And that’s why I loved it so much.
Disney released Luca on Disney+ this past week, and to be completely honest with you, I have never felt so seen in animated children’s movie form in my life.
Ever since the trailer was released, members of the LGBTQ community have said the story *felt* queer-coded.
After watching the movie myself, I took to my Twitter to tweet my own feelings:
Well, just saw Luca and đ Can you even imagine growing up with a movie like that? Whew.
To which I say, yes, totally 1,000%. Luca is a gay movie.
5. This movie is 1,000% a metaphor for the growing up gay experience.
I’m just sitting here after watching #Luca unable to stop thinking about how it was a metaphor for being gay. “Not everyone is going to accept him, but he seems good at finding those that will.” Loved it cause it’s a #Pixar movie and not a dumb sequel.
6. Personally, I felt this tweet especially hard:
Just saw Luca, & I donât care what anyone else says, itâs the first gay animated film by Disney/Pixar. Feeling like you have to hide a part of yourself, meeting someone like you 4 the first time, strangers calling you and your âfriendâ monsters, finding the good ones. I cried. â¤ď¸
9. …the “weird” friend group vibe…
watching luca and giulia saying all three of them “dress weird” when they collectively look like a gay friend group in 2021……………. ok
12. I don’t care if you disagree, because I’ve never seen a movie like this before.
me: we need to normalize platonic male affection!!
also me, watching Luca: gay? the boys are in love?? queer coded??? they’re precious and perfect oh my god????
13. There’s a resounding “I wish I had this film while I was growing up” sentiment going around.
Crying joyful gay tears for all the confused LGBTQ+ kids who will watch Pixar’s LUCA and have their inner world validated. I wish I had this film while I was growing up.
14. Because if I had a movie like Luca growing up, it definitely would have made a difference.
I feel like Luca will make a lasting impression on the LGBTQ community because even though the characters werenât stated gay it clearly draws on many experiences that gays face in adolescence and even after speaking as a 19-year-old out guy I could relate to it #Luca #PixarLuca
16. It’s one of the most heartwarming movies I’ve seen.
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alberto and luca not being able to let go of each others hands is the most heart breaking thing omfg i love gays
#lucamovie
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