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Luca

Luca · Luca Collection

2021 95 min PG
Critic7.5
Animation Adventure Comedy Family
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Overview

Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, a young boy experiences an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides, all while sharing a secret with his newly found best friend: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water's surface.
Overall 7.5

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Animation Desk

7.5 /10

Pros

  • Gorgeous, vibrant animation style inspired by classic Italian illustrations
  • Charming and nostalgic celebration of friendship and acceptance

Cons

  • Narrative stakes are smaller and more low-key compared to traditional epic Pixar films
Verdict A delightful, sun-drenched, and heartwarming coming-of-age tale capturing the pure magic of childhood friendship.

AI Review

Set in a coastal town on the Italian Riviera, young Luca shares unforgettable adventures with his new best friend Alberto, hiding a secret identity as a sea monster from the deep.

A delightful, sun-drenched, and heartwarming coming-of-age tale capturing the pure magic of childhood friendship.

A breezy, joyful, and deeply comforting summer watch that leaves you smiling.

Awards

Academy Award

Best Animated Feature Film · Nominated

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Academy Award

Best Animated Feature Film Nominated

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Cast

Jacob Tremblay Luca Paguro
Jack Dylan Grazer Alberto Scorfano
Emma Berman Giulia Marcovaldo
Saverio Raimondo Ercole Visconti
Maya Rudolph Daniela Paguro
Marco Barricelli Massimo Marcovaldo
Jim Gaffigan Lorenzo Paguro

Characters

Luca Paguro Jacob Tremblay
Alberto Scorfano Jack Dylan Grazer
Giulia Marcovaldo Emma Berman
Ercole Visconti Saverio Raimondo
Daniela Paguro Maya Rudolph
Massimo Marcovaldo Marco Barricelli
Lorenzo Paguro Jim Gaffigan

Crew

Enrico Casarosa Director
Andrea Warren Producer
Jesse Andrews Screenwriter
Mike Jones Screenwriter
Dan Romer Music Composer

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Trivia

  • Director Enrico Casarosa based the fictional town of Portorosso on his own childhood memories growing up on the Italian Riviera.

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For higher ratings, consider Toy Story 3 (8.9/10). A similarly themed alternative is Shrek Forever After.

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