Over the Moon (2020)

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In this animated musical, a girl builds a rocket ship and blasts off, hoping to meet a mythical moon goddess.

Movie Summary
"Over the Moon" is a 2020 American-Chinese animated musical experience movie directed by Glen Keane, co-directed by John Kahrs, and composed by Audrey Wells. The film was produced by Pearl Studio and Netflix Animation studios, and animated by Sony Pictures Imageworks.

Plot Summary
"Over the Moon" follows Fei Fei, a young Chinese lady, who a lot clings to her late mom's tale about a moon goddess called Chang'e. She construct an imaginative world around this story to keep her mother's memory alive. To prove the moon goddess' existence and to help her dad think in love once again, Fei builds a rocket to the moon.

Main Characters
Fei Fei, as the protagonist, is a daring and scientist-minded woman whose real belief and daring nature drive the film's journey to the moon. Her dad, Mr. Zhou, is a loving but grieving widower who discovers solace in the company of Mrs. Zhong, a warm character who likewise teaches Fei crucial lessons about proceeding. Chin, her prospective stepbrother, is an eccentric and excitable kid who tags along on the journey to the moon and at the same time becomes Fei Fei's not likely ally. The mythical Chang'e, the moon goddess herself, is a larger-than-life figure shrouded in sadness due to the loss of her cherished.

Setting and Aesthetic
"Over the Moon" perfectly showcases Chinese culture and custom, especially throughout the Mid-Autumn Festival series. Additionally, the film transitions from a natural earth combination to a wonderful scheme of bright colors and creative landscapes when the story transfers to the moon.

Themes
"Over the Moon" is rich with themes of love, grief, and recovery. The moon goddess story becomes a symbolic story about discovering to grieve, release, and open to the possibility of new love. The movie sensitively takes on the concepts of loss and the fear of forgetting enjoyed ones while likewise showing the value of progressing.

Crucial Reception
"Over the Moon" was normally well gotten by critics. The movie's distinct storyline, colorful animation, representation of Asian culture, and the musical numbers were extremely appreciated. It was praised for its emotional depth as well as its handling of complex styles like sorrow and loss in an available way for kids.

Conclusion
In summary, "Over the Moon" is an interesting animated movie that perfectly catches Chinese culture, folklore, and poignant themes of love, loss, and recovery. Regardless of being a children's film, it provides life lessons that can resonate with grownups too. The aesthetically sensational animation, teamed with effective performances and memorable songs, make it a meaningful and satisfying viewing experience.

Top Cast

  • Cathy Ang (small)
    Cathy Ang
    Fei Fei (voice)
  • Phillipa Soo (small)
    Phillipa Soo
    Chang'e (voice)
  • Robert G. Chiu
    Chin (voice)
  • Ken Jeong (small)
    Ken Jeong
    Gobi (voice)
  • John Cho (small)
    John Cho
    Father (voice)
  • Sandra Oh (small)
    Sandra Oh
    Mrs. Zhong (voice)
  • Ruthie Ann Miles (small)
    Ruthie Ann Miles
    Mother (voice)
  • Margaret Cho (small)
    Margaret Cho
    Auntie Ling / Gretch (voice)
  • Kimiko Glenn (small)
    Kimiko Glenn
    Auntie Mei / Lulu (voice)
  • Artt Butler (small)
    Artt Butler
    Uncle / Bill (voice)
  • Irene Tsu (small)
    Irene Tsu
    Grandma (voice)