Luca Review: Pixar's Endearing, Predictable Tribute to Youth, Gelato & Vespa
Pixar’s latest CGI fantasy is an endearing, but entirely predictable coming-of-age story.Lucatells the tale of two teenage sea monsters, who pose as human boys and discover “la dolce vita” in a scenic seaside Italian village. They gobble down pasta, slurp gelato, and dream of owning a Vespa; which will scoot them around the world in style.Lucais a pastiche celebration of 60s Italian culture, cinema, and music. It’s a sweet and an enjoyable experience for sure, but lacking the dramatic heft of the storied animation studio’s classic films....