Over the Moon || Meaningful family films, even for adults
Although for adults the storyline in this film is predictable, the film "Over the Moon" deserves to be enjoyed with your family. Get used to the children consuming animated films with festive colors full of moral messages like this, yes, Bun!
In the last few years, Netflix has spoiled its viewers with its amazing original films, namely "Marriage Story", "The Devil All the Time", to the drakor "Crash Landing on You". In fact, Netflix doesn't just produce original films with genres like that. Recently, Netflix released the latest animated film "Over the Moon" which is worth anticipating.
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The film "Over the Moon" takes the theme of Chinese mythology, as a means to prove something to his family. At first glance, it is similar to Pixar's “Coco”, but calm, not all of it. Looks like Netflix's “Over the Moon” could be a competitor to Pixar.
Synopsis of the film "Over the Moon". Watch out, a little leak, aka spoilers
The film begins with a picnic by a river under the rays of a crescent moon. Mama and Baba (father) told Fei Fei about the mythology of the Moon Goddess, Chang'e, who faithfully waited for her lover with a song. It is said that in Chinese culture, Chang'e was just an ordinary human who drank the potion of immortality and flew to the moon leaving his lover forever.
Four years later, Fei Fei has grown up and Baba has found a replacement for his mother. Fei Fei's anxiety arose when that woman's figure also had a boy named Chin who was 8 years old who was considered annoying by Fei Fei. Fei Fei's anxiety turned to rage during a big family event, some of them didn't believe the story of goddess Chang'e, even Baba didn't believe that story.
Departing from disappointment with the story told by his mother, Fei Fei created a rabbit rocket to go to the moon with his rabbit, Bungee. This is where the adventures of Fei Fei, Bungee, and Chin begin.
This animated film offers a fun colorful sparkle. The tone of the movie “Over the Moon” won't hurt your eyes, it's kid friendly.
Animated films or children's films in general do present sparkling colors that soothe the eyes when watching them. Even with the film "Over the Moon", Glen Keane, who has traveled the world in animated films, certainly doesn't want to make this film no cooler than the previous film. As a result, “Over the Moon” was presented with a splash of colors without injuring the eyes of the audience. Especially when Fei Fei and Chin first entered the Chang'e kingdom. Really luxury!
The sound was no less lively. Like a musical film, "Over the Moon" also offers a variety of easy listening songs that make us sing along. In fact, sure, after you watch this film, you will find a line of songs on Spotify. And the song "Ultraluminary" is the most favorite because of the fun lyrics and visuals in the video clip.
For adults, it feels like the storyline of the film written by the children's film legend Audrey Wells is indeed ordinary, but Fei Fei's experience contains an extraordinary message!
Maybe for those of you who like drama, thriller, horror, to indie films, you won't be glancing at this film. Yes, because in the first 10 minutes, we can immediately guess what the ending will be like. But this film, written by and Audrey Wells and dedicated to him, offers an extraordinary message for you, even for those of you who have grown up. That it is a good thing to let go of people who have left and open your heart to new people. In essence, this “Over the Moon” film teaches us to move on from the past that we will not be able to change, even if you even go to the moon!
Moving on is hard, but when you never want to try to open your heart, you will continue to feel lonely and sad in your life.