{"id":10655,"date":"2023-04-07T01:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T08:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=10655"},"modified":"2023-04-08T16:10:18","modified_gmt":"2023-04-08T23:10:18","slug":"chupa-definitely-captivated-me-with-its-imaginative-story-lovable-characters-and-stunning-visuals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2023\/chupa-definitely-captivated-me-with-its-imaginative-story-lovable-characters-and-stunning-visuals\/","title":{"rendered":"Chupa * Definitely Captivated Me With Its Imaginative Story, Lovable Characters And Stunning Visuals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa.poster.jpg?resize=107%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10660\" width=\"107\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa.poster.jpg?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa.poster.jpg?w=571&amp;ssl=1 571w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 107px) 100vw, 107px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Shy 13-year-old Alex flies from Kansas City to Mexico to meet his extended family for the first time. There he meets his grandfather and former lucha libre champion Chava, energetic, wrestling-obsessed cousin Memo, and fearless, hip cousin Luna. But just as Alex begins to get his bearings, he discovers a mythical creature living under his grandfather\u2019s shed: a young chupacabra cub, which he recognizes from stories of the feared, full-grown chupacabra, fabled to feed on farmers\u2019 livestock. Alex soon learns that his new friend \u201cChupa\u201d has a secret history with his family, and that dogged, dangerous scientist Richard Quinn is hunting the misunderstood creature to try and harness his powers. To protect Chupa from impending danger, Alex sets off on the adventure of a lifetime, one that will push the bonds of his newfound family to the brink, and remind him that life\u2019s burdens are lighter when you don&#8217;t have to carry them alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ashleigh C. comments, \u201c<em>Chupa<\/em>&nbsp;is an entertaining and enjoyable children&#8217;s movie that definitely captivated me with its imaginative story and lovable characters\u2026 The film boasts stunning visuals, with vibrant colors and creative creature design that I love and believe that they are perfectly suited for young viewers.\u201d See her full review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chupa<br>By Ashleigh C., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 19<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kZzkEsupBZA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa_Native_00_46_18_13r.jpg?resize=225%2C121&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10658\" width=\"225\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa_Native_00_46_18_13r.jpg?resize=300%2C161&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa_Native_00_46_18_13r.jpg?resize=768%2C412&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa_Native_00_46_18_13r.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chupa. Cr: Netflix \u00a9 2023Cr: Netflix \u00a9 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Chupa<\/em>&nbsp;is an entertaining and enjoyable children&#8217;s movie that definitely captivated me with its imaginative story and lovable characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The movie follows the adventures of Alex (Evan Whitten), a young boy who discovers a mysterious creature known as the chupacabra, AKA <em>Chupa,<\/em>&nbsp;when visiting his family in Mexico. Alex quickly befriends Chupa and, with the help of his new friend, Alex embarks on a wild and exciting journey to protect Chupa from those who would harm him.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa_Native_00_53_53_21r2-1.jpg?resize=225%2C113&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10656\" width=\"225\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa_Native_00_53_53_21r2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa_Native_00_53_53_21r2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa_Native_00_53_53_21r2-1.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chupa. Evan Whitten as Alex in Chupa. Cr: Netflix \u00a9 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Chupa<\/em>&nbsp;is a must-see film for children and families looking for an entertaining and meaningful story. The film boasts stunning visuals, with vibrant colors and creative creature design that I love and believe that they are perfectly suited for young viewers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cast is fantastic, with Evan Whitten delivering a standout performance as both a shy and adventurous Alex, and Christian Slater and Demi\u00e1n Bichir lending their talents to the supporting cast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dBVsziSG_zQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa_Native_00_46_58_00r2-1.jpg?resize=225%2C113&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10657\" width=\"225\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa_Native_00_46_58_00r2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa_Native_00_46_58_00r2-1.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Chupa_Native_00_46_58_00r2-1.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chupa. (L-R) Nickolas Verdugo as Memo, Evan Whitten as Alex and Ashley Ciarra as Luna in Chupa. Cr: Netflix \u00a9 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What really sets&nbsp;<em>Chupa<\/em>&nbsp;apart from others is its heartwarming message about the importance of accepting and protecting those who are different. With its captivating visuals, talented cast, and important message, <em>Chupa<\/em> is sure to become a new favorite among young viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The movie teaches children valuable lessons about empathy and kindness, while still making its mark as a fun and exciting adventure. Note that this film does contain violent themes and some inappropriate language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give<em> Chupa<\/em> 4 out 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. <em>Chupa <\/em>release onNetflix on April 7, 2023. Don\u2019t miss it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ViKnrHjzgn4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shy 13-year-old Alex flies from Kansas City to Mexico to meet his extended family for the first time. 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Film Critic Ashleigh C. comments, \u201cChupa is an entertaining and enjoyable children&#8217;s movie that definitely captivated me with its imaginative story and lovable characters\u2026 The film boasts stunning visuals, with vibrant colors and creative creature design that I love and believe that they are perfectly suited for young viewers.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4949,15,1],"tags":[6453,6447,6451,1783,2491,6440,6438,6441,6439,2924,6445,6454,6446,3217,6442,6456,6449,6443,6448,1166,547,6452,6444,6455,6450],"class_list":["post-10655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-film","category-feature-film-reviews","category-uncategorized","tag-adriana-paz","tag-alfonso-cuaron","tag-ashley-ciarra","tag-by-kids-for-kids","tag-chris-columbus","tag-christian-slater","tag-chupa","tag-chupa-movie","tag-chupacabras","tag-demian-bichir","tag-evan-whitten","tag-gerardo-taracena","tag-jonas-cuaron","tag-lucha-libre","tag-luchador","tag-mac-brown","tag-mark-radcliffe","tag-mexico","tag-michael-barnathan","tag-movie-reviews","tag-netflix","tag-nickolas-verdugo","tag-pelicula","tag-sean-kennedy-moore","tag-the-christmas-chronicles"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-2LR","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10655","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10655"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10655\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10676,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10655\/revisions\/10676"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}