A fable of a young boy coming of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. It's the first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. Will he be able to find his own way?A fable of a young boy coming of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. It's the first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. Will he be able to find his own way?A fable of a young boy coming of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. It's the first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. Will he be able to find his own way?
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I have always liked Pixar, their films and short films. La Luna is perhaps not quite on the level of Pixar's best shorts like Geri's Game, Presto, One Man Band and Knick Knack, but it is still a treat and even better than the wonderful Day and Night. It is gorgeously animated, especially the backgrounds, I love how poetic and charming the story is(also one of the more personal stories of any Pixar short film perhaps) and Michael Giacchino's music is some of the most beautiful he's ever done. La Luna could be said to be a departure for Pixar in terms of short films, whereas before there was the traditional emphasis on comedy with visual gags and slapstick action(in a good way that is) the humour is very gentle which suits the personal and poetic tone of the story I feel. As is the case with almost all of Pixar's projects the characters are very endearing and the heart is still there. Overall, a true treat. 9/10 Bethany Cox
This film tells the story of a young boy, who is taken to work by his father and his grandfather for the first time. His task is to go on the moon and sweep the stars.
Despite the film being just six minutes and thirty seconds long, it already tells a very sweet and adorable story. The story is imaginative, as I have never even imagined that stars have such as effect on the moon. The stars are beautiful, the characters are cute and the story is very sweet. In the space of just a few minutes, it has captured my imagination and my heart. It is a great animation.
Despite the film being just six minutes and thirty seconds long, it already tells a very sweet and adorable story. The story is imaginative, as I have never even imagined that stars have such as effect on the moon. The stars are beautiful, the characters are cute and the story is very sweet. In the space of just a few minutes, it has captured my imagination and my heart. It is a great animation.
I've seen it at the Disney D23 annual Event in Los Angeles today. Enrico Casarosa, writer and director of "La Luna", was present during the screening. He explained that it is a very personal project, and that the characters and their personalities were based on himself and also members of his family. I personally thought that it was a masterful work of imagination, beautifully animated and totally charming. The music was also perfect, thanks again to Michal Giacchioni. Pixar fans, and everybody else as far as i'm concerned, won't be disappointed. A magical and original experience. An academy award nomination awaits for this awesome short!
It takes all of six minute to see the point of this, but that doesn't matter. Every step of the way we are introduced to little wonders. Why are these people out in this little boat? What's with the ladder? Why is the little boy included? All this is eventually explained. The visuals are crisp and sound. The music is so calming. When we think of moonlight, we think of centuries of people who have felt its spell. Don't miss this one. It can't help but raise your spirits.
La Luna is a good short film with a great story and humor.I like how lots of movie studios are making an effort with bringing back shorts lately,but they all probably got the idea of Pixar.After Pixar started doing it,we've seen new Looney Tunes shorts,Toy Story Toons,The Simpsons short that aired before Ice Age 4: Continental Drift,among many other great short movies using old characters that have already appeared in movies,and new characters too.It was nice to see some original stuff from Pixar,seeing that there hasn't been an original Pixar short since Day And Night,and also Brave,with there hasn't been an original Pixar movie since Up.
A boy,his father and his grandfather sail out to see,and late at night,get an opportunity to go up to the moon.They decide to clean the place up.
A boy,his father and his grandfather sail out to see,and late at night,get an opportunity to go up to the moon.They decide to clean the place up.
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- TriviaShown together with Brave (2012) in theaters, DVD and Blu-ray.
- Crazy creditsThe closing credits are a montage of scenes of Bambino on the moon. At the end of the closing credits, the moon shines briefly before it fades away.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Oscar Nominated Short Films 2012: Animation (2012)
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