From the animation style to the diversity of the characters, Pixar’s Turning Red provides a unique viewing experience for the audience. This is the first film from Pixar that was solely directed by a woman, which adds to the feelings of inclusion that the movie brings.

Turning Red, seemingly targeted towards an older demographic, follows Mei Lee (Rosalie Chiang), a 13-year-old girl who feels that she is finally an adult and is beginning to become more interested in things such as boys. However, her mother, Ming Lee (Sandra Oh), is very controlling because she wants to make sure her daughter remains safe and happy.

The plot takes a major turn when Mei Lee discovers that she becomes a large red panda when she experiences extreme emotions. At first, she attempts to hide this unusual ability, but she soon decides to exploit it to raise money for a concert ticket to see her favorite band, 4*Town. 

The relationship between mother and daughter plays a major role in the plot of the film. Mei Lee transforms from an obedient girl who emphasizes the importance of respecting your parents to a rebellious teenager who does what she wants. 

Rather than including a traditional antagonist, like the usual Pixar film, Turning Red focuses on the relationship between family members, which makes it easier to connect with and relate to.

The film includes some serious and emotional scenes, but also has numerous humorous and feel good moments. The movie has something for everyone to enjoy and allows people to experience a wide variety of emotions. 

Overall, Turning Red is not only a well made film, but it also provides the representation that audiences have been wanting from a Pixar film.