"Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken: A Captivating Coming-of-Age Sea Adventure"
TL;DR
"Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken," directed by Kirk DeMicco, is a DreamWorks animated film about a high schooler named Ruby who discovers she can transform into a giant tentacled sea creature. Voiced by Lana Condor, Ruby navigates the challenges of fitting in while dealing with conniving mermaids, a peg-legged seaman, and a magic trident. The film's chaotic plot and lack of satisfying character development overshadow its evocative visual details and expressive facial expressions.
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- Seattle Kraken fan Lana Condor talks about playing ‘Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken’ The Seattle Times
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