Turning Red first reactions from press and critics are in – most praise the newest Pixar movie that is coming exclusively to Disney+ on March 11th.
Pixar’s Turning Red First Reactions
Pixar’s Turning Red is not hitting theaters, but it will be coming exclusively to Disney+ next month on March 11th. The teaser trailer and full trailer had fans gushing over adorable red panda Mei, and grooving along to the boy band tunes. Now that press and critics have seen the film in its entirety, their Turning Red first reactions have been shared all over twitter.
The majority of them praise this coming of age film for its stunning animations, heartwarming story, and bopping soundtrack.
Check out the Turning Red first reactions from press below.
I related so hard to Turning Red. As a mom of girls & as a boy band fanatic. I get Mei, but I also get Ming. This a HEARTWARMING coming of age film about mothers & daughters, growing up, & embracing who you are — beautiful in many ways. The end moved me to tears. #TurningRed pic.twitter.com/IWl5gqiqcq
— Tessa Smith – Mama's Geeky (@MamasGeeky) February 21, 2022
#TurningRed is also a love letter to mothers and Toronto, Canada.
But there’s one surprise that had me jump out of my seat. Wont tell you what or when, but it’s such a clever metaphor. pic.twitter.com/wvP73OR3SH
— Michael Lee (@IamMichaelJLee) February 21, 2022
I’ve seen #Pixar’s TURNING RED!
It’s the perfect blend of western animation & eastern anime influences. Director Domee Shih has such a clear vision that’s bright, fun & joyful. You can tell what a personal story it is for her.#TurningRed #DisneyPlus @PixarTurningRed pic.twitter.com/LzDXd5gUM7
— POC Culture (@POCculture) February 21, 2022
I got to watch #TurningRed earlier today and am very pleased to report that it's definitely top tier @Pixar! Funny, charming, and beautifully animated, it's a spellbinding coming of age story…#Bao was fantastic, but director #DomeeShi outdoes herself here. @PixarTurningRed pic.twitter.com/UJQYWw7hPK
— Josh Wilding (@Josh_Wilding) February 21, 2022
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#TurningRed/ #PixarTurningRed is hilarious, heartfelt & unapologetically horny. A sentimental story about parental problems, puberty & pandas that’s endearingly oddball & off-kilter in the best way. Good world building & teen bops. Sandra Oh & newcomer Rosalie Chiang are splendid pic.twitter.com/JTpiSSrnm7
— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) February 21, 2022
#TurningRed is inspired. A smart, sensitive allegory with heart. Beautifully crafted design brings the groundbreaking movie to life, and the cast revels in a nuanced script that is tight, funny, and insightful. The third act is *chef’s kiss*. We can all learn from Mei’s journey. pic.twitter.com/4zp42Gl3It
— Simon Thompson (@ShowbizSimon) February 21, 2022
Turning Red is a sweet story of growing up and trying to figure out your place with your family and friends! It is filled with so much humor and heart. The animation is so new and a great blend of Eastern and Western styles. We loved it. #TurningRed pic.twitter.com/CmmqxNCEFV
— The Nerds of Color (@TheNerdsofColor) February 21, 2022
I absolutely LOVED #TurningRed! A wonderful coming-of-age story about the complexities of growing up, embracing yourself, and learning how to let kids find their own path. The animation is a perfect fusion of eastern and western influences and director Domee Shi is the future. pic.twitter.com/pwqWpoD2ed
— BJ Colangelo (@bjcolangelo) February 21, 2022
#TurningRed is pure joy and absolute fun. Thoroughly enjoyable. A wonderful story about puberty and parenting from Domee Shi with a catchy soundtrack to boot. Rosalie Chiang is going to be a star. pic.twitter.com/NgHFjSI5a6
— Jazz Tangcay (@jazzt) February 21, 2022
Turning Red is a sweet story about growing up & the changes in our relationships. It's emotional & funny & so relatable. It has so much heart and humor. The animation is so different too. I loved it so much. The music sticks with you too. #TurningRed pic.twitter.com/SiRxmbfj5v
— Laura ลอร'า 劳拉 🍥 (@lsirikul) February 21, 2022
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Pixar’s #TurningRed is a delight. Domee Shi's coming of age TAIL is a celebration of culture, the early 2000s, and Toronto. I LOVED this movie and seeing the CN Tower and SkyDome in animated form gave me all the feels. One of @Pixar's BEST.@PixarTurningRed @DisneyStudiosCA pic.twitter.com/GAzZrhTrjB
— Daniel Baptista • The Movie Podcast (@dbapz) February 21, 2022
Disney's TURNING RED is a beautiful coming-of-age tale of finding oneself and accepting those qualities deemed "imperfect." Parents will relate to the struggle of letting go. PIXAR does it again and will pull at all the heart-strings and envoke all the tears. #TurningRed pic.twitter.com/jSG0ALkhD4
— Amanda Taylor Candidate Missouri HD103 (@geeklyamanda) February 21, 2022
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About Turning Red
Disney and Pixar’s “Turning Red” introduces Mei Lee (voice of Rosalie Chiang), a confident, dorky 13-year-old torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her protective, if not slightly overbearing mother, Ming (voice of Sandra Oh), is never far from her daughter—an unfortunate reality for the teenager.
And as if changes to her interests, relationships and body weren’t enough, whenever she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she “poofs” into a giant red panda! Directed by Academy Award® winner Domee Shi (Pixar short “Bao”) and produced by Lindsey Collins “Turning Red releases on March 11, 2022.
Turning Red comes exclusively to Disney+ on March 11th.
Tessa Smith is a Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer-approved Film and TV Critic. On Camera personality and TV / Film Critic with 10+ years of experience in video editing, writing, editing, moderating, and hosting.