'Turning Red': Fans say Disney film is 'fun and refreshing' and 'needs a show' of its own

It is the first Pixar film to be solely directed by a woman and second to feature an Asian lead character after 'Up'
'Turning Red' (Disney+)
'Turning Red' (Disney+)

‘Turning Red’, the latest animated Disney movie, is probably one of the best ones out there. With friendship, love, and hilarity in heaps, this movie is sure to be one of your favorites.  The coming-of-age fantasy comedy film is produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Directed by Domee Shi (Pixar short Bao) for her feature directorial debut, the screenplay is courtesy herself and Julia Cho. 

A sudden monumental change in 13-year-old Mei Lee, causes all hell to break loose as she transforms into a big, furry, red panda. Will she embrace herself for who she is or want to eradicate this new change for good? 

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'Turning Red' stars the voices of Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Hyein Park, Orion Lee, Wai Ching Ho, and James Hong. In fact, the film has quite a few records for itself. It is the first Pixar film to be solely directed by a woman, the first to take place in Canada, and the second to feature an Asian lead character after 'Up'.  

Here's what fans have to say about the animated film on Disney+.

One fan said, "#TurningRed huge changing from bring who you are, makes you stronger with these kind of beautiful group friendship. A amazing movie of this teen kind of age to go through", while another shared, "I walked into #TurningRed with the lowest of expectations… and now 30 minutes in, I am hooked. I hope it grows even stronger". 

One fan tweeted, "Turning Red was so stinking cute. @disneyplus #TurningRed #TurningRedMovie", while another said, "I’m literally three minutes into watching #TurningRed and I already love this movie. It’s feels so fun, vibrant, and refreshing from the start!".



 



 



 



 

One fan tweeted, "The power of friendship, working towards healing intergenerational trauma, and accepting all forms that make you #TurningRed spoke so close to the heart, directed by Domee Shi sad folks couldn’t enjoy in theatres", while another said, "CHINESE-CANADIAN, CRAZY GOOD, SMILES ACROSS MY FACE, TEARS STREAMING DOWN MY FACE, WHAT A FUN MOVIE!!!!!! OMGOMGOMG #TurningRed".

One fan said, "#TurningRed SUCH A CUTE MOVIEEEEE", while another tweeted, "There needs to be a Turning Red series or show. The movie was so good, I almost cried, but its the best movie i’ve seen in a while. There were so many funny parts like the one in the picture which makes it really fun and unique! #1 on my favorites! #TurningRed #TurningRedMovie".



 



 



 



 

'Turning Red' was released on March 11, 2022, on Disney+.

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