"Hated for being too realistic." Sadly that's become all too common. Being realistic is really Pixar's *thing.*

“Mei is a straight A student cause she want to be da doctor & *not get da bamboo stick* ” already got me 💀 Edit: Wow, never got 6k likes in my life, thanks guys!

I love how he goes from a stereotypical Asian voice to an American man's deep ass voice in a flick

this movie legit made me cry cos for once, a movie actually showed something that hits extremely close to home...especially as an asian Canadian with and strict immigrant filipino mom

“Go sing unda da sea” had me rolling out of my bed- 😭✋🏾

I cant believe it was ranked as one the top 5 worst movies. This movie was very realistic in showcasing the struggles of Asian children and truing to live up to their parents visions, the red panda being the ugly side of themselves, which the parnets wish to get rid of. The movies aim here was to show that the aspects of oneself is nothing to be ashamed of as its perfeclty normal. Having periods isnt gross or weird, its perfectly normal for teens and women to go through and is a sign of maturity as well.

4:16 “what did you say..?” “Shiet”

This is actually the funniest shit i've ever seen, and the most formative lmao

Turning Red is a coming-of-age film. Personally I think it's pretty enjoyable. Once you watch it, you're gonna watch it several times until you lose interest in it.

I totally agree with you. I think Turning Red gets way too much hate. This is definitely one of Pixar's most underrated movies ever.

This is one of my favorite movies in the past few years. I relate to Mei so much. I grew up being really into Jpop boy bands and my parents thought it was the weirdest thing ever. I was bullied at school and felt like a total freak and was depressed. I finally found some friends who liked me for me and who enjoyed similar things to me. I ended up going to local anime cons, etc. and eventually studied abroad in Japan and felt so normal and safe for the first time. I also experienced a lot of trauma as a kid from my parents, who had a lot of trauma when they were younger. It was really emotional seeing the ending of this movie - I’m so glad Mei’s mom realized how harsh she was being and started to love her daughter in a less controlling way, but I never got that, and now I’m 33. This movie is so cute and fun and depicts friendship and childhood so realistically yet in a comforting way. And the animation style is amazing. I love everything about it ❤ and your commentary was hilarious 😂

I completely lost all composure at "I heard you like to be the mermaid, ta-da!"

10:55 "I lIkE bOys" "I lIkE kPoP muSiC" "I liKe tWeRkiNg" 🗣️🔥🔥🔥😭

4:06 *made an asian open his eyes* asians are always amazing at one liners.

2:34 “i’M a MeRmAiD??” Got me rolling

nooo this is literally one of the best (and relatable) movies!! I've loved it sm even when it first came out (I also have strict asian parents and I relate to mei a lot) and it's really just a very good movie overall

When Meimei started to draw those pictures I felt so called out it brought me back to my middle school days 🥲

''am i an mermaid'' got me on the floor

Turning Red being in the 5 worst offended me, but BRAVE TOO!?

2:56 sHe'S hAvInG a PeWiOd

3:42 I honestly REALLY appreciate him saying this, some men think period is discusting and weird, and some women, too. Some guys at my school bully girls for having period, my boyfriend and his friend group are the only boys at my school that i know for sure dont joke about it. Thx KC

"kell yoself, goodbye mada" KILLED ME 😭

4:37 bro became a villager

2:19 best car sounds ever 🚗

I don’t come from an Asian background but I still really enjoyed the movie. I think people who were claiming it was too “mature” or “inappropriate” for kids need to re-examine childhood development, your point about it fitting girls at their age was spot on. Also the kaiju fight was awesome

I love how you tied serious narrative critiquing the experiences Asian kids have, while also weaving it with admiration and support for the culture and family they love.

Turning Red is actually one of my favorites. I'm not Asian so I know that there are some parts of it that resonate a bit less with me but it was such an accurate depiction of growing up as a girl. From the fanciful, silly crush drawings to the obsession over boy bands and the struggle of trying to be who your parents want versus finding yourself... So relatable. The fact that this movie is considered so 'bad' is criminal. It so accurately captures the preteen girl experience and maybe that's why it flopped so hard but yeah, one of my favorites.

Your serious takes on the movie are the best parts of this. Mad respect to you.

Turning Red made me realize that it's okay to be cringe and immature as a tween and let me laugh about some of the embarrassing things I did in middle school in a healthy way (the sketchbook my god) it's VERY real and also very cute and hilarious

To be fair, the "lowest rated pixar movie" is still a very high bar compared to other movies.

4:57 LMFAOO THE SCREAM

Couldn't of explained or voiced over any better, this was PERFECT XD

The "you are gay" is wild

9:07 "mom did what?!" dad: *points to himself*

1:09 here have a dumpring

Best summary of turning red ever!

The movie, I feel, also gets a lot of hate because it is SO GOOD at capturing the female preteen experience. People have always made fun of girls for their interests, always. Nothing that has a majority female audience is considered good by most. It resonated with me so much because it perfectly encapsulated both the growing up female experience and having toxic and strict parents that you still love and hope for their approval. It validated so many of my feelings and I cried so much watching it, even just looking at the bamboo forest scene here made me tear up again. Thank you KC for giving this movie a try, and thank you for using your voice to shed a spotlight on it❤

10:42 Walmart BTS member has me howling! 😭

The constant SHIBBAL broke me! 🤣🤣🤣

As an asian-american senior that's being forced into medical school but just wants to be an animator and storyboard director, I started tearing up at 10:01. This movie and analysis was relatable in so many ways, I wasn't expecting this video to hit hard. Edit: I began to prove to my parents that I do have some skill in the art industry. I began selling handmade anime merch and they've been earning me lots of profit. I showed that I have the potential to survive w/o an elite degree, and they're starting to approve of me ^^ thanks everyone in the comments :) (also I am a girl)

I completely agree with you, it shouldn't have been ranked as one of the worse Pixar films out there. Turning Red is wildly underrated and definitely made me nostalgic about my cringey pre-teen phase. I wish there were more movies that highlighted what its like to go through puberty as a girl, I don't think that its too "mature" or "adult" as some think it is. Its the right amount and developmentally appropriate for that age group that is going through that part of their life. And its just really funny. As well as it promotes a strong message of family and wanting to be accepted by family. It also highlights toxic parenting and how that cycle can end when you're honest and live for yourself. Instead of living for the constant approval of others.

0:37 Mei: “TAKE THIS HAYA😈” priya,mariam,and abby:AÆUGGGGGGHH~😩💅

"go sing under the sea" I love that line-

See what’s fascinating to me is that it’s SUPER RELATABLE. I’m not Asian, I’m white, (parents are Italian/Irish) and although they had their fair share of struggles with their family, that generational expectations never bled down to me. And what I loved about this movie is that, no I’m not Asian, but expectations placed on kids can happen to ANY KID, and even if I’m not exactly like Mei, I still related to the era and what it was like as a prepubescent because any young girl, and even boy can relate to that side of their childhood. The change from kid to adult which is your teen years. It was a fantastic movie that deserved way more than it was given. It was a truly nostalgic movie that I wouldn’t have expected to be nostalgic.

9:32 "MeiMei..." "Kill yohself" THIS HAD ME FLYING

I appreciate thia summary and you also sharing your personal experiences with us about how this resonates with you. I'm sorry that your parents disapproved of your passion but I'm glad you persevered and live the way you want for yourself and brighten everyone else's day 💚

6:31 i actually didn't notice that when i watched it

“I’m a slave :)” got me rollin

Thank god I actually found someone who doesn't hate this movie :') I loved it.

6:26 Mei Mei: HOW BOUT U DIE U LILL SHYIT >:(

“I’m a mermaid?” “GK SING UNDER THE SEA” got me cracking like some eggs😂

3:42 - I think the teacher getting “weirded out” by the pads is just him feeling secondhand embarrassment out of concern for his student instead of the pads themselves. Anyway, great vid man, and I'm glad you gained strength to stand up for yourself despite all.

10:42 “Walmart BTS” I was thinking Dollar Tree Jimin 😭‼️

11:00 ryang05 moment

I just couldn't agree more with you. This video is extraordinarily fun and relatable, keep doing this! You got a subscriber!

5:57 the real question is, where did they get the cats and how long have they kept the cats in the box?

I believe that it’s a movie that all teens can relate to regardless of gender or ethnicity. It has more emphasis on Asian households and being a teenage girl. But I like how it steps out of the comfort zone and does something original and realistic.

Dude i love this video and i love how well you connect funny review with serious thoughts. Ty for your openness!

All the comments you said about asian parents just hits me hard cause it's so true. LIving up to our parent's expectations is such a pressure for us and turning red really shows this perfectly

You, sir, are correct. This film accurately portrayed life as a young teen (13-14) with the exception of strict parents which I did not have (I’m white American), and when I first watched this (coincidentally, I was in eighth grade when this came out), I found a lot of relatable experiences due in part to emotion. Apart from the animation style, I don’t get why this film is underrated. It is amazing in the entire story structure. Thank you for reviewing this film. CGI animation, and animation in general, is not just for people between the ages of 3 and 9. It can be for everyone, and this story truly is one great example. (Would you look at that! I think that I’ve just earned myself my first pin.)

"Im a mermaid?" Made me laugh😭

Bros channel is hella underrated

I'm not Asian or American, but I had the same struggle with my family and it took me a very long time to break free from that cycle of seeking validation and being exactly what your parents say or nothing. I don't understand the criticism of "being too realistic", I'd thought it was a GOOD thing. Thanks for this video!

This is why I don’t trust rotten tomatoes or any of the movie critics. How could they give this movie a low rating. When I watched it I cried so much and then watched the recap and cried even more.

This is gonna sound weird, but thank you for opening up about your relationship with your parents. I'm never sure how much of the strict Asian parent culture is a stereotype. And the fact you've gone through that kind of thing with your parents and we're willing to share it with us makes me relate to you more. Like normally when I watch comedy KZfaqrs there's this divorce from it where I forget you guys have lives to. As someone who's also more interested in artistic endeavors which has given me a bit of friction with my family to, I really respect you for doing what makes you happy.

Bud was riding at 8:29

i loved and related to this movie so much, making me cry growing up in an asian family. thank you for making this video! its perfect

Turning red is one of those underrated movies i love

YOU LIKE IT WHEN I SHAKE MY A** MOMMY part HAD ME DYING 11:09

I agree with you. I was genuinely crying by the end. It encapsulates every emotion (give or take) that asian kids feel

12:06 even though that last part where Mei Mei's mom tries one last time to persuade her seems unrealistic because she's supportive, I definitely live in a household that is supportive but not at the same time so I can relate. Whenever I make a decision that my parents disagree with, they won't actively stop me, but they'll do this kind of "I support you whatever you choose thing" once persuasion isn't working, but once I reach a "point of no return" moment, they'll go back to trying to convince me to stop right up until AFTER I do the thing. They did it with my being trans and then backtracked when I started hormones. And now they're back into "we'll support you whatever you choose" and I suspect they'll do exactly the same thing when I start seeking top surgery. I predict right now that on the day of, they'll probably make one last attempt to convince me to cancel. It's a cycle of "we're not gonna stop you, but also we do have Opinions." I'm not necessarily complaining about it here - I do prefer when people close to me tell me how they really feel and don't pretend to be okay with something they're not. But they're learning how far to go with this and when to let go and not constantly make me feel like shit about it. That said, I legit think watching this movie has been part of my dad's character arc.

Kung fu panda recap needed

9:37 Best therapist i ever heard

Bro your videos deserve so much more attention, this is incredible content.

I didn't even realize it was getting so much hate but honestly this film made me cry when I watched it, I related to so much of it on a deeper level and ur right about the part where the support she got is the kind of thing that people like me wish from their parents. This movie was great thank u for giving it the love it deserves!

"I'll do your taxes!" That's a legitimate threat.

honestly my grandmother never actually said "I love you" to my mom and like a lot of Asians, she had always been very strict to her, like you said, it's a cycle because the same things happened between my grandmother and her mother (and it's even worse), and since my mom married my European dad and also turned Christian, it somehow broke the cycle which is why my mom is different, supports me, and is closer to me

The transition from man voice to asian voice KILLS ME

The accent made it so much more funny 😂😂😂 I can’t I am literally wheezing rn 😭😭😭

This movie can resonate with so many kids of so many different cultures, at the end of the day we all just want to make our family happy and proud of us and sadly that's not a reality for a good handful of us. This movie should be rated higher. I love it a lot

3:01: The “ExCuSe mE BeAtCh” had me dead 😭😭💀

“Kaboom~!” “ÆÆÆÆÆÆHHH” 3:49

"and that everything is my fault" is too relatable. It's literally everything, even when it's not your fault, it's your fault

As a child of immigrant parents, I too feel resonated in this movie. Im Mexican, and I oftentimes have the feeling of always having to please my parents just to feel worthy of their life. I definitely enjoy this movie ❤️ and it's surprising how it's low rated.

I'm so happy that I find people who agree with this. It's such a good cartoon. The time period was perfect and kinda nostalgic. And I love 4town sooo much🥹

This is the best like sound effected vid he has made 😊 Example: "Stay Back"

The "Notebook Scene" is so strong, I somehow kept hoping it wouldn't happen literally every time I rewatch. (although, a small part of me is pretty intrigued by what Mei and Devon's relationship is gonna be then on. Especially since he didn't laugh at her with the other boys.)

8:01 is you look closely u cant see a c - behind the b +

I loved turning red then it came out. I am not Asian, but I had strict Latina parents. I related to Mei Mei so much, I think the panda resemblance was a smart move. This movie was hugely underrated and I still absolutely love it. P.S: Saying it’s “too mature” considering every teen girl was watching Twilight in 2013. And ya know, there was talk about sex, violence and alcohol 💀💀💀

"As her appearance made an Asian open his eyes" yall I’ll tell you I almost died from a lemon flavored skittle-

“I’m a mermaid?” And “go sing unda da sea👹” made me laugh so hard

Who's friends cheer them up like this 5:10

8:49 real. My parents took it out on my friends and me in public and private. A few of my friends parents did the same

This is one of favorite movies to have come out in the last decade. Utterly underrated.

4:31 “and that is why you are gay” got me dying 😭😭😭

7:22 INCREDIBLES REFERENCE??

while the video is one of my personal favorites and funniest "explained by an Asian", I love the moment he explained how understandable and relatable the movie is for him and most Asians and I'm so glad he chose to continue KZfaq because these videos make me feel so much better when I watch them. Gotta love Korean Comic

what he said at 1:32 i was thinking smh

This is the only video I've watched of this guy and I immediately saw the video clicked the subscribe button, because of the ending.

"Bye, call me!" "See ya!" "Ugh, I never liked her..." Why does this sound like my frens? 😂😂