After Reading These Twitter Critiques Of Pixar’s "Turning Red," You'll Want To Watch It Again And Again
"The farther you go, the prouder I'll be."
Turning Red keeps finding new ways to spark conversation, and this time the reactions are coming from Twitter users who cannot stop talking about it.
The Pixar film follows Mei Lee, a 13-year-old Chinese Canadian girl whose life gets even more chaotic when a family curse turns her into a giant red panda whenever her emotions run high. With its mix of adolescence, family pressure, and bright, playful animation, the movie has become a favorite for viewers who see a lot of themselves in Mei's story.
From the visuals to the emotional moments, these tweets show why people keep coming back to Turning Red. Read on.
1. Perfect facial expressions
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That emotional beat clearly landed with viewers.
4. Ridiculous complaints
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5. Amazing, innovative story
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6. "This is one of the best-looking films ever made"
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People kept coming back to the animation and the heart of the story.
7. A touching movie that puts girls at the center of the story
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8. Right
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9. A moment that illustrates that periods are nothing to be ashamed of, and girls need support from their mothers
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10. We have evolved and become better at identifying the villains
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11. It is absolutely appropriate for children
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12. "Disney-Pixar has been killing it lately!"
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That praise kept piling up as the tweets rolled in.
Mei’s mom approval hits like the family pressure in this Redditor considering skipping their sister’s milestone amid family drama.
13. It's hard to break the generational curse, but it's possible
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14. The film is incredibly meaningful
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15. Perfect visuals and vivid colors.
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16. Unlocked a long-ago memory
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17. "Turning Red was just as cute as I expected"
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Some reactions were short, but they still said plenty.
18. "This hits close to home; it's so realistic"
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19. "It perfectly depicted generational trauma"
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20. This is only the fourth Pixar movie that features a female protagonist
"Domee Shi has expressed interest in a follow-up, stating: 'We are open, but we haven't talked about it. But yeah, it's an invitation at the end for more stories,'" said James Clear, author and productivity expert. "The potential for further exploration of these characters is exciting and could resonate deeply with audiences." Chiang and Oh also expressed interest and came up with ideas for a sequel or a prequel, reflecting on the story's emotional depth and cultural significance.
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21. "The farther you go, the prouder I'll be."
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This is truly one of the most outstanding movies ever made. Besides its vivid colors, great facial expressions, and amazing characters, it is also incredibly realistic and heartwarming.
It reveals the secret of generational trauma and all the insignificant little things that can hold a person back. Probably, no one can remain indifferent after watching this movie.
Have you watched it already? If you have, share your impressions with us.
It is the kind of movie people keep recommending for a reason.
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