I love Alberto’s idea that walking is literally catching yourself before you fall. In my animation class when we talked about walk cycles, that was exactly how our teacher explained it to us
Actually yes, and this is explained by my martial arts instructor as well, because the way that ours works we kind of have to re-learn to walk, without that falling motion
My girlfriend is in school for animation and she said that's how her teacher explained it to her too. The funny thing is she said that exact thing almost word for word 🤣
2 wins you missed: 1. Massimo didn’t have a tragic backstory for his arm. He was simply born that way. 2. Alberto started eating with one of his arms hanging at his side and he did a couple of other things as if he only had one arm. I’m guessing it’s because Massimo showed him how to do those things and so Alberto was copying his movements. Just a cute detail I noticed
@@IONProd Watch the movie again, there are more times when he is leading with the left hand, than the right. He is using the pen with the left hand (in the movie and in the trailer for the upcoming short "Ciao Alberto"). Indeed there are scenes where he uses tools with the right hand. He did used fork with the right hand and I think that made it harder for him. (It wasn't in the rules, there was a left handed kid at the competition.) Oh, he holds the umbrella with both hands, it's quite inconclusive proof. There is also "kind of" official confirmation, as recently the director liked a tweet about Alberto been left handed.
3:59 One thing I noticed was when Alberto says his greeting and does his hand shake, Luca asks him what does it mean but Alberto glosses it over. Throughout the movie, Alberto doesn’t want to admit it when he misunderstands or doesn’t know about something. But at the end of the movie, (16:49) He says his greeting and does his handshake, Luca asks him again what does it mean, but this time responds with “No idea, go find out for me will ya?” He’s no longer afraid to admit that he doesn’t know what it means and accepts admitting it.
He wanted to seem as an absolutely perfect friend that you can ask anything about the human world so Luca would be interested and wouldn't leave him. I'm agressively sobbing rn.
Someone said “Bruno” was the name of Alberto’s dad and it was his way of coping with abandonment, by telling his dad to not say that he was “ready to be alone” since it hurt him so much
Surprised that the whole, "This is how I came into the world," moment wasn't counted as a win. Setting up the guy's missing arm, having him fake us out by saying sea monsters ate it, and then having him casually shrugging off the fact that he was born with only one arm, since it's normal for him, and then it's never brought up again, like it's not a big deal, because it's actually not. That moment stuck with me.
agreed, it's cool to see characters just being written as born disabled instead of always having to become that way through some great battle or tragic event
Had a similar moment with one of my friends as a kid. He jokingly told me he lost it to a shark, and me being like 9 I believed him, and let me believe it for the entire first day we hung out before telling me he was actually just born like that as I was leaving. I'll never forget how hard he laughed when he saw the genuine surprise on my face, as well as the laughter of his parents, haha.
Its always the comically large characters with no eyes and a moustache that I feel the most for. another example being Tim from Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
There was also one in the short that this model is based on (i don't really remember the name tho) it was a short about a family cleaning up a moon that has stars on it
The only and I mean *only* missed opportunity in this movie was the fact that their tears didn't reveal their scales. That seems like such a Pixar thing to do and I'm astonished it wasnt in the movie. Still in my top 3 animated movies, such an incredible and lovely experience, I'm so excited for the Luca short coming out soon
@@badboyluvr maybe? Not sure. Their transformation isn't explained that much (which is a good thing, it doesn't need to be) it's mostly just skin + water = fish, so I feel like they could've done it without breaking established rules y'know?
One of the most heartbreaking scenes from this movie is Luca’s betrayal of Alberto. When Alberto left, he didn’t even try to dodge the harpoons being thrown at him. It’s almost like he didn’t care if they hit him. And when Luca found him, he didn’t lash out at Luca. He really felt that he was the cause. That’s what made the ending so much better. When they had to part, he assured Luca that he was okay because he hadn’t been while living on that island. He was alone.
@@eileensnow6153 I’m sorry to hear that. I didn’t experience any of that as a child and these scenes completely wrecked me so I can only imagine how it hit you. But you’re still here and I’m glad that you are. I’m hoping that you made it off of your island.
Look I am going to saythis because Alberto is an animated character and he will not hear this. That moment was totally his fault. You just dont reveal you friends' secrets without their permission. Like this is BFFs rule one. I get that he was a victim of child abuse and thats why he should be showered with love and doted upon but in my head objectively (since luca did not know about the abuse) he was completely justified in his reaction.
I also really love that Massimo didn't lose his arm to a sea monster and it was shown how he was just a well-adjusted and lovable guy who was born like that
The "walking is just falling" joke almost feels like an animators injoke. Cause that's pretty much how anyone gets taught how to animate a walk cycle :D
Luca's "betrayal" of Alberto is probably the most heart pounding and saddest moment of the film Also just realized Machiavelli is missing part of his paw
I honestly held my breath during that scene because I expected Alberto to immediately get Luca back. Since he is standing in the water, he could *easily* splash water on Luca to reveal him to everyone. He could even just blurt it out…but he doesn’t. Which showed me that he was far more scared than angry, that he wants Luca to be happy, but he doesn’t know he fits into the equation.
Except he had been trying to expose Luca just seconds before--it's not as selfless as you interpreted it. Alberto wanting to expose Luca (basically to keep him for himself) was selfish. Getting it turned back on himself is a little bit karmic, even if he is clearly hurt and saddened by it.
Alberto just looks so much more. Disappointed. Scared. Sad. Betrayed. More than angry - probably why he didn’t try revealing Luca You can tell he didn’t want to leave Luca - he was reluctant to swim away and kept looking back, only eventually leaving because ercole was trying to kill him. He didn’t even bother trying to dodge the harpoons - showing he was in a dark enough emotional state to just give up on the self preservation instincts he had left
Dude, that point you made about how the villain says "we're scared of you!" despite clearly not being scared, that was actually kinda mind blowing to me. I know the director didn't fully intend Luca to be an allegory for anything, but that definately added some fuel to a lot of those theories or analysyis' for me.
Same - I was actually confused as to why Ercole wasn't showing fear there. I thought that it was a strange acting choice. But this interpretation makes way more sense and is way more thematically significant.
@@nrishiee5231 also if you are a person who gleefully harms lizards who are doing nothing just cus they're "weird" or "scary" you have major soul searching and growth to do Aka You missed the point of the entire comment, statement, video and movie
@@nrishiee5231 also before you respond it's a joke to absolve yourself of your thinly veiled inability to listen, jokes are supposed to be funny boo, get better at them
my favourite thing about Alberto saying “I don’t know, go find out for me will ya?” Is that it’s the first time he’s admitted he doesn’t know something. And that’s ok! He doesn’t have to be an “expert” on everything, he’s just a kid. And now that he has a new parental figure in his life with Massimo, he can be a kid again. … if I ever find Alberto’s biological father, it is ON SIGHT 🔫
7:07 The subtle movements in this film amaze me every time. When the alarm clock goes off and other times he's scared, Luca's pupils constrict. They even got down Alberto's mannerisms to contrast with Luca's politeness, you can constantly see him picking at his nose and ears. The realistic skin detail impressed me too. Luca's got the pale skin and reddened features with freckles, so he's barely seen the sun. Alberto's very tan, showing he's spent a lot more time on the surface. And the color of their scales and how they shimmer in sea monster form is identical to similar-colored fish.
Missed win: Daniela:”Luca? Gonna tell us where you were?” Luca’s Grandma:”That’s my fault. I sent him to look for sea cucumbers.” Covering for your grandson *ding*
I'm gonna say it here, I love how they introduced the dad to look intimidating and comes out to be super supportive, loving his daughter and basically adopting Alberto, it also shows us more disability with him having one arm and saying "It's how I came into the world". I also love that there's another movie with both parents alive and very active in the movie instead of just showing up for 2 minutes of the moving then being left in the background for the rest. I love Luca, watched it with my boyfriend (he had an amazing reaction towards the reveal of the old fish ladies and related with Alberto with that sad scene), probably my favorite movie out of Pixar so far
I watched this with my girlfriend a few days ago. It was great! We both really enjoyed it. The disability part really hit close to home as I'm disabled, though it isn't as obviously as the dad's missing arm (mine is neuromuscular).
13:22 is my favorite scene in this movie. He grabs the lantern and walks out so matter of factly, just because he might be needed. It's so understated and the action is just allowed to speak for itself. It's the opposite of everything Alberto had from his real father summed up in about 2 seconds. Dang it, I am getting emotional just thinking about it.
I feel like he's portrayed in the best way that a father can and should be. Parents are so often represented as uncaring or self-obsessed in modern media, it just hits me right in the feels. Dang it, now I'm getting emotional thinking about it too.
I think the missing win in this video is that Massimo is just a dude with one arm. There's no backstory to it, he was just born that way and everything's cool. I love seeing characters with disabilities just be people, and their disability doesn't matter. Also, the fact that he makes a joke is great! As a blind person, we do that all the time! It's awesome! Good job Pixar! 😀
Thank you for addressing LGBTQ plus themes as a possible interpretation. :) It means a lot and it would be wrong not to at least acknowledge many other interpretations that make this such a great and complex movie.
For me the ending works because of how it doesn't forced them to go togther to Genova, it's a more realistic pick of how we move to different paths even tho we started in the same boat
Something I noticed was that as Luca and Alberto are falling off of the scooter toward the rock, and Luca pushes the scooter, Alberto looks back with confusion and even fear, as if he is already worried about Luca pushing him away. 5:58
While people do interpret Luca and Alberto with shipping goggles, I like that’s it’s presented as friendship pure and simple. The only romantic relationship in the movie is Luca’s parents, they’re an old married couple in how they interact.
13:15 also love the little detail of the waves pushing Alberto round as he’s standing there. You see him shift his stance a couple times to rebalance himself.
11:18 Yes! I love the fact that it doesn't go along the trope of "the parents are divorced and it's a horrible thing and the kid is really sad about it" because that isn't always the reality. Yes, it can be a very hard thing to go through, especially if you are old enough to understand the implications about it, but sometimes it ends up just being a good thing. One of my closest friends travels in between houses, but she's perfectly happy with how it is. Her mom and dad are still friends, just not together romantically, and it works out for all of them! Actually, now that I think about it, I have two friends like this, where the parents who got divorced are still friends and regularly talk and see each other. It doesn't always end in tragedy or the parents "coming to their senses and realizing that they actually don't want a divorce." I love this movie for addressing that :)
Personally, I go with the idea that Giulia's mom moved to the city to further her career as a painter while Massimo decided to stay in Portorosso as a fisherman. The fact that they continue to share Giulia without a single bad word about each other and you can spot the mother's picture above a shelf in Massimo kitchen is a great show don't tell moment that they are still on good terms
Just in case anyone was curious, Luca’s last name is Paguro and Alberto’s last name is Scorfano. Paguro is the Italian word for Hermit Crab and Scorfano is a type of ugly red fish that is really tasty once you cook it. I took this to mean that Luca has grown a bigger shell through the course of the movie and Alberto has shed his ugly exterior for the sweet friendly insides (:
11:20 As a person who grew up with separated parents I too greatly appreciated the representation in this movie. It’s not something you see too much of in movies let alone kids movies.
@@mysticfire5850 For me I can’t even imagine my parents ever being together. They’ve been separated since I was born so the idea of them ever being together is almost unimaginable
@@thescreenslaver8520 Mine divorced when I was around 4 they fought constantly even before that it was super ugly They do not work well together they are better off divorced
A few more details: the wild vespas moving a little like dolphins, again, probably the closest thing to a vespa he's seen until now, given that they're a size a sea monster could ride, Luca becoming so good at bicycle riding so quickly because he's spent his life underwater, which is denser than air giving him stronger leg muscles than a human, The slight Aardman look to the art style (Pixaardman) Also, if Luca's Grandmother has been regularly sneaking up to the surface, does that mean she's friends with the two old ladies? I feel a little like there could be another story with the three of them where they chose to live on the surface and she didn't, but that their friendship has continued for decades like this
I like a lot of others like to view this movie through an lgbt lens. Even if it wasn’t intentional it’s still there and that makes the movie even more powerful to me. I mean… Alberto literally outs himself, tries to out Luca and then Luca keeps his true self concealed to avoid the negative outcome. It’s a similar reading you can give to the little mermaid both the Disney version and the original Hans Christian Andersen story.
I mean, if I remember correctly the directors said that they deliberately wrote the movie in such a way that you either could see it as LGBTQ+ themed, or just as some kids becoming friends and going to explore a whole new world. They left it open to interpretation, but they deliberately gave some subtle hints to work with
I think it was intentional… I don’t know how you could watch it without thinking for a moment “are they gay?” To me the allegory is incredibly obvious, especially if you consider what Luca’s grandmother said at the end(“not everyone will accept him, but some people will, and he knows how to find the good ones”), as well as how both boys turned into sea monsters in the ending scene as if they’re “exposing who they really are”
I really would not be surprised if Luca and Alberto had that awkward first teenage kiss in a sequel (really it would be a huge win for Pixar if they did), but at the same time if they had it that they were just two close friends who never shied away from expressing their platonic love for one another and normalised hugging and displays of emotion between two young male adults I'd also be happy, to help normalise that however you choose to display your friendship with those closest to you is perfectly acceptable.
No, it was obviously intentional. Pixar has spoken out about how they literally wanted to tell an LGBTQ+ story, but the mouse silenced them because it's bad for branding.
another thing I love about the movie that didn’t get a win was that the dad was _born_ with one arm as opposed to having lost it in some way. It had no plot relevance, it just was, and I really liked that.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who couldn’t help but sob at the very end with the train and Alberto cheering on Luca😭😭😭 and not to mention this movie gave me such a strange but very much welcomed sense of nostalgia that added to the sobbing
Speaking of Giulia, it’s nice that they didn’t make her a complete Tomboy (a bit is fine) and definitely didn’t do that “I am not like other girls” Yeah she’s an outsider but she doesn’t use it to degrade anyone and the movie doesn’t use it to degrade anyone. Giulia is who she is
@@luisf2793 I like how she didn’t even mention being a girl and neither did anyone else. It would have been VERY cheesy/cliche if the reason for her dad not wanting her to enter the race and Ercole not wanting her to win was only because “she’s a girl”. Instead it was because her dad didn’t have enough money for her to participate and Ercole just liked bullying little kids for no reason. Imo this made it WAY more interesting. And I am a girl myself before anyone gets on me for not supporting feminism or any of that bullshit lol. I DO support having strong female characters and all that, but it has to be done right and not just constant “YAY GIRL POWER!!!!!” stuff. In fact I feel like the best way to have a good badass female character is to NOT have anyone make a giant deal out of it. Which is why I really like this movie :)
I'm surprised barely anyone is talking about how when Luca first imagines looking above the sea and the area around, the sea goes with him, still blanketing him. There may be numerous reasons for that but the main one I took away from the film was that he's never been above and on land so has never actually seen what things look like without the watery filter. So, that's a win for attention to detail.
When ercole throws the harpoons at Alberto he doesn’t try to dodge - whether you interpret that as a small suicide attempt or him just being that distraught after Lucas betrayal He also has a small slice scar on his arm we can see when in human form - given his history with fishermen and harpoons it’s safe to guess that might be a scar from a harpoon that nicked him
I like the idea that even though there's an actual, physical threat, Alberto doesn't care about that at all- he just keeps looking at Luca, because Luca's words hurt him more than a harpoon would. (not literally but you get my point)
I once saw someone say that EPCOT should have a cast member dressed as Luca's mom run around the Italy section of the park dumping buckets of water on children for the authentic Luca experience, and I am all for that!
Honestly, because of how HOT it is in Florida, that would be really freaking nice!! Plus it rains every hour there anyways so we would all already BE wet; no harm done lol. I was just there 2 months ago
I can see it leading to complaints and concerns about damaged belongings. But a squirt bottle would achieve the same effect and would be a fun addition.
@@BonaparteBardithion yeah I could see that too lol. Also an actual whole BUCKET of water might be a bit much for some guests lol, even if it IS hot outside. When I was a kid I HATED water rides and getting wet unless I was already in my bathing suit. If a character came up and dumped an entire bucket of water on my head by surprise, I probably would have cried.
You know that feeling you get when you only hear someone's voice for a few years and have an image of them constructed in your head only to find out that they look completely different than the person in your head? That feeling is strong right now.
I'm so glad you addressed the LGBTQIA+ allegory in the movie. I was worried you weren't but it makes me really glad to see people even outside of the community recognising it and acknowledging it. Even if it wasn't what the writers intended, so many people related to the movie in that way and personally it got me through some tough times. Besides all of that, Luca is a beautiful movie that should be appreciated by everyone! And the same goes for the ocean! :) #TeamSeas
The writers said that they didn't plan for it, but are totally onboard for it. I'm cis male and had felt those LGBTQ vibes since the first trailer(and Alberto's jealousy towards Julia, the first girl that Luca befriends and Luca calling Alberto a sea monster rather than admit he's one himself has such "refusing to come out of the closet"moments.)
I'm so glad that I wasn't the only one that thought the theme at the start sounded shockingly close to FFVII. It genuinely made me giddy when you brought it up. You never disappoint as "The guy that gives the score the attention it disserves."
Fun fact! Bipedal movement is about 50% falling, since humans are somewhat top heavy, the standard striding motion of quadrupedal movement would be too difficult/energy inefficient to do to any great distance, but once you just start falling and catching yourself you spend less energy “moving” your body since gravity will do it for you
@@LifesGuardian Just report all of the posts for being pornography/sexual content, that is why I have been doing to help tidy up the comments. Apparently they posted something like over 200 times in the comments, but only in REPLY, so the creator of the video doesn't get them showing up in their feed. Its Insidious.
Something I find interesting is how Massimo's missing arm is never brought up because it doesn't hold him back. He's had one arm his whole life so it makes sense that he can do everything a person with two arms can do.
Fun fact, most of the voice actors (back ground characters like the first two in the movie but some more important like ercole too) were all italians. Only the main cast is English Also, the scene at 6:43 shows a Scopa card, the eight of 'coppe' the meaning of the card is "to keep a secret, hide emotions or problems, being shy, and general fears", its amazing the details that went into this movie
11:56 I’ve seen this movie four times and I never noticed Machiavelli pushing the cup off the counter and I love it 😂. Also, with Luca giving himself the high five, I think he was tagging himself in for the next part of the race after the pasta eating since he was doing the whole thing on his own
I love that they made the dad big and strong and being born with one arm. He didn’t lose it in a tragic accident or anything, it is just how he is. People are unique and they don’t have to be defined by what people expect them to be. Loved this movie so much
Loved this simple yet heart warming film. The ending w/ Alberto telling Luca, "you got me off the island" hit me hard. I love that Pixar because of it's fun whimsical movies that have depth to them, and that as you grow older, the wisdom engrained in these films, gives you a deeper appreciation and yearning for more.
I think a win I would add would be the scene where Ercole punches Alberto as his goons hold him up. It's a hard scene to watch, but it's really bold to show a kid getting beat up like that without censorship, so I think it's a win for Pixar.
6:55 I just realized something here. After Daniela tells Luca that she knows what´s best for him and then sees the angry look in his eyes, I realized she feared that her son was going to resent her for this. So she tried making him understand that she was doing this because she loves him. If you listen closely, you can even here a slight crack in Daniela´s voice when she says:"You know I love you, right?"
I love how the movie subtly shows Luca's mom finding something thrilling on the surface in the form of soccer despite believing the surface to be a dangerous place. She even got into the thrill of the game, tossing a kid into the fountain and boasting how she'd like to see a rival sea monster do that. Victory Dolphin impression
this movie made me cry, and i almost started crying bc the scenes that made me cry were shown here "how will i know you're okay?" "you got me off the island luca. I'm okay." 😭😭😭😭😭😭
@@cheyenneditlevson8395 Disney owns Pixar but Pixar is still in charge of their own creative decisions notice how Disney only made a Hispanic film after the success of Coco. Pixar experiments.
After two viewings, Luca became my favorite Pixar movie (I’ve now seen it over 20 times). The way the characters were written and portrayed as well as the themes and messages really spoke to me. For example, Giulia’s family situation (split family and feeling like an outsider in a different city when going to visit your other parent) and how it was treated by not making it a big deal like it is in so many pieces of media. This is something I’ve basically been dealing with for my entire life and it felt nice to have it be recognized that not all families are perfect but that just because they’re not doesn’t mean they can’t work. Luca’s curiosity and drive to learn more about the world around him also really resonated with me. And I see him in the end going to stay in the human world while balancing and accepting his differences as a loose metaphor for immigration. My mom and dad are German immigrants to the U.S and my step mom is a Colombian immigrant and they all still have lots of family in their respective countries. While I’m in the U.S and have to figure how to balance my cultural heritage and family with the ideas and culture of where I live. I was also kind of the outsider/weird kid in school too and the trio friendship setup is almost the same with the friends I had in grade school (and still friends to this day) so it was nice to remember that. The movie’s way of portraying acceptance and talking about it also helped me to do some introspection of myself and helped me to acknowledge and accept the fact that I’m asexual. Luca may be a simple movie plot wise but the profound way it has affected me and the time it’s come at the end of a major cycle of personal growth (graduating high school, starting college, reconnecting with my mom’s side of the family and restoring a line of communication that had been broken for almost 15 years, losing several friends and family members, surviving a pandemic) has solidified it as one of my favorite movies of all time.
That ending shot of the island they were on, having the sun’s rays part the clouds while it’s raining is such an amazing shot, and really gives a sense of closure. Especially how it went full circle and called back to the island in the latter half of the movie. Such a beautiful looking movie, plus the score is just unbelievable. Never had I heard a score that fit a movie so perfectly.
Also, another detail i noticed is at the start the fishermen threw a harpoon at Alberto. You can see a scar on Alberto's arm from that same harpoon later in different scenes
I kinda interpreted them riding the Vespa on the island as a metaphor for their friendship and a form of foreshadowing They had to ride the Vespa together to get down the hill and fly through the air, but then split apart so they don’t crash into the rocks Just like how they had to be together to go to Portorosso but split apart at the end
Damn. I always wondered why Alberto's expression looked so hurt when Luca kicked him away before they could fall on the rocks. It makes more sense now. Thanks for making me cry.
Such a simple yet charming and impactful film. I really don't want a sequel, not that it doesnt deserve one but it deserves NOT to have a cash grab ruin it, but I do really hope that it stands as an example for the kinds of movies people can make in the future
The absolute grip this film had on me the summer it came out was insane. Very few Pixar films really get a hold of me on the first viewing like Luca did, especially since I’m getting a bit older. Usually I stick to the older Pixar films or the ones that came out when I was younger, maybe giving the newer ones a chance but not getting super into them, but Luca was so cute it really got me hooked for a solid few months
I don't know what this movie did to me. Ever since i watched it the first time, I've been obsessed. It's refreshing and nolstalgic. It feels so familiar, but also forgien because I thought it was way more open with the culture and the (most likely romanticized) time period it was portraying than most movies. It always has me crying like a little baby at the end. I love that it isn't a big plot, something small can be super refreshing in a world where people think you need a big complicated story to be successful. Also: Lee is very big dad energy. First in personality, and now even more so because I know what he looks like.
He's definitely on the list of UA-cam Dads, just like Jonathan and Alan from Cinema Therapy; and when is *that* CinemaWins collaboration going to happen? It's gotta.
“Historians were perplexed by their close relationship, neither married, but lived together for 60 years solely for companionship…” This movie can be interpreted by many ways, either for the rainbow community, Special community, community with disabilities or just random kid who feels differently. This is why I love Luca, anyone can see themselves as Luca.
It works for so many different interpretations. Before viewing I had read that it was a Rainbow youth theme which I could instantly see from the "We're worried about him right?" comment from Mom and even grandma "I dabbled up there a few times when I was young". But I can also see the other interpretations so I'm glad they didn't exclusive make it about that so many others can see what they need to.
Everyone keeps talking about Massimo's arm, and I love that too, but I wish more people acknowledged Alberto's line to Luca when he falls and everyone sees him transform "you're still ok"
I love this movie so much. I especially love the little details. They have canine teeth, you can seem them when the characters talk sometimes. That small detail that you wouldn't think to care about is amazing. When Alberto is in the water and the waves hit him, he moves with them, pushing him forward a bit. Luca's eyes slit when the alarm clock scares him. Alberto's expressions any time his dad is mentioned. Alberto has scars on his arms and you can see them in his fish and human form. I. LOVE. THIS. MOVIE.
this movie meant so much to me as an lgbtq+ woman. i was so excited when it came out for cinemawins to do a video on it because there’s so many small details throughout i feel deserve to be noticed and i’m so happy it’s finally come to fruition. thank you for doing this. luca is close to my heart and i want it to get all the recognition it deserves
I was also really looking forward to this video. I'm not sure exactly why, but it really meant a lot to me too. There are so many more wins that weren't mentioned, but I guess he can't make a five-hour video lol
I'm italian and my best friend lives now in New Zealand (we grew up togheter)...this movie represents so well what is like to be happy for your friends and wanting them to find happiness and the same time beeing so freaking sad to see them leave. Such a beautiful film. I also know the little towns that the movie takes ispiration from and its spot on. Un film stupendo ❤
Love how everyone in on UA-cam is helping with #teamseas cause it’s about time we got together and helped the ocean. Anyways, “everything great about Killer Bean Forever” please.
What an amazing movie. I watched it first because I love Vespa's and Italian culture, but wasn't expecting such an emotional roller-coaster, it's like the films from my childhood. Actually amazing, one of my favorites by far!
19:15 I can’t put my finger on why, but I feel like wanting to stand close to the water while not wanting to get wet is a classic dad move lol I love seeing live-action Lee Cinemawins promoting a good cause!
I also want to talk about in the climax, as Alberto swims away and Ercole and his posse throw *literal fucking spears* at him, he doesn't panic and swim faster or try to dodge. He just lets them come because he's so heartbroken his first real friend (that we see) betrays him for the sake of another friend. Ouch.
A really fun attention to detail thing I noticed was that Alberto's cheeks, nose, and shoulders are sunburned, like he's actually been living on land a lot longer than he's been living underwater. And there are even little patches of freckles in the same areas, which only further emphasize the point.
I'm surprised there wasn't a win for that one scene where one of Elcore's friends turned the boat to the other direction before it could completely crash into Luca, Alberto, and Giulia's boat
the betrayal scene was so anxiety-inducing for me because i fully expected alberto to reveal luca to be a sea monster in retaliation instead, since in my mind, that's just what usually happens in scenes like these. what we got hurts a lot more, i think, and it might be one of my favorite scenes in the movie despite how sad it makes me
I’m going to say right now that Pixar has never really manage to make me cry. It has made me feel very sentimental and sad but not enough for me to cry. Luca, however, was a completely different story. It was the very first Pixar movie I cried to. I guess it kinda hits home for me because I just recently moved and left behind family, friends, especially my best friend. The ending really struck me. It was both beautiful and sad. It’s even more sad when you realize that Alberto practically lost everything. He lost his father, he lost his family, he was lonely and he probably lost his dignity too when Luca betrayed him. However, at the end, Alberto’s final decision to let Luca go was a character development, as he didn’t want to harbor Luca anymore. He knew that although he had the Vespa he always dreamed of, Luca’s happiness was where his heart was. If his friend was happy, then so was he. Simple but very powerful to say the least. Can’t wait to see more of Alberto with the upcoming short film. CinemaWins you’re one awesome UA-camr. Thanks for the video!! ❤️
My comfort film❤️ so beautiful and was able to tell a heartfelt story without some big mega climax. Just a story about friendship, acceptance, and learning to be brave
Love this movie! Great change of pace after intense Pixar movies like Soul and Inside Out, which my kids were not interested or mature enough to watch. I don’t think you mentioned it but I love that Alberto starts doing things with one hand like Massimo! Also just wanna say thanks for sharing such positive and encouraging messages, you seem like a really good person!
I love that you’re doing this as a fundraiser, not enough content creators do this. Things like this make me view you as one of the diamonds in the youtuber rough.
i think luca was the first movie that quickly became my comfort movie. from the scores to the story, it’s just so well done! also, the train scene always gets me sobbing, and the score definitely doesn’t help 😭
So about the Italian translations of writing. Since you can’t expect everyone to know English and when the words are on screen for very little time it can be hard to understand even for people who know the language. Add to that the fact that it’s a movie for children who haven’t even started studying. So for almost every movie they digitally translate the plot important writings, if they are not translated then they add subtitles
They did the same thing with Ratatouille, I remember seeing it in cinemas and on TV where the text was in English, but the DVD version had it in French
My family was watching this movie as I was packing. When I was done I came into the TV room and sat with them as the final scenes played out. At the moment the ending arrives, with that final crescendo as Luca's train departs, I realized that I also do not know if they will see me again. We all then walked to kitchen by the exit and exchanged long hugs. I am not one to cry easily but seeing my siblings and mother cry like that stunned me. I tried to to hold my tears but as soon as I entered the car and started to drive out of the garage my little nephew walked out and waved me goodbye alongside the others....the music that starts at 16:57 started to blast in my head...I have never cried so much in my life. Without a doubt Pixar wins this one. Talk about making a life-long impression. Thank you CinemaWins.
I love this film so much, it's honestly a perfect celebration of Ligurian culture. I don't get why some people seem to genuinely dislike it so harshly considering it's probably the only Pixar movie I've liked in the last 4 years
I just discovered this channel, and I like the fact that he brings out the good in each movie I watched when I was younger, and it makes me feel very good. You got yourself a subscriber!
I love this movie so much, it’s really cute and I love the detail in everything!! I love to see the friendship between Alberto and Luca, it shows how strong friends can be, even if they argue, they are still best buds!! And being so supportive of each other!!
One more win for the reason for the dad having one arm not being a tragic backstory. He was born that way, and it's refreshing
I loved that
there are theories that he lost it fighting for the fascist army and now lies to save face
@@Imthefake ffs cant people just let a person be born disabled
@@sillygoosetaur not in a historical period when disabled people were victim of genocide
@@Imthefake People can still be born disabled in those periods.
I love Alberto’s idea that walking is literally catching yourself before you fall. In my animation class when we talked about walk cycles, that was exactly how our teacher explained it to us
Oh cool, i don't really understand how animation works but cool
Actually yes, and this is explained by my martial arts instructor as well, because the way that ours works we kind of have to re-learn to walk, without that falling motion
My girlfriend is in school for animation and she said that's how her teacher explained it to her too. The funny thing is she said that exact thing almost word for word 🤣
Perhaps a refrence was intended by the animators?
@@oneplate6489 Yeah, seems to be an animator based in joke like A113.
2 wins you missed:
1. Massimo didn’t have a tragic backstory for his arm. He was simply born that way.
2. Alberto started eating with one of his arms hanging at his side and he did a couple of other things as if he only had one arm. I’m guessing it’s because Massimo showed him how to do those things and so Alberto was copying his movements. Just a cute detail I noticed
pulling in the net on the boat?
@@chrzzzzz yeah I think he did that with one arm as well
Another cute little detail, Alberto is left handed and Massimo only has a left arm.
@@ИванСнежков-з9й I don't think Alberto is left handed, he eats with his right hand and holds the umbrella like I would (I'm right handed)
@@IONProd Watch the movie again, there are more times when he is leading with the left hand, than the right. He is using the pen with the left hand (in the movie and in the trailer for the upcoming short "Ciao Alberto").
Indeed there are scenes where he uses tools with the right hand.
He did used fork with the right hand and I think that made it harder for him.
(It wasn't in the rules, there was a left handed kid at the competition.)
Oh, he holds the umbrella with both hands, it's quite inconclusive proof.
There is also "kind of" official confirmation, as recently the director liked a tweet about Alberto been left handed.
3:59 One thing I noticed was when Alberto says his greeting and does his hand shake, Luca asks him what does it mean but Alberto glosses it over. Throughout the movie, Alberto doesn’t want to admit it when he misunderstands or doesn’t know about something. But at the end of the movie, (16:49) He says his greeting and does his handshake, Luca asks him again what does it mean, but this time responds with “No idea, go find out for me will ya?” He’s no longer afraid to admit that he doesn’t know what it means and accepts admitting it.
I love that too. Such character growth
He wanted to seem as an absolutely perfect friend that you can ask anything about the human world so Luca would be interested and wouldn't leave him.
I'm agressively sobbing rn.
When I learned the actual translation, I was laughing so hard.
11/10 character arcs
Someone said “Bruno” was the name of Alberto’s dad and it was his way of coping with abandonment, by telling his dad to not say that he was “ready to be alone” since it hurt him so much
That’s just a theory though
@@royalpain9281 A FILM THEORY
@@drink_your_water thanks for watching!
@@teagie2002 and cut
Oh that’s such an interesting theory. And if true adds a whole mother layer to the silenzio Bruno bit
Surprised that the whole, "This is how I came into the world," moment wasn't counted as a win. Setting up the guy's missing arm, having him fake us out by saying sea monsters ate it, and then having him casually shrugging off the fact that he was born with only one arm, since it's normal for him, and then it's never brought up again, like it's not a big deal, because it's actually not. That moment stuck with me.
agreed, it's cool to see characters just being written as born disabled instead of always having to become that way through some great battle or tragic event
Agreed. That's how you write a disabled person who was born that way correctly. Same goes for Toph in ATLA to name another example.
@@Ned-nw6ge or entrapta from she-ra
Had a similar moment with one of my friends as a kid.
He jokingly told me he lost it to a shark, and me being like 9 I believed him, and let me believe it for the entire first day we hung out before telling me he was actually just born like that as I was leaving. I'll never forget how hard he laughed when he saw the genuine surprise on my face, as well as the laughter of his parents, haha.
Best part is that Alberto starts doing things with one hand because he watches Massimo do it one handed and learns from him.
Its always the comically large characters with no eyes and a moustache that I feel the most for. another example being Tim from Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Yeah, it's pretty weird how some of the more comical characters, are some of the more tragic ones.
They have so much Dad energy, the kind of Dad every kid deserves to have.
We do see Tim's eyes twice during the movie, first for comedic effect, then to underscore how shocked Tim actually is.
There was also one in the short that this model is based on (i don't really remember the name tho) it was a short about a family cleaning up a moon that has stars on it
Only a spoonful
The only and I mean *only* missed opportunity in this movie was the fact that their tears didn't reveal their scales. That seems like such a Pixar thing to do and I'm astonished it wasnt in the movie. Still in my top 3 animated movies, such an incredible and lovely experience, I'm so excited for the Luca short coming out soon
Ooh, good one
Maybe tears & sweat don't apply since they come from the skin & tear ducts? Vs water that comes from external sources.
@@badboyluvr maybe? Not sure. Their transformation isn't explained that much (which is a good thing, it doesn't need to be) it's mostly just skin + water = fish, so I feel like they could've done it without breaking established rules y'know?
@@badboyluvr Maybe
@@themagicalaxolotl2258 Can't really say they broke the rules then, since they aren't that fully established to begin with.
One of the most heartbreaking scenes from this movie is Luca’s betrayal of Alberto. When Alberto left, he didn’t even try to dodge the harpoons being thrown at him. It’s almost like he didn’t care if they hit him. And when Luca found him, he didn’t lash out at Luca. He really felt that he was the cause.
That’s what made the ending so much better. When they had to part, he assured Luca that he was okay because he hadn’t been while living on that island. He was alone.
Oof. As a survivor of childhood abuse and internalized trauma, that one hit way too close to home for me.
@@eileensnow6153 I’m sorry to hear that. I didn’t experience any of that as a child and these scenes completely wrecked me so I can only imagine how it hit you. But you’re still here and I’m glad that you are. I’m hoping that you made it off of your island.
❤
Look I am going to saythis because Alberto is an animated character and he will not hear this. That moment was totally his fault. You just dont reveal you friends' secrets without their permission. Like this is BFFs rule one. I get that he was a victim of child abuse and thats why he should be showered with love and doted upon but in my head objectively (since luca did not know about the abuse) he was completely justified in his reaction.
I also really love that Massimo didn't lose his arm to a sea monster and it was shown how he was just a well-adjusted and lovable guy who was born like that
The "walking is just falling" joke almost feels like an animators injoke. Cause that's pretty much how anyone gets taught how to animate a walk cycle :D
The thing is, it is actually how we walk
@@mrexists5400 It's actually what makes bipedal walking so stamina efficient compared to quadrupedal.
Walking is just "falling, with style"
the bots are getting worse every passing day
@Hanaey💦 yikes. 2 of them.
Luca's "betrayal" of Alberto is probably the most heart pounding and saddest moment of the film
Also just realized Machiavelli is missing part of his paw
Did NOT see it coming
Especially the instant regret in his face before he'd barely finished saying it. It hit me the most because I think it was so relatable.
I honestly held my breath during that scene because I expected Alberto to immediately get Luca back. Since he is standing in the water, he could *easily* splash water on Luca to reveal him to everyone. He could even just blurt it out…but he doesn’t.
Which showed me that he was far more scared than angry, that he wants Luca to be happy, but he doesn’t know he fits into the equation.
Except he had been trying to expose Luca just seconds before--it's not as selfless as you interpreted it. Alberto wanting to expose Luca (basically to keep him for himself) was selfish. Getting it turned back on himself is a little bit karmic, even if he is clearly hurt and saddened by it.
Alberto just looks so much more. Disappointed. Scared. Sad. Betrayed. More than angry - probably why he didn’t try revealing Luca
You can tell he didn’t want to leave Luca - he was reluctant to swim away and kept looking back, only eventually leaving because ercole was trying to kill him. He didn’t even bother trying to dodge the harpoons - showing he was in a dark enough emotional state to just give up on the self preservation instincts he had left
Dude, that point you made about how the villain says "we're scared of you!" despite clearly not being scared, that was actually kinda mind blowing to me. I know the director didn't fully intend Luca to be an allegory for anything, but that definately added some fuel to a lot of those theories or analysyis' for me.
Same - I was actually confused as to why Ercole wasn't showing fear there. I thought that it was a strange acting choice. But this interpretation makes way more sense and is way more thematically significant.
Yes ^^ it’s exactly like homophobia. Homophobes aren’t actually scared of gay people just like humans aren’t actually scared of sea monsters
@@Cr33py_crawlie chief i gotta keep it real with you if the kraken dragged itself out of the ocean i would be pretty fucking terrified.
@@nrishiee5231 also if you are a person who gleefully harms lizards who are doing nothing just cus they're "weird" or "scary" you have major soul searching and growth to do
Aka
You missed the point of the entire comment, statement, video and movie
@@nrishiee5231 also before you respond it's a joke to absolve yourself of your thinly veiled inability to listen, jokes are supposed to be funny boo, get better at them
my favourite thing about Alberto saying “I don’t know, go find out for me will ya?” Is that it’s the first time he’s admitted he doesn’t know something. And that’s ok! He doesn’t have to be an “expert” on everything, he’s just a kid. And now that he has a new parental figure in his life with Massimo, he can be a kid again.
… if I ever find Alberto’s biological father, it is ON SIGHT 🔫
You’ll expose him as a sea monster?
@@WalnutAnimations oh right coz water gun emoji lol. Nah, I want him *gone*
@@spageddie5829 hey you might have fish sticks that night if the town is *that* crazy about sea monsters!
@@WalnutAnimations toss a win up there for yourself bc I giggled way harder than I should @ 5:33am. 😂
Ding.
@@JujuToobootie I didn’t even remember writing that lol
7:07 The subtle movements in this film amaze me every time. When the alarm clock goes off and other times he's scared, Luca's pupils constrict. They even got down Alberto's mannerisms to contrast with Luca's politeness, you can constantly see him picking at his nose and ears. The realistic skin detail impressed me too. Luca's got the pale skin and reddened features with freckles, so he's barely seen the sun. Alberto's very tan, showing he's spent a lot more time on the surface. And the color of their scales and how they shimmer in sea monster form is identical to similar-colored fish.
Missed win:
Daniela:”Luca? Gonna tell us where you were?”
Luca’s Grandma:”That’s my fault. I sent him to look for sea cucumbers.”
Covering for your grandson
*ding*
Yes, she even admitted to being on land often in the dinner scene earlier, so she guessed that Luca was experimenting with being on land.
Yes, this! Relatives who understand that it's important to let the young'uns get away with stuff sometimes. ❤️
Is it sad that i just read your comment in the narrators voice along with the ding.
@@zeejayl752 Not at all
Luca is lucky he has a supportive grandmother where as Ariel on the other hand has no one in her family who’s supportive of her going to the surface.
I'm gonna say it here, I love how they introduced the dad to look intimidating and comes out to be super supportive, loving his daughter and basically adopting Alberto, it also shows us more disability with him having one arm and saying "It's how I came into the world". I also love that there's another movie with both parents alive and very active in the movie instead of just showing up for 2 minutes of the moving then being left in the background for the rest.
I love Luca, watched it with my boyfriend (he had an amazing reaction towards the reveal of the old fish ladies and related with Alberto with that sad scene), probably my favorite movie out of Pixar so far
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I'm your boyfriend now. :3
I watched this with my girlfriend a few days ago. It was great! We both really enjoyed it. The disability part really hit close to home as I'm disabled, though it isn't as obviously as the dad's missing arm (mine is neuromuscular).
I can draw similarities with Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs
13:22 is my favorite scene in this movie. He grabs the lantern and walks out so matter of factly, just because he might be needed. It's so understated and the action is just allowed to speak for itself. It's the opposite of everything Alberto had from his real father summed up in about 2 seconds.
Dang it, I am getting emotional just thinking about it.
I feel like he's portrayed in the best way that a father can and should be. Parents are so often represented as uncaring or self-obsessed in modern media, it just hits me right in the feels. Dang it, now I'm getting emotional thinking about it too.
@@nachos247 right on!
So glad to hear someone else say this, this scene always gets me.
Massimo is such a great Dad.
No judgment. We totally understand.
I think the missing win in this video is that Massimo is just a dude with one arm. There's no backstory to it, he was just born that way and everything's cool. I love seeing characters with disabilities just be people, and their disability doesn't matter. Also, the fact that he makes a joke is great! As a blind person, we do that all the time! It's awesome! Good job Pixar! 😀
Thank you for addressing LGBTQ plus themes as a possible interpretation. :) It means a lot and it would be wrong not to at least acknowledge many other interpretations that make this such a great and complex movie.
For me the ending works because of how it doesn't forced them to go togther to Genova, it's a more realistic pick of how we move to different paths even tho we started in the same boat
YES. Also "same boat," I see what you did there
Something I noticed was that as Luca and Alberto are falling off of the scooter toward the rock, and Luca pushes the scooter, Alberto looks back with confusion and even fear, as if he is already worried about Luca pushing him away. 5:58
Nice catch! Didn't notice that.
@@miriamrosemary9110 catch? Haha, fish puns. Heh.
@@prestonthebeston1735 i'm sardine to catch on
eh??????????????????/
@@rubub8455 you deserve so many eggs thrown at you for that pun, it’ll give me salmon-ella.
This reply thread is so beautiful, I think I got salt water in my eye...
I love how this movie focuses on the adventures and friendships we make during the summer and how it basically a slice of life story
@@singamanah7003 wait, what, what happened to talking about luca
While people do interpret Luca and Alberto with shipping goggles, I like that’s it’s presented as friendship pure and simple. The only romantic relationship in the movie is Luca’s parents, they’re an old married couple in how they interact.
@@cohen6422 bots. bots happened.
13:15 also love the little detail of the waves pushing Alberto round as he’s standing there. You see him shift his stance a couple times to rebalance himself.
11:18
Yes! I love the fact that it doesn't go along the trope of "the parents are divorced and it's a horrible thing and the kid is really sad about it" because that isn't always the reality. Yes, it can be a very hard thing to go through, especially if you are old enough to understand the implications about it, but sometimes it ends up just being a good thing. One of my closest friends travels in between houses, but she's perfectly happy with how it is. Her mom and dad are still friends, just not together romantically, and it works out for all of them! Actually, now that I think about it, I have two friends like this, where the parents who got divorced are still friends and regularly talk and see each other. It doesn't always end in tragedy or the parents "coming to their senses and realizing that they actually don't want a divorce." I love this movie for addressing that :)
Personally, I go with the idea that Giulia's mom moved to the city to further her career as a painter while Massimo decided to stay in Portorosso as a fisherman. The fact that they continue to share Giulia without a single bad word about each other and you can spot the mother's picture above a shelf in Massimo kitchen is a great show don't tell moment that they are still on good terms
Just in case anyone was curious, Luca’s last name is Paguro and Alberto’s last name is Scorfano. Paguro is the Italian word for Hermit Crab and Scorfano is a type of ugly red fish that is really tasty once you cook it.
I took this to mean that Luca has grown a bigger shell through the course of the movie and Alberto has shed his ugly exterior for the sweet friendly insides (:
also, both ocean/seamonster-y! :)
yeah i bet luca finds alberto sweet once he eats him lmao. i get what you’re saying but that part just sounded funny to me :)
@@a1exdanvers816 totally!
Scorfano is also very very very poisonous
@@tunderstorm2769 true, but generally you take the venom spines off before you cook it 😆
11:20 As a person who grew up with separated parents I too greatly appreciated the representation in this movie. It’s not something you see too much of in movies let alone kids movies.
Oh hell yeah way to many moves have the parents get back together
I do not *ever* want my parents back together
@@mysticfire5850
For me I can’t even imagine my parents ever being together. They’ve been separated since I was born so the idea of them ever being together is almost unimaginable
@@thescreenslaver8520 Mine divorced when I was around 4 they fought constantly even before that it was super ugly
They do not work well together they are better off divorced
@@mysticfire5850 SAME! They are happier and healtier this way!
A few more details: the wild vespas moving a little like dolphins, again, probably the closest thing to a vespa he's seen until now, given that they're a size a sea monster could ride,
Luca becoming so good at bicycle riding so quickly because he's spent his life underwater, which is denser than air giving him stronger leg muscles than a human,
The slight Aardman look to the art style (Pixaardman)
Also, if Luca's Grandmother has been regularly sneaking up to the surface, does that mean she's friends with the two old ladies? I feel a little like there could be another story with the three of them where they chose to live on the surface and she didn't, but that their friendship has continued for decades like this
I didn't think of the grandma being friends with the old ladies! That fits perfectly. New headcannon!
these are all such amazing points holy
Actually I'm pretty sure the grandma IS one of the old ladies! You see how they change at the end? One was her :)
Sorry, I'm stupid, there were three old ladies not two 😭
I like a lot of others like to view this movie through an lgbt lens. Even if it wasn’t intentional it’s still there and that makes the movie even more powerful to me. I mean… Alberto literally outs himself, tries to out Luca and then Luca keeps his true self concealed to avoid the negative outcome. It’s a similar reading you can give to the little mermaid both the Disney version and the original Hans Christian Andersen story.
I mean, if I remember correctly the directors said that they deliberately wrote the movie in such a way that you either could see it as LGBTQ+ themed, or just as some kids becoming friends and going to explore a whole new world. They left it open to interpretation, but they deliberately gave some subtle hints to work with
I think it was intentional… I don’t know how you could watch it without thinking for a moment “are they gay?” To me the allegory is incredibly obvious, especially if you consider what Luca’s grandmother said at the end(“not everyone will accept him, but some people will, and he knows how to find the good ones”), as well as how both boys turned into sea monsters in the ending scene as if they’re “exposing who they really are”
I really would not be surprised if Luca and Alberto had that awkward first teenage kiss in a sequel (really it would be a huge win for Pixar if they did), but at the same time if they had it that they were just two close friends who never shied away from expressing their platonic love for one another and normalised hugging and displays of emotion between two young male adults I'd also be happy, to help normalise that however you choose to display your friendship with those closest to you is perfectly acceptable.
No, it was obviously intentional. Pixar has spoken out about how they literally wanted to tell an LGBTQ+ story, but the mouse silenced them because it's bad for branding.
Or it could be an autism allegory, just saying
another thing I love about the movie that didn’t get a win was that the dad was _born_ with one arm as opposed to having lost it in some way. It had no plot relevance, it just was, and I really liked that.
Ok can we all agree that “Lee CinemaWins” deserves a “Beautiful Beard Win”?
Oh yes, I do
yes he does
I mean there’s a reason why he started the win in the first place
Yas
*ding*
I’m glad I’m not the only one who couldn’t help but sob at the very end with the train and Alberto cheering on Luca😭😭😭 and not to mention this movie gave me such a strange but very much welcomed sense of nostalgia that added to the sobbing
So. Many. Tears.
Great film ❤
But he forgot THAT SONG 😭😭😭😭
13:28 I would have also added a win for Julia not being angry or anything and instead concerned for Luca's safety. Friendship win.
Speaking of Giulia, it’s nice that they didn’t make her a complete Tomboy (a bit is fine) and definitely didn’t do that “I am not like other girls”
Yeah she’s an outsider but she doesn’t use it to degrade anyone and the movie doesn’t use it to degrade anyone. Giulia is who she is
@@luisf2793 I like how she didn’t even mention being a girl and neither did anyone else. It would have been VERY cheesy/cliche if the reason for her dad not wanting her to enter the race and Ercole not wanting her to win was only because “she’s a girl”. Instead it was because her dad didn’t have enough money for her to participate and Ercole just liked bullying little kids for no reason. Imo this made it WAY more interesting.
And I am a girl myself before anyone gets on me for not supporting feminism or any of that bullshit lol. I DO support having strong female characters and all that, but it has to be done right and not just constant “YAY GIRL POWER!!!!!” stuff. In fact I feel like the best way to have a good badass female character is to NOT have anyone make a giant deal out of it. Which is why I really like this movie :)
@@luisf2793
THANK you. She’s wild cos she’s wild, she doesn’t compare how wild she is to other girls cos she doesn’t have to. *Authentic*
@@kaylasilverstein4137 Agreed!
You did not give Massimo enough wins for being the most wholesome representation of a single dad ever!
I'm surprised barely anyone is talking about how when Luca first imagines looking above the sea and the area around, the sea goes with him, still blanketing him. There may be numerous reasons for that but the main one I took away from the film was that he's never been above and on land so has never actually seen what things look like without the watery filter. So, that's a win for attention to detail.
That's right. Until Alberto first pulls him up on land, Luca must not have ever stuck his head above the surface in his life
"You got me off the island, Luca. I'm okay."
Thesis statement of the film.
Fact that Alberto only started crying when Luca said he didn’t want to leave because he wouldn’t know if Alberto was ok or not
ALSO known as one of the lines that *DESTROYED* me
I cry everytime that ending scene and when Alberto tells him to find out for him mannn
What’s going on I literally just read this and started tearing up
When ercole throws the harpoons at Alberto he doesn’t try to dodge - whether you interpret that as a small suicide attempt or him just being that distraught after Lucas betrayal
He also has a small slice scar on his arm we can see when in human form - given his history with fishermen and harpoons it’s safe to guess that might be a scar from a harpoon that nicked him
I like the idea that even though there's an actual, physical threat, Alberto doesn't care about that at all- he just keeps looking at Luca, because Luca's words hurt him more than a harpoon would. (not literally but you get my point)
Or he realizes how shit ercoles aim is lmao
Ouch.
@@ballsdestroyer3000 XD Nice.
@@skeltheshapeshifter2697 Daaaaang.
I once saw someone say that EPCOT should have a cast member dressed as Luca's mom run around the Italy section of the park dumping buckets of water on children for the authentic Luca experience, and I am all for that!
I'm all ears yo!
@@singamanah7003 I’ll help you get out of that weird copy glitch
BEGONE DEMON
**points cross to her**
Honestly, because of how HOT it is in Florida, that would be really freaking nice!! Plus it rains every hour there anyways so we would all already BE wet; no harm done lol. I was just there 2 months ago
I can see it leading to complaints and concerns about damaged belongings. But a squirt bottle would achieve the same effect and would be a fun addition.
@@BonaparteBardithion yeah I could see that too lol. Also an actual whole BUCKET of water might be a bit much for some guests lol, even if it IS hot outside. When I was a kid I HATED water rides and getting wet unless I was already in my bathing suit. If a character came up and dumped an entire bucket of water on my head by surprise, I probably would have cried.
You know that feeling you get when you only hear someone's voice for a few years and have an image of them constructed in your head only to find out that they look completely different than the person in your head? That feeling is strong right now.
I'm so glad you addressed the LGBTQIA+ allegory in the movie. I was worried you weren't but it makes me really glad to see people even outside of the community recognising it and acknowledging it. Even if it wasn't what the writers intended, so many people related to the movie in that way and personally it got me through some tough times.
Besides all of that, Luca is a beautiful movie that should be appreciated by everyone! And the same goes for the ocean! :) #TeamSeas
The writers said that they didn't plan for it, but are totally onboard for it. I'm cis male and had felt those LGBTQ vibes since the first trailer(and Alberto's jealousy towards Julia, the first girl that Luca befriends and Luca calling Alberto a sea monster rather than admit he's one himself has such "refusing to come out of the closet"moments.)
I'm so glad that I wasn't the only one that thought the theme at the start sounded shockingly close to FFVII. It genuinely made me giddy when you brought it up. You never disappoint as "The guy that gives the score the attention it disserves."
Yeah this score is basically what convinced me that Dan Romer deserved a shot at No Time To Die
Do Re Mi Ti La. Do Re Mi So Fa Do Re Do.
That sequence is engraved into my neurons.
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Fun fact! Bipedal movement is about 50% falling, since humans are somewhat top heavy, the standard striding motion of quadrupedal movement would be too difficult/energy inefficient to do to any great distance, but once you just start falling and catching yourself you spend less energy “moving” your body since gravity will do it for you
@@singamanah7003 Go away bot. Nobody likes you. Why not get a real job? I hear there's always more room on the blockchain.
@Hanaey💦 Pathetic.
@@LifesGuardian Just report all of the posts for being pornography/sexual content, that is why I have been doing to help tidy up the comments. Apparently they posted something like over 200 times in the comments, but only in REPLY, so the creator of the video doesn't get them showing up in their feed. Its Insidious.
@@Mathadar I reported them as spam/unwanted commercial content. About as effective either way.
@@Mathadar Nice to find a fellow reporter/comments cleaner!
Something I find interesting is how Massimo's missing arm is never brought up because it doesn't hold him back. He's had one arm his whole life so it makes sense that he can do everything a person with two arms can do.
Fun fact, most of the voice actors (back ground characters like the first two in the movie but some more important like ercole too) were all italians. Only the main cast is English
Also, the scene at 6:43 shows a Scopa card, the eight of 'coppe' the meaning of the card is "to keep a secret, hide emotions or problems, being shy, and general fears", its amazing the details that went into this movie
I love that their goodbye has them in their true sea monsters form- god that just got me right in the heart😭
11:56 I’ve seen this movie four times and I never noticed Machiavelli pushing the cup off the counter and I love it 😂. Also, with Luca giving himself the high five, I think he was tagging himself in for the next part of the race after the pasta eating since he was doing the whole thing on his own
My headcanon tells me that Alberto's Dad was called Bruno, therefore inspiring the Silencio Bruno thing (canonically, not in reality)
That’s what I thought too 🤯
Or maybe that’s something he learned from his dad saying it, but he never actually learned who Bruno was because…well, you know, absent father and all
Thats what I figured too
I sobbed at the ending, and I still can’t help but get tears in my eyes at the line “you got me off the island, Luca. I’m okay.”
*damn you Pixar.*
@Caramelio okay okay… ahem:
*damn you Pixar and Disney*
The way he was cautious and self-aware about the italian pronunciation just to go ahead and totally butcher the german "Schadenfreude". I love it!
I love that they made the dad big and strong and being born with one arm. He didn’t lose it in a tragic accident or anything, it is just how he is. People are unique and they don’t have to be defined by what people expect them to be. Loved this movie so much
It's crazy how much a microphone affects someone's voice. Lee sounds like two different people between the VO and the video message
Also, nice beard
lee gets a nice beard win
My thoughts exactly. I was even wondering if he's doing a voice for the videos
he gets a beautiful beard win for sure
Loved this simple yet heart warming film. The ending w/ Alberto telling Luca, "you got me off the island" hit me hard. I love that Pixar because of it's fun whimsical movies that have depth to them, and that as you grow older, the wisdom engrained in these films, gives you a deeper appreciation and yearning for more.
I think a win I would add would be the scene where Ercole punches Alberto as his goons hold him up. It's a hard scene to watch, but it's really bold to show a kid getting beat up like that without censorship, so I think it's a win for Pixar.
Also that Luca, despite being terrified of harpoons, picks one up without hesitation to defend his friend.
6:55 I just realized something here. After Daniela tells Luca that she knows what´s best for him and then sees the angry look in his eyes, I realized she feared that her son was going to resent her for this. So she tried making him understand that she was doing this because she loves him. If you listen closely, you can even here a slight crack in Daniela´s voice when she says:"You know I love you, right?"
I love how the movie subtly shows Luca's mom finding something thrilling on the surface in the form of soccer despite believing the surface to be a dangerous place. She even got into the thrill of the game, tossing a kid into the fountain and boasting how she'd like to see a rival sea monster do that. Victory Dolphin impression
this movie made me cry, and i almost started crying bc the scenes that made me cry were shown here
"how will i know you're okay?"
"you got me off the island luca. I'm okay."
😭😭😭😭😭😭
I love how Disney is branching out and doing so many new characters with such unique backgrounds 💕
Th-that was Pixar
@@ChoaiDode they’re owned by Disney now :/ everything is now Disney
@@cheyenneditlevson8395 not everything
@@cheyenneditlevson8395 Disney owns Pixar but Pixar is still in charge of their own creative decisions notice how Disney only made a Hispanic film after the success of Coco. Pixar experiments.
@@starwarsprequelsandsequels7582 yet……they’re starting to….
Fyi: the song playing whilst they are eating pasta is "Viva la Pappa col Pomodoro" which is a classic song that talk about.... tomato soup
After two viewings, Luca became my favorite Pixar movie (I’ve now seen it over 20 times). The way the characters were written and portrayed as well as the themes and messages really spoke to me.
For example, Giulia’s family situation (split family and feeling like an outsider in a different city when going to visit your other parent) and how it was treated by not making it a big deal like it is in so many pieces of media. This is something I’ve basically been dealing with for my entire life and it felt nice to have it be recognized that not all families are perfect but that just because they’re not doesn’t mean they can’t work.
Luca’s curiosity and drive to learn more about the world around him also really resonated with me. And I see him in the end going to stay in the human world while balancing and accepting his differences as a loose metaphor for immigration. My mom and dad are German immigrants to the U.S and my step mom is a Colombian immigrant and they all still have lots of family in their respective countries. While I’m in the U.S and have to figure how to balance my cultural heritage and family with the ideas and culture of where I live.
I was also kind of the outsider/weird kid in school too and the trio friendship setup is almost the same with the friends I had in grade school (and still friends to this day) so it was nice to remember that.
The movie’s way of portraying acceptance and talking about it also helped me to do some introspection of myself and helped me to acknowledge and accept the fact that I’m asexual.
Luca may be a simple movie plot wise but the profound way it has affected me and the time it’s come at the end of a major cycle of personal growth (graduating high school, starting college, reconnecting with my mom’s side of the family and restoring a line of communication that had been broken for almost 15 years, losing several friends and family members, surviving a pandemic) has solidified it as one of my favorite movies of all time.
Thank you for sharing ❤
That ending shot of the island they were on, having the sun’s rays part the clouds while it’s raining is such an amazing shot, and really gives a sense of closure. Especially how it went full circle and called back to the island in the latter half of the movie. Such a beautiful looking movie, plus the score is just unbelievable. Never had I heard a score that fit a movie so perfectly.
Also, another detail i noticed is at the start the fishermen threw a harpoon at Alberto. You can see a scar on Alberto's arm from that same harpoon later in different scenes
Yes, Luca is great n all but- are we gonna ignore how handsome Lee is? He gets a beautiful beard win [ding noise]
I thought I was the only one that thought about the win kkkk
Sorry I just said Lee gets a beautiful beard win before I saw your comment. Yours was here first
Ikr😍😍😍
I kinda interpreted them riding the Vespa on the island as a metaphor for their friendship and a form of foreshadowing
They had to ride the Vespa together to get down the hill and fly through the air, but then split apart so they don’t crash into the rocks
Just like how they had to be together to go to Portorosso but split apart at the end
Damn.
I always wondered why Alberto's expression looked so hurt when Luca kicked him away before they could fall on the rocks. It makes more sense now. Thanks for making me cry.
that's so clever!!
Such a simple yet charming and impactful film. I really don't want a sequel, not that it doesnt deserve one but it deserves NOT to have a cash grab ruin it, but I do really hope that it stands as an example for the kinds of movies people can make in the future
I think there's gonna be a little short about Alberto but it seems really cute
The absolute grip this film had on me the summer it came out was insane. Very few Pixar films really get a hold of me on the first viewing like Luca did, especially since I’m getting a bit older. Usually I stick to the older Pixar films or the ones that came out when I was younger, maybe giving the newer ones a chance but not getting super into them, but Luca was so cute it really got me hooked for a solid few months
4:21 I like how it sounds like he turned away to look for someone
I don't know what this movie did to me. Ever since i watched it the first time, I've been obsessed. It's refreshing and nolstalgic. It feels so familiar, but also forgien because I thought it was way more open with the culture and the (most likely romanticized) time period it was portraying than most movies. It always has me crying like a little baby at the end. I love that it isn't a big plot, something small can be super refreshing in a world where people think you need a big complicated story to be successful.
Also: Lee is very big dad energy. First in personality, and now even more so because I know what he looks like.
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He's definitely on the list of UA-cam Dads, just like Jonathan and Alan from Cinema Therapy; and when is *that* CinemaWins collaboration going to happen? It's gotta.
@@carpelibrarium8522 one can dream. I'd love to see a collab too
“Historians were perplexed by their close relationship, neither married, but lived together for 60 years solely for companionship…”
This movie can be interpreted by many ways, either for the rainbow community, Special community, community with disabilities or just random kid who feels differently.
This is why I love Luca, anyone can see themselves as Luca.
It works for so many different interpretations. Before viewing I had read that it was a Rainbow youth theme which I could instantly see from the "We're worried about him right?" comment from Mom and even grandma "I dabbled up there a few times when I was young".
But I can also see the other interpretations so I'm glad they didn't exclusive make it about that so many others can see what they need to.
Indeed
*my autism i see myself in him*
@@seantaggart7382 In my case, my autism, my asexuality, my introverted nature, and a few other aspects.
As a trans person, the part about when the land monsters just understood that sea monsters were only different, not dangerous, hit hard :)
It was odd to me how he pickedup on the lesbian old women sea monsters but only ever referred to Luca and Alberto as BFFS
I love the hell out of this movie. It's adorable, charming, and beautiful. This is one I know I'll be rewatching for years to come.
Same
Everyone keeps talking about Massimo's arm, and I love that too, but I wish more people acknowledged Alberto's line to Luca when he falls and everyone sees him transform
"you're still ok"
I love this movie so much. I especially love the little details. They have canine teeth, you can seem them when the characters talk sometimes. That small detail that you wouldn't think to care about is amazing. When Alberto is in the water and the waves hit him, he moves with them, pushing him forward a bit. Luca's eyes slit when the alarm clock scares him. Alberto's expressions any time his dad is mentioned. Alberto has scars on his arms and you can see them in his fish and human form. I. LOVE. THIS. MOVIE.
this movie meant so much to me as an lgbtq+ woman. i was so excited when it came out for cinemawins to do a video on it because there’s so many small details throughout i feel deserve to be noticed and i’m so happy it’s finally come to fruition. thank you for doing this. luca is close to my heart and i want it to get all the recognition it deserves
tf-?
@@margi_an I didn’t write the comment you’re replying to but if you have a question I could try to help answer it for you?
I was also really looking forward to this video. I'm not sure exactly why, but it really meant a lot to me too.
There are so many more wins that weren't mentioned, but I guess he can't make a five-hour video lol
absolutely and 100% agree, as an lgbt person it really means a lot to me
@boppi_cat
Then leave lol
Disney just knows how to tell a good story. Some thing I’ve grown to love as I’ve grown up and make my own videos and films
Eh. The sequel trilogy for Star Wars wasn't their *hottest* take.
@@theantagonist801 They did mess up with the latest star wars but that ain't Pixar. Both Disney, but completely different teams.
Pixar knows what they’re doing
Disney on the other hand
I'm italian and my best friend lives now in New Zealand (we grew up togheter)...this movie represents so well what is like to be happy for your friends and wanting them to find happiness and the same time beeing so freaking sad to see them leave. Such a beautiful film. I also know the little towns that the movie takes ispiration from and its spot on. Un film stupendo ❤
Love how everyone in on UA-cam is helping with #teamseas cause it’s about time we got together and helped the ocean.
Anyways, “everything great about Killer Bean Forever” please.
What an amazing movie. I watched it first because I love Vespa's and Italian culture, but wasn't expecting such an emotional roller-coaster, it's like the films from my childhood. Actually amazing, one of my favorites by far!
19:15 I can’t put my finger on why, but I feel like wanting to stand close to the water while not wanting to get wet is a classic dad move lol
I love seeing live-action Lee Cinemawins promoting a good cause!
I also want to talk about in the climax, as Alberto swims away and Ercole and his posse throw *literal fucking spears* at him, he doesn't panic and swim faster or try to dodge. He just lets them come because he's so heartbroken his first real friend (that we see) betrays him for the sake of another friend. Ouch.
A really fun attention to detail thing I noticed was that Alberto's cheeks, nose, and shoulders are sunburned, like he's actually been living on land a lot longer than he's been living underwater. And there are even little patches of freckles in the same areas, which only further emphasize the point.
I'm surprised there wasn't a win for that one scene where one of Elcore's friends turned the boat to the other direction before it could completely crash into Luca, Alberto, and Giulia's boat
12:45 that scene made me cry so much, I wasn't expecting that!
the betrayal scene was so anxiety-inducing for me because i fully expected alberto to reveal luca to be a sea monster in retaliation instead, since in my mind, that's just what usually happens in scenes like these. what we got hurts a lot more, i think, and it might be one of my favorite scenes in the movie despite how sad it makes me
I’m going to say right now that Pixar has never really manage to make me cry. It has made me feel very sentimental and sad but not enough for me to cry. Luca, however, was a completely different story. It was the very first Pixar movie I cried to. I guess it kinda hits home for me because I just recently moved and left behind family, friends, especially my best friend. The ending really struck me. It was both beautiful and sad. It’s even more sad when you realize that Alberto practically lost everything. He lost his father, he lost his family, he was lonely and he probably lost his dignity too when Luca betrayed him. However, at the end, Alberto’s final decision to let Luca go was a character development, as he didn’t want to harbor Luca anymore. He knew that although he had the Vespa he always dreamed of, Luca’s happiness was where his heart was. If his friend was happy, then so was he. Simple but very powerful to say the least. Can’t wait to see more of Alberto with the upcoming short film. CinemaWins you’re one awesome UA-camr. Thanks for the video!! ❤️
I love the team seas ad, but it has just occured to me that's the most Lee has raised his voice on the channel
His voice sound so different in the ad. I almost didn't recognize him
So many great moments, friend ship, father figures, family, if u don’t cry at the three big endings it may not have heart
My favourite win was finally putting a face to
the voice behind Cinema Wins
Been looking forward to the greatness of this Italian sea monster adventure!
👍👍👍💯💯. A Pixar masterpiece
My comfort film❤️ so beautiful and was able to tell a heartfelt story without some big mega climax. Just a story about friendship, acceptance, and learning to be brave
Love this movie! Great change of pace after intense Pixar movies like Soul and Inside Out, which my kids were not interested or mature enough to watch. I don’t think you mentioned it but I love that Alberto starts doing things with one hand like Massimo!
Also just wanna say thanks for sharing such positive and encouraging messages, you seem like a really good person!
I never imagined this legend of a man that way. He is awesome and makes me appreciate movies in a different way.
I love that you’re doing this as a fundraiser, not enough content creators do this. Things like this make me view you as one of the diamonds in the youtuber rough.
i think luca was the first movie that quickly became my comfort movie. from the scores to the story, it’s just so well done! also, the train scene always gets me sobbing, and the score definitely doesn’t help 😭
So about the Italian translations of writing. Since you can’t expect everyone to know English and when the words are on screen for very little time it can be hard to understand even for people who know the language. Add to that the fact that it’s a movie for children who haven’t even started studying.
So for almost every movie they digitally translate the plot important writings, if they are not translated then they add subtitles
They did the same thing with Ratatouille, I remember seeing it in cinemas and on TV where the text was in English, but the DVD version had it in French
This very quickly became my comfort film due to the story, animation and music. Disney really did amazing with this one ^^
14:13 This is funny because as someone who speaks french fluently, this movie also made me realise just how similar french and Italian sound
My family was watching this movie as I was packing. When I was done I came into the TV room and sat with them as the final scenes played out. At the moment the ending arrives, with that final crescendo as Luca's train departs, I realized that I also do not know if they will see me again. We all then walked to kitchen by the exit and exchanged long hugs. I am not one to cry easily but seeing my siblings and mother cry like that stunned me. I tried to to hold my tears but as soon as I entered the car and started to drive out of the garage my little nephew walked out and waved me goodbye alongside the others....the music that starts at 16:57 started to blast in my head...I have never cried so much in my life.
Without a doubt Pixar wins this one. Talk about making a life-long impression. Thank you CinemaWins.
When Luca makes a bubble and uses it as a mirror is that self reflection? 😂
One of my favorite things in this movie is how Guilia's exclamations are all different cheeses. For example "Santa mozzarella!"
Yeah I loved that!
I love this film so much, it's honestly a perfect celebration of Ligurian culture. I don't get why some people seem to genuinely dislike it so harshly considering it's probably the only Pixar movie I've liked in the last 4 years
People dislike it because a lot of others took LGBTQ themes from it and god forbid a "kids movie" be gay
What about Soul? That movie is a Masterpiece.
I just discovered this channel, and I like the fact that he brings out the good in each movie I watched when I was younger, and it makes me feel very good. You got yourself a subscriber!
I love this movie so much, it’s really cute and I love the detail in everything!! I love to see the friendship between Alberto and Luca, it shows how strong friends can be, even if they argue, they are still best buds!! And being so supportive of each other!!