Ciao Alberto

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Ciao Alberto
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this movie.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Ciao Alberto is a short film continuing the story of the part-sea creature-part boy Alberto (voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer) from the Pixar film Luca. Alberto now lives with a fisherman, Massimo, and tries very hard to be a good "employee." Kids will love the silly adventures, while parents will appreciate the social-emotional lessons, like how Massimo learns to become a better communicator in order to improve his relationship with Alberto.
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What's the Story?
Alberto, part sea creature and part boy, works very hard in CIAO ALBERTO to try to be a good fisherman because he "wants to make Massimo proud." He's always making mistakes and receives very little feedback from Massimo. Things come to a head when Alberto makes a mistake he's afraid will ruin everything.
Is It Any Good?
This warm and silly tale conveys the importance of communication in a manner perfectly suited to younger children. Alberto (voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer of Luca and Ron's Gone Wrong) remains a spunky, easy-to-like character in Ciao Alberto. His sincerity and good intentions shine through in everything he does. Although Massimo doesn't speak much in the beginning, he's never scary: a gentle, if sometimes grumpy, giant that takes things in stride. Alberto's antics will keep viewers entertained and the sweet resolution will leave everyone satisfied. The world could use more stories like this, that emphasize healthy communication in an age-appropriate way.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Massimo changes his communication style with Alberto in Ciao Alberto in order to improve their relationship.
How does Alberto demonstrate perseverance? Why are those important character strengths?
What makes a family? How do you think Massimo felt when Alberto called him "dad?"
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: November 12, 2021
- Cast: Jack Dylan Grazer, Marco Barricelli, Jacob Tremblay
- Director: McKenna Harris
- Studio: Pixar Animation Studios
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy, Princesses, Fairies, Mermaids, and More
- Character Strengths: Communication, Perseverance
- Run time: 8 minutes
- MPAA rating: G
- Last updated: March 3, 2022
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