Although this movie might win the prize for most unsubtle allegory ever, it is another sweet and gently entertaining hit for Pixar. Set in 2003, Meilin and her gang of trendily diverse friends traverse the perils of eighth grade, boys and - gasp - puberty. In the studio's latest effort to represent a range of cultures, Turning Red straddles Asian/American culture extremely effectively. The film has an amiably breezy carefree feel and energy, a pleasant pastel day-glo colour palette and a retro-sitcom feel that shows ambition in its animation and style. The film is also propelled by strong voice and character work by Rosalie Chiang as young Meilin and Sandra Oh as her mother. It sticks firmly to its target audience (8-12 year-old girls) and - unlike the very best of Pixar - offers little for any other demographic. Turning Red may not be one of Pixar's true greats, but it is a lively and entertaining film nevertheless.
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