If you analyze this film from the structural logic, it is worth 5-6 points at most. You can even guess that it will have a turning point and a happy ending in the classic animation plot. But the highlight of the film is its contradictions. When Luca shouted out the words "sea monster" to Abeto, I was first stunned, then shocked and surprised. In fact, it is not difficult to understand why the story is based on a sea monster that can become a human. I think it is not a theme of harmonious coexistence between humans and animals. The sea monster is actually a human being. When luca wanted to become more knowledgeable and go to another level, he also lost his ego. This is how people today want to transform and stand out under the social system, but they often lose their truest selves. On the contrary, "idiots" like Abeto can stick to the id. A lot of people said it ended a little too hastily, and that the townspeople were too quick to accept the sea monster, and yes I agree, but I think it's a good ending to express such a theme in a ninety-minute movie. Because of its emphasis, its nonsensicalness sets off its brilliant contradictions and expressions. This is an advanced technique.
This movie is very daring. It uses the old routines to live, and the old postures make new tricks. It needs a strong old structure to support his fresh expression, and it turns out that this is a success.
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