Bao

When a kind of stuffed dumpling begins to act human, a lonely mother raises it as a child. What is fun is that the thing begins to act in very human terms, showing defiance and sexuality. What transpires is Pixar's gift for 2018. The animation is so creative and so unique. See this Academy Award winner whenever possible.

Pixar and Disney really ought to merge with Kleenex ... they just know how to get you right in the feels! Being Asian and the mom of two boys this got me ... a very well done short showing what it's like when your child grows up and how hard it is to let go.

Pixar knows how to touch your heart, even if the duration of the movie is only 8 minutes and even if there's no dialogue. The movie was heart-warming and so emotional (put tissues next to you), the movie has a powerful message adults and children will understand it and appreciate it.

Story of a mother and her son. More realistic than you expect, rich nuanced, admirable crafted, using the perfect music and exploring each moment of the way from kid to adult. Charming , seductive, touching, admirable are only words in this case. In essence, a great short animation. The story reminds Little Tumbling but, in same measure, it is a splendid portrait of the essence of motherhood and that is its basic virtue. Short, just special. Or, pure delightful, for wise mix ox of smile and tears. Like each portrait of mother.

This was a Pixar short shown before the studio's feature of Incredibles 2 in theatres. It seems to involve a Chinese adult dealing with "empty nest" syndrome as she makes a dumpling that resembles her offspring who grew apart from her as it grew up. Directed by Domee Shi, this was quite amusing and touching. So that's a recommendation of Bao.