The moment Mei looked back and saw the panda whimpering she realised how much it impacted her life. All the happiness it brought to others and allowed to be herself. *I mean, if I had the ability to transform into a 8'4 panda based on emotion...I'd keep it too*

I personally don't like to think about puberty as a subject, for solely personal reasons, so I more so think of this as Mei embracing her emotions and every part of her, that allows her to truly be herself. And that works just as well in this scene, because growing up involves a lot of interpretations on so many people, the parents, the kids, everyone. But in the end, it's the choice of the person who has their panda. Besides, even though I've passed the adolescent age years ago, I'd HAPPILY take turning into a red panda over what real life puberty is like

I love that when Mei looks back at the red panda, she sees how scared it is. By looking at it she realises her own uncertainty about the decision she was about to go through. The panda manifests that fear, just like all of her other emotions, since it IS a part of her. She looks back on all of her memories AS the red panda, she realises she was more true to herself as the “Gross Red Monster” than she was as Mei. The red panda was always a part of her, it just revealed itself in an unexpected way. I love the message portrayed in this movie! I know it’s literally a metaphor for periods but it’s not just about “An inconvenient murder scene you cause in a bathroom once a month” it’s also about the physical, emotional and mental changes we have to go through. Despite periods being a very common thing, most people are left in the dark about its meaning and are left both confused and scared, only because most people consider it too awkward to talk about. Despite those changes being scary and very frustrating sometimes, it can lead to a lot of good. Those changes can open up new possibilities for us, give us ideas we would have never expected to have, open a new chapter in our lives that eventually everyone begins at some point. So dear parents, please don’t put off the subject when the time comes, the kids might need that information someday so they will not fear the future and not portray it as a negative thing in their lives. Or if it is too difficult to speak about, please consider a good friend or a doctor to explain those things to ur kids. And dear kids, don’t be afraid to ask questions or to discover things on your own. Just remember to consider speaking to a parent or a trusting adult to help you answer your questions in a safe way. Remember, you are not alone.

People can't be mad at this movie. It's meant for preteens and kids in their early teens. And as one of those, I loved it.

Why does everyone hate this movie so much? Everyone’s mad about it not really being completely kid friendly just because Pixar is known for making kid friendly movies, AND people are acting like it’s rated E when it’s not. So hating on it just doesn’t make sense.

Mei really is modern day Sun Yee 💘💘💘 She is finally able to see her red panda self as a blessing and not a curse + she makes people happy from that ability, love her sm

I cried when Mei turned back to see the panda, with that sad, hurt, scared look in its eyes, as if to say, "Don't leave me. Don't seal me away. I'm part of you." How comforting it was that she made the choice to keep her panda. I would've done the same. She was wise to reflect on how the panda made her popular at school, but most of all, it made her happy with herself.

This movie deserves more credit than it does. I don't understand why people hate this movie when it conveys such a strong message. I haven't seen the movie myself yet, I've only seen clips of it but this clip makes me want to watch it. In the beginning, Mei became a teenager, a teenager with dreams, inspirations, and expectations. And she had expectations from other people too, her mom, her friends, everyone had an expectation of her, but more importantly, she had an expectation of herself. When she turned 13 she envisioned herself as a mature grown-up. Someone who doesn't mess around takes everything that comes at her very seriously, she considered the possibilities so seriously she was losing sight of who she wanted to be. She left her childhood behind. And when she was facing that moment where she could leave everything behind, start off brand new again, she realizes how much she is actually throwing away. She was throwing away her true self, and if she took that step she probably wouldn't have been able to turn back. The Red Panda is truly symbolic in representing her fun side, her *child* side. and she realizes it's okay to be that way, that she doesn't *need* to grow up so fast. For most of us teenagers we might be experiencing the same thing, whether you're discovering who you are as a person, or are starting off with puberty. Most of us are feeling like leaving behind our own *Red Panda* leaving the childish side of us, acting more mature to impress others and make everyone proud of us. But when in reality, it's *Okay* to embrace the Red Panda within each of us. It's what makes us who we are, the memories, the achievements we made in our lives. We don't *need* to throw away every moment that we had experienced when we were younger as children. Puberty hits everyone hard, it's surprising and makes you realize that you are growing up and you are changing. And the changes that you feel are wonderful, maybe in some ways unexpected, or aren't what you envisioned. But they make you *You* and that Red Panda buried inside of all of us is *us* And that is perfectly okay. Let's embrace the *Red Panda*

The red panda never meant to hurt anyone, especially not Mei, it's just "growing up is a beast" as it learns to harness the power of emotion. All the while it crushes over Devon, makes her friends and people happy, embraces life, has righteous ire against bullies and stands up to oppression. Mei understood she'd have a shell of a life without it - you'd never want to let something like that go.

I'm so glad she changed her mind in the end

Sometimes a curse can become a gift when using it the right way.

I'd notice that out of all the women in Mei Mei's family, it was Mei Mei and her panda who has a unique connection with each other. Comparing it to the other pandas that her mother, aunties and grandmother, it was Mei Mei and her own panda who had the hardest moment to separate from each other. They are synchronized and both accepted each other as a part of their own identity.

0:37 When the panda looks at her like it doesn't want to leave, and Mei realises she doesn't want to leave it either

I was so happy when Mei decided to keep her panda. Like it had become such a big part of who she was at this point.

I totally understand Mei in this one. She grew so fond of her red panda form that it helped her form great friendships and build bigger bonds. She didn’t want to let it go because it meant so much to her and it’s helping her build more friendships. For she’s embracing her red panda form and wants to keep it in order to make more new friends.

Loved how Mei decided to keep the red panda. Don't know why people r giving this movie negative reviews, but it can't hurt to talk about puberty & growing pains. When Mei turned around & saw that the red panda spirit was scared of letting go, she knew she wanted to keep it. At 1st, she despised it, but despite the fact that it was a curse, she turned it into a gift. Come to think of it, I'm glad Mei kept the red panda forever.

At the moment when Mei turned around at the time she was about to be free from the panda. I felt that the panda as also scared like her. But when Mei bonded with the panda, it experienced the life and joy Mei was having. This made Mei become more aware to be herself and accept the panda to become part of her life no matter what.

That is so beautiful that she finally embraces the panda aspect of her and sees the value in it

The way she hugged her tail though 🥺

You know, it's actually pretty interesting to see the red-haired lady's reaction to the ritual at 0:08, mostly because she looks pretty sad about the whole thing, like you can just see the 'ah another one here to let go of the panda again'.

I love how in the end she chose to be herself :3

I can identify this scene as the fact that even if my Asperger’s syndrome can be handicapping toward me as a child, it actually makes me a stronger person as an adult. And one day, I told my father how finally this syndrome becomes part of myself, taking it away would be the equivalent of separating myself from what completes my own identity

Me: Nothing is better then Encanto. "Watches Turning Red" Me: Nothing is better then Turning Red.

I love the bit where she's so happy to have it back she hugs herself

I'm so proud of Mei that she made the right choice by keeping her red panda form, it's a part of her.

This movie went in a different direction than I thought it was going to be. I can’t even call it a guilty pleasure. It’s really solid for an adolescence movie. 8.5/10

Too be honest when mei-mei turned into the red panda she was so cute and when she was crying when she find out she turned to it for the first time it was so cute I started crying

this movie speaks to everyone, not just the target audience, and it's not just about puberty. anyone, man or woman, boy or girl who has been repressed by their parents, who have had unrealistic expectations thrust upon them by their parents. Mei's panda allowed her to express herself in ways she couldn't when she was in human form. the scene here is amazing, especially the unspoken conversation between Mei and her panda.

honestly was rooting for Mei to not leave the panda was really happy when she decided to keep it

Just want to point out something I didn’t notice the first time: when Mei looked back at the panda and changed her mind, she was already almost out of the portal. If she hadn’t changed her mind at that last second it would’ve been too late. The first time I saw this I guess I wasn’t looking closely enough and thought she hadn’t been able to get through the portal at all, but she actually freed her whole body except for her waist/legs. That’s how close she was to losing the panda for good

Everyone’s talking about the memes and soundtrack of the movie. But this..was amazing. the detail in the plants and sky, and the emotion itself. It’s absolutely breathtaking.

I never thought a Disney movie will be so emotional

I glad she chose to keep her power guys I think it's cool she can turn into a red panda!😊👍

i love the fact that she accepted the red panda because it is a part of her life.

Looking back, Mei realizes that she doesn’t HAVE to be perfect all the time. I mean when I was 13, I had some self doubts of my own

0:37 The red panda whimpering was adorable

I really love this scene. Definitely my favorite scene in the whole movie

Im so glad she kept the panda 🥰

This part of the movie always brings a tear to my eye because of the music 🎶

Red Panda: No! I beg of you DON’T leave ME! You NEED ME! DON’T LET THEM DO THIS TO US!

God, this scene and it’s music made me feel sad, yet happy. Quite possibly my favorite scene in the movie.

Luckily Mei keeps the Panda THE END.

She used the panda many times. This is why it’s that difficult. Just if you’re asking why the aunties, the grandma and Ming got the panda off that easily

0:34 this reminds me of venom and Eddie how they need each other to survive and especially on how much venom impacted eddies life

She is so adorable 🥰

Me when mommy tells me to shave and wear clothing

Because she core she was a monster and cute funny and she fluffy and I give 👍🏾a thumb-ups 😍🤩 I'm so proud of that turning true monster red panda

Sun Yee looks pretty sad when Meimei looks at her

0:36 she had a special bond with her red panda, it didn't want to leave her.

(spoilers)The whole time watching that movie, I'm just like"girl, you can't get rid of that", and at the end, I'm just like "girl, no, no, no." And then she doesn't get rid of, and I'm like, "yes, yes, yes, yes, yes."

It actually makes sense for Mei to keep her Red Panda form.

A little hint about Mei-Mei's ancestor's expression, is that she had seen this a lot of times from her descendants. They have removed a part of themselves because they were seen to be reckless and dangerous if they let their red panda out. She looks a bit disappointed and sad at the same time, she may have seen Mei-Mei grow with her red panda happily, developing self-control and being honest of her emotions. Remember this, her ancestor never have removed her own panda-self because that's a part of her as to protect her loved ones, her own children during the war. They became legends because of her. But now for some reason, they have to seal that away because behaving with such modesty and calmness is more normalized. Society or family, they won't accept what you are or help you out get through from 'growing up'.

The soundtrack in this scene was sick, I LOVE IT ❤

The thing I like about this scene is that when Mei realizes that the panda has a good and a bad side, and that she is still human despite all of the struggles she must experience, Mei gives her tail a hug, like she's hugging a pet that she has chosen to adopt.

I’d love a sequel where Mei takes on a more superhero role with the Panda.

She so cute

This is literaly my favorite scene from the entire movie Mei refusing to let go of her red panda, by doing that she don't just let go of a magical aspect, she let go, of laughing and having so awesome moments with her friends and a lot of other people (children) that can enjoy a giant, flyffy , MAGICAL friend, making others laugh and give so sweet hugs to everyone, defending others from bullies, carry heavy stuff, even FLY , she don't just let go of the panda , she let go of lot of moments in her life, and that the panda whinper at her mean that it loves to be a part of her and don't want to go either , I'm so proud of Mei , this scene also made me cry, from me is chef kiss . ❤🧡

0:37 the red panda 🐼 is emotional 😭 when, Mei was trying to let go of her form.

Does anyone else think that the panda has emotions of its own which felt scared of not being embraced for who it was and what it represented?

what a movie. Best Pixar movie since Toy Story 3

I like how Mei keep her panda.

I had a feeling that her OWN panda started to like her!

One thing I like is how it accurately tells you that puberty is not just 1 stage it's multiple stages in this scene proves it's also emotionable

I just watched this movie and I loved it, especially where Mei tries to get rid of her panda self and all her memories of it comes back (sorry if I spelled Mei Mei's name wrong)

She's really beautiful 🥰😍❤️✨

knowing mei looked back and the panda just looked so sad....brought tears to my eyes right away. It was like the panda was saying "why do u want to do this we had so much fun together, I never hurt you or ur friends..please don't do this"

The screaming gives me chills cuz you can just FEEL how much mei is in pain

I really loved turning red, one of the best movies I’ve ever seen 👏👏😄

She didn't want to let it go she hated it at first and then Mei grew really attach to it she didn't want to give it up seeing how the red panda gave her more confidence and her friends guiding her through it all she was afraid if she lost the red panda she will feel like she lost everything

I will never understand why people hate this movie. It’s probably the most I’ve been excited and effected with a Pixar film in years. And no. It’s not a bad thing to talk about periods and pads with your kids. My class got the talk in fifth grade and I got mine at 10. It’s not shameful to talk about it, especially with your daughters.

Im happy she stayed as panda

She loves the way she is! She enjoys it!

Honestly I love this movie

Being fluffy is nice

This was a really good movie and I enjoyed it very much

just watched it yesterday and i loved it

Good Mei kept her panda. She is special and perfect as a girl or panda everyone is amazing just as they are. This movie was brilliant❤❤❤❤❤

bruh and people hating the movie!? THIS MOVIE LOOKS AWESOME!? Whats their deal anyway

If I could turn into a eight foot tall white werewolf I'd keep it too as I wouldn't want to get rid of it.

In the moment she looked back at her red panda, I think all in that moment she realized how much it changed her and and how much she loved the red panda, I'm so glad she kept it Plus, she looks beautiful with her red hair :) Also! This scene made me so emotional, the music and just the whole thing

0:51 the saddest part

I LOVE THIS MOVIE! Especially 0:43

Red pandas: 🦝 Panda bears: 🐼

i cried so much watching this scene 😭😭😭love yourself and all your messes

Cool

Love that scene.

I find this scene both sweet/emotional personally

Just watched the movie. It's legendary and even encanto

mei mei, accept your nature and the real you.

I love how Sun see looks so heartbroken, but still so stoic, as if to say "It hurts me to see you do this to yourself... but it's your decision, and I'm going to respect that decision, no matter how much I disapprove of it"

Mei mei enjoy being a big red panda but she didn’t let her dreams fall she look back and kept her panda

I cried during this scene...

It seems like Mei really cares about her panda 😢🐼

I watched this scene before its my favorite scene

I personally liked the movie for the Red Pandas

That part almost made me cry😭😭😭😭😭😭

I loved this movie!

I love the ritual scene

Mei mei looks beautiful when she looks into the mirror❤

Boss:so what can you do? Mei: i can turn into a red panda and im pretty hungry right now Boss: Youre hired