OVERLAY REPORT

The main character of the 2021 Disney/Pixar film *Luca* is **Luca Paguro**, a 13-year-old sea monster living off the coast of the Italian town of Portorosso. Voiced by Jacob Tremblay, Luca is characterized by his intense curiosity and initial timidity. He spends his days herding "goatfish" on his family’s underwater farm, but he dreams of the world above the surface—a world his overprotective mother, Daniela, warns him is full of "land monsters" who want to hunt them. His life changes when he meets a fellow sea monster named Alberto Scorfano, who teaches him that they can transform into humans simply by drying off. ### Most Memorable Lines #### 1. "Silenzio, Bruno!" This is the most iconic line from the film. Although Alberto first introduces the phrase to Luca, it becomes Luca's personal mantra for overcoming his anxiety and self-doubt. * **Context:** Alberto explains that everyone has a "Bruno" in their head—a critical inner voice that tells them they can't do something. By shouting "Silenzio, Bruno!" Luca learns to silence his fears and take risks, such as riding a homemade Vespa off a cliff or entering the Portorosso Cup. #### 2. "Vespa is freedom!" This line encapsulates Luca's primary motivation throughout the story. * **Context:** After seeing a poster of a Vespa scooter, Luca becomes obsessed with the idea of owning one. To him, the Vespa represents the ability to travel anywhere in the world and escape the confines of his sheltered life under the sea. #### 3. "I never go anywhere. I just dream about it." This line highlights Luca's longing for adventure before he meets Alberto. * **Context:** Early in the film, Luca expresses his frustration with his repetitive, safe life. It establishes him as a classic "dreamer" character who feels trapped by his circumstances. #### 4. "Piacere, Girolamo Trombetta!" This is a humorous and quirky greeting that Luca and Alberto use. * **Context:** The phrase is a bit of Italian wordplay/slang that roughly translates to "Pleased to meet you, my name is Girolamo Trombetta," accompanied by a specific handshake. The boys use it to try and "act human" and fit in with the locals, often to comedic effect because it's a very old-fashioned and specific joke. #### 5. "Fish out of the barn! Fish out of the barn! No, no, no! Mom’s gonna kill me!" This frantic exclamation shows Luca’s initial high-strung nature. * **Context:** At the start of the movie, Luca is terrified of breaking his parents' rules. When his goatfish wander off or he gets too close to the surface, he reacts with the panicked discipline of a "good kid" who is terrified of getting into trouble. #### 6. "Santa mozzarella!" (and other cheese-based exclamations) While the character Giulia is the one who primarily uses these "cheesy" Italian exclamations, Luca adopts the local flavor of speech as he tries to assimilate into Portorosso. * **Context:** These lines underscore the film's Italian setting and the whimsical, "underdog" bond between Luca, Alberto, and Giulia. #### 7. "I don’t know how to not think about something." * **Context:** When Alberto is trying to teach Luca how to walk on land, he tells him to just "not think about it." Luca’s response highlights his overactive, analytical mind, which serves as a hurdle he must overcome to find his confidence.