Luca is like any other teenage boy. He yearns for adventure, he's full of energy and has a vibrant imagination. The main difference, however, is that he's a sea monster living by the Italian Riviera.

Running a brisk 84 minutes, not counting the beguiling end credits, the Italian Riviera-set “Luca” marks Pixar Animation Studios’ first direct-to-streaming offering. Before the pandemic, I’d have said ...