Watching Turning Red (2022) FOR THE FIRST TIME!! || Movie Reaction!

[@nickflix8657]

Hey everyone just wanted to say thanks for being so patient with me on this one. Been trying to get this video up since this morning and finally was able to get a version passed copyright! Once again if you are new sorry if the blurring or talking is too much, or the watermark is too visible, these are the things I have to do in order to show as much of the movie as I do! So just wanted to explain for anyone who may wonder!! See you next for a surprise movie!! Also apologies I kept calling the panda a bear, just one of those things I misspoke about on several occasions.

[@-XOSMIC-7512]

You are welcome

[@morganspider-manmarvelfan6110]

You’re welcome

[@fantaoramge]

I would absolutely mistake the panda for a bear too LOL. There are SO MANY disney movies about bears, they really mess me up.

[@teleportingpotatoe]

I feel so evil watching these copyrighted videos lmfao I know its wrong.

[@nickflix8657]

@@teleportingpotatoe Well they aren’t actually copyrighted, that’s why I have the watermark and blurring so it does fall under fair use. That’s why it’s on KZbin because my video passed copyright checks.

[@amylangston7456]

About the periods: you don’t necessarily need all types of pads, but moms want to give daughters choices when they’re getting started. Ibuprofen and heating pads are definitely needed, periods are the worst.

[@Serenity113]

Don’t forget chocolate. For me I gotta have my chocolate.

[@-XOSMIC-7512]

@@Serenity113 same

[@riven3068]

Yall get chocolates? I just sleep it off damn im jealous imagine getting chocolates everytime you have period cramps that's a dream

[@Serenity113]

@@riven3068 I buy my own and in ahead of time. lol

[@riven3068]

@@Serenity113 ooo i would totally do that aswell but i reckon i would've eaten all those chocolates by the time i got home

[@00square1]

The scene where it was revealed Tyler was a 4town fan was both hilarious and heartwarming. Because, you would normally expect them to make fun of him especially after everything he put them through. Surprisingly, they didn’t. Not only are they happy but they even welcome him to the group. I guess now that they know, they have something in common so why not be friends then. It’s pretty refreshing to see something like that in animation.

[@pedrodiogo4636]

I love how Tyler character is written. If you pay attention during the movie, he is actually ALWAYS ALONE, he is playing basketball alone, he is the store alone, he only talks with others by making fun of Mei. Also, he uses headband just like Aaron Z of the band. He cleary hides his tastes probably afraid of being see as less than a man. But in the end, he gets embraced by the girls, because they are all also... oddballs in the school and he finds his people.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I remember being that age and obsessed with N'sync and Backstreet Boys lol, there were secret boy fans of them too lol but they got made fun of in school. So they tried to hide that they enjoyed the bands as well XD let people like what they like and stop making fun of them!!!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

@@pedrodiogo4636 Plus I think he had a crush on Mei Mei since he always made fun of her, typically boys (and girls) will do that when they like someone secretly. Take Helga from Hey Arnold! for instance, she was always mean to him and called him "football head" when really she had the biggest crush on him lol.

[@joevanno4323]

Pretty sure homeboy is gay or bi, being ostracized the way he was in the early 2000s? Probably closet gay trying to keep it in. It was like that for me anyways. Doing anything to deflect that you feel different.

[@fiyibomiolabode]

@@joevanno4323 not this again

[@lilymorton1408]

I loved that this film addressed what it did. The whole mother-daughter relationship was expressed beautifully, as well as the message on young women going through puberty. I feel people don’t talk about it because it’s inappropriate or seen as disgusting, buts it very normal and important that young women know to not be ashamed of it!

[@moneylover318]

Would you have passed any of the tests

[@ARCtheCartoonMaster]

Or... maybe the reason kids don't know about periods is because they think the human body is boring and nerdy to learn about? You know, the same reason they don't care about geography?

[@jdogmcfly1712]

I like that I'm a 15 old boy and I still liked this movie. Goes to show that it doesn't matter what demagrafic, Pixar makes great stuff.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

demographic*

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Boy or girl, it's a "coming of age" movie and done so well :)

[@cmiiitch]

I’m so happy to hear that!

[@dimensiondemon5047]

I'm a grown adult and I enjoy the movie. Anyone can watch and enjoy it.

[@janderickorlain7838]

Are you bl

[@MrStyro]

Mei’s dad was a pretty cool/supportive guy and I especially love his plan with the circle. Something tells me that him and Mr. Boonchuy would be best buds.

[@josephmartins8882]

Big facts. I like his more calm and soft spoken nature compared to the very expressive and outgoing nature of the other characters.

[@twist58]

He and Mr. Boonchuy would definitely hit it off well.

[@pokemon_trainer_isaiah]

Exactly, the fathers in Disney movies and shows are kind of swept under the rug when they’re so relatable and soft spoken most of the time

[@zencyn4682]

We need a short for the dad

[@MrStyro]

@@zencyn4682 100%

[@lesliemonster92]

I absolutely love how you said that even though she's a girl and the plot revolves around things more specific to a girl's early adolescence, that you still found her relatable. I *definitely* feel part of the target audience for this one, which is just a delight since so many little details speak directly to my own life experience. I'm certain any girl will tell you just how accurate that first period panic scene was 😂 I laughed so hard seeing how her Mom was prepared for that! 31:53 Actually! I'm positive those were just stick-on earrings! So early 2000s fashion. I was right about the age of these girls during this time period, and god there are so many great details here that I remember: the tamagotchi, old cell phones, CD roms, stick-on earrings, choker necklaces, 4*Town as like a fictional NSYNC/Backstreet Boys group. Even the fact that we hear "Bootylicious" and "Cha-Cha Slide" at that party cracked me up 😂 Those songs were major hits in 2002!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Yes, this movie was made for us millennial girls haha ;) I loved N'sync and BSB back then (still do of course haha).

[@laurawithers5152]

😲 OMGoodness and did nobody see the beautiful butterfly Clips in the blonde girls hair🦋🦋? So 2000s I remember having those in my twisties when I was a kid😍😍

[@labyfan1313]

I feel like some of that stuff was more 90's though. When I was a kid in the mid 90's my mom would press on those stick-on-earrings so hard I felt like she actually punched holes in my ears. I feel like the Tamagotchi fad had faded by the end of the 90's, because I remember finding one in 1999 and being embarrassed to be playing with it when no one else had one anymore. I was also already over the Backstreet Boys by 1998 (wasn't an NSYNC fan). But of course Boy Bands have continued since then.

[@Samus7000]

@@laurawithers5152 I stepped on one of those butterfly clips once. It made my foot bleed 😭

[@lovablecharacter8167]

@@RedRoseSeptember22 for me it was B2K

[@MrStyro]

Imagine just waking up one day and being extremely excited to attend a concert only to have it crashed by a giant kaiju. This movie’s third act is phenomenal. Also, it seems like the government is completely unfazed by Red Pandas.

[@destinyswanigan1854]

Aren't they in Canada?

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

@@destinyswanigan1854 Yes lol.

[@dwcyrusm.4127]

That's Canada for you

[@drewleaguenz5654]

Big Phat panda , that’s Canada for you

[@srirachag5224]

Imagine being a parent and your kid almost dies at a concert where they were supposed to have fun because a woman with a spirit panda got angry, she deserved at least jail

[@Kanashimimo]

When I first started this movie, I didn't know what to think of it, but I realized that my reaction was mostly due to me remembering being at that age and being a cringy teenager as well. Like, this movie is really realistic with its depiction of teenage girls, and at the first, I felt like I just wanted to hide under my blanket watching the movie because a lot of their behavior felt so "me", if you know what I mean. I was a weird girl too, though I didn't go through a boys band phase, and this movie helped me a little more to accept that part of me. I'm glad you connected with it, I've read that review from a white male reviewer saying barely anyone could connect with that movie being so specifically about asian-canadian culture and womanhood, and it felt so racist and so misogynistic. Glad to see men can love this movie as much as I did. Take care and get the rest you need!

[@fightingfaerie]

Yeah, at the beginning me and my mom weren’t sure and thought it was weird. But then I remembered, oh yeah she’s 13

[@notavailable8201]

It's heartbreaking her mother carried a heavy emotion with her for giving the Grandma that scar over her eye when she went Panda mode. In a way it makes sense why she was worried for her daughter but there are always better ways

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Yeah her panda was the biggest because of how much intense emotion she kept in over the years.

[@notavailable8201]

@@RedRoseSeptember22 Yeah Mei had her friends to help her accept herself wether she kept the Panda or not but who did her mother have when she was at this low point? Sure she had her husband but i don't think it was enough to rid herself of the guilt even though he was the reason she fought her Mom to begin with. I'd like to think if her and the Grandma had that closure after the incident she might've thought different about the gift. I really loved how her husband accepted both of them as the Red Panda even encouraging Mei if she wanted to keep it the choice was hers. Reminds me of that episode of American Dragon when the Dad found out the truth when Jake time traveled and despite eventually accepting his family was all dragons he still needed his memory erased which was sad

[@moneylover318]

@@notavailable8201 I like the reason she became a helicopter parent was due to the fact that she didn't get much affection from her mother thus gave her daughter too much

[@monsterhanna6691]

@@moneylover318 And people still wanna act as if parenting doesn't do anything, nor pass onto to their children.

[@memyselfandi7782]

I just saw this with my mom. I wanted to DIE for Mei when her mom went full scorched earth about the smallest of things

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Yeah, reminds me of my mother -.- when I was going through puberty she embarrassed me sooo much and shamed me for everything. I also wasn't allowed to wear tampons because I was a virgin and my mother believed tampons were only for women who were already sexual lol. I don't like them anyways by my own choice now, but still, it was something I remember getting made fun of for in school.

[@memyselfandi7782]

@@RedRoseSeptember22...wha... I'm q pads girl but did she announce it in front of the whole school or something?

[@Chuuyasn1dog]

It reminds me of that one time the same exact thing that happened to mei, my grandmother saw a r e a l l y.. embarassing drawing of mine when i was 11, 2 anime girls kissing in my school notebook 😭

[@adamis5ver917]

Aw sorry to hear about you feeling so sick Nick. Hope you feel better, really glad you felt up for watching this movie though as it I have been looking forward to it for weeks as well!

[@Kruppty]

So SAD WAAaaAa

[@briixtneyquit2704]

@@Kruppty shutup

[@Kruppty]

So you like being sick?

[@briixtneyquit2704]

@@Kruppty i never said that, you were mocking

[@Kruppty]

Why else why I need to shut up?

[@kaitlynhumphrey8028]

Fun fact: Red Pandas aren’t bears, there actually related to raccoons and weasels! 🤗 I loved this reaction, and I hope you feel better! 💖

[@fightingfaerie]

That’s what scientists thought but I think recently they realized they are their own thing

[@Blackclaw1000]

@@fightingfaerie Yepp since 2020 the red Panda is a very own species according to ancestrial Lineages who also reached to Germany once in earlier Times so we Know that Red Pandas also have now 2 Species the western red panda and styans small Panda which are seperates through regions . the western red panda is the more famous one

[@pearlgarcia956]

fancy trash panda hehe

[@Lady-Seashell-Bikini]

@@Blackclaw1000 They've always been their own species... The point is that they're not bears and never have been bears. In fact, the Giant Panda was named after the Red Panda after its markings and should actually be called Panda Bears.

[@Nicamon]

I'm still baffled that they chose to call that animal Red Panda(or Minor Panda)instead of RED RACOON!😵

[@morganspider-manmarvelfan6110]

Yeah, Meilin’s mom was WAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY too overprotective of Meilin. At least her friends were SUPPORTIVE though.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Parents like this do in fact exist unfortunately lol.

[@morganspider-manmarvelfan6110]

@@RedRoseSeptember22 True.

[@labyfan1313]

I can relate. This reminded me so much of my mom the way she freaked out over boys. My mom was so strict about that when my sister and I were in public school and high school. If you had a crush on anyone in school (and just like in the movie, the boys never even knew about it in most of the cases) she'd jump to the absolute worst conclusions. I wonder if she regrets it now that we're both in our 30's and still single.

[@moneylover318]

@@morganspider-manmarvelfan6110 I think she was trying to be the reverse of what her mother was thus being a helicopter parent

[@morganspider-manmarvelfan6110]

@@moneylover318 I see. Thanks

[@sophiaisabelle01]

I’m absolutely fascinated by the usage of color palette in this movie. I can clearly see pastel colors here and there, and they’re also the more vibrant types. Anyway, I think the concept behind Turning Red is versatile/unique. You don’t get to see a lot of humans turning into red pandas in animated movies. I heard this is an allegory for puberty, and I can also see why that is the case with this film.

[@aniokay]

I cried so much at Mei's separation scene, where she tried so separate herself from her wild, authentic side. Because that's what I had to do growing up in a dysfunctional familie. I had to suppress myself to be perfect and tp serve my family.

[@sketchnotes2246]

I love that in all the chaos of the second ritual, they couldn't find an object to put Ming's panda into, so they went with the tomagatchi. And the grandma got stuck with the 4-Town necklace lol. Also, I just noticed that Mei nicknamed the red panda statues at the front of the temple "Bart" and "Lisa" as in Bart and Lisa Simpson perhaps?

[@monsterhanna6691]

I noticed that, too! I'm so happy I'm not alone on that. 😂

[@moneylover318]

The simpsons became more popular in the early 2 thousands in Canada

[@sarahgreen9554]

I liked this movie, but honestly it was hard for me to watch it. Because I understand how it feels to always be expected to be perfect just because you’re a “good girl.” And always obsessing over a parent’s approval. You should never have to feel ashamed to be yourself and to admit what you like and who you like.

[@DI-QueenmoEMino]

I seriously enjoyed also liked Turning Red a lot, thought it was a nice endearing movie. Periods are apart of every woman life! It's the reason why women can conceive and give birth in the first place, its because of uneducated taboo stigmatization of menstruation is why women also girls feel ashamed of their bodies natural functions. You got plenty of coming-of-age stories about boys getting boners or having wet dreams, but if you talk about a young girl developing sexuality or womanhood then it "Gross" can't stand stupid double standards. Either way I had a good time with this movie while not perfect it captures that early 2000s vibe so well also what it felt being a tween at that time, we've all had our "cringe" moments as kids okay there's nothing wrong with that, let tweens be tweens instead of growing up fast.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Agreed it was amazing :D we need more animated features that tackle these tough topics. Maybe Inside Out 2 since they hinted at Riley going through puberty at the end of the movie lol.

[@DI-QueenmoEMino]

@@RedRoseSeptember22 Seriously so true. I will never understand hiding or not educating also sugarcoating mature topics and issues that kids will soon learn also discover in the real world. Including something as natural & super normal like puberty or sex in general, everyone went through puberty also having sexual feelings or developing desires during adolescence is apart of growing up. Its apart of nature and what makes us human, so why shy away from it or not properly touch on these topics that's everybody goes through or deal with on a daily basis.

[@fynchbird]

I agree with you and I adore your analysis on it - but I just wanted a little reminder that some women, including trans women and some biological women - do not menstruate😊 Not to be the wet blanket here but yup - I absolutely agree with the fact that periods should be naturally talked about since it's a common thing and it absolutely isn't embarrassing😗

[@DI-QueenmoEMino]

@@fynchbird Yes that's true to as well. I know that out here you have some cisgender women also trans women that don't have periods, but I was mainly stating that periods are a natural function of every day life for women or anyone with a functioning uterus. That female puberty issues shouldn't be treated as a taboo or as seen " gross " since it something that half of the human population goes through regularly.

[@fynchbird]

@@DI-QueenmoEMino For sure! I got what you meant by it, no worries☺️

[@phousefilms]

Saw this yesterday. Some person complained it was too similar to "Luca",but really, I loved it a little more than "Luca"! Not only does it have my hometown, Toronto, but I love all the characters so much here! Love her friends, love the "my choice"story and I loved the fangirling at the concert, along with Mei's awkwardly rolling under the bed and starting to draw her crush. Laughed so hard at Mei twerking at her mom to gross her out and her Red Panda form being seen by the girl and her just covering her face with a paw and gently pushing her into the bathroom stall again, XD!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Yes that was hilarious lol "OH EM GEE" XD

[@niyaodom1944]

I’m stuck on how they believed that it was “too similar;” the only things that come to mind is the familial tensions (parent/child), wholesome friendship stuff, and raising money for a special treasure???

[@ashleyjohnson9651]

no problem about the animal mix up nick! real red pandas are tiny and you can tell they don't really look like bears that much, but the big fluffy versions in this movie definitely do look more like actual bears! i hope you feel better soon, and don't be afraid to put yourself and your health first! we understand if you need to ever take breaks or delay something.

[@TimotheeReacts]

By the way the song is written by Billie Eilish and her brother! Didn’t know that

[@gustonzimasheen]

Tim. Your T-shirt is turning red

[@JulieNetwork31]

Me and my family just watched this movie and we loved it, it got many laughs out of my mom and that’s really hard to do lmao.

[@SpacialRend7]

This Pixar film really brought me so much enjoyment in a long time! I love the story, the characters, the music, and the overall message too. Thanks for the reaction, Nick!

[@PikminandOatchi]

Considering I'm not anywhere close to the intended audience I enjoyed this movie well enough.

[@guadalupelemus8440]

I just can't get enough of Abby she such a mood

[@MiddletonPlays]

She's my favourite out of the 3 friends!

[@pokemon_trainer_isaiah]

Same, such an energetic little gremlin

[@Lee.M.D]

I absolutely kin her

[@twist58]

Watched this film with family. It’s a worthy addition to the Pixar library! While the conflict between mother and daughter is similar to Brave, bringing this concept into the modern times with adolescence being explored from a girl’s perspective is quite interesting compared to a boy’s. Mei’s red panda design is an obvious nod to Miyazaki’s My Neighbor Totoro, while the humor of shapeshifting to and back is reminiscent to the comedic nature of Ranma 1/2.

[@HobGungan]

I think they dealt with it here better than Brave. The change of creative team halfway through the latter to a team that was uncomfortable with that subject undercut the messege. This one really stuck the landing.

[@PuccaLover15]

I loved Mei's friends, especially Abby and Priya. Abby made me laugh and Priya is just so cool. But of course Mir was awesome too.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

She's the "emo" of the group lol. The mature one who reads things like Twilight and stuff lol.

[@matt815]

I literally so love this dude's channel so much, this guy deserves more love and I, WE hope Nick stays safe.

[@40kkidlock18]

i like how in the movie shit goes from 0 to 100 in some scenes like the party scene one minute they were having fun and the next minute everything goes wrong and the situation keeps escalating

[@paulbrosfornever512]

I waited for your reaction because I knew your video would be one of the best! Can't wait to watch this with you!!

[@nickflix8657]

Aw thanks, hope you enjoyed it!

[@videohistory722]

Btw, yes it actually is 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.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Indeed, it was about puberty in general :) but her period and transitioning into womanhood was the main thing ^_^ and discovering herself as a young woman.

[@jacobsed6665]

They even mention pads lol? So I’m sure it’s about that

[@natalitty909]

Waiting to watch a movie with Nick for the first time is always so worth it another great video Nick! Love you, glad you're also taking the time to manage your health

[@memyselfandi7782]

I get it's kid like to forgive a bully once they find something in common, but seriously it was q no for me. He was obviously lonely with no friends with alot of jealousy toward Mei but still.

[@srirachag5224]

He was always alone and the only way he got noticed was by making fun of Mei, like, he even had to invite her to his birthday party for people to come, sometimes bullies are just hurt people projecting their insecurities onto others

[@lulystalgianature2968]

I was going to watch this movie here even with the interruptions, but it looks too good to let parts skip, so I better avoid the comment section. And Nick, don't do reactions when you feel sick. Really, they can wait. Well I'm off to see where can I find this movie that isn't Disney+✌

[@nickflix8657]

Yes please do!! And I was feeling a lot better when recording haha, won’t record when I’m too sick😁

[@thebanditking3084]

This movie is so special and amazing, and also something i absolutely loved that i haven't seen a lot of people talk about, is how the girls didn't shame Tyler for liking 4-town, they let him join them and hugged him, i thought that was really cute

[@M.W.K6996]

I have to admit that I really enjoyed the movie. It was weird and really out there, and that's what I liked about it. I really enjoy when animated projects that don't shy away from family problems, teenage drama or social issues. The characters, animation and voice acting were all done very well. They did a good job of showing how scary changing and growing up can be, but it happens for a reason. But like any other Disney movie, the problem is mostly resolved to quickly. Forgiving and moving on is important, but its not easy (like they make it seem in their movies). Ming did the exact same thing to Mei that her mother did to her - and she didn't see that? If nothing is ever going to be good enough, you shouldn't push a child to be perfect. Healing can happen...but it takes time. (Ming shouldn't need to apologize. She may have given her mother that scar, but it was Wu's controlling and overbearing nature that caused such an act.) People may call the portrayal of Chinese culture in this movie racist or stereotypical; but it isn't if its all fact. Most families of Asian cultures are very controlling and pass that toxic quirk to their children. Parents shouldn't push their desires onto their children, because than the children never get to live their own lives. If your kids rebel, its most likely because you're refusing to listen to them. If there's a sequel, I seriously hope that Disney doesn't tone down the problems and issues of growing up.

[@zibbybadfo8418]

The weird and outthere vibes have the exact hint of how life feels when ur 13 and it was so awesome to see a group of women writers be able to so accurately tell a story so many of us can relate to. We all had our weird hobbies and weird friends it was nice to see young girls allowed to be actually weird instead of quirky but still cool

[@clairescreativecorner]

This movie was so good the mother and daughter relationship was explored so well in this and the red pandas! I love so much! Deffo going to be a new favourite!

[@miocervos]

I loved this movie so much more than I thought I would! Gave me big vibes from my childhood and I was so surprised that it went into the issue of generational trauma. It also has some gorgeous visuals!

[@shainewhite2781]

Hey Nick hope you're doing well and staying safe. List of movies I'll be watching this week: Monday- Oscar Winning double feature: In The Heat Of The Night, The Graduate. Tuesday- Wild West Double feature: Epic The Wild Bunch, dinosaurs and cowboys Valley Of GWANGI. Wednesday- Oscar Winning Double feature: The Godfather, The Poseidon Adventure. Thursday- Action double feature: The Taking Of Pelham 123( 1974), comedy Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. Friday- On The Run Double feature: Sci Fi Logan's Run, Action Thriller The Gauntlet. Saturday: Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Dracula 1979 Sunday- Horror double feature: He Knows You're Alone, The Awakening.

[@Sparx632]

This is the most I’ve laughed at a Pixar film in a long time. Definitely one of my favourites from the studio.

[@RikuKingdomHearts_II]

I watched this the other day with my mom and we really enjoyed it. It had good emotions for sure. And also how I feel about the "only once change" it just because they never had a opportunity where someone broke their seal and re-released the panda. So the family only assumed you had one chance but it's really just ant time there is a red moon. That's what I figure anyways.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I just watched this last night and loved it!!! It's the first Pixar move to normalize periods and puberty :D amazing, we've come a long way. I hope Pixar will continue to do things like this.

[@camilastan1205]

Don’t worry about it & I hope ur feeling better🙏🏻and u don’t have to apologize for feeling tired. It’s understandable. Record when you feel up to it. And I’m excited to see ur reaction to this. This will be my first time watching this film.

[@UnlicensedOkie]

My first thought when I saw this was “Damn this mom is selfish af.” Not even thinking to prepare her for something this crazy. Then I thought about it. I imagine a lot of moms don’t prepare their daughters for this part of their lives.

[@broadwaybrook2319]

I love how he imitates the Pixar lamp with his head movements And that picture of little Mei singing with her mom is so cute! And it's so sweet how Nick gets emotional during the scene where Ming is accusing the girls of being bad influences on her and Mei doesn't admit it was her.

[@rinadraw101]

I'm glad you're feeling a little better Nick! This movie legit become my fav cause of how relatable it is, mostly the mother and daughter relationship. Mei really reminds me of myself as a kid. I'm glad that Disney/Pixar is tackling this type of topic about being yourself. ( Funfact: Red Panda aren't bear! The name can get very confusing but they are mostly related to Racoons! )

[@IsadellaEstelPolanco]

It's such an incredible movie. Better than I thought. Made me cry like a baby when she met the mom at that ritual place. So good.

[@TheInspirefly]

What I love is that this movie so clearly shows that there was no one right way to be and no one choice that was empowering for everyone. The best choice for Mei to be true to herself was to keep the panda, but the best choice for Ming to be true to herself was to transform it, because they were both very different people with very different pandas. For Mei, her panda was a source of happiness and expression and fun and authenticity, but for Ming, her panda was a source of trauma and pain and made her LESS authentically herself and who she wanted to be. And I'm so glad the moral of the story wasn't that "they all just needed to learn to love and accept their pandas and let them out." Because while that was demonstrably the right choice for Mei, it was demonstrably the wrong choice for Ming. Even Sun Yee presented all of them with the choice, and behaved lovingly towards all of them, whatever they chose, without judgement or disappointment - she held the portal letting them transform their pandas if they wanted to, and flew with Mei when Mei chose to keep hers - she helped ALL of them in their choices. And what I love is that Ming DID learn to love her panda, when she was able to take the choice to transform her panda into something that couldn't hurt or traumatize her anymore, so she got to be herself and love on her panda in the tamogotchi. It doesn't make Ming fake or wrong or "not accepting/loving herself" or not being authentic, and I'm so happy that both choices were presented as equally valid and empowering when they truly were made as each individual's CHOICE, and not forced or expected. It's so important to me that this movie shows that making the empowering choices that are true to yourself and allow you to be your true self may be opposite choices to the people around you, including the people you love. By the very end, both Mei and Ming respect each other's choices, are not judgemental or disappointed, and recognize that their way wasn't the only right one. The right choice for one person may be completely opposite from LITERALLY EVERYONE ELSE and that is okay, and making the "expected" or "societally approved" choice doesn't mean you are any less authentically yourself than the person who is breaking the mold, if that choice is truly authentic to you.

[@bobbobbo5278]

Your reaction are seriously my fav it feels like im watching movies with a brother lol. Also it's great you watch a good variety of movies

[@morganspider-manmarvelfan6110]

I just saw this movie yesterday! I hope you enjoyed it, Nick.!

[@springheartedtiger]

I watched this movie because of Mei’s friendship with Miriam, Abby, and Priya and Tyler It’s very relatable when Mei felt pressure about being perfect for her mother

[@matveynoname7083]

The film is directed by Domee Shi, who directed the Pixar short Bao.

[@baffledbrandon3132]

You've NEVER seen "Finding Nemo!?" Oh, man, you are in for a treat! "Monsters Inc." is really great too!

[@esther8847]

Nick! This was great! Thank you for being that friend whom we can watch movies with and be ourselves!!

[@julieta8683]

Hands down my favorite movie of 2022 'cause I'm an autistic Canadian and I never imagined that my favorite movie entertainment brand Disney would make a movie with the location mainly focused on my home country Canada but here we are and I'm so happy about it 😁👏🏻❤

[@potatololita2072]

This movie was great and I’m so happy ur watching it ur reactions are some of my favorites

[@mondoman2016]

61+ views in 2 minutes… …NickFlix is gonna receive his silver play button in no time! 🎥

[@lachikitab]

I LOVE YOUR REACTIONS!! You give such a genuine review with a positive attitude unlike these other reviewers

[@srirachag5224]

For example getjaby, he doesnt even react at all

[@samwxch7538]

YES !!! this honestly made my dayyyyy !! i just watched this movie last night and my goodness it’s such a phenomenal movie and I can’t wait to see your reaction! 💕💕 i know this is going to be fantastic and i can’t wait to see what’s gonna be in this video ! i adore your content ever so much and your channel brings me so so much happiness! continue to be yourself 🥰❤️

[@KieranBaack]

Watched this movie yesterday and it instantly became one of my favorite pixar movies

[@quilaviper]

This is the kind of support from guys that this movie needs! It made me really happy when you said you could still relate to it even though it was more of a teen girl target audience, because this movie has been getting an UNGODLY amount of hate for not being "relatable for the boys" (and the puberty stuff, but that's a different can of worms), and I'm like, bruh, I'm not a French rat chef and I can still relate to Ratatouille, what kind of a weak argument is that??? So idk, it made me really happy for you to so easily say you can relate to it and enjoy it despite the difference of life experience, it just proves that the people hating on it are being so ridiculous for no reason lol

[@a.g.demada5263]

It's idiot because even the boys need to be aware of periods

[@moonlightbae_]

This has to be one of the best animated movies i have seen.

[@rozietheophane1169]

I literally only just realised that Tyler is with the friends at the end. Why is this the only part of the film that made me cry?

[@TheCommenterDragon]

I loved this movie, it was such an awesome watch, the voice acting was excellent i mean it did have it's ups and downs like all movies do but it was still a fun movie to watch nonetheless, and you're the first person i've seen react to this film Nick!!!

[@erinnadia0409]

I'm so grateful to Pixar for making this film. This is exactly what my friends and I were like as tweens, nerdy dorks who were obsessed with boys 😂😅 it was so cringe but in the best way. I'm also someone who had helicopter parents, along with generational trauma and to see that be shown in Disney, it really makes me feel less alone. Encanto showed it so well too and Encanto has become my favourite Disney ever made. This was so amazing in such a different way.

[@gustonzimasheen]

I love how quickly you speak at the beginning for the intro

[@kurikuri6683]

17:08 Nick: stayed totally calm. Every girl on the planet: OH MY GOSH, I WANT TO CURL UP AND DIE. ITS SO EMBARRASSING 😖 I'm glad you're feeling better now. Take care of yourself!

[@bookaddict9591]

This movie is so beautiful in visuals as well as storytelling, you can see the anime inspiration and it shines 😊 I was in tears by the end, it definitely hit home and I'll be rewatching a lot 😅 loved your reaction as always and I hope you continue to feel well 😊

[@mtrudo]

My 7 year old watched this with me and was like omg mom when I get my period if you come to school with pads id die😂😂. I like that she knows this stuff already though so it's no surprise.

[@majiel2709]

When I saw the mom's panda form I immediately thought "Oh crap it's Gojira" most people call him Godzilla but I call him Gojira as a sign of respect

[@morganspider-manmarvelfan6110]

I still can’t believe Billie Eilish participated in writing the original songs for this movie.

[@rfinggus_archives]

Fun Fact: That is a red panda and she transforms into the red panda when she feels certain emotions

[@funvideofan1625]

18:51 “I just love the look of this city” It’s Toronto, Of course you love it, who wouldn’t?

[@maryamtara2934]

It’s okay to take a break Nick💖 I hope you’ll be better soon

[@marquiestezino9580]

Fun fact red pandas aren't actually bears they're related to raccoons

[@robl6261]

as a Canadian that school scene was spot-on i was never good in French class

[@gunzooray]

Mei: Besties, Assemble! Steve: Hey, That's My Line!

[@micahslaydon7324]

Don’t worry man I absolutely 100% love your channel👍🏻

[@mvrdvrer7724]

WE LOVE YOU NICK!! Your channel makes me so happy😆

[@NightLunaLia]

Red is AN AMAZING MASTERPIECE ❤❤

[@jodyharrison6186]

They aren't a 'bear', honey. They're a 'panda'. Being an Australian, the Koala gets the same bad wrap. They're not a 'bear' either and yet they're sometimes given that name.

[@dcemerald70]

I love this reaction! Glad you enjoyed it! I highly recommend Freaky Friday (2003) for another mother-daughter Disney movie. Another movie about a giant panda (the bear panda) is The Amazing Panda Adventure.

[@AdamIshak01]

The beginning of this movie ( and even some parts after) are very pre teen weeb. I saw the trailer and wasn’t really interested because it seemed more like a movie very directly saying it is for little children. This is my first time watching the film because I adore Nick’s channel and I am shocked at how much I cried with the family honor, the mother and daughter relationship, the debate of expectations of the family vs your own happiness, possible generational trauma, how times have changed and how younger generations are growing faster and different due to their environment (when Mei Mei hit puberty too soon and shocked her whole family especially her mom- that’s why she said she never told Mei Mei cause she thought she had more time), Mei Mei hiding the changes because you’re family never spoke about it and which in a way sheltered you so you’re hiding it and almost harming yourself cause of it because you’re more worried about what your parents would think than your own health. This hit a lot of heavy points in such a innocent and comedic way. I’m sitting here really shocked. I still feel like most of this movie is mainly meant and bluntly for kids younger than 11 more than other Pixar/Disney movies (ex Luca has very similar vibes) but there’s definitely some adult moments if you can get pass the “child cringe” as people put it because it makes you remember all the embarrassing moments you had for something you thought was super important at that age. Edit: Luca also has the transformation human/monster issue, family expectations and whether you should follow them or not regardless of your own feelings, feeling guilty because what makes you happy isn’t what you’re parents want, being sheltered, the rebellious teen stage, friendship betrayals and recovery, the child and parents comprising, but they present the stories differently which also kinda refers to how puberty for boys and girls are treated. I genuinely had no interest in Turning Red, but after watching the movie for the first time technically off this commentary, I might watch it fully and rewatch it.

[@queerlibtardhippie9357]

Hey Nick! I love your videos lol. Usually I'm toxic as hell but you really calm me down lol

[@alyshaharper8730]

My daughter and I love this movie. And yes Nick, you do need all that stuff. You don't need that many pads each month but you need access to a variety when you first start menstruating because every one's period is different and young girl's periods are especially coocoo for the first few months. And her mom barely touched on the medicine it takes to make periods bearable

[@ooflink9240]

56:20 I was crying when she said that speech 😭

[@hi_im_angelatrainor]

Seeing someone that happy over a Disney film won my sub.

[@StAngel22]

Some things are universal and even tho this movie is about a girl growing up, everyone has that moment when they need to discover who they are without their parents. And love, right? This movie is also about love ❤️

[@jessm.porthos]

Lol I loved this. I’m from Toronto and it’s nice to see it the location of a movie. Not just disguised as Chicago or NYC in a live action movie lol. Also Abby needs to be the queen of my heart. Plus I love that it’s set in 2002

[@labyfan1313]

This reminded me so much of my mom the way she freaked out over boys. My mom was so strict about that when my sister and I were in public school and high school. If you had a crush on anyone in school (and just like in the movie, the boys never even knew about it in most of the cases) she'd jump to the absolute worst conclusions. I wonder if she regrets it now that we're both in our 30's and still single.

[@neontyler6663]

The most relatable movie ever. Its in our childhood and teenager years.

[@tuney7319]

Red pandas are real animals btw, they aren’t as big as in the movie and are more like raccoons but still

[@lizebotha8783]

Me and my parents just went to see it today! I loved it but I also love watching your reaction to it Nick

[@auroraprs9133]

I had the same reaction it just had nostalgie of 90s so cool

[@matveynoname7083]

It's interesting to see how Pixar moves away from realism to something cartoony and cute: Luca, Turning Red.

[@thecasualloser9715]

I LOVED this movie! It was so good & relatable. I mean, I don't know if im weird because I never really simped that hard for anyone, I was the quiet kid with a lot of problems. But I CAN relate with how I feel like I'll never be good enough. This movie is a 10/10 in my book. It did have a bit more adult humor & puberty talk, but I actually liked that. Yeah sure, there are kids 5-10 watching this, but they have to learn about this stuff. Acting like there is no such thing as puberty is wrong. It is regular body language for someone who is growing into adult hood, and there is no good reason to hide it. Again, I loved this movie so much!

[@happiiixsoph2236]

Hes a runner hes a track star 51:05🤣🤣

[@broadwaybrook2319]

It would be cool if they had a short prequel where we see Ming's experience with the red panda and how she lost her relationship with her mom. Like Nick was saying, a flashback. Come to think of it, Ming is kind of like Isabela from "Encanto," she tried all her life to be perfect for her mom (well, for Isabela, it was Abuela), but learned she didn't have to be perfect

[@nikkislovesyou]

This is my first time seeing your reactions, and wow this was great! I love how sincere you were, and I totally agree that while this film is very specific in that it focuses on mainly a 13 year old girl going through puberty, it actually still has a lot of universal truths in it that a lot of people can connect with too. Growing up, dealing with changing relationships with your friends and family... and I love how you appreciated all of this! Keep up the great work!