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Disney-Pixar’s new release ‘Turning Red’ faces criticism

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Disney-Pixar’s freshly released animated movie ‘Turning Red’ receives strong criticism from the audience.

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Directed by Domee Shi, the movie follows the story of a Chinese-Canadian teenage girl, Meilin Lee who is caught between being her mother’s obedient child and the challenges of puberty.

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Lee is considered to be a dorky, weirdo by her schoolmates as she is her own person.

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Her family worships their ancestors and the red panda is considered to be an important symbol.

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As she shares a connection with the red panda, when she gets too excited, she turns into a big panda.

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Soon after the movie was released on March 11, it has gained criticism. The film’s humor impressed the critics but they cannot seem to connect with the storyline.

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Some parents have said that watching ‘Turning Red’ with children is inappropriate as it can convey a wrong message to them, “That Turning Red Disney movie is not appropriate for children,” tweeted one parent.