Pixar is widely known for its originality and beautiful animation. With that being said, this new film is flawless. It is unique in every way imaginable. Audiences expect nothing less of the films from Pixar and this is an absolute delight throughout the whole film. Beautifully animated and a heartfelt and comedic story, this film is yet another spectacular entry from the beloved studio.
Making his directorial debut, Pixar short film director Enrico Casarosa, crafts an utterly amazing feature. It is heartwarming, comedic and very memorable. The film is one of the most unique of the Pixar filmography so far and this film is worth watching. His direction is unique in every sense of the word. I have no doubt that this film will rank high among my favorite films from the studio so far.
Starring as the title character is Jacob Tremblay (Wonder, Room). Tremblay's performance as the lead character is fun and emotional with comedic effort. He is able to bring to life such an amazing film with an exciting and upbeat voice talent. Costarring alongside him are Jack Dylan Grazer (IT, Shazam), Maya Rudolph and Jim Gaffigan. Grazer plays the friend of Luca. The two have a chemistry that is very magnetic and undoubtedly memorable. Gaffigan and Rudolph play the main characters sea monster parents in a comedic fashion throughout the whole film.
One of the most surprising moments of the film, is that one of the characters has a physical disability. This character is missing his arm and is one of the few characters portrayed as having a disability. This is a major win for inclusion of disability in film and I couldn't be anymore thrilled that this was included as part of the film.
As I have said, the animation is spectacular. With that being said, the animation style in the film reminds me of the animation style of the British animated studio "Aardman". The character design reminds me of the characters seen in their films and I think that is unintentional but it is a comparison I am making.
The films music is also very bright and jovial. The music blends into the entire film. Composer Dan Romer makes the score just as beautiful as the film itself and it adds to the excitement.
One of the best things about films from "Pixar" is the imagination. Their films are always so original and unique. Same goes for this beautifully crafted film. It is a sight to see and audiences will no doubt fall in awe over the films spectacular animation. The film I think is one of the best films from the studio so far.
Rate: A
Director: Enrico Casarosa
Starring: Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Maya Rudolph and Jim Gaffigan
MPAA Rating: PG (for Some Thematic Elements, Brief Violence, Rude Humor, Language)
Runtime: 1 Hour and 40 Minutes
Synopsis: Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar's original feature film "Luca" is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca (voice of Jacob Tremblay) shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, Alberto (voice of Jack Dylan Grazer), but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water's surface.
