**TURNING RED** is Y2K PERFECTION! First Time Watching Movie Reaction

[@silver_dragon16]

This is probably one of the rare instances where there’s a movie from Disney/Pixar where someone did NOT die. This movie was so cute and relatable and I loved it.

[@thebestofstephx]

That’s a really good point!

[@silver_dragon16]

@@thebestofstephx also when the aunts show up: MaTeRiAL gOrL!

[@данЫчреакции]

This is the best Disney movie I love Disney

[@AxleBoost]

People in the city did when Mei's mom was walking to the stadium.

[@Real_Genji]

False, Sun Yee died a long time ago

[@cemiller]

I'm living for Disney/Pixar giving us top tier fathers in their movies as of late.

[@thebestofstephx]

yesssssss

[@gon-gameworld-collection]

In other pixar/disney movies most kid are ophams. Or one part dies long before.

[@cemiller]

@@gon-gameworld-collection oh I know. Im just tired of the dumb dad trope that has been in the media for so long.

[@MrDrProfessorSir962]

The dad is obsessed with the brochure and then the end credits scene makes sense 😭😭

[@oncerand_directioner]

@@MrDrProfessorSir962 I didn't even notice until now that Jin was actually reading the brochure about 4Town that Mei made and it actually convinced him that she's probably mature enough to go to it😭

[@jtmeade]

Warning Spoilers. So I, a 28 year old guy, really resonated with Turning Red. Like, so much that I've been having to work through a lot of messy emotions it brought to the surface. I had a protective mother, maybe more so than Ming. I was a "gifted" kid that could never really live up to the expectations. Especially once my ADHD got worse in my preteen years, which the panda reminded me of a lot. In fact the scene where she's beating herself up and begging it to just go away hit me really hard because it was almost exactly the same as my reaction to my ADHD getting worse. "Why am I like this? I wish this would just go away!" I also realized that the "cure" has parallels to ADHD medications. "You can cut out this problematic part of yourself to better conform!" (Note that back when I was diagnosed the medications available had some nasty side effects, so I never used them. They've come a long way since then.) So the ritual scene, with her struggling over the choice and the visualization of ripping yourself apart to fit other people's idea of what you should be, hit me pretty hard too. Top all that off with the "I'm not going to regret this... Am I?" Since I chose not to use the meds I've had a lot of struggles. I wonder sometimes if it was the right choice. So just... Yeah. A movie hasn't caused me to reflect this much in a long time. Basically I found it super relatable and it's quickly becoming one of my favorites.

[@chatnoir60609]

Ohhh wow, the parallels between both are so many. I'm sorry you had to go through that. Now that you mention it, I loved the movie because it can work as a metaphor for so many growing pains situations. It's brilliant.

[@jtmeade]

@@chatnoir60609 Thanks for the sympathy. It's part of life though, we all have struggles growing up. Like you said, it's great that the movie can feel relatable to so many people with so many different growing pains. It's important to realize we aren't alone in it.

[@AxleBoost]

Another 28 year old guy here, and you already wrote everything I was going to write. You're not alone!

[@meganedork248]

Hi! 25 y old here but BPD and i totally resonate with what you say and with the movie ;;;; i'm glad we are not alone with this feelings and reflections about a struggling panda inside ourselves too

[@jtmeade]

@@AxleBoost At first I felt kinda silly relating so strongly to the movie but after seeing that it wasn't just me I realized that the movie is just crafted that well. Almost anyone should be able to relate to it, especially anyone that deals with intense and/or hard to regulate emotions. I'm glad we aren't alone!

[@AlessaParker]

the scene where Mei's mom finds her drawings was excruciating to sit through because it partially happened to me. well not the embarrassing af confrontation part but just the discovery and asking "WHAT IS THIS" part 🤣 she once came across my deviantart page and forced me to close my account because she thought it was full of shady people solely based on the website name. also occasionally she'll find my sketchbook while looking for something to take notes on (BUT WHY MY OWN NOTEBOOKS? PLEASE!!)

[@vixiestarfire]

Sounds like that was just an excuse to snoop lol

[@johnmccarron7066]

I think a lot of us had that 'helicopter parent' point in this time period where they were snooping in every damned thing you did, and there was also the risk of something embarrassing being found. I'd like to think that, for those of us expecting to be parents of teens someday, we'd treat any accidental discoveries of 'those drawings' as "Oh, they are starting to feel stuff! I guess it's time for The Talk."

[@gotenson2231]

My stepmom ripped up my drawing and said it's my fault for not doing my schoolwork. It hurt more that she threw it in the kitchen garbage where it cannot even be salvaged. I don't know if that hurt more or getting a manga I got from a friend as a gift being ripped in half in front of me.

[@notsoptimistic]

my mom isn't that strict to me cause she knew I'm that quiet kid in school so I always hv no complains coming from teachers but my sister? once my mom caught her calling on the phone with some boy and they literally went out of their way to find who that was, till yeah my sis started to rebel and sneaking out at night frequently during her highschool days that I'm sick of her frantic. honestly, all this helicopter parenting might seems normal to us asians but when you take it too far, your child might do something even worse to get their freedom.

[@dereklopez9060]

When this movie played 90s and early 2000s music, It brought me a genuine smile. Old school music is definitely the best.

[@TheScarecrow78]

Im a middle aged dude and i still thought this movie was super fun and cute. You truly dont have to be a young girl or mom to love it.

[@johnnyjohnny2650]

Yeah, I'm 44 male, watched it last night and thought it was great.. but Pixar/Disney usually are. It's pretty much to be expected.

[@connerhogel5636]

when her mom at the end says "Dont hold back, for anyone. The further u go, the prouder ill be" absolutely sent me into mars

[@SebWhitaker]

come on teletubby teleport us to mars!

[@videohistory722]

Btw, yes it actually is in part about getting her period. The jokes weren't coincidental.. Gross red monster. The way she's walking stiffly when she's in her bedroom? I can confirm that's how we walk when we're trying not to move too much to prevent...an "accident". "Prevent any accidents." Curling up in the fetal position because it hurts. You can even make a case for the extreme emotions thing, cause a lot of us can attest that extreme emotions tend to make it...worse, let's say. And the friends neutralizing the panda? A way to show that having friends around to help you through it when you have an "accident" can make it less embarrassing.

[@shadowseer07]

Also period nightmare, those are so real lol.

[@megandillon7276]

@@shadowseer07 wait really I’ve never had one before

[@sammylane21]

"ENCANTO" and "TURNING RED" are great comments on the manufactured thinking of both the Latino and Asian culture mentalities and are a great help to the minor of minority that a mix of both and have families with tight upbringings.

[@abthedragon4921]

I wasn't really sure what to expect from this movie when I saw the trailer; and after watching it, I was more than satisfied. It was cute and hilarious as heck! Generally a fun watch.

[@sammylane21]

I loved it when Mei was "raising the roof", it's her face, that serious look on her that cracks me up.

[@HeatRaver]

It's one of my favorite gif's, that I could watch all day, lol =D

[@bskec2177]

Mei goes to concert - "She's like Spider-man" Mom shows up - "This is an Avengers level threat..."

[@Glaceonmon]

Why is period stuff ALWAYS so taboo in "children's" movies when more than 50% of the population gets periods? And (surprise surprise) it's always evangelicals who have the issue 🙄

[@thebestofstephx]

Seriously!

[@Glaceonmon]

@@thebestofstephx #GreysAnatomy seriously!

[@rachelhimes7715]

and most girls get them before 13 these days anyway.

[@Mismismarie23]

Wtf

[@Samus7000]

@@rachelhimes7715 That’s always been the case. Puberty in girls starts around 8-13 years. I got my first period the summer before 5th grade!

[@J1ntu]

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this Edit: I definitely understand the comparison to Encanto but the more I think about it, I can see this being more comparable to A Goofy Movie

[@thebestofstephx]

i didn’t think about that!

[@アキコ2003]

Encanto..? Wtf? How are these 2 movies comparable? They are nothing alike

[@gracerogerz]

@@アキコ2003 overarching themes about generational trauma

[@Shritistrang]

@@gracerogerz And an older generation controlling the younger one.

[@austinpapageorge7210]

How Pixar made a movie about a movie about a teenager publicly humiliated for her body and desires and it did NOT turn out like Carrie is remarkable. Carrie murders her school. Mei tells you to love yourself at the end. Even the little tykes can see it. OMG I cannot get enough.

[@Hjkhjfhhhgch]

For anyone who didn't know, the number 4 in Chinese has a close pronunciation to the word death which is why its considered unlucky. Its the only thing i remember from my high school Chinese class.

[@jui-imouto-chan]

Same in Japanese, to the point that in some buildings they’d “skip” the fourth floor (labeling it as 5 instead, even if it was *technically* still number 4)!

[@HeatRaver]

That's why the grandma complained about the 4-Town necklace being "so unlucky", because she now has to wear it all the time, even when gambling.

[@buggedbrew]

it was really refreshing watching someone watch this movie with just genuine love and excitement for it. i continuously see a lot of people reviewing it and addressing its controversy (regardless of whether they enjoyed it or not) and it nice just seeing someone love the movie for what it is. that is what the experience should be instead of being clouded with so much discourse around it! absolutely loved this reaction, very grateful for this video

[@Gooberwares]

The whole drawing daisy mart thing I kept yelling : THIS IS AN AVENGERS LEVEL THREAT STOP HER

[@tabs9027]

You have to check out the 4town album that came out with the movie, iconic...

[@manuba_]

yesss 1 True Love is my fav song

[@DavidB-2268]

For those who may not be aware, the bird in the foreground at the end when the SkyDome was being rebuilt was a blue jay, referencing the fact that the dome is home to our Toronto Blue Jays baseball team. The coffee pot sign Mei knocked down was a pretty famous local landmark in the Chinatown area.

[@Shritistrang]

Best dad ever.

[@thebestofstephx]

love him!!

[@evancarvalho2195]

The real plot twist was us becoming 4*townies... 🎶I've never met nobody... like you 🎶

[@charleslee8313]

Spending 200 bucks for a concert, and a Chinese ritual breaks out -- that's a heck of a bargain.

[@thebestofstephx]

facts

[@darryljack6612]

Pixar: Makes a movie. SB's tear ducts: Ah shit, here we go again

[@rockmacher]

This movie also has a post credits scene. Also it’s great you’re keeping the trauma meme alive

[@spadeas49]

Even though some dumb reviewer thinks the movie isn't relatable for those who aren't from that culture, that the movie is just for a certain niche, I personally found myself a lot in Mei-Mei. I was not a little girl in the year 2002 (even though I was 15), it was only recently that I finally understood my trans identity and accepted my femininity, even if I did not leave the closet to my family or my friends for the moment. So the part of Mei-Mei that hides who she is or searches for herself, 100% relatable to me. The part of her that draws sexy things too, at the same age as her. And even though I wasn't a fan of boy bands, I was all for Spice Girl at the time. So there you are, I'm not a 13yo little Canadian girl of Chinese origin going through puberty, but the 34yo French trans woman that I am can only recognize herself in her.

[@soleinquadrata]

All right, you’ve convinced me to finish watch Turning Red 🥺 Hehe I had to stop when her mom drove up to the mini mart with her sketches - the secondhand embarrassment was overwhelming 😭

[@videohistory722]

7:35 they own outdoor cats that walk around the temple. The kittens came from them.

[@ViolaGMidi]

Nice observation

[@videohistory722]

Whenver she lifts her hands up when she's scared, that's a reference to the fact that red pandas do the same thing.

[@TheEllieBree]

Yep the point you made early on about encanto and turning red being very similar was my exact thought process

[@DreamFearless]

*Sees intro It's okay, I teared up during the cooking scene too. It's an unattainable beauty standard.

[@thefloatingtree]

I LOVE your editing on these reactions. You grab all of the best bits and reactions without whittling the movie down to an unintelligible mess. Loved this movie too, it's all I have been able to think about for the past week.

[@cheesestickgames1908]

My friend recommended me this movie and I'm so glad you watched it to!!

[@favoritevids8869]

I’ve heard many people say that Priya looks a lot like Mirabel…. And I mean she does in in a way but….. like….Mermista anyone? She is like Mermistas vampire-loving little sister

[@justyouraveragelimeenjoyer8675]

"Your mom is calling" "IM NOT HERE" I love it

[@drakeredwingofficial]

Second! And Turning Red is a sweet little film. Loved it!

[@videohistory722]

Be honest. How long did it take you to realize the scene where she's at the desk with her headphones on was a lo-fi girl reference?

[@Cristofercat]

omg ive been waiting for this!!!

[@elishalee3254]

I love how Mei went through all this trouble just to go to a concert. LAMO

[@videohistory722]

come on! The kitten box test is outright CHEATING. Nobody could resist it! Kittens don't play by the rules!

[@fajaradi1223]

Yeah! Why do they always pick the cutest among them? Where are those mangy, part bald, half blind, flea ridden, and worm infested nasty kittens?

[@unowest9018]

Eh wow, that little "Clap your hands" sofa dance made my day 🤘🤣 that + ur tears 😸

[@jgzaz]

I really miss the days of receiving a mixed CD or mixtape of all my favorite songs that was put bunch of time and thought and, now you can just put together a playlist and send it off. It just doesn't have the same feeling. I love this movie for showing kids today how similar we are in how we bond as adolescents, just with different technology

[@Cassandra.Northcott17]

Can we also talk about the fact that Sandra Oh is the mom!

[@Yugioh420]

I can imagine what everyone else watching the Concert was thinking.... So That's why Tickets cost 200 bucks. Lol

[@justyouraveragelimeenjoyer8675]

5:34 That is ABSOLUTELY something we've all said in middle school 😭

[@kirkdarling4120]

Where did they find a box of baby kittens? They showed stray cats hanging around the temple. Yes, Priya is an icon. Few people notice she has already started her period. Dad always had a gentle word for her, and he was the only one who noted she was unhappy about giving up the panda. I think Jin was actually kind of into panda: "She was...incredible." I'm a 70-year-old black man, and adore this movie. My daughter was a young teen in the early 2000s, so I related to this much more than I did with Encanto.

[@annefrankgacha1942]

"The movie is about trauma." Love that quote!!

[@MrDrProfessorSir962]

People upset meanwhile Disney teaching us Canadians call beanies tooks

[@videohistory722]

idk if you noticed, but she called the panda statues outside Bart and Lisa, after the Simpsons.

[@disneyfan8719]

5:23 I NEVER called a hat a "tuque", I never even seen or heard that word in my life till now. Lol

[@christianschoff2490]

I bought the song that was part boy band part Cantonese chanting.

[@Bri_Games]

It’s such a good movie. Love it! And love this video and all of your other vids! Keep doing you!💜

[@videohistory722]

2:19 I believe that's in reference to how boy bands typically tour in 4 cities.

[@Hannahgs]

Even down to the Boots and Cats beatboxing lol this movie is so nostalgic for me even though I'm a Texan white girl lol The nostalgia and the messaging about family pressure especially among diaspora families si so relatable and so good!! I love movies like this where there isn't a big bad villain as well.

[@lolaminera8257]

That scene at 4:26 was the most relatable part of the movie for me...

[@videohistory722]

10:01 and then you realize in hindsight she was just looking for any excuse to not be there when the rest of the family showed up.

[@sammylane21]

"Study, Work, Listen" is ok but a better self help poster is "Study, Work, List....AND have fun too!".

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

Every time I tried to ask for a graduation gift or big trip for my birthday or something, the only way I could convince my dad is through a carefully curated Powerpoint. Budget (excel) , sites to see, etc. He respected that I took time with it as well as putting some thought into each one.

[@broadwaybrook2319]

Honestly, I would freak out if I saw Jordan Fisher in concert, as Mei Mei and her friends are when they see Robaire in 4Town. I honestly didn't think I would like this movie, because it seemed like a silly plot and thought "Over the Moon" was better. But I actually liked it better than I thought I would. They're just different. I loved Mei's friends and her dad is probably my most favorite character in this movie. And it was funny when my brother and I watched this because during the scene where Ming shows the box of pads to the whole class, it was awkward for both me and my brother. We were probably both thinking, "Oh boy, this is not going to end well."

[@pritanshurout7141]

When you are watching tick tick boom...I am literally waiting for it

[@thebestofstephx]

I watched it already! Unfortunately didn’t film a reaction though but i loved it!!

[@pritanshurout7141]

@@thebestofstephx ohh ..glad to know that you enjoyed the film...i hope Andrew wins an Oscar for this

[@MariaStar64]

I love this movie because I was born in 2002 so this makes it awesome! 😁

[@stormvlogsrobinson5044]

I've never met nobodyyy like you~!

[@averielol3521]

I was laughing so much from this movie

[@chidivids2005]

That store scene gave me War flashbacks😬. I can tell you first hand my mum didn't care that I was mad at her, she just guilted me into seeing that she did it 'cause 'she cared about me'🙄

[@deemyers4022]

That Movie is Best of Turning Red just Best Wonder Park and more

[@cheesestickgames1908]

THE CHA CHA SLIDE THO

[@lydiasworld6220]

Lol I just realized that you probably don’t know that The person who plays the lead singer in 4 Town is Jordan Fisher, who also plays Seahawk and She-ra and the princesses of power 😭

[@ceceelove7996]

I would also like to know where one would just find a box of kittens. For educational reasons of course.

[@avatarmary]

loved this movie personally think ming must be an avatar hence the size of her inner panda but also i remember writing fanfic at 13 lmao

[@alanmacification]

The box of kittens comes from the same place as the music.

[@elishalee3254]

Not me getting Godzilla vibes towards the end.

[@данЫчреакции]

Best Disney movie I love Disney

[@JediDanD]

"Hurting innocent people" Don't worry, pain can't be felt any longer by all the people Ming killed :3 Edit: Feel better :D If you don't feel better, I guess now it's not the best time for me to tell you, while I lost your puppy, I still have a big chunk of it :3

[@Caroline-vo8zg]

I loved this movie!!!!

[@ratlaxautrai]

When you think about it, there's a bunch of similarities between this movie and 'Attack on Titan' too. Haha

[@jeffbrehove2614]

8:01 Well they're certainly not Barenaked Ladies

[@scottstevens7639]

Being a 59 year old Caucasian dude, didn’t really connect with the characters. I did however live in Toronto in 2002, so I connected with and greatly appreciated that aspect of the movie. You’re right, it’s not often you see a Canadian perspective in a high profile American made film. And they got most of the details right. So nice to see the Skydome demolished, as opposed to the Golden Gate Bridge or Madison Square Gardens. And it’s rare to see the fundraising and repair efforts afterwards. That’s so very Canadian…

[@gear6881]

Wait a second. I own this exact same jumper.

[@mrjakelong]

Stephanie Best i like Tyler do you

[@johnnyjohnny2650]

Is it ever explained why the mom panda is randomly 1000x bigger than all the other ones? That's the only thing I didn't get

[@MsEverAfterings]

I am guessing either the tremendous pressure she felt as a teen that she hid within herself, or she is a very emotional person and never knew how to deal with them manifested that giant panda

[@ian7836]

Im obsessed with 4*town...

[@paigemurphy7770]

I believe that Brother Bear is in Canada 🇨🇦. 1 of the races in Planes is to Quebec.

[@jacky79322]

Idk if anyone has mentioned this but I noticed you haven’t watched Steven universe. It is such a good show 🥰

[@Dark4White]

Turning red is a good, perfect, cringy comedy (but also funny cause it related to the real life) and adorable movie everrr

[@frnknstndrgqn]

I would have literally died if what happened to mei happened to me with any of my crushes OMG...

[@mysterioussunshine2026]

I think Abby is Boo from Monsters Inc

[@zammmerjammer]

They had those stick-on earrings in the 80s.

[@Yugioh420]

You noticed the B+ but missed the C- behind it.

[@lazardenisa2858]

I recommend you the owl house I think you will really like it and the second half of season two just start releasing episodes every week This show presents a human going into a different universe with witches and demons and she stays to learn magic

[@peterang6912]

15:26... sound familiare..Encanto..

[@Pram827]

Yesssss

[@SaveGigantic]

I'm a guy and I probably love it even more lol. Did you miss the end credit scene?

[@thevideoends617]

There is end credits btw

[@tofu_golem]

I'll be honest. The first act bored me, but by the end, it got so adorable!

[@malikhall4697]

You should react to the Garfield movies.

[@JasonJacksonJames]

what does "x is an icon" mean

[@Thebeezzkneezz.]

Arcane

[@vanessaivlisar1778]

First

[@cardinmalone4974]

Credits should all go to Pixar, not Disney.

[@blainedavis8819]

I haven’t watched this yet because everyone around me is saying it’s awful but everyone on KZbin is saying it’s amazing so IDK WHAT TO DO!!!

[@inkfeather1152]

Is this what the world has come to? Kids relying entirely on social media to rule their lives? How about you watch it and make up your own mind??

[@blainedavis8819]

@@inkfeather1152 I said I’ve been hearing different opinions, not that KZbin would control my life🤨

[@trashraccoon2635]

i think you should give it a chance. most people that i've heard saying they don't like it usually point to the cringe and secondhand embarrassment as the reason why, but story wise i think it's pretty solid. if anything, it will let you see into a culture that's not often portrayed in media.