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Luca and his best friend Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.
In the picturesque Italian Riviera, young Luca Paguro experiences the adventure of a lifetime during a summer he'll never forget. Luca discovers his best friend, Alberto, is a sea monster of the other world who hides his true identity whenever they are on land. Together, they embark on an unforgettable journey, sharing gelato, pasta, and scooter rides.
Luca was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its animation, heartwarming story, and charming characters. The film was also a hit with audiences, particularly families, for its themes of friendship, acceptance, and overcoming fear.
Visually stunning with vibrant animation and a beautiful Italian setting.
A heartwarming and delightful story about friendship, acceptance, and embracing differences.
Charming characters and a gentle, feel-good narrative that appeals to all ages.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Luca, praising its beautiful animation, heartwarming story of friendship and acceptance, and its charming portrayal of Italian culture. Many highlighted the film's positive messages and its appeal to both children and adults.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Motion Picture, and won the Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Music in an Animated Feature Film.
The town of Portorosso in the film is inspired by several real coastal towns in Italy, including Camogli, Vernazza, and Tellaro.
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"Luca" endures, really, a life beneath the sea where he acts as a sort of shepherd for fish each day before returning home to his loving but over-bearing mother. It's when he encounters a fishing boat near the surface, that he becomes intri...
Meh. Nothing creative here. Cute film and all but certainly not Pixar's best.
Really good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This is full of fun and child-like wonder, with a surprising edge to it as there is an usual amount of violence directly related to the main characters. This has a very wholesom...
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/luca-spoiler-free-review "Luca follows the studio's formulas of success closely without taking any unique detours, but it still tells a compelling story with relatable c...
The artists at Disney and Pixar have returned with a new animated film “Luca” which will debut on Disney+ on June 18th. The film introduces audiences to Luca (Jacob Tremblay); a young Sea Monster who lives with his family and fellow fish...
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