Ciao Alberto (2021)

Directed by: McKenna Harris

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: After the events in the film Luca, Alberto (voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer) is adjusting to life with Massimo (Marco Barricelli) who is a good guardian but rarely speaks.

Cartoon Cat: Massimo’s pet cat Machiavelli is often hanging out with Alberto.

Ciao Alberto - Alberto and cat Machiavelli sitting in tree house

He accompanies Massimo and Alberto (in sea creature form) as they fish.

Ciao Alberto - cat Machiavelli on Massimo's shoulder
Ciao Alberto - Alberto in fish form, Massimo and cat Machiavelli throwing out net

Alberto writes to Luca about how well things are going, but in reality Alberto feels like he cannot win Massimo’s approval.

Ciao Alberto - Alberto and cat Machiavelli on bed
Ciao Alberto - Alberto and cat Machiavelli in boat

One night Alberto decides to surprise Massimo by going out fishing alone. After he lights a lantern he sees Machiavelli in the boat. This startles him into throwing the lamp behind him.

Ciao Alberto - cat Machiavelli hiding in boat

Unfortunately the boat catches on fire.

Ciao Alberto - cat Machiavelli watching boat catch on fire

Alberto saves himself and the cat but Massimo is shocked and angered by the loss of his boat.

Ciao Alberto - cat Machiavelli and Massimo on show with burning boat behind

This event actually brings Alberto and Massimo closer and in the end everyone is happy. Machiavelli appears a few times in photos and drawings during the end credits.

Ciao Alberto - Alberto and cat Machiavelli in drawn photo during end credits
Ciao Alberto - cat Machiavelli in drawn photo during end credits

Final Mewsings: Cats must wish they could aid us in our awkward family relationships.

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