved, sure, but Luca turning his back on him is.
I'm not sure why people feel the need to overcompensate for Alberto's betrayal, while ignoring he chose to destroy Luca's and Giulia's dreams at that point, simply to get what he wanted. He also tried to put Luca's entire life in jeopardy by making him reveal that he was a sea monster.
Keep in mind, Alberto was already in the water and a sea monster when the hunters showed up. Luca was dry, on land, and closer to the hunters. He was far more at risk than Alberto actually was hence why Alberto, even while shocked, got away rather easily.
Alberto not only betrayed Luca, but tried to put his life in danger while choosing to endanger himself. Luca merely tried to salvage the little of his life that Alberto just tried to take away from him.
@@thedeathskeleton4957 How was Luca in danger of being killed if they couldn’t see he was a sea monster. Also Alberto didn’t make him do anything, and Luca was the one who shouted “Sea monster!” and almost got Alberto killed.
@@robinurgender8617 Luca wasn't in danger of being killed, because he shouted "Sea Monster!". If he didn't react like Giulia just did, and chose to join Alberto then he'd be in danger just as well. In fact if he didn't react that way, and still chose to stay, what do you think people would say? That he was in league with the Sea Monsters if not one of them, considering his friend was one of them. Honestly him trying to stop them from attacking Alberto who just waddled away, is enough to put him in danger if anyone besides Giulia noticed. Nevertheless, Alberto selfishly destroyed Luca's life here. It could never be the same for him.
It was also Alberto who put himself in danger not Luca. Alberto crashing got the hunters to search for them, then him scaring Giulia and forcing Luca to act scared to salvage his life, is what brought the Hunters to them. Even if the Hunters didn't hear Luca, they still probably would have heard Giulia before him. Alberto forced Luca into this situation, and almost ruined everything just to control him.
pretty simple and cute story.
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Okay. Imma watch it.
Hopefully it isnt like soul. Soul is depressing for me and its so boring. I get it, life is important, I dont care
Sometimes the simple ones are the best
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Yeah, and I love it
How can you not remember Giulia's name? She was such a treasure in this movie. So charming and eccentric without being annoying in the slightest. Very impressive, in my opinion. Her friendship with Luca was also so pure. Seems they kind of became adopted siblings at the end, which is super cute to me.
As soon as Giulia's dad called her Giulietta, I immediately turned to my wife and said I genuinely want to use that name if we have a daughter.
Yeah Jello's my favorite character
Probably for comedic factors, which isn't so bad anyway, plus I kinda also fall into the part where even if I enjoyed this charscter so much I forget their name, mostly when it comes to foreign characters
Everytime Scraffilas has difficulty pronouncing a character's name he just does a joke where he keeps switchwing the name for similar words.
I think this is the third time he does that, actually
Who?
As an italian I noticed some neat details. An old man wears a blue hat with a red ball on top; that is the hat of "Pierino" the protagonist of many jokes and in the '70 became the protagonist of homonym movie in wich he wore the hat (And also his actor was a 40 y.o man and in the later years, in his 80s he tried to start a porn career but that is a strange tangent). I'm pretty sure that the sticker on Giulia's book "Universo" with a "P" in it, is probably one that was used in school libraries when the students borrow them to show that they are "In prestito", so Giulia stole it/ forgot to give it back. Many of the songs are from "The Pooh", a band, and Gianni Morandi that were very popular during the 60's. This are the one that I noticed on a frist Watch so probably there are a lot more that i didn't notice. Also sorry for the spaghetti english but I'm not very proefficent in wrinting.
“Spaghetti English” ma noo dai generalmente hai scritto bene
@@matilde_5 Fra io parto dal presupposto che sono uscito dal liceo con una media in inglese del 7 e perché copiavo e la lingua l'ho imparata su internet
I just like the overal vibe of the movie. I'm more Irish than Italian, but my god I think my grandfather would've LOVED this movie. And make us watch it in Italian lol. He was always trying to teach us grandkids Italian, and my dad has kind of taken up on that, and I know the basics, enough to go from Spanglish to Italianish but it's tricky cause I have to keep remembering that EVEN THOUGH Italian and Spanish ARE SUPER SIMILAR they're pretty different too.
Salve compare
Ma voi avete capito che ha detto alla fine?
“Pixar movies are supposed to make you cry”
The ending of Luca:
I teared up a bit at the end when I watched it the first time. It was sad seeing Luca and Alberto part ways, but it’s also uplifting that Alberto is not alone anymore because Massimo wants him to stay. After being abandoned on the island for so long by his father, he has Massimo to fill the void. I watched this movie five times now. I have it downloaded on my phone now. It is one of those movies that I can’t get bored, no matter how many times I watch it (in my opinion, I think most Disney movies are like that).
It was literally the same ending as Call Me By Your Name and both of those movies were an emotional kick in the balls in the best way possible.
For me it was bland
@@ciaranbeard5769 Fair enough it's your opinion
For me it was really emotional, I like how it’s only the music and the scenery that does it for me. It’s not like, oh characters are crying you are sad too, it’s more subtle and has a happier tone and I really liked that
Honestly the best thing about this movie is the artstyle. Everything just pops.
Ikr! The facial expressions are 10/10. I hope that Pixar have more art styles like this
I love how clean the animation looks and how everything is animated
Hey a fellow three houses fan
Agreed
Yeah, the animation is just, GREAT! Kinda reminds me of a few Aardman movies, including the ones that were by Dreamworks. In fact, in sometimes makes me think of some Dreamworks movies.
“chilling in an italy town 6 feet apart cause they’re not gay”
*best line ever*
Nice pfp 😳
IKR? After watching this movie and being like "huh. I liked this movie." And then seeing nearly every video abOUt this movie on youtube being like: Pixar DIDN'T MAKE THEM GAY ENOUGH!!!!! You know, because how dare two boys have a close friendship and not explicitly have gay dripping sauce.
@@Ouchimoo yeah o really thought that this movie was great and people trying to make them Gay it was more a Close brotherhood or friendship
@@cruzdavis4141 lmao no not really. There have been countless best friend or brotherly movies and none have given off the vibe that luca and Alberto did
@Claymation_from- TragicMC LMAO
the main criticism this movie's been getting is it's not "emotional/existential enough" or it's too "small scale". That's like reviewing a comedy film and saying it's not "scary enough". It's not trying to be that genre.
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Right
Right!!
Je, "scale"
Hot Take, Luca is actually better than most people are giving it credit for. It’s an extremely solid 9/10 imo. I think Soul and Luca are both top ten Pixar movies and I’m excited to see if Pixar can continue this level of quality then the 2020s might be a Pixar Renaissance period. Soul and Luca are both better than Coco as well imo.
I haven't even watched soul or luca and I can already believe theyre better than coco
Soul was kinda eh. It did feel like it kinda just floated in a lot of places like oh where here now
@@theblackoutexplorer2658 Soul's climax and resolution was trash too
My eyes were bawling at Coco's ending.
It was a bittersweet ending in Luca and there was acceptance.
Soul just felt quick, I wanted to see the human "22" and they should've shown more family bonding during credits or after credits.
@@Del-Dokan i did actually have a problem with the fact that joe just got to "get a second chance" other than that, I actually enjoyed the climax! but tbh, I feel like there are two climaxes (?) I really feel like 22 emotional outburst and running away from joe in joe's body was just a rising action. I feel maybe that the movie got a little too fractured in that respect. A solid movie overall though. Maybe not like, the *best* movie of modern pixar, but very much up there.
Honestly I think Alberto's jealousy is pretty justified since he's going through some pretty heavy abandonment issues
Like we don't see his mom so we can assume she either left or died, his dad left him so he was left alone on an island for god knows how long, so him seeing the only other person in his life that he can truly connect with slowly drift away and potentially wants to leave just drags up those feelings back up
I wonder if his dad was named Bruno
@@cedriccox9480 LOL! But then that wouldn't make sense because he kept telling Luca to tell "Bruno" ( The little guy in his head ) to be quiet, idk if that would make any sense to the dad's character but I could be wrong.
BlueDreams If Alberto was always as impulsive as he is at the start of the movie then he could have regularly been cautioned over his recklessness to the point his reflex was a sarcastic “all right Dad”.
@@BlueDreamsYT Sometimes when people imagine their parent(s) that left/died they can have negative connotations, just hypothetical
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Not my favorite Pixar film, but it's simply a beautiful film nonetheless.
I agree.
I cried twice. I really enjoyed this along with Soul
LORD JESUS DIED & ROSE AGAIN TO FREE U FROM SIN ACCEPT HIS GIFT BY FAITH✝️✝️✝️
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@@ricoparadiso Irrelevant
when people don’t consider this movie “emotional enough” a little closeted part of me dies inside
Same. For me, this movie hit hard because of how relatable it was when under a different context but had the same situations, reactions, and feelings. Luca "hiding and then coming out as a sea monster" reminded me a lot about when I was in the closet. The fears of not being accepted, my family being scared for me and trying to hide me were a lot similar to Luca's family and environment. Not arguing that this movie is fruity but this is my personal take on it.
I mean, compared to another films is less emotional because it doesn't make you cry your ass off
But i still think is very nice and with a nice message about friendship and validation
I was honestly never able to relate or attach to the characters which made this movie not emotional at all for me.
@@ryanscomputingagain7375 Seriously? I loved all the characters even the asshole rival do. I related to them and found the cast from the kids to the parents massively likable. The ending was heartwarming emotional and a sweet finale.
@@david4rancibia34 It's still emotional over all with that last ending hug and the train farewell and ride away. The music made it powerful stuff.
“It doesn’t have to change the world” yet has broken 100s of molds, represented several groups and reversed loads of cliches, as well as going against the “Pixar” model for a movie by being so simple
"Some people, they'll never accept him. But some will. And he seems to know how to find the good ones" - Luca's Grandma.
That's the real plot of this movie. You'll never know who people truly are deep inside. AND you should NEVER hide who YOU really are but to show yourself to the right people
It's not "so simple and cute" story. Some people just can't see the true plot sadly. This story is far less complicated than "Soul" but as good as it is
Ummm if you put the cap words together it says: AND NEVER YOU. That kind of hurt
This can literally relate to anyone. I mean anyone
YES! it's cute, but i don't think it's so simple... and if is it what's the problem? i personally related so much to the characters, it made me cry out loud
@@val1971 that's what I said duh
"I beat a guy at cards there once"- Lucas grandma
“Some people will never accept him. But some will. And he seems to know how to find the right ones.” That made me cry hard 😭
Yeah, that was one of my favorite lines. :/
I'm still choosing to view the boy's story as gay-coded so that really hits hard.
@@inacatt that’s why it hard😭✋
@@inacatt Considering the director(?) talked about how it was inspired by a friendship he had with a friend growing up, it likely wasn't, but I'm totally down for that personal interpretation because of that line.
I thought the same thing when I heard it. God, made my little nervous w|w heart feel like it was wrapped in a blanket of acceptance and security.
Honestly its just a low-stakes feel good summer movie. It doesn't have to be anything more. Idk why people are so dead set on it being some it isn't and then hating. Also I disagree heavily on it not being emotional. The ending scene and the scene where Alberto talks about his dad really hit hard, and the movie in general just gives you a heartwarming feeling. I feel like if it had tried to do what people are criticizing it for, people would say that it should've been the opposite.
Yeah exactly I was ugly crying by the end of it
Sometimes it's shit like this that made me realize that I teared up more for this film than I did with Soul. I'm still perplexed about that still.
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@@RasEli03 Promoting something idk-
As someone whose loved one is disabled, I absolutely ADORE the casual Disabilty representation in this movie through Giulia’s father, who was born with only one arm! I rarely see things like that and it was a super wholesome and heartwarming surprise
This is the first Pixar movie in a decade that doesn’t feel like it’s trying to make you cry. It feels more in the vein of early Pixar where it’s exploring an interesting premise & world to its fullest potential, & maybe achieving some great emotional moments along the way, which is honestly a breath of fresh air from the studio
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I think u hit the nail on the heads. When I saw Toy Story 3 at a certain hand holding furnace scene, I was too distracted by the contrivance and picturing John Lasseter tryna purple nurple everyone.
I think they put the cart before the horse. Focussing too hard on getting that "I cried so hard" response instead of ensuring a solid story
I literally just got emotional by how sweet Alberto and Luca's friendship was at the end of the movie. Not out of sadness just the pure wholesomeness was enough to make me a little teary. Tbh films like Inside Out or Finding Dory you can tell when the movie is like "this is where you're supposed to cry!" Which somehow makes me less emotional just cus you anticipate that a Pixar movie would try and hit you with a big sad moment.
Cars 2 didn’t try to make you cry but it still did for me.
This is better than any Little Mermaid remake will ever be.
Oh yeah. That's coming out in a month.
After the Mulan remake, I will be amazed if any Disney remake will be even worth watching anymore...
@@Ora_ Cruella is decent ... If you remove it from the context of 101 Dalmatians.
I was originally gonna say that the hunchback of notre dame deserves a live action purely due to frollo and quasimodo, making the gargoyles hallucinations only quasi has, to show how lonely he is, but disney would def fuck it up and not keep frollo the fucked up person he was in the movie itself
Agreed
It’s definitely not the best Pixar movie ever for me but this was the most fun I’ve ever had watching a Pixar or Disney movie. It’s so down to earth and charming and the art style is really unique and even though it’s not the most emotional movie I still teared up at the end. I was really afraid that this was going to be an average or bad movie but I’ve been very pleasantly surprised. I’m definitely gonna watch this thing over and over again
What's your favorite Pixar movie then?
@@nothingrhymeswithorange5797 mine is UP
@@cup3872 mine is Ratatouille
@@nothingrhymeswithorange5797 good choice
The thing that triggers me is that the animationlooks like the GrubHub commercials 😩
I’m Italian and I come from Genova (which is where Giulia studies) so I was worried I was not gonna like this movie or how it represents this region of Italy. I’m so glad I was wrong. I really liked this review and I agree with most of the stuff you said (8/10 feels like the perfect score). One thing that I want to point out and I believe has been overlooked pertains the reaction of the locals to the reveal of the sea monsters. In this review, you point out that the acceptance of the locals is quite sudden. But if you pay close attention, the locals do not accept them, they just change their mood from angry/scared to indifferent (not acceptance). Having lived 18 years in that environment, I can tell you that the reaction and the behaviour of the locals greatly represents the average behaviour of the people living in this region. There is literally a meme in Italy on how the the locals of this region are not keen to accept outsiders. But very soon, outsiders will realise that the locals do not actually care about your identity as long as you do not affect them personally. This concept has been, in my opinion, greatly interpreted in the final scenes of this movie. After an initial intent to send them away (or kill them) they soon realise that these monsters do not affect them in the slightest, which leads to the locals to say “eh” and to decide to just let them be. I believe this message can greatly translate in today’s society. In today’s society (especially on social media) we tend to take sides in conflicts that we do not fully understand thereby putting more gasoline in an already uncontrolled fire. Don’t get me wrong, some battles need to be fought in order to evolve as a society, but some battles are just futile, spread like wildfire and tend result in unnecessary anger.
To conclude my long (sorry about that) comment, I believe that, when we stumble in a futile conflict that we simply do not fully understand and our initial reaction is to jump into the conflict and take sides, we should, beforehand, think about the necessity of this conflict and how it affect us, the ones we love, and the principles we believe in. If it doesn’t, just do what the locals did, say “eh” and move on. No need to spread more anger around, we already have enough of that.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Well said, my friend. Well said.
I part Italian too
Thank you for your comment. I was looking for a comment from someone who is actually Italian
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can i mention the scene where the dad says how he lost his arm, and he initally says "a sea monster ate it" all dramatically, making me think he's going to be some sort of twist villian, 'how could you betray me', trying to kill the boys at the end and the daughter steps in 'no dad i love them' type guy?
but then he just. oh yeah im jk i was born like that :) i loved it so much
man i LOVED massimo, such a chill character. i love how he just accepted them at the end - no questions asked.
Yeah when I first saw him in the trailers and clips I thought he was just gonna be a stone cold serious fisherman and monster hunter who’d probably capture Alberto, Luca or Luca’s parents near the end and have to go through an arc where he initially sees them as monsters but realises overtime “these are just people like me”. But no he was surprisingly a very chill and likeable guy who could be pretty jovial and
Humorous, I personally really liked that his arm wasn’t some sad backstory that painted his opinion of sea monsters he was just born like that and is a fully capable person despite it
I loved that scene
SAME!! Thats how you subvert expectations🙌
THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING
As an Italian myself, this movie feels like an Italian movie of the purest kind, just people chilling around, having fun, while exploring the complexity of their lives and knowing each other better
There wasn’t a scene where I wasn’t smiling as if I had a paralysis just because of how well made it feels
I’m biased but it really felt like home, and that’s a big point in this movie’s favor, and something that I really hope other people can feel
As a Mexican I felt the exact same while watching Coco, and I think I understand what Luca was going for as well. The filler stuff between the big, emotional moments is about getting to know the every day people. Moments like those in movies like Luca and Coco can truly speak for people from a certain culture and scream "home!" like you said. I think that was the point of several scenes, to just get that sense of familiarity
Probably helps that the director is Italian.
People are pretty quick to call It an lgbt movie because it has two male main characters
@@MacenW 6 feet apart cuz' they're not gay
I especially loved the tiny detail of two men playing scopa together, I remember playing that with my grandparents quite a bit. I was mostly raised in Sicily, so seeing Sicilian playing cards (or at least cards with a very similar artstyle) as well as the little tiles with the house numbers was just like being right next to beach I lived by. I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!
“Gulia”
“So then Jello and Luca decided to do the race”
I actually choked on my chips
Giorno killed me-
G I O R N O
HA me too
*G I O R N O G I O V A N N A*
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Why do people think of Pixar movies as “Pixar” movies, like they are a genre or something. I don’t really care who makes the movies I watch, it just has to be good and that’s all that matters.
Probably because a lot of people think most of their movies are great and some even masterpieces.
Because they make the best animated movies ever
Because they're made by Pixar. What else would you call them
@@jcoolguy1548 the replacement of disney
Yes i said it
@@shady8261 honestly i like dreamworks more
I wouldn't say they all accepted them too easily, its just that Giulia's father would destroy them at any chance. Side note I liked how Giulia's father dis not lose his arm to a sea monster and it wouldn't be him trying to forgive them for taking it. It was just that they were good kids who helped him out.
I love the small moments of Massimo caring for the boys, especially when he went out to look for Alberto, protected them from the townspeople, and eventually adopted Alberto
Hate to be that guy, but it's "Giulia" not "Julia"
* Giulia *
THANK YOU !!! I WAS LITERALLY JUST ABOUT TO COMMENT THAT!!! ive seen like 3 Luca reviews now and they all say that the townsfolk accepted the sea monsters too fast. i’m like ?? um no... they literally were all about to kill them for the prize money until Giulia’s father stepped in. lol. i, personally, wouldn’t say that he would destroy them (“them” as in the towns ppl??) , but he’s just well respected & well known because he provides the town w fish. plus, i’m guessing he’s also feared because he’s so big, quiet, and has one arm. i like to think he never really tells ppl why he only has one arm and i doubt anyone is brave enough to ask, so they all just assume he lost it in the most badass way ever. lol so .. tldr: yeah, the town only accepted the sea monsters because Massimo was the first to & lowkey runs shit in that town , but like .. without even trying, though he’s aware.
"Losing him to the heteros"
"Two sea monster bros chilling in an Italy town 6 feet apart cuz they're not gay"
My favorite lines in the video
Ok Mr. Gay
@@subifyouhatetiktokandreddit234 so anyway, hows it going, need any coffee? when im typing this its late in the night so coffee or tea would be nice, maybe a lemon or peach tea, that would be nice
@@SummerOctoberDays yeah can I have an iced chai tea latte w almond milk pls thx
@@celesbianmegastar Okay, anything else like sweets or food in general?
@@subifyouhatetiktokandreddit234 bro why are you replying to every single comment about gay stuff... why are you so obsessed with gay people? Bro are you gay?
Counter point: them trying to get the cat to warm up to them is the best bit
Machiavelli is the best character. It’s just a fact.
Another thing I liked is that the dad didn’t have the trope of “his arm was taken by him ‘insert monster here’” but he was just born without and they only brought it up once.
It was so sweet and I will recommend this movie wholeheartedly to everyone.
@@nopeface3371 this was good disability representation!
This movie broke so many stereotypes. A closer relationship between two boys, separated parents that have no drama, amputee with no exaggerated story behind his missing arm, etc etc. New personal favorite.
Edit: I'm seeing a lot of replies to this saying, "glad they didn't make them gay" and things along those lines. I don't want to hear them. From a metaphorical standpoint, it seemed to have a lot of LGBTQIA+ theming.
Two boys being told that their existence is dangerous, and something to be feared. Finding individuals who think otherwise, and having to prove that your existence is worthy.
A sliver of queer representation in media is not going to fucking kill you. There is so many other romantic relationships between kids in movies YOUNGER than 13 and 14. Get over it, people are allowed to have their own damn opinions on it.
You see Alberto I lost my arm to this monolithic fish out in the harbor every day I search for the best looking to reclaim my arm and my HONOR *does fancy knife trick*
Double points for absolutely no hints of romance between the male and female leads
@@Pokemonleafmon Agreed haha
@@Pokemonleafmon god it was so refreshing not to see forced romance between those two
Cue all the journos mad that the KIDS didn’t have a gay relationship lol.
Tbh Pixar wasn’t trying to go for a masterpiece with this and that’s fine. I feel like a lot of people kinda expect waaay too much from Pixar because of their past films. Luca was more down to earth and had a decent and good message about acceptance in a way that children will understand.
(Damn thanks for the likes guys 😌)
I like that there just having a chill movie that ain't trying to be a masterpiece and I love it for that
I really enjoyed this one, it was cute and pretty and the exact amount of summer fun
@@jaycrews3707 Ik dude. I honestly had low expectations for this at first but now I kinda like it.
Fun or big as long as it’s not as bad or underwhelming as cars or the good dinosaur
Yea not everything needs to be the next wall.e or up or toy story, long as you still had a good time watching a smaller more laid back movie is totally fine
This is one of the Pixar films where I actually wouldn't mind seeing a sequel. While simple and straightforward, the world and the story have still so much to offer without it feeling convoluted. I really liked this film. It was great not leaving newly traumatized like I am after every recent Pixar film
Yeh but Disney go hehe money
A sequel to this movie with Alberto also going to their school somehow and they having an adventure there : )
I think, personally, an entire sequel may not be needed but a short about Luca and Guilia coming home for the next summer and then hanging out or seeing how much eachother have grown would be beautiful!
@@jessicao-o165 but there is so much left unsolved like Albertos father or Lucas school life. I get what you mean about things needing to end at some point but there is still so much to discover with these characters
@@jabsjabs1122 Honestly, with how everything was resolved in the movie, I don't think we need a sequel. All those things you mentioned don't need to be solved because it's just what it is, which is the point of Luca as a movie.
This is a good place to dump my quick, be it shameful review of this movie:
“Mutant child discovers there’s a world outside the ocean and becomes so addicted to motorcycles that he ends racism.”
👏
And ends homophobia if you interpret the movie like that
@@Leech_Boy it literally has nothing to do with sexuality. Stop trying to make yourself look better.
Wait isn’t that the plot of the little mermaid?
@@ryanscomputingagain7375 it connects to homophobia in the same way it relates to racism : ppl will always be mean and ur accepting, but there are always some who will be there for you. It doesn’t mean they are making it about themselves.
I feel such a STRONG connection to Alberto. Is it the lack of dad? Fear of losing your only friend? Fear of being seen who you truly are????? Yes.
amen brother.
Bruh, Luca is the deepest Pixar movie when it comes to friendship. There is a lot more to it than most people think. I guess it just hit different for me because my best friend was just like Alberto and although he moved away I still value my time being his friend.
Have you even seen toy story?
I just wasn’t a fan overall of the movie sure it had friendship stuff but it was lacking everything else for me
Laughs in toy story
Deepest is cap but yea it was good and has some good ass music.
Monsters Inc
“I give this movie bonus points for pasta. This is how I rate movies now.”
*ah a man of culture i see*
Agree!! I was craving pasta too
I wanted pasta so bad during this movie
i just finished it and ima prolly make some pasta now xD
I personally never felt that Alberto went too far or was too unlikable as his jealousy came to a head. He was a jerk to Giulia and there were consequences for it: his and Luca’s fight. I also can’t fault him too much cause to an extent he does have a point about the worries of not being accepted should Giulia and the others find out. A point that’s initially proven right. Then with how Luca covers his own ass in that moment only further fractures things between them. Not saying Alberto was completely in the right either cause he wasn’t, but I do understand where he’s coming from. Both boys make mistakes during this part that they later go on to fix.
Guess it’s just preference.
Yeah, I feel like Alberto mainly snapped at Giulia being close to Luca solely because he was scared of being Abandoned again
As far as that trope of "jealousy leading to an argument and betrayal" goes, this was one of the better examples I've seen
People acting like having a character flaw is bad 😂
i agree with u. I still liked him and his frustration was understandable. Did he take it too far? YES. But that’s what having a character flaw means 🤣
Also also Alberto is a kid! When I was watching this movie I didn’t have the expectation that he was supposed to be this mature person.
I entirely agree
I liked Luca a lot, and I’m getting pretty tired of people saying, “I didn’t cry at a Pixar movie, so it’s bad.” That was never deliberately a goal Pixar set out to have, it’s just how a good, immersing, story is usually told, as it’s the most effective way to captivate the viewer. Yes, most Pixar movies have a deep, emotional story to tell along with the actual face value story, but sometimes it just gets so boring. At the same time, this movies “emotional ending” didn’t really hit hard at all, which made it pretty boring at the end. They try to stick with the emotional trope, which to me is already a bore, and there is little to no payoff, making it worse. I thought Luca was definitely an 8/10. Would’ve loved some more music for sure.
And everyone's reaction to every movie is so different. Luca's ending totally made me cry. For me Alberto was the emotional core of the story because I identified with some of his struggles. But that won't be true for the next person.
I think expecting every movie from a studio/director to hit everyone the same way is so limiting.
Never in my life have I cried at the ending of an animated movie, not even as kid, so that metric makes zero subjective sense to me
Legit, the only movies I've cried to are Luca, Encanto, and Up. I haven't really cried with other pixar movies, and who's cried during incredibles?
Luca looks like the Good Dinosaur, because the characters look simplistic but the background looks gorgeous
SAME
True
I know this is unrelated, but Kung Fu Panda 3 is the best in the franchise. In Kung Fu Panda 2 (the favorite of most people), Lord Shen attacked the panda village, but there was nobody to save them. In Kung Fu Panda 3, Kai attacks the village and Po has to save them. You cannot say that's not the most genius idea for a third installment of this franchise. One thing that people hate about this movie was the “disappointing” villain defeat. But I don’t think people exactly understand it. Po had the chi of all the pandas and his own chi. Kai usually takes the masters’ bodies along with the chi, but he didn’t when Po gave his chi to Kai. That’s why it was too much. He took the chi of a whole village pandas and a “Kung Fu Panda” at a time without their physical forms. Instead of carrying around more chi amulets, he got loaded with the chi of all those pandas. It makes sense, people overthink it. Also, at the beginning, Oogway told Kai "The more you take, the less you have." Then what happens? Kai dies from taking too much. Also, Po was taught kung fu with food. Then he taught the village of pandas with their talents. The whole "turn you into you" thing wasn't a callback to the beginning of the movie, it was a callback to the beginning of the franchise. The first Kung Fu Panda. Most people like Shen the most, but General Kai is the best villain in my opinion. He may not have been intimidating, but he had really great villain lines. When Shifu said "Oogway, forgive me." Kai held up the chi of Oogway and said "What do you say, Oogway? Do you forgive him?" Also, his music was obviously the best villain music in existence. Not to mention his weapon, fight style, or entrances. Also, the first two villains were chased by Po and the Furious Five. But Kai would find Po and the others no matter where they went. Po even said “There’s nowhere to run.” Kai felt very unstoppable, which was just as good as being intimidating. Another thing I like about Kai is that he was the only villain that never underestimated Po. When Tai Lung met Po and found out he’s the Dragon Warrior, he said “You? Him? He’s a panda. You’re a panda. What are you going to do, big guy? Sit on me?” When Lord Shen met Po, he asked Soothsayer “Do you actually believe this is the warrior destined to defeat me?” But when General Kai met Po, he said “You must be the Dragon Warrior.” I don't even need to talk about comedy or animation in this movie. Everyone already agrees that comedy, and animation in Kung Fu Panda 3 is better than in first two movies. A lot of people complain that the Furious Five didn't do much but I think I need to remind people that this movie is in the Kung Fu Panda franchise. Not "The Adventures of the Furious Five" franchise. I was happy seeing the Furious Five get a lot of spotlight it Kung Fu Panda 2, the movie wouldn’t be half as great without that. But I am extremely happy that they didn’t do the same thing for Kung Fu Panda 3. But I don't get how people think this is the worst or second best in the franchise. I think it's better than Kung Fu Panda 1 and 2 combined.
I, Kars, agree
@@KFP_Fanboy meat
The story was cool and fun
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@@wilbrodanakeni9635 What’s Wrong With You Stupido?!
I just watched it the other day! And I liked it!
@@professionalbacon9552 when he was about to say it to the dad😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@@professionalbacon9552 OMG 😂😂😂😂 perfect
Fun fact: the director of the movie really like Ghibli, so that’s where their inspiration came from
The town is literally named "portorosso".
@@drobnoxius9483 I dont get it. Can u please explain?
Jordi Inglada There’s a Ghibli movie called “Porco Rosso” :)
@@jordiinglada1097 There was a movie made by Studio Ghibli called Porco Rosso. Sounds incredibly similar to the name of the town most of the movie takes place in, Portorosso.
You can tell because of the feel of the film and also those ending drawings that felt VERY ghilbli.
I think the way they approached the "slice of life" genre was what really made luca memorable,, it was really refreshing and i dont know if this is bc i want a vacation so bad but i genuinely felt like i went on a vacation while watching the movie it kinda just sucks you in its universe
*(spoiler warning)*
I love how Julia after Alberto is revealed to be a sea monster just immediately splashes Luca with a glass of water like "Yeah I'm not buying it, your totally one too"
It doesn't come out of nowhere either, they came into town together they both have a huge lack of knowledge about the human world not to mention Lucas's reaction when he "betrays" Alberto.
Yeah I really liked that too. That she isn't stupid and they didn't waste any time on it.
Yeah I thought that too but you're actually wrong Giulia splashes Luca because he starts rambling and not listening not that she suspected him of being a sea monster to.
@@calebnelson58 okay yeah looking back on that scene your right. You have to admit though that Julia did not buy Lucas's whole "It's a sea monster!" act. Which I like because it's shows that she's perceptive also I like how when it's revealed that Lucas a sea monster that Julia isn't all like "You lied to me!", because that's a trope in kids movies that we're all tired of.
She probably expected Alberto was a sea monster as soon as he referred to her as "human girl". I was like "Wait a second, is no one going to respond to that?". That's just the biggest "not a human" trope you can exhibit "Hello fellow human! I am also a human enjoying his human town we are in"
One thing i really like about this movie is the fact that Giulia’s parents are probably divorced but it isnt treated as a central conflict for her character. Its just the way that she lives, and thats okay. We need more casual interpretations of divorce in general since a lot of kids probably have to go through this kind of situation
Yeah! I was smiling really hard in that part haha. It's not a big deal when you get used to it and your parents don't hate each other. Just don't forget to pack ur homework
No, we don't. Divorce is a social problem and should not exist.
@@m.j.v.4463 divorce is a regular part of a lot of people's lives and it happens because people learn being together doesn't make them happy any more, or it doesn't make them feel safe. yes it's a social problem and it's unfortunate it exists, but it comes with people being people. no need to demonize it so much. it can have negative effects on a person but it does not mean it can't be handled with grace and tact. so again, no need to demonize it so much.
@@m.j.v.4463 You know what people did when divorce wasn't allowed? Murder their spouses. Are you saying that's a better outcome?
@@blarg2429 Yessir
I’ve heard the comment “It’s like a Ghibli movie”, and that has stuck with me. I love it. It’s so accurate. It’s simple and whimsical and beautiful.
I've made that connection, but in the way that Ghibli movies feel like they're way longer than they actually are, in the best way possible. It didn't feel like a 1-hour and 41-minute long movie, it felt like a 3-hour long film. And I loved it, every bit of this movie I loved, so how it felt like it was longer was just perfect for me.
There were so many scenes that reminded me of a ghibli film. ESPECIALLY the part when Luca was swimming to the town with Alberto, and he smiled jumping out of the water.
I thought of ponyo the second I started it! In my mind it was almost a mix of ponyo and little mermaid. With a slash of onward for the adventuring bros.
That's what I thought when I saw Luca's little dream sequences. They don't add anything much to the plot but they're charming and fun spectacle and they let you just sink into the character's mind for a moment or enjoy the beauty on screen. Like the train scene in Spirited Away. It adds emotion, but it doesn't push along the narrative and it doesn't have to. It just exists in its little bubble of beauty and atmosphere. I hope that makes sense. Ofc they were taking the train somewhere but the scene is obviously extended to show what happens on the train although dialogue stops.
The town "Portorosso" sounds like Porco Rosso and both were inspired by Italy so it might have been an hommage. I also found it has similarities with Kiki's delivery service : the setting of a small town by the sea, Giulia's outfit design (red and white striped t-shirt and baggy denims) and her bike and even her bubbly, creative and driven personality reminded me a lot of Tombo, and the whole "wanting to build a vespa/flying engine to discover the world" thing. Also it had common themes with Ponyo on the Cliff bc both are loose adaptations of the little mermaid, and with Arrietty bc of the "having to hide from humans" thing. Also just the slice of life and coming of age aspect of the story, the casual supernatural elements mixed w real life, the small-scale adventure, the friendship/crush dynamics and the very human villains make the story reminiscent of slice of life Ghibli movies esp Kiki
The concept around “silencio Bruno” was pretty emotional to me 🥲
We dont talk about Bruno
@@river_the_umbreon no no no
@@owyemen9367 But! It was my wedding
@@river_the_umbreon It was OUR wedding day
We were getting ready, and there wasn't a cloud in the sky!
The water in this movie looks so nice
I wanna swim in it.
Quenchable
trrruuuueee
M O I S T
Kind of looks like the water from Ice Age 2
On the Barbershop scene in Soul
No. The cut was in fact 100% necessary. You do not show up to important functions without a fresh cut, thats how it works in our communities
I was gonna say that does he understand how important hair is to black people. And when that barbershop scene happened, I was just in awe cause it’s not a usual thing to see in big studio movies
yeah that take definitely made me role my eyes. the barbershop scene was definitely one of my stand out moments in the movie, not only because of the conversation between 22, Joe, and his barber but also because of the representation. Barbershops,hair salons,and nail salons are such integral parts of our culture so to see it be represented in a billion dollar Pixar blockbuster and handled with a lot of admiration and care definitely rang true for me. Plus Schaf literally ignored how the entire point of that scene was to A. make Joe take a closer look at his life and the people around him and B. give 22 an actual experience with life on Earth like saying that scene is largely inconsequential and just a time waster is just flat out untrue but 🤷🏾♂️
I think he meant that regardless if it was important to the character community etc, the way the movie got there was contrived. Like they knew they wanted a barbershop scene. But the only way was to have his hair fucked by a cat.
@@CoveringFish probably but that man was gonna go to the barbershop anyway. The cat was for comedic purposes anyway and a way for him to talk to the student.
I still agree with him that the way the events led to that amazing scene was kinda contrived
"Six feet apart because they're not gay"
I think I choked. I didn't even notice that when I watched the movie LITERALLY AN HOUR BEFORE YOU UPLOADED THIS.
Anyway Luca is a 9/10 to me. Out of the 4 Pixar movies you mentioned (Coco, Inside Out, Soul and Luca), Luca feels to be the strongest. It's as you said - sometimes, I don't want to watch an epic story about people learning to enjoy the little things in life, or learning about the value of sadness. Sometimes I just want a nice, simple story packed with fun and character drama. And that's exactly what Luca is.
Same, about 2 hours i think
Same, but for me it ended like 20 mins after the upload!
The question in my mind now is how many people were watching the movie with me ?
Can we stop we know Disney is going to give us a gay Disney character
Oh ha ha very funny
@@daffyduck9323 they probably arent daffy,
and if they do theyll only do it because they dont care about actual representation and just want money-
Finally a movie where there is no
“BOY PROTAGONIST LOVES GIRL PROTAGONIST AND THEY DATE LATER”
I don't understand why a film like Luca with no ambitious plot can't be a powerfully emotional film. Luca was an emotional film to me and it really did get me thinking about friendship and dreams. This movie was just proof that Pixar isn't losing its touch, something I always knew but for some reason lots of people don't.
It made me CRY, Idk what ppl r talking about...
This was a super emotional movie for me, especially related to Alberto
I think it's mainly that different people have different "emotional thresholds", if you will. For instance, the most emotional response any story has gotten out of me was when my eyes watered after finishing the book Of Mice and Men. Plus, some people connect more to certain aspects of a story than others as a result of their own experiences.
It takes very specific things to make me cry, and most movies don’t have those things, but Luca did. I cried multiple times, and that’s quite the feat for me. I think Luca is an example of a well made movie and while simple that doesn’t mean it undermines its genuine story, even if that kind of story isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay. It really reminded me of a Ghibli film, those movies are often more calm and down to earth with a simple story line but filled with rich characters and a wonderful setting, which was something I think Luca definitely had.
@@KingNedya That's a very true statement. I know someone that deadass cried during a Madea movie like wtf out of all the things a movie about an obnoxious black woman stereotype made you cry?
@@goblinleafyboi This movie had major Ghibli influence. Even the town name "Portorosso" straight up sounds like "Porcco Rosso". Some of the concept art looked straight out of a Ghibli movie.
It's actually a film about coming out one's comfort zone and growing up.
This is one of Pixar's least upfront and most conserved films along with Monster's Inc in that the subtext requires a LOT of thought in order to grasp.
Agreed
Monster's Inc. has subtext?
Well said.
Were you eating potato chips while watching this video light?
What is the subtext to Monsters Inc.?
Idk what you meant by the movie not getting better as you get older, or a lack of emotional moments/make you cry moments. The scene where it's revealed how long Alberto's dad has been gone made me cry, and it makes sense why he's so jealous of Gulia and Luca. He's got really bad abandonment issues because his dad abandoned him on an island. I don't know, it makes perfect sense to me and it made me cry.
I started crying at the ending when Luca was on the training the soundtrack just had to hit so well 😤
I cried at the same scene. I also teared up at the betrayal scene. It was just so sad :(
EXACTLY. This film is heartbreaking, when Luca abandoned Alberto and called him a monster??? Heartbreaking. I love this film.
It was pretty obvious his dad wasn't in the picture, though. I thought he was going to be dead. It was pretty bad to find out he just abandoned him, though; that's a heavy topic for an animated movie.
The moment Alberto mentioned his dad I knew he abandoned him. It was pretty obvious
I’ve was in a mental hospital near when this came out, meaning quite a few patients watched it. (We had movie night on Saturdays and Sundays.)
In total, I’ve watched Luca 5 times now, all in close proximity of viewings. It never got old, there was always something new to see or pay attention to.
Overall, this has to be one of my all-time favorites.
Damn Alberto was being a jerk so he deserves to be betrayed and hunted down by everyone? Sheeeesh remind me not to take any of your pizza rolls without asking.
I think the reason him being a jerk was because his dad leaving him. He finally had a close friend/only friend in so long after his dad left him and the fact he was still a kid. I understand why he acted that way.
@@hishamrashid5293 exactly. Luca’s betrayal was much worse that Alberto’s acting out on feeling abandoned and rejected by the only close person he had
@@hishamrashid5293 I was so pissed at Luca at that point
@@hishamrashid5293 That and you need to remember hes still a young kid? Of course hes not going to make the best decisions, and it really was a crappy decision, but hes... A kid who has no parents bc he was abandoned. Were really gonna say hes an ass because of that?
@@illustr7387 SAME
"6 feet apart cause they're not gay"
"He's justifiably afraid of losing him to the heteros"
I feel like Schaffrillas got a little bit of gay energy from this movie
Edit: guys stop fighting in the replies
Can't blame him, I did too-
(I know, I'm a disgusting ass roblox kid for adding the dash.)
who hasnt gotten gay vibes from this movie?
@@motivateprofit Sane people who don't make everything about sexuality?
No wonder our society is so lonely when people assume sex/romance with any expression of closeness or affection.
@@dfre102 oh no, it's not like in every other movie they make everything about the cute hetero couple /sarcasm.
"HE JUSTIFIABLY IS AFRAID OF LOSING HIM TO THE HETEROS" i canoot i quit
Best part of the video by far 😂
what
I haven't seen the movie so I have a question, are they gay or was that a joke?
@@enricopucci7205 in the movie they are never said to be gay or dating but honestly if they were older I could totally see them together
@@enricopucci7205 I honestly can’t really tell
In my opinion, this movie has a refreshing level of complexity that doesn't come from the setting or plot of the film but rather its characters. Rather than focusing on the race or hunting fish, the story itself is about the two boys friendship. Throughout the film we see Luca and Alberto become closer and closer, only to be slowly ripped apart by there different ambitions. The emotional complexity, for a kids film, is very mature and easy to follow. Not only this but the characters themselves have such an adorable friendship that you cant help but smile when they share screen time. Going into the movie, if you focus on not necessarily the plot or the race and rather the growing love the two characters build for one another, the movie appears a heck of a lot stronger. So much so I watched it three times in a two week span at one point.
Finally, tell me what my opinion about this movie is
Lol
That's it. Found the best comment.
Agreed
He really does have the objectively correct take
@@nikolaib5764 correct
i believe that Luca will only grow in esteem. in a few years i predict it’ll be considered top tier pixar (or at least counted as one of the most underrated)
I really hope it will end up being like Dreamworks movies like Megamind and Rise of the Guardians. People will realize these movies has much more emotional value than lots first gave it
@@cease842 Well, the first fanwork i saw when this movie came out was a 'Alberluca' ship thing, so sadly, i don't think the future reserves a good fate for this great movie...
@@blidea9191 how is that terrible tho? many people relate to the characters and interpret their story as a symbolism for being queer. characters who are on their early teens fall in love all the time in animated movies, why is it different with them? bc they're two boys and people interpret their feelings as romantic?
@@victoriabrizuela5386 the thing is that it is kinda weird, they are just friends, there's no problem with the LGBT methaphor. Shipping is normal, i simply don't see any reason to do so with them.
@@blidea9191 well might don't, but a lot of us do!! for me it was almost impossible to not see it. there's literally nothing wrong with seeing their feelings as romantic as long as u don't sexualize them or make it inappropriate. it doesn't make their friendship or the story any less meaningful, is just an interpretation. i saw a lot myself and my first girl crushes there, idk what to tell you.
Giulia's dad is indeed the best character, he was presented as if he was going to be a twist villain but no, he's literally the sweetest, it warmed up my heart to see him take care of Alberto to the point that when he was missing he went out to look up for him and god that got me hard.
Now as we italians say, suca.
I really thought he would be one of the antagonist
@Van To ...thanks?
I genuinely like what they did to the dad's character. He wasn't unnecessarily stubborn for the sake of conflict, and he was reasonable. You could feel his authority, but at the same time he was very likeable
It was a very fun movie, it was simple, it did not aim to be Pixar's magnum opus, but the movie knew this about itself, and it was so good to just hang out and chill with the characters
Massimo, Giulia’s father, I think is a great example of a father amidst all the weak, dumb, incompetent fathers prevalent in media.
I guess you could say he’s a twist...good guy? Haha!
I’m a closeted trans man and this hit me like nothing else. I didn’t cry at any Pixar movie and honestly found a lot of the emotional beats super purposefully sad. This movie is REAL LIFE, especially the ending. It reminded me of all the times as a kid I’d have to leave my friends at summer camp or go to a knew school for the first time. It’s not formulated to make you cry it’s just genuine living and I appreciate it for that.
Like I said I’m closeted so I understand the burden of Luca and Alberto’s secret. That’s what made this movie so strong is the underlying queer message in my opinion so I’d argue with you and give it a 9/10 :)
They are not gay stop bring sexuality into everything but I hope they accept u
i really hope things get better for you dude! i know that it can be really tough when you’re in the closet. sending my best
@@noemi201196 Maybe they arent gay but its a really good queer metaphor regardless. I personally don’t believe in “author’s intent” as the end all. I think you are right when saying they are straight but I’m also just as right when saying they are gay and my view of it as a queer story is valuable even if it’s not actually the actual message. (Oh and thank you i hope they do too)
@@jillnyethegirlwhosbi3772 Thank you so much I’m planning on coming out in a year or so before i go to college I hope it all works out :)
Luca and Alberto deffo weren't supposed to refer to gays, but, even if their individual characters are beautifully written, when they interact, it somehow makes them look like they are romantically attracted, and i understand that.
The movie is about opressed people, not just the LGBT community, but surely, they are a part of the discriminated. Have a good day,@@catgod6531!
"Pixar movie is suppose to make you cry... Luca is not that"
*me who got teary eyed on the betrayal scene*: um
Lmao I cried at the train scene
@@jessicabraud3307 right?! Pixar movies just hit you differently than others
I Cried three times
I cried when he left to join Giuilia to go to school 😅
bruh
Spoilers: Alberto is a well written character to me. I guess the only issue I have is that he should have apologized for trying to "out" Luca to Giulia but his idea did backfire on him anyway, and the two did make up. He was abandoned and lonely until he met Luca and it was Luca that allowed him to leave that island, so it makes sense that Alberto would get angry when he felt Luca wasn't on his side anymore- even if it seems unreasonable. After all, he's essentially just some troubled kid. Also, sure the climax wasn't the greatest but it seems weird to praise the film for being simple then criticizing the climax for being simple as well. The down to earth nature of the whole story is what I really love about it, and while I can appreciate a good climax sometimes it's nice not having such an intense scene for a feel-good and wholesome film. To me, personally, I think Luca has become my new Pixar movie ever.
This film is a good example of how not perfect films can be the best, the movie is not a 10/10 and you can like it more than a “perfect” movie just because of how emotional and simple it’s. And saying “emotional and simple” reminds me of Outer Wilds
Honestly a big, intense climax would have felt out of place, at least for me
@@IceBean same
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Yes your "new Pixar movie"
Eveyone saying "this film isn't a masterpiece and that's okay". I for once think this film IS a masterpiece by knowing it wasn't going to be one and freeing itself from expectations ! Truly a fantastic film in its own simplicity. Since Soul, I feel like Pixar has been getting GREAT again. Can't wait to see what they put out next.
SO TRUE
FACTS!!
I mean, Soul was just one movie ago, so it's hard to say if they are just on a short good streak or the start of a renaissance yet
To be completely honest Alberto was my favourite character, for me I thought he was really well written and even when he was admittedly being an asshole it became a whole lot clearer with his backstory of sorts. Because of his early childhood abandonment he had a feeling of inadequacy and tried to act self-assured and confident so that his only friend wouldn’t leave him.
I especially loved the father son relationship between Massimo and Alberto, because through this it helped Alberto get over his possessiveness over Luca which ultimately made him realise that he doesn’t need Luca to be happy anymore, because he’s not alone.