Yet, this is merely a question of the film’s audience – while younger children may enjoy the bright colors and animated fun of the movie, they will not fully be able to grasp the full meaning and subject of the movie. However, some viewers, especially parents of young children, have criticized the movie for its maturity stating the language and subject matter is not a good influence on younger viewers. It’s much more cartoonish and dramatic which I think it’s interesting and unique,” said Linnea Nestor (’23).
“One thing I noticed was that it has a very different animation style from previous Pixar movies. It shows genuinely relatable characters, who mess up and have serious flaws, but are still well intentioned and lovable. The new take also breaks out of the mold of most children’s movies, making it stand out amongst the crowd and proving Pixar is able to keep up with its contemporaries. And it adds to the endearing qualities of Mei Lin and her group of friends, making them feel more nuanced and complex than the typical characters of a children’s movie. It perfectly captures the awkward nature of the early teenage years, stirring up nostalgia in its older viewers. The more mature take is a refreshingly honest approach from Pixar. “I think that by including a topic that is often considered taboo, Pixar is potentially helping to destigmatize periods and therefore make growing up a less uncomfortable process,”said Aspen Hunter (’23). Furthermore, while it does not explicitly use the term, the movie’s frank approach to Mei potentially starting her period ventures into new territory for the studio.
Mei’s embark into being a teenager is incredibly authentic, and because of this uses more mature language. The tone of the movie is a distinct change for Pixar - while it maintains the dramatic and whimsical visuals of the studio’s earlier films, its characters and subject matter are more mature than previous ones. Directed and written by Domee Shi, Turning Red details the tumultuous coming of age of Mei Lin (voiced by Rosalie Chiang), a 13 year old struggling with maintaining her relationship with her parents while gaining more independence, with the added twist that she turns into a giant red panda whenever she experiences a strong emotion. Pixar released its newest film, Turning Red, on February 21 on the streaming service Disney+. By Isabel Bequer, Academy of the Holy Names
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