WHOLESOME and BEAUTIFUL, my heart is HAPPY | Luca REACTION | Monica Catapusan

[@yuyulliz]

I think Giulia pushed Alberto away at first because it was her first time seeing a sea monster and being startled that combined with the fact that Luca also acted in fear, Luca who is supposed to be Alberto’s good friend was afraid, so to her it made sense to be afraid as well. I don’t think she was being mean on purpose.

[@Cutiepie-cy8td]

The reason why all the towns people were so fast to except these sea monsters wasn’t because they won the race, but because of Massimo. And let’s be honest, nobody would want to argue with someone like him.

[@cloudy_cat11811]

I agree lol. He used a knife with 1 arm, you do not wanna bother him 😎😎

[@adelaide.2008]

The ending of Luca Will always make me cry

[@yasolin]

My to

[@nilaydogan3995]

Sameeeeee

[@summer__plays1930]

yea

[@itsflorence5529]

Same :(

[@misscrystie88]

Same

[@allura9163]

I don’t think she wanted Alberto away, but with how aggressive he’d been acting, it fed into the stereotypes of them being ‘monsters’.

[@camiart_casual]

Yeah Alberto scared her on purpose, she was just reacting in the moment. If you watch the scene back after Alberto leaves looking all hurt and betrayed, she looks sad and thoughtful. By the time they walk home she's had time to process a little bit. That's why she's not scared anymore.

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

@@camiart_casual well said

[@gabrielegenota1480]

@@camiart_casual Also because she trusts Luca- so Luca being afraid of the sea monster affirms her fears as well

[@sandpiperr]

@@camiart_casual Agreed. I think her reaction to Alberto was because it was just the initial shock. However, on the way home from the beach, she has some time to process learning that sea monsters are real, and is smart enough to figure out that these two boys came out of no where, both act weird, and she just found out one is a sea monster...so it makes sense the other would be too!

[@user-wv1rd4he4e]

I actually cried when the two ladies put down their umbrellas. I'm gay and I get emotional from that scene because that small scene is actually a big moment for gay people. It's the moment when you feel like you don't need to hide yourself from society anymore so now you can come out of the closet. It's so well done by the writer and animator.

[@Im_broke-f1w]

Aww that’s so sweet🏳️‍🌈✨💅👑🫶

[@iarmandov2]

I think that the reason she pushed Alberto back and not Luca when she found out, was because I don’t think she had really put two and two together yet. I think she felt a lot of guilt once she found out. Absolutely amazing movie and review!

[@godzillapowerpufffan8142]

15:32 The part where you said no biting while fighting made me laugh so hard

[@jerry-zz8xo]

There's actually a lot of queer subtext in this movie so I found it emotional myself but it's understandable if most people missed it. Probably the biggest giveaway is the old female couple. You could probably catch it more easily with a rewatch.

[@thehungriestcannibal]

Yeah. I totally got that too. The sea monsters being an allegory for queerness, and the fish hunters/fish haters being allegories for a homophobic town. They were called monsters, had to feel comfortable in their identity, etc. Also the scene where Alberto reveals he's a sea monster felt a little bit like "outing", and Luca denying that he's a sea monster felt like pretending he wasn't queer to not be seen as weird. Or when the grandma said "not everyone will accept him". Not to mention their sea monster forms are literally the gay man (MLM) flag colors lol. I think the general consensus among watchers was that it was heavily queer coded, and it made me emotional too haha

[@ahnnahnewell5263]

can you stop trying to make that? they are not queer or gay!

[@Almond.stars666]

@@ahnnahnewell5263 tell that to the creators if your so bothered

[@ahnnahnewell5263]

@@Almond.stars666 "Luca isn’t a queer love story. In fact, according to director Enrico Casarosa (who also helmed the Pixar short La Luna), Luca won’t be a love story at all - not a straight one, not a queer one, not one with love triangles or schoolyard crushes. Casarosa specifically wanted to focus on the intimate bonds of childhood friendship."....well...the creators are stating it's not queer.

[@qiuhua2372]

@@ahnnahnewell5263 i mean as a bi guy i still prefer looking at it through a queer lens as it is easier for me to attach to, i understand it is not intended that way, and i will not say it’s intended that way. i just like viewing it that way, because it really hits home even further for me that way and i find it relatable and enjoyable, i mean alone it still is. but that’s just my point of view, as someone who still lives in a somewhat homophobic town and all my life grew up hating myself, seeing stuff that’s lgbt friendly like some of the stuff slowly pumping out these days or things like this that can make some tied to such an allegory, i feel my younger self would have loved this a lot and found safety in such films.

[@uruphina9367]

“How is he cheating he’s just better than you” Preach

[@nickwerner7983]

How can you cheat while JUST RIDING your bike?!? I mean really... Accusing Luca of Cheating? ERCOLE IS THE ONE WHO CHEATED!!! He Shoved Trenette in his partner’s mouth!

[@blakartist2000]

I enjoyed it and I agree this was more of a kid's movie and nice to look at because of all the vibrant scenes.

[@MonicaCatapusan]

It’s definitely a very summer-ie feel good movie✨

[@meaganheiden6737]

Cookies rose c

[@amywechsler2076]

Bruno Is the boy in the tiktok's dad

[@KlaudTech]

I like how the movie was based in Italy gives more of a culture feel like with the other Disney films ❤️ and Omg ur Italian accent actually sounded good for someone that knows like two things 🤣 it was a cute story line will deffo watch it fully on the weekend ❤️

[@MonicaCatapusan]

Thank you😂 I know a few other things here and there but those 2 phrases are the longest so I always gotta flex it😂 Let me know what you think of the movie once you’ve watched it!!

[@briancaceres3009]

I don’t have Disney

[@MetaLatias5]

18:48 the whole town stepped off because Massimo stood up for the boys, no one gonna go against the big guy XD

[@piggytropolis9821]

Ikr

[@camiart_casual]

Yeah it's pretty clear that a bunch of them (especially the older men) aren't happy with it but they're letting it go. It's mostly the kids that are accepting and that's pretty realistic of how change in ideology goes. It usually takes a well-respected member of the community to stand up for it first, and then maybe a couple of well-known "insiders" showing that they're actually "outsiders" as well (like the two old ladies). It makes sense to me, especially in the idealized world of a kid's movie. Like the grandma said "some people will never accept him, but some will"

[@skittlesareyummy2300]

That’s probably why guillla mom married him lol

[@gameznvlogs3790]

Omg, I literally just looked up Luca reactions and found this random girls channel where she posted a video 9 MINUTES AGO!! PERFECT TIMING!!

[@matiasa1714]

Sameeeee

[@pauloafonso9234]

Same

[@P13r6]

I made a video about this movie. I hope you like it kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-XqKR7ZdiaebM

[@gameznvlogs3790]

@@P13r6 Ok. I’ll definitely check it out!

[@emeliortiz7605]

Yo me to

[@Greenlight83380]

I love the feel of this movie

[@MonicaCatapusan]

Such a feel good movie perfect for summer!

[@ingunnhauge5430]

@@MonicaCatapusan Ye ITS a cool movie perfect

[@tianakulenovic9906]

Ma

[@hi-ms1es]

@@MonicaCatapusan and here I am watching it in the winter

[@kkr2275]

“He’s gonna be jealous that she’s stealing his friend” Me- uh huh “friends”😉

[@Jordan-zj3xm]

Jj

[@mariagiordano9150]

He was jelaous of luca hanging out with giulia bc he didn’t want to be abandoned by luca like his dad did.

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

@@mariagiordano9150 perfectly said

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

I hate when people say this is a love story. They're all friends It's a special friendship Why does everything have to be about attraction? The guy that wrote the movie said it was about his childhood friend let me reiterate the word friend friend friend

[@tsu4595]

@@sarasweightlossjourney1432 The director also said that he is more than happy if queer people see themselves in the film and interpret it as a "coming of age queer story" even if it is directed to be about friendship. It's up for personal interpretation: isn't it wonderful that a movie can both resonate with queer people and also be about healthy friendship?

[@MariusWales]

11:14 Actually, La Luna had the same director of this film, Enrico Casarosa.

[@MonicaCatapusan]

That makes a lot of sense then!

[@thebaldcat6708]

Monica:I don’t really know what this is about. Me:It’s about two bros staying six feet away from each other cuz they’re not gay

[@MonicaCatapusan]

No this is really funny😂😂😂😂

[@rigojr3935]

Your opening was so funny lol loved it

[@somethingbookishthiswaycomes]

I was literally thinking earlier today that I hope Monica does a Luca reaction! I found your channel through your Raya reaction, so I figured you would haha. I loved this movie so much, it made my queer Italian heart so happy ☺️ I aspire to be one of the lesbian nonnas in portorosso with a bunch of cats one day lol

[@MonicaCatapusan]

A very enjoyable movie and I’m so happy to find that it’s turning into a comfort movie for many of the lgbt community🥰

[@carrollfamily9436]

I love it.

[@caleb282]

I like how it could be taken as an accidental gay allegory (I say accidental because the creator has said that's not what it is ment to be) either way it was really cute and I really liked it

[@Moon-p9x2p]

🖤🤯

[@MFS-xq9pr]

If they don’t make it official on the sequel I’m suing

[@jacobflix5643]

"Catch yourself before you fall" really helped me a lot because a lot of people tell me that i walk weirdly, so everytime i want to walk normally i remember what alberto said and yeah, it works.

[@chamiyahislion7605]

its true luca is the best summer movie an it just makes me cry

[@ExploringJo18]

Random but in case anyone is wondering, I looked it up and Luca is 13 and Alberto is 14

[@rubynieves689]

Yes gy

[@FrightGheistx_x]

Luca its short and alberto its tall

[@susanoxiano8469]

I didn't know luca is 13 and Alberto is 14🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@chamiyahislion7605]

well luca is 13 but alberto is either is 16 or 17 because thats what director said

[@fresiatomas960]

Thanks

[@talanfrenzel888]

Watched this 20 mins ago haha couldn’t tell if I cried Bc the movie is sad or my mental state is sad LOL💯❤️‍🔥

[@glamrockgames1393]

Fun fact la Luna was directed by the same person who directed this

[@M.R.BrickFilms]

Erico Casarosa

[@MonicaCatapusan]

Ah that makes a lot of sense then!!

[@babyqueenstrawbxxry9066]

Yea

[@muffinpaste]

@@MonicaCatapusan apparently, one of the fishermen in the La Luna Short is Giulia's father, the one with bushy eyebrows and a mustache.

[@ClassicalMusic2002]

@@muffinpaste Their designs are similar but they're not the same. For example Giulia's father has one arm and in his own words, "This is how I came into the world."

[@juniores16]

Hugs from Italy🇮🇹❤ ciao👋

[@isabellakitty5852]

I love this movie! Thanks for reacting!!!

[@Aurora-qn2dx]

This movie is the best...has the best soundtrack and Gianni Morandi songs and very nice animation style. A perfect summer film..big hello from Italy.

[@Gooberwares]

Man this movie is gorgeous

[@MonicaCatapusan]

From the colour scheme to the animation style to the set design. Very beautiful

[@cookiethepandalolz618]

@@MonicaCatapusan right?? The water was really good!

[@michaeltjivikua41]

Hi

[@KleoDoesEverything]

Every time she says “my name is Monica and welcome to my channel! Hehehehe” it’s so cuteeeeee

[@ava-rosefelten5712]

I watched Luca My heart is fool by watching it

[@ngothanhat5515]

The ending always make me cry 😢

[@trondsatre8615]

"Merfolk" (Mermen? Merboys?) sounds more convenient. But maybe there's a subtle message about "taking back that word form the bigots", and that's the reason why they say always say "sea monsters"

[@MonicaCatapusan]

An interesting idea! It’s so weird because I could’ve SWORN they said mermaids in the first trailer🤔 Hence my confusion at the start of the movie

[@drained_yayo]

But the taking the word from the bigots doesn’t really make sense, since bigots won’t stop if someone says “but I took that word from u”

[@nox..thecoolone]

Sea people..? :)

[@MikaylaEnha]

Sea Kids..? :)

[@MoanKnight]

The real reason Luva betrayed Alberto:He doesn't wanna be sus so he can get that impostor win

[@fluffybuns8705]

Your reaction!!! It's so good and cute! 😭❤

[@briannaburdier5756]

*I just got an ad of the movie luca on Disney*

[@k.i.t.t.y.3056]

New to the channel, just watching this vid rn, already love it

[@Cutiepie-cy8td]

15:01 Of course she recognized him. A mother always knows her baby.

[@ThatGamerGrace]

I love this movie so much

[@stevechevy3382]

Nice reaction. You had so much fun watching this. I don't know if you have seen "Avatar the last Air bender" but Alberto sounds like the same voice actor who did Soka, Kitara's brother. Maybe it's just me. If you haven't seen Avatar the Last Air bender I recommend you do.

[@chickensoup767]

Hey I thought I was the only one! The voice actor who voices Alberto ISN'T actually the same voice as Sokka, but It sure sounded like it on a few sentences of his dialogue! >:"O

[@MonicaCatapusan]

Thank you! I love Avatar the Last Air Bender, I’ve rewatched it about 100 times😂 Yes he does sound like him but I think they used all Italian cast for this movie which I really appreciate

[@stevechevy3382]

@@MonicaCatapusan Thanks for the info. They're voices sound similar to each other. Are you Italian? when you spoke in Italian you said it so fast I thought you were fluent in it. Then you said that's all you knew. Italian flowed from you sounded so natural. That was far better than it ever sounded from me. I sadly don't have language skills or talent for it. This is all I know in Italian. Te voglio. Means I want you. Hope you can use that more than I have. Oh and this Ciao. Which is both hello and good bye. See You Wednesday after Loki episode 3 comes out

[@chamiyahislion7605]

true

[@nizardahir9675]

I KNEW I WASNT THE ONLY ONE WHO THOUGHT SO

[@krewtastic8004]

And I watched full Luca movie before, and it is MY FAVORITE

[@simple2513]

I did the same Ariel comparison as you did😂 Btw, you learned pretty well how to order another diet coke in Italian, congrats😉

[@MonicaCatapusan]

Such similarities between Luca and Ariel!! And thank you ahha, I learnt it over 6 years ago and it always stuck with me😂

[@Coconut_210]

I know how they did Luca so they took pictures of where they wanted the movie to be and they wanted them to be sea monsters / human and they wanted all the people in the town to be human but some sea monsters and they ask kids and teenagers and adults to do the voices and they went on the computer to make the characters and one of the people decided to name the movie Luca!

[@neontyler6663]

This movie is so beautiful Its like Small world turns into a bigger world and a bigger world can turn into Bigger Dreams and possibilities. Its so beautiful ⭐️❤️

[@onyxodon]

According to the creators and some deleted scenes, Gulia originally was a little older and was Luca's love interest, but they changed it to make it more focused on friendship, although there are stull skme hints of it. Also, there was foing ti be a third sea monster kid, but they reworked the character into one of the bully's friends.

[@JustaRandomDude1812]

4:28 my favourite part of the video

[@destiny372]

Some people have a theory that this movie is part of the lgbtq+ community like the first ever Disney lgbtq movie and if that true I really like it

[@Wurfenkopf]

How is a movie "part of a community"? 🤨

[@destiny372]

@@Wurfenkopf idk but people are saying that's Luka is guy and that Luka and Alberto are a couple

[@fazbeartowers43a.k.awicker20]

@@destiny372 Alberto definitely shows it. Especially those looks he shot at Gulia when Luca and her was hanging out together

[@Loading540]

I’ve seen Luca before this but I want to see her reaction

[@CB-cn5ns]

Did you know Alberto‘s father his first name is Bruno that’s why Alberto said Silencio Bruno

[@donovanbagwell6212]

That’s a wonderful outfit love it

[@aliyahpulido953]

8:02 For everyone wondering where Luco got the bike he raced on in the movie's final act, no he didn't steal one. He grabbed the one you can see beside the boat they used to hide under, right here. When he signs up to race solo, you can see the bike is rusty and has seaweed still hanging on it.

[@samliz_vo]

I loved Luca, 8/10 And well, I don’t think this is more of a kids movie, just because it’s not so emotional doesn’t mean it’s a ‘children’s movie’. I’m honestly kind of tired of that phrase. (Even tho i understand where it’s coming from) This is just a fun simple little story that doesn’t need to be a masterpiece to be enjoyable. I honestly think it’s simplicity is fitting given all the serious, emotional stuff coming out of Pixar as of recent. Idk i’m glad u enjoyed it and I watched it the night it got released, I think this will remain kind of like Finding Nemo, nothing like Wall-E or Soul, but a classic nonetheless. Personally i compare this to be the ‘Mr. Peabody and Sherman’ of Pixar (if you’ve watched it u might understand). Anyways looking forward to Turning Red as it seems Pixar is finally back on their feet, and after quite a few years of greatness followed by mediocrity, it’s a relief. All I can say is Welcome back.

[@thehungriestcannibal]

I felt like this movie had strong studio ghibli vibes! Just a slice of life story where the stakes aren't too high, but it still as a bit of emotional moments.

[@samliz_vo]

@@thehungriestcannibal yes! that’s a great comparison! :)

[@juliet1114kc]

Thank you for doing this for me 🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@_Iszieeee_]

Lagaaa AND His Friend is walking on the roof

[@jafetcongrains174]

The Lack of Luca Reactions should be criminal.

[@potatololita2072]

You have a new subscriber ur really pretty and love ur reactions

[@MonicaCatapusan]

Thank you so much!! Your support means a lot🥰

[@Eliiii_99]

Omg your Italian is perfect, I'm Italian but I'll never be good at English pronunciation without my Italian accent showing🥲 Also good reaction as always❤

[@Olivia_andJosiesart]

The way she said omg In her mind

[@silvaguy7059]

Fun fact: Luca was made because it was inspired by la Luna(the short you mentioned).

[@The_froggy_one]

Stolas pfp is making me die of cuteness

[@lilmixperiodt2331]

this randomly appeared in my recommendations so i just clicked to check and was caught off guard by your greeting in Filipino omg hi

[@Watermelon636]

It is just so beautiful I love your hair and your scrunchie and I also love your outfit it is just so beautiful I love you so much I’m your biggest fan

[@iamtristan867]

was stalking ur page waiting for this

[@heyitmeeyourgirlyalaya67]

I'm really happy that you did this so I can really watch the movie instead of watching other parts

[@Watermelon636]

I love your hair and your make up and your outfit is just so beautiful

[@sigma.aubreyy]

Why is your laugh, voice, and scream so cuteeeeeeeee :D

[@alexghaddar]

Finally saw it last night and I love it.

[@kloecutegirl8060]

Omg i love this movie wow UwU

[@WinterMinTai]

I literally laughs when she gasp at the start QuQ

[@ApexOrSomething]

Omg I almost Cry at the. End 🌙

[@kynu8316]

I love how you try to match your outfit with the movie

[@Silliestsillyever55]

Omg it’s my first time but your so beautiful:0

[@jkate6755]

it is my first watching Monica

[@MonicaCatapusan]

Welcome!!🥰

[@dustiemarzullo]

Alberto: exist Alberto’s father: we were out of milk son Alberto: dad? We don’t drink milk

[@Luneraestrella-n7r]

When he said Sea monster! I was gonna cry

[@unicornfront9300]

When you asked if Alberto’s dad name is Bruno, my brain exploded

[@icecreamjojosiwa9196]

We already watched it and I loved it

[@xreiixriee]

My heart is crying just like me 😌

[@Saint_Halo]

Toy story I feel like it's a kids just for kids movie series but when my family sat down and wants Luca we will crying at the end my favorite character is Alberto in this

[@summerlott1293]

i love the teel of this movie

[@tianakulenovic9906]

I love the movie the MOST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gualwa]

Omg I get to watch it with you ✨✨✨❤️

[@orrantia3632]

I love Luca

[@connect2reality]

I really enjoyed this movie. After Coco, which I LOOOOVE but is very emotionally taxing, I'm glad they made a flick that doesn't crush you with emotions.

[@rebeccanoorda2584]

in deember theres going to be an encanto movie (spiolers) theres a brunosong and i think theres gonna be a lot of memes of we dont talk about bruno and luca saying bruno of and over again😂

[@criswo7944]

This one’s going to be epic

[@spqpkqomoviemedia3833]

I love it

[@spqpkqomoviemedia3833]

I love it

[@kristenkennedy5092]

Omg I loved it

[@luvlyliyana8439]

I love Alberto😛

[@hi-ms1es]

Notice at 12:21 alberto does references the painting " the scream"

[@wolfiedaqueenn3728]

This movie is great, but it’s kind of like 25% the little mermaid with all of his “treasures” and him turning to a human

[@MonicaCatapusan]

I did hope to see more of the underwater world because it was so beautiful but we only spent like 10% of the movie down there☹️

[@richardmarion2796]

THIS MOVIE IS SO GOOD IT MADE ME EMOTIONAL TBH

[@tianakulenovic9906]

This is my first time wacing this youTuber

[@ThePinkDragon]

Jula is such a great friend

[@GabiJai_xx]

Beautiful as always you are beautiful so beautiful

[@TinsxTorres1211]

I love this movie

[@ItzArtzy11]

I watched this movie it’s brilliant

[@jasmineturner4019]

When Ericcole said we’re going to catch a sea monster there are two right in front of u

[@tamairaremy610]

Dancing movies do the best and I like them because I always watch them📣👍

[@Artwithmully]

I love your hair

[@Fruitcakeshipper]

Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!