It’s summertime and the swimmin’ is easy, especially if you’re a cute little green sea monster like Luca and live in the waters of the lovely Italian Riviera with your parents and other sea monsters.
Luca finds a new buddy in Alberto, another sea monster who has decided to cast his lot with the humans aboveground. He’s athletic and has taught himself to dive off a home-built ramp back into the sea. Luca’s mom would be horrified if she knew. Even Luca, a bit fearful, wonders at his friend’s bravery. Alberto’s answer: “You’ve got a Bruno in your head, so tell him, “Silenzio, Bruno!”
It’s exciting beyond belief – except for one thing: when they venture out of the water onto land, they turn into little human versions of themselves. Fun perhaps, but when they get into town, it’s embarrassing – not to mention confusing to local observers.
One such observer is a girl – Giulia Marcovaldo (Emma Berman), a gutsy and determined chick who seems to have no fear. She dreams of owning a Vespa, and intends to win it by placing first in the upcoming pasta-eating triathlon.
Pixar brings us Jacob Tremblay as Luca and Jack Dylan Grazer as Alberto in “Luca,” its latest animated release from Disney.
“Luca” follows the Pixar mold in charm, humor and positive messages of being yourself and finding likeminded folks. It differs in one obvious respect – much of it is in subtitled Italian, which I for one loved. It also boasts a charming score by Dan Romer.
This may not be top-drawer Pixar – it’s much simpler of plot and more direct of approach – but it is beautiful, delightful and most welcome.
“Luca” streams on Disney+.
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