When Alberto is in his sea monster form, he doesnt seem to have any caudal fin on his back. Alberto refuses and further asks if some students were sea monsters. The Great Mouse Detective: Basil of Baker Street a Pixar Animation Studios film " LUCA " Closing Directed by Enrico Casarosa Produced by Andrea Warren, p.g.a. Disney Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. This is a playful world. Set on the Italian Riviera, the film centers on Luca Paguro (Tremblay), a young sea monster boy with the ability to assume human form while on land, who explores the town of Portorosso with his new best friends, Alberto Scorfano (Dylan Grazer) and Giulia Marcovaldo (Berman), experiencing a life-changing summer adventure. The Emperor's New Groove: Yzma Kronk Pacha Giulia catches up and begins calling for Alberto and Luca, afraid of what could've happened to them. A short film titled Ciao Alberto was released on Disney+ on November 12, 2021. special thanks: pixar senior creative team . Ercole then shows up out of nowhere, commenting that something's fishy about them and that they're hiding something. [23], Tremblay voices the title character; Casarosa stated that working with him was "such a pleasure", and "I love how earnest and innocent he is naturally. Giulia introduces them to espresso coffee. Luca happily accepts, telling Alberto to come, but Alberto isn't going. Ashamed of what he had done, Luca sets out to find Alberto. Luca and Alberto scream as their bike speeds down to a cliff, hitting a small metal gate. We wanted to bring that to the film because it felt like this is a kid's world. Giulia invites them to stay at her house and introduces her fisherman father, Massimo, who holds grudges towards sea monsters. As Ercole stares in disbelief, Luca, Alberto, and Giulia grab and destroy his harpoon. "[71], Charlie Ridgely, writing for ComicBook.com praised the film for its uniqueness, feeling that it highly deviated from Pixar's usual narrative formula and clichs but it didn't make it "lesser" than other of the company's classics like Toy Story and Up, highlighting the animation, the design of the Italian Riviera, the score and the story. After Luca tells Alberto that his parents will send him to the deep, Alberto convinces him to hide away in the human town and ask "Signor Vespa" to build them a Vespa, so they can see the world together. Incredible Elastigirl Jack-Jack Violet Dash Frozone Edna Mode Syndrome Massimo notices that Alberto isn't around, with Luca explaining he left and doesn't want to be looked for. When Alberto encourages Luca to venture out of the ocean, he finds out that sea monsters turn into humans as long as they are dry. Alberto begins walking away further as Massimo calls his name. Dislikes Affiliations So, when people see it in theaters, I hope they'll be able to remember hanging out with friends during summer vacation and just having a blast. This was seen as Alberto willingly jumped from his tower and into the tree below, giving a thumbs up to Luca although he was obviously hurt. [69], Alonso Duralde of the TheWrap wrote: "Luca is sweet and affecting, capturing the bond that strangers can build over a summer, and how that friendship can endure. How do we bring texture so that it's a little more imperfect? [63] The film also played a one-week theatrical engagement at Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre from June 1824, 2021. Its at its base a pun with a hand shake that goes with it. Fausto is dedicated to providing for his wife, Teresa, and daughter, Giulia. luca dedicated to alberto surace. [65], According to Nielsen ratings, following its opening weekend, Luca topped all original movies in its first days on streaming, with 1.573 billion minutes of viewing time. Alberto said the phrase to Luca at the end of the movie to lighten the mood. Many viewers thought that he said Geronimo Trombetta in theLucamovie; however, thats not exactly the right word to search. [29], Casarosa has described Luca as a "deeply personal story", being inspired by his childhood in Genoa, Italy, with the title character based on himself and Alberto on his best friend Alberto Surace (who voices a fisherman in the Italian dub version). Alberto is face down in the water. [8], By December 2021, the film has grossed $49.8 million worldwide,[2] with its largest markets being China ($14 million), Russia ($8.2 million), Poland ($3.6 million), Hong Kong ($3.6 million), South Korea ($3 million), the United Arab Emirates ($2.1 million), and Romania ($1.02 million). Luca then proposes that they should visit Giulia at her school and maybe even attend, expressing his interest. Massimo shoots Alberto a look. Alberto seems uninterested in working with her, but Luca seems interested, and they soon learn that the prize is money, which they can transfer into a cheap Vespa. [39], It is the first Pixar film to involve Andrews, while Jones had previously co-written Soul (2020) and is also credited as a Senior Story and Creative Artist at the studio. He swims to the island and walks over to Alberto's hideout. When going to get the objects that have sunk from the boat incident, he plays a prank on a young sea monster named Luca Paguro by wearing a diving suit and scaring him. He tells Luca that it was the only ticket he could buy and that Massimo wants him to stay behind and help with fish, probably even move in. Luca's betrayal was rough to watch because he encouraged the townspeople to go after Alberto while he stayed behind safely ashore. Then as Luca boards the train to leave, Alberto shakes his friends hand and says an Italian phrase. Sulla bellezza delle #CinqueTerre c' poco da discutere, ma come tutte le cose belle hanno bisogno di cura, come quella che gli "angeli dei sentieri" mettono ogni giorno nella ma The sea monsters, a "metaphor for feeling different", were loosely based on old Italian regional myths and folklore. ", "Pixar Director Says 'Luca' Is Not LGBTQ+ Romance", "Luca (2021): il nuovo film della Disney parla di un coming out? Pixar Shares Details About Next Original Film 'Luca' t.co/T3k6MP153w via @variety", "Luca: 10 Exciting Things We Already Know About The Latest Pixar Movie", "Interview: Pixar's Mike Jones on co-writing "Soul" and "Luca", "Saverio Raimondo racconta "Luca", il nuovo film Disney Pixar: "Un invito a saper andare oltre gli ostacoli", "Wait a Sec Are the Main Characters in Pixar's 'Luca' Gay? Alberto promises that he'll make Massimo proud. Luca is an ode to friendship. This could be either an animation error or that the angle Alberto was standing in didn't make his tail that visible. Both of Lucas caudal fins remain on the top of his tail. I love to draw and I love to see the hand of the artist showing through and being a little bit expressive in the world, because we were also wanting to take people to [see] Italy in this wonderfully enhanced and stylized way, but also in performances and the characters, wanting to make them feel a little bit handmade". Play Sound. I love the immersion of 3D, but I sometimes I feel it can go towards coldness. The two race down the hill, with Luca trying to grab the bike handles the whole time to regain control, only to be met by Alberto yelling at him to let go. Instead, he wanted to stay with Massimo Marcovaldo (Marco Barricelli), his new father figure. Giulia notices the train and explains it takes her to Genova, with Luca asking if it goes to her school, with Alberto scoffing at the question. Alberto stumbles backing away from the branch that Giulia pointed at him. special thanks He would love to see Alberto surprise Luca by joining him at school. Alberto asks what happened next, with Massimo answering that they made up by patching it up together. Toy Story: Woody Buzz Lightyear Jessie Rex Emperor Zurg Bo Peep Billy, Goat, and Gruff Duke Caboom Ducky and Bunny Slinky Dog Hamm They both only stick their tongues in the mugs and groan. Jesse and I ended up having a really great meeting of the minds about what we really wanted to say with this movie. Titanic: Rose (DeWitt) Jack, Aladdin: Aladdin Genie Jafar Jasmine Rajah Kim Possible: Kim Possible Dr. Drakken Shego Ron Stoppable Rufus Duff Killigan Jack Dylan Grazer Later on, Luca and Giulia return to Giulia's house. Luca swims away quickly with Alberto following him close behind. 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Larry Oatfield, Jana Vance, Ronni Brown, Lodge Worster, Enrico Casarosa, Andrea Warren, David Ryu, Jon Reisch, Gwendelyn Enderoglu, Laurie Nguyen Kim, Tanja Krampfert, Maria Lee, Airton Dittz, Jr., Jack Hattori, Michael Rutter, Joshua West, Outstanding Effects Simulations in an Animated Feature, Amit Baadkar, Greg Gladstone, Emron Grover, Tim Speltz, Saverio Raimondo as Ercole Visconti, a cowardly, Marco Barricelli as Massimo Marcovaldo, an Italian, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 22:55. In sea monster form, Alberto has periwinkle scales, sharp teeth, and purple "hair". Ratatouille: Remy Anton Ego He formed a close bond to Massimo, who becomes a surrogate father figure to him, and was willing to stay in Portorosso with him while Luca could be happy in Genoa going to school with Giulia. The person lifts the umbrella, and it is revealed to be Alberto, running back for Luca. Luca says that they should add a telescope, with Alberto saying that it should be one that shoots lightning. Alberto comforts Luca, telling him that he got him off the island, and he'll be okay. Luca It is an ode to friendship. Alberto tells Luca that whenever he jumps off a cliff or tells Bruno to stop bothering him, that will be him. Right after this happens, Albertos tail doesnt seem to appear. When Ercole and other townsfolk confront them, Massimo stands up for them and insists that they have won. dt. Alberto asks Massimo to tell him everything as they fix their boat. [8][9][10] The film was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the 79th Golden Globe Awards and the 94th Academy Awards, but lost both awards to Encanto (2021). Alberto's actor, Jack Dylan Grazer, came out as bisexual on an Instagram Live shortly after the movie's release and when homophobic users started typing in the chat he yelled "Silenzio Bruno! And they use a multi-limb style; it's boys being silly with a really broad physicality. At the beginning and end of the film, Alberto tells Luca: ", Alberto prides himself as an expert on humans but tends to misname several things related to the human world, similar to. [59] In June 2021, Trenitalia unveiled their Luca-themed livery for a Caravaggio train. Lady and the Tramp: Lady Tramp Alberto looks down a bit sadly, but it quickly becomes a smile when he gets an idea. One Hundred and One Dalmatians: Cruella De Vil Perdita Patch Winter Cruella They escape by Alberto jumping into the water with Machiavelli in his arms. Alberto reassures Luca, telling him everything is fine. Eventually, Ercole is able to surpass them, mocking them that they shouldve left when he told them to. Atlantis: The Lost Empire: Kida Nedakh Vincenzo Santorini Helga Sinclair Milo Thatch Audrey Ramirez [23][19] Elisa Gabrielli and Mimi Maynard play Concetta and Pinuccia Aragosta, two elderly women who are later revealed to be sea monsters. Giulia is taken aback for a moment, obviously confused by Albertos absurdly strange question. The studio's trademark daring, pin sharp sight gags, and big ideas are missing from a fishy coming-of-age yarn that's a little damp around the edges."[73]. Alberto, soaked in the rain, transforms back into a sea monster. Having an opportunity at making a friend gave him the chance to tell the younger sea monster everything he knew about the humans, despite Luca's dislike of being told what to do. Alberto boasts that Giulias got some competition with him around. Luca is unsure, saying he can't do it without him. [72], However, Phil De Semlyen, writing for Time Out, branded the film a "letdown", writing "Charming but slight, Luca definitely isn't Pixar firing on all cylinders. However, Massimos customers are complaining to him about their fish deliveries. Luca is a tribute to Italy, its atmospheres and scents, in particular to those of the Italian Riviera where director Enrico Casarosa, 49, spent long summers during his childhood and adolescence.. Ercole comes by and pesters Luca for fearing the rain. The Rescuers: Bernard Bianca Madame Medusa Alberto asks what he's doing, with Luca responding that he was going to fix everything. 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Area Film Critics Association, "Luca: The Inspiration Behind Pixar's Mythical Coming-Of-Age Adventure Exclusive Image", "Film "Luca" progetto di solidariet: tre serate in anteprima mondiale per costruire una sala di cineterapia", "Luca Image: New Look At Main Characters In Pixar's Next Original Film", "Disney/Pixar's Luca Was the Top Streaming Movie of 2021", "Pixar's Luca Is The Most Streamed Movie of 2021 According to Nielsen Charts", "Luca Sequel Short Ciao Alberto Trailer Brings Us Back to the Italian Riviera", "Age to me isn't an exact thing with characters, I might have given both answers for Luca, 12 and 13. Other names Giulia goes to Luca to ask what is going on. Massimo comes out, claiming he knows. It is unknown where it came from, but many speculate that it was a harpoon scratch from Giacomo, seeing that he threw one into the water at Alberto during the beginning segment of the film. As Luca and Alberto come near the other racers, Alberto greets and excuses himself and Luca very casually as if nothing is happening. Alberto coldly disagrees, however. When Luca makes it to the top, he calls for Alberto, as he sees that the place has been trashed, almost every item is destroyed, possibly caused by Alberto in a rage, with the Vespa drawing Alberto drew was found on the floor, ripped in two. 2875 Mall Hill Drive, Lakeland, FL. Fisherman get close with harpoons. The boy laughs as he asks, Seriously, what does that mean?. They soon sneak into the town, amazed by their surrounding, but soon get disrupted by a self-absorbed teen named Ercole Visconti when Luca almost damaged his Vespa by kicking a ball. A few of the townsfolk are revealed to be sea monsters as well and Luca is finally reunited with his family. [43], Tremblay stated that the relationship between Luca and Alberto "is gonna bring back a lot of memories when people watch this and I'm hoping that when people watch this, they'll be able to forget about COVID [] It's so cool I get to be part of someone else's childhood. Alberto then convinces Luca to ride it down with him, but he's scared, to which he tells him to say "Silenzio, Bruno!" This could allude to his personality as Alberto has a noble character quality, a bright head with imagination and ideas, and somewhat has a bit of wisdom as he shows Luca the surface and even knows that people wont accept them for being sea monsters at first. DuckTales: Scrooge McDuck Huey, Dewey, and Louie Donald Duck Fenton Crackshell Launchpad McQuack Magica De Spell It was also the most-viewed streaming movie of 2021, with over 10.6 billion minutes watched. Luca touches Alberto's shoulder, but Alberto slaps his hand away, telling him once again to leave him alone. Although the movie is simple and ends on . "[37] Casarosa also stated that the sea monster is a "metaphor for feeling different".[3]. It stars the voices of Jacob Tremblay and Jack Dylan Grazer, with Emma Berman, Saverio Raimondo, Marco Barricelli, Maya Rudolph, Jim Gaffigan, Peter Sohn, Lorenzo Crisci, Marina Massironi, and Sandy Martin in supporting roles. [36][3] Casarosa said: "I always found the old sea monsters on maps really fascinating. Luca, Alberto, and Giulia are all heading in different directions. "[15] A clay figure of sea monster Luca was sculpted to assist with the design process for the character. Coco: Miguel Rivera Rothkaese.com Actually, if we want to be more specific, the titular character is based on the director himself. "My best friend Alberto [Surace] was a bit of a troublemaker," Luca director Enrico Casarosa says at a virtual press event, discussing how his feature-length Pixar debut is inspired by his childhood. Encanto: Mirabel Antonio Luisa Bruno Isabela Platinum Mirabel "[47], Casarosa later admitted that the film was intended to be a metaphor for race and while romance was only briefly discussed, it was never meant to be a focal point to the story, "some people seem to get mad that I'm not saying yes or no, but I feel like, well, this is a movie about being open to any difference. Finding Nemo/Finding Dory: Nemo Dory Hank Crush Bruce Baby Dory Destiny Bailey Pearl One of the kids, a little girl, gently pulls Alberto's arm. Alberto teaches Luca that he can actually exist on land, as the surface transforms their features so they look like regular human boys. Its a silly kids thing from when I grew up, Casarosa tweeted about the phrase. phoneownerlist.com luca dedicated to alberto surace luca dedicated to alberto . He gets a scare when he sees a "sea monster" underwater. During the research trip, Deanna Marsigliese, the film's art director, noted that they were watched by curious onlookers and chose to incorporate that into the character designs. In retaliation, Luca runs away from home with Alberto to hide out in Portorosso. And like its shape-shifting protagonists, it's got plenty going on beneath the surface. Luca and Alberto hug her goodbye. Luca: Luca Paguro Alberto Scorfano Alberto says that it is very hard to imagine, so he'll just show them.