Maybe it’s a
post-Pixar phenomenon that animated films need to tackle complex themes or
ideas, translating it into terms kids can understand. This is the case with “Over the Moon,” a film that
is part “Trolls World Tour,”
part lesson on grappling with the loss of a parent. It’s a mixture where both
sides seem at odds with each other. The fun is ruined by the death of a loved
one, while the antics prevent the story from finding emotional lift-off.

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What would you do to make a dream come true? It’s an intriguing question at the center of Netflix’s animated release “Over the Moon.” The musical focuses on Fei Fei, an adventurous young girl intent on reaching a goddess. Her quest to visit the moon reveals a story that is both fun and enlightening for kids of all ages. Along the way, this small heroine shows that STEM learning is now more important than ever for girls. 

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Oscar-winning director Glen Keane heads up the project.

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If you watch the trailer for “Over the Moon” and don’t know anything about the film, it’s likely you’d think you’re seeing the latest Disney animated film. The animation is beautiful, it’s a musical, and one of the lead character’s parents dies. All the tell-tale signs of a Disney film. But “Over the Moon” isn’t a Disney film, instead arriving on Netflix, but it still looks pretty great.

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