This movie does not glorify disobeying parents. It shows how overbearing parents often cause the same problems they had as a child because their parents were overbearing. A cycle, if you will. Of course this movie will make you cringe, feel awkward, and maybe experience second hand embarrassment! It's about teenagers understanding who they are! I often remember growing up, reading fan fiction, awkwardly expressing my interests, and hiding some things from my parents.
Disobeying parents is part of growing up. Yes, the child may get punished, but typically both the parent and child learn something from a "hairy" situation.
When you boil it down, the concept is very similar to Mulan going against her father's will to do something she thought was right. This is exactly what Mei does! She keeps the panda. It's a part of her she enjoys, even if it is against the matriarch of her family's ideals.
This movie is very sweet, and was very relatable. I loved the diversity of Toronto being displayed. However, I think Disney and Pixar have a very big problem always turning BIPOC into animals instead of letting them simply be BIPOC characters. Examples: Brother Bear, Princess & the Frog, Emperor's New Groove, and Soul. Give us BIPOC characters that stay human!
Disobeying parents is part of growing up. Yes, the child may get punished, but typically both the parent and child learn something from a "hairy" situation.
When you boil it down, the concept is very similar to Mulan going against her father's will to do something she thought was right. This is exactly what Mei does! She keeps the panda. It's a part of her she enjoys, even if it is against the matriarch of her family's ideals.
This movie is very sweet, and was very relatable. I loved the diversity of Toronto being displayed. However, I think Disney and Pixar have a very big problem always turning BIPOC into animals instead of letting them simply be BIPOC characters. Examples: Brother Bear, Princess & the Frog, Emperor's New Groove, and Soul. Give us BIPOC characters that stay human!