The target audience for Pixar’s new animated trifle, Luca, will likely be at an advantage over their parents. While I’m sure all audiences will be thrilled to have this new cinematic distraction to watch at home on Disney+ (and without a surcharge!), the younger you are, the better the chances you won’t notice glaring similarities to The Little Mermaid from 32 years ago—and the easier it’ll be to accept Luca for what it is.
Because, yes, we once again have a Disney movie about a sea creature or two who want to be part of your world, and once again the main character dodges fishermen, inquisitive snoops, and the judgment of his parents. While Luca does do some things differently—particularly by celebrating young friendships and the sheer gorgeousness of the Italian coast—it cannot help but appear lesser when compared to the legacies it stands on,...
Because, yes, we once again have a Disney movie about a sea creature or two who want to be part of your world, and once again the main character dodges fishermen, inquisitive snoops, and the judgment of his parents. While Luca does do some things differently—particularly by celebrating young friendships and the sheer gorgeousness of the Italian coast—it cannot help but appear lesser when compared to the legacies it stands on,...
- 6/16/2021
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
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