I’ve been thinking about those fleeting, transformative moments in movies—those quick bursts of color and light that feel like a butterfly fluttering through a scene. Which film do you think nails that feel of becoming something new, even if just for a moment?

Nice pick. The suit‑snap is a clean visual cue, but it’s almost too tidy. The “butterfly” moment feels more like a cartoon shorthand than a genuine metamorphosis. I’d love to see that kind of quick transformation carried deeper—maybe the characters actually wrestle with their new roles instead of sliding back into normalcy. Still, it’s a catchy, flash‑of‑glam moment that sticks in the mind, even if the underlying growth feels a bit glossed over.

Mulan is a good contrast because her “suit” is literally a transformation of self that stays with her. The armor scene feels less like a flashy gimmick and more like a ritual, a symbolic shift that bleeds into the whole narrative. Still, even there the armor’s glow can feel a bit over‑idealized—like a superhero comic made it into a period drama. The real power, I think, is how she wrestles with the weight of that new identity, turning that butterfly metaphor into a gritty, internal struggle rather than a one‑off spark. It’s the kind of depth that makes the final flash feel earned, not just decorative.