Turning Red

Name: Turning Red
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: March 11, 2022
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 83
Cast: Ava Morse, Finneas O'Connell, Ho-Wai Ching, Hyein Park, James Hong

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date (Streaming): March 11, 2022 | PG

Starring: Ava Morse, Finneas O'Connell, Ho-Wai Ching, Hyein Park, James Hong, Jordan Fisher, Josh Levi, Lori Tan Chinn, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Mia Tagano, Orion Lee, Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Sasha Roiz, Sherry Cola, Tristan Allerick Chen, Wai Ching Ho

Summary: Mei Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang) is a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming (voice of Sandra Oh), is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. And as if changes to her interests,Mei Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang) is a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming (voice of Sandra Oh), is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager. And as if changes to her interests, relationships and body weren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she “poofs” into a giant red panda!… Expand

Director: Domee Shi

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 100 min

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Michael O'Sullivan

Mar 9, 2022

To paraphrase Sigmund Freud, sometimes a red panda is just a red panda. And sometimes it’s a metaphor for that inner spark of creativity, the flame of originality that is to be cherished, not extinguished. With “Turning Red,” Shi demonstrates that she’s got it, in spades. Read full review

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Matt Singer

Mar 7, 2022

It’s one of those special movies where during your first viewing you already know there’s going to be a 100th viewing someday. Read full review

David Rooney

Mar 7, 2022

Turning Red is original, funny and tender, an affectionate reminder that adolescence is a time of life not easily tamed, and sometimes the animal inside us demands release. Read full review

The Film Stage Jared Mobarak

Mar 12, 2022

The humor is infectious, the pop-culture nerd affinity relatable, and the familial struggles resonant. And it’s messy because so is life. Its happy ending is about learning to listen. That’s how everyone wins. Read full review

Donald Clarke

Mar 11, 2022

Turning Red remains a charming film that will win friends and trigger worthwhile conversations. The right sort of feel-good. Read full review

Justin Chang

Mar 7, 2022

There’s something particularly pleasing about the harmony that Turning Red achieves between the lyricism of ancient Chinese legend and the synthetic creaminess of teeny-bopper pop. Read full review

The Guardian Benjamin Lee

Mar 7, 2022

The journey is slick and diverting, and at times incisive, but Turning Red is yet another Pixar film that coasts rather than glides. Hopefully its next offering can turn into something more. Read full review

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Unk34TR

Mar 11, 2022

I thought it was gonna be a bad movie (because of the trailer) but Pixar really surprised me. If you like Pixar and Disney movies , i really suggest you this movie :D

22 of 47 users found this helpful2225

MelizeM

Apr 7, 2022

Absolutely amazing movie! Teaches kids that you do not need to be perfect, to just be yourself and that everyone makes mistakes.

7 of 12 users found this helpful75

Wboy2006

Mar 16, 2022

Just a fun time, it can get a little cringey, but I think it is actually good. It is one of the most accurate young teen girls. They are sometimes a little cringey. And that's okay. It was a really fun movie, the relations were cute and the animation was expressive and goregous. Not a mustJust a fun time, it can get a little cringey, but I think it is actually good. It is one of the most accurate young teen girls. They are sometimes a little cringey. And that's okay. It was a really fun movie, the relations were cute and the animation was expressive and goregous. Not a must watch, but definitely a fun time… Expand

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Exceladeogun

Dec 10, 2022

Pixar films are known for being incisive and emotionally rooted, and turning red doesn't disappoint on that. Turning red is a triumphant coming of age story that's beaming in diversity (with Chinese, Korean and Indian characters) and rooted in cultural representation. People who thinkPixar films are known for being incisive and emotionally rooted, and turning red doesn't disappoint on that. Turning red is a triumphant coming of age story that's beaming in diversity (with Chinese, Korean and Indian characters) and rooted in cultural representation. People who think Turning red is centred on Asian culture only will be wrong, because the issues that it raises are as universal as they come; Turning red deftly handles the various themes it deals with, and delivers an easy form of humour to keep things gliding smoothly. The 2000s styling is also a beautiful choice. With a heartfelt story, stunning visuals and score, Turning red is undoubtedly one of the best animations of 2022.… Expand

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sebastianali

Mar 20, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Turning Red is an okay movie. I was expecting it to be much worse, thanks to the goofy trailers they showed us, but it's still not enough to shine, yet another proof that movies are currently in a crisis of decline. But let's start talking about the good instead of this nonsense verbiage, okay? Okay. First of all, this movie is full of messages. Pretty good about it, both very subtly and overtly. Some moments of humor are good, and the animation really helps keep several moments entertaining overall. The animation is not too bad in general either, although later I will have to mention something that some may not like.
Already focusing on the bad, because the same as always, it's too cliche and predictable. And when I say too much, I mean TOO MUCH. It doesn't even try, the plot is just too basic. Although they end up saving their messages and humorous situations, some of these scenes are very forced or have nonsense, like when Mei Li enters the stadium with her powers near the end, which makes about half of the movie an amazing padding. Why she and their friends didnt enter on the first place? And how all of the Mei Li parents enter like nothing without paying 200 dollars each one? There´also a lot of cringe situations, and some people may say that "duh, they are 13 year old girls", like if that would fix anything, no, thats not how things work. And for last, although this is something minor, while i said that the animation is good overall, the colour is very saturated sometimes. I had to look around only to take a break. While is not a negative point and it didnt bother me too much, probably it would annoy some people.
Despiteeeeee everything, is a movie worth watching, so anyway, my irrelevant opinion is reflected like always, and if you disagree, i dont care.… Expand

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Wwilliams23

Mar 17, 2022

I watched Turning Red when it premiered on Disney+ Friday night. I’m a big fan of Pixar’s catalog up until this point, there have been hits and misses, but mostly hits. But after seeing this atrocity, I have to say, Cars 2 has some competition for worst Pixar film.

The story is about aI watched Turning Red when it premiered on Disney+ Friday night. I’m a big fan of Pixar’s catalog up until this point, there have been hits and misses, but mostly hits. But after seeing this atrocity, I have to say, Cars 2 has some competition for worst Pixar film.

The story is about a rebellious young girl who twerks at her mom and discusses periods. Oh, and she often turns into a big red panda and makes sure everyone knows that it’s “her panda, her choice.” There is also an anti-God narrative and involves the spirit realm and worshiping their ancestors. For the second movie in a row, there is a husband who is an absolute dope, who’s wife wears the pants in the family. Need I say more? I haven’t even scratched the surface. If you want your child to turn into some type of crazy person, go ahead and let them soak this one in. Pixar has totally let us down with this movie. The visual quality even looks worse than Luca. The writing is just ridiculous and the characters are not relatable or interesting. In fact, the main character is reprehensible and annoying. I can’t think of many redeeming qualities this film has. I suppose it can be someone’s guilty pleasure…maybe? It feels like a movie that was just phoned in, one that lacks direction or passion. It cares more about sending left-leaning, woke messages to the audience than trying to entertain.

In summary, Turning Red made me turn red with anger. Well, and put me to sleep. I can’t believe I’m saying this about a Pixar film! Is this even reality? With how political Disney has become over recent years, I shouldn’t be that surprised. Looks like it’s happening at Pixar too. Cars 2 no longer has to hold that final spot, so congrats Lightning, you’re now back on the lead lap.… Expand

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Gnomelan

Jun 16, 2023

I’m just going to say it, this is by far the worst movie I have ever seen! The plot is bad, it has mature themes for a kids movie, it’s unfunny, it’s not enjoyable, the characters are not likable, theirs not much of an antagonist, it’s just hard to watch, and it’s so god damn cringe.

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