This film really resonated with me; it’s easily the best Pixar movie I’ve seen in years. It might be partly because I care about the environment myself, but ultimately reviews are subjective, right? Mabel, the main character, is wonderful. She’s been an environmentalist since she was a child, and we see that through her actions – protesting, gathering signatures, blocking construction sites, even getting arrested. While all of this is presented in a humorous, kid-friendly way, it does a good job of showing what being an environmentalist entails. She's friendly, dedicated... well, there’s more to that later. First off, visually the movie is stunning, as you’d expect from Pixar. The hair and fur are gorgeous, the water looks beautiful, and the clothes – individual strands of fabric! – it’s incredibly detailed and impressive, especially everything that isn't a character. That doesn’t mean the characters look bad either; the humans are fine, the animals are cute and cuddly, and for those who care about this sort of thing, it avoids the infamous “bean mouth” design. (I believe.) A lot of the jokes land well and are quick and funny – the trailers gave a good sense of what to expect in terms of humor. The messages are fairly standard: humans destroying animal habitats through greed and ignorance, how nature is interconnected, including humans, and that everyone should contribute. And here’s what makes this movie particularly meaningful for me personally: The idea that we're all part of something larger than ourselves, a shared experience among all living things, is important to my own life. That’s why I love the message of "Sisi Ni Sawa" (We are the same) from “The Lion Guard.” It’s about seeing humans not as separate entities but as one element within the whole web of life. Also, another aspect of Mabel's character is portrayed well—though I wish it had been explored further—the feeling of sadness and frustration that comes with believing you are alone in caring deeply about something so important. That’s really what makes her relatable to me, as someone who cares about the environment and veganism. The music is also lovely; my only real criticism is that I wish the movie were about thirty minutes longer. More time could have been devoted to showing Mabel's feelings of isolation and misunderstanding, more scenes demonstrating how humans forcibly alter nature, and naturally a bit more of the funny chase sequence. Essentially, I wish the film had expanded on what it already does so well. I really enjoyed it, and I hope its message, as gentle as it was (sadly?), lingers with people beyond their time at the cinema. I recommend this movie. And greetings to my fellow environmentalists! You’re not alone, just like Mabel isn't! ❤️

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