Pixar's Luca is the latest film to arrive on Disney+. Anytime a new Pixar movie is released, expectations are always high, given the studio's impressive track record. As always, this Pixar film balances a comedic and dramatic tone that audiences of all ages can enjoy.
The movie contains outstanding animation, likable characters, and a magical story, which are all o be expected from the studio at this point. These elements come together to create memorable scenes that are sure to resonate with audiences and possibly become iconic over time.
10 Fishermen Discuss Sea Monsters
In the movie's opening scene, two fishermen take their boat out to sea at night. As they make their way through the water, they begin talking about sea monsters, debating whether or not they exist. As they talk, a sea monster becomes visible, lurking through the water and snatching some of their belongings from the boat, terrifying the fishermen.
The scene succinctly introduces the dynamic between sea monsters and humans, setting up the central conflict for the rest of the film. The humans are not sure if the sea monsters exist, but if they do, then the humans are afraid and want to kill them.
9 Uncle Ugo's Introduction
When Luca's parents discover that he has been sneaking away to the surface with Alberto, they decide to send Luca down to the deeper part of the ocean to live with his Uncle Ugo, which prompts Luca to run away from home.
Uncle Ugo rambles on about whale carcasses, losing consciousness at one point because of the changes in oxygen levels, and he needs Luca to punch him in his translucent chest in order to restart his heart. This interaction is arguably the funniest scene in the movie, thanks to the hilarious vocal performance of Sacha Baron Cohen as Uncle Ugo.
8 Luca & Alberto Swimming Away Together
After finding out that Luca's parents intend to send him to live with Uncle Ugo in the deeper part of the ocean, Alberto convinces Luca to run away with him to the human town of Portorosso in search of a Vespa that the two can use to explore the world.
As they travel towards Portorosso, they jump off a cliff into the water and gleefully swim and jump, coming in and out of human form. It is a beautifully animated, joyful sequence that perfectly captures the excitement and optimism Luca feels in that moment.
7 Luca & Alberto Exploring Portorosso
When Luca and Alberto first arrive in the small fishing town of Portorosso, Luca is nervous because he has never interacted with humans before but Alberto seems confident. The two stroll through the town and Luca finally gets to observe human culture for the first time.
He is overjoyed as he hears people talking in a coffee shop, sees men playing cards, and eats gelato for the first time. After wanting to experience life on the surface, Luca finally gets to fulfill his dream.
6 The Truth About Alberto Living Alone
After Luca and Alberto get into a fight when Giulia learns the truth about Alberto and Luca hides his identity, Alberto goes back to his island home. Luca tracks him down there to apologize and, while there, discovers that Alberto was abandoned by his father and has been living alone.
It is a sad and dramatic scene in which Alberto admits that he believes he just messes everything up and deserves to be alone. Effective and moving, the scene sets up Alberto's character arc and ends up having big implications on the film's climax.
5 Leaving The Vespa
Following the Portorosso Cup Race, Alberto finally gets his wish and is able to buy a Vespa with the prize money. As Giulia is getting ready to leave town and head back to her school for the semester, the three characters stand around and talk about all the places that Alberto will travel with his new Vespa.
Luca and Giulia exit the shot but Alberto lingers behind, hesitant to leave his Vespa. He looks back and forth between his friends and his Vespa, seemingly choosing between the two before smiling and chasing after them. It is a subtle moment, but it is the completion of Alberto's arc as he confirms his decision to sell the Vespa and stay in Portorosso with Massimo.
4 The Debut Of "Silencio, Bruno"
Throughout the movie, Luca is shown to be more reserved and anxious than Alberto. When Alberto tries to convince Luca to ride their homemade Vespa down a steep hill, he explains his secret for overcoming fear. Alberto calls the negative voice in his head Bruno. Whenever he feels the voice putting him down or discouraging him, he says "Silencio, Bruno," and encourages Luca to do the same.
"Silencio, Bruno" becomes a repeated refrain throughout the rest of the film. The phrase externalizes Luca's character growth as he learns to silence the negativity and fear in his mind.
3 Luca Saves Alberto
Luca misses his initial chance to be a good friend to Alberto when Alberto's identity as a sea monster is revealed to Giulia and Ercole. Instead of showing solidarity, Luca continues to pretend to be human. However, Luca redeems himself at end of the triathlon when it begins to rain.
Alberto reverts to his sea monster form and the townspeople attempt to kill him. Rather than hiding, Luca reveals the truth and stands up for his friend, proving to Alberto that he is not alone anymore.
2 Saying Goodbye At The Train Station
At the end of the movie, all the main characters gather at the train station to say goodbye to Giulia as she heads back to school. Alberto reveals that he sold the Vespa in order to pay for Luca to go to school with Giulia and has even talked Luca's parents into agreeing to the plan.
Alberto stays behind with Massimo, but he thanks Luca for helping him leave the island he was living on alone. Luca says goodbye to his parents and his friend and gets on the train. He cries as the train leaves the station, but then cannot help but smile as he looks out at the world before him.
1 The Telescope Dream Sequence
When Giulia realizes that Luca does not know what stars are, she takes him to her telescope and begins teaching him about the cosmos. He is immediately fascinated as he discovers how much bigger the universe is than he ever realized.
In a gorgeously animated dream sequence, Luca imagines himself running on the rings of Saturn, flying over the Roman Colosseum, and witnessing the events of Pinocchio as Giulia teaches him. This is the moment that sparks his passion for learning and ultimately leads to him following Giulia to school.
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June 21, 2021 at 12:00AM
