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I don't really understand why it's a short and not just a full on documentary. There is so much that could have been explored deeper and better, but because if the runtime kinda feels cropped up. The subject itself is very good. I like the way they do the interviews and let us into the mind of the deaf players, but again, that could and should have been explored a lot more. The subject and goal are very interesting and cool to look at, but the execution is poor on this one. It's a shame, because it does have its moments.

Stop it Pixar! Just stop it! Even the simplest stories are becoming masterpieces in the hands of Pixar. I don't know how they do it. It doesn't take the emotions risks like an Inside Out or Soul, nor is it a masterpiece of a screenplay like the Toy Story franchise, but boy oh boy I love it. Probably, its biggest flaw is also it's strength. It doesn't try to be the next masterpiece. It's Luca. It's a fun crowd pleaser with the typical Pixar emotional moments. It doesn't brake boundaries, but that's okay for me. For what it is, it's perfect! The story is sweet, and the characters are charming and lovely with real development. Yes, the story is a little predictable at times, but it doesn't bother the story much for me. I also love that the villain is the complete opposite of a twist villain. From the moment he pops on screen, you know he's the baddy, and he fits the movie very well. What makes this movie stand out, are the visuals. Holy crap, this movie is gorgeous! Literally the most beautiful movie I've seen this year so far. Also, the score, holy crap. Everything fits with the beautiful country that is Italy. I already know a lot of people will think it fits too much in the Pixar formula, but what can I see. The formula works, so why change it. It has his flaws, and it probably is not the next Pixar masterpiece, but it does work perfectly for what it is.

It has been a long time since I've seen a movie that started out so predictable and average, but completely elevates itself in the second half. Coming into this movie, I had no exceptions at all, but I did see some ratings that left some mild excitement for me. This is why I was kinda confused after the first act. It felt like the typical teenage movie with nothing really new to say. There were some funny jokes here and there, but nothing special. It's when the girls start going on the road trip where it starts to become interesting. What makes this movie special are two things. The first is the way the movie balance the important subject with the humor. I can't really talk about the elephant in the room without spoiling some stuff, but the way the subject is handled is very well done. The second thing (In honestly the most amazing thing) is how compelling the main characters are. They make some bad jokes actually work at times and really make you invested in their problems. The performances are also surprisingly incredible. It's all of this combined that makes the movie keep getting better and better. These characters are not the most original, but there so compelling that I feel want to know what is coming next. I also wanna give some credit for the fact that the movie takes the extra mile when it needs to. Some movies about sex tent to stay away from the actual incidents, but this one dives in full force. This makes you actually experience the awful and awkward moments and understand the character better. All of this combined made for a great comedy movie with a surprising amount of heart. It actually made me choke up a little at the end.