In the bland animated adventure “Over the Moon,” a girl’s longing for her late mother inspires her journey to the moon. Dreading her father’s remarriage, the plucky tween Fei Fei (Cathy Ang) latches on to the myth of Chang’e, a lunar goddess who pines after her mortal soul mate. If Fei Fei can prove Chang’e — and her everlasting love — exist, then perhaps her father will abandon his plan. By day, Fei Fei teeters on a bike delivering sweets. Throughout, the frame is awash with exquisite detail: gondolas floating on canals, the glow of paper lanterns, the tactile quality of the dough Fei Fei rolls into mooncakes.

Source: New York Times October 22, 2020 11:00 UTC