The Casagrandes Movie

The Casagrandes Movie - 2024

IMDB RATINGS: 7.5

Offering a great mix of adventure, culture, and family dynamics, the 2024 Casagrandes Movie brings the vivid world of the Casagrande family to the big screen. Filmed under Miguel Puga and released on Netflix on March 22, 2024, the beloved Nickelodeon series The Casagrandes finds a continuation and series finale in this film.

The story addresses on 12-year-old Ronnie Anne Santiago, who is excited to spend her summer skating with her best friend Sid. Her family shocks her with a trip to Japunda, Mexico, though, so throwing off her plans. Ronnie Anne finds there a strange necklace connected to an old myth. She follows her curiosity to Mount Punguari, where she unintentionally releases a rebellious preteen demigoddess. Ronnie Anne and her family have to face old gods and legends as events transpire to save their planet.

The vibrant and energetic animation of the movie captures the core of the original series and enhances it for a moviegoing experience. The voice cast—including Izabella Alvarez as Ronnie Anne—offers funny yet emotionally poignant performances. Paulina Chávez's performance of Punguari gives the character complexity and elevates her above mere antagonist.

The movie has drawn compliments from critics for its interesting plot and cultural accuracy. Rosa Parra of The Latino Slant notes, "The Casagrandes Movie is a brilliantly animated kids movie. This is an interesting journey about family, community, history, and young rebellion. "Funny and fast-paced, this film is aimed at young viewers and should please fans of the series," Jennifer Green of Common Sense Media said in praising the movie.

However the movie mostly targets a younger audience, its themes of identity, family, and self-acceptance provide richness that will appeal to viewers of many ages. Including Latinx culture is real and celebratory, offering a significant and enjoyable representation.

All things considered, The Casagrandes Movie is a delightful addition to the scene of animated movies since it presents a narrative as interesting as it is instructive.

Key Takeaway for Kids

Young viewers of the Casagrandes Movie can learn from it important lessons on self-discovery, responsibility, and the need of family. Ronnie Anne's path shows that finding our place in the family and appreciating the customs that mold us define our path toward freedom rather than separating ourselves from loved ones.

Children should investigate their cultural backgrounds and embrace their identities, the movie exhorts them. It also emphasizes how important history and narrative are to help us to define ourselves. The film shows via Punguari that empathy and knowledge can help to close gaps between generations and many points of view.

The Casagrandes Movie encourages children to be inquisitive, brave, and rooted in their own by blending humor, adventure, and emotional moments.