Pixar's Take On What Our Soul Apparently Needs (SOUL)

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Disney Pixar has made countless of movies that have made us laugh, cry and learn life lessons we didn't know we were learning. Pixar, yes, is known for their animated movies being targeted to children but they also happen to garner much attention from adults as well. From the hits like Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Toy Story, Pixar continues to change lives with the power of storytelling using the wonders of 3D animation. 

Pixar's latest original film is Soul, which was was supposed to release in November but was left hanging in air after the current condition of the world (I am super done mentioning the pandemic in my reviews but it keeps causing stuff to happen in the movie industry. It has be mentioned) but was finally postponed a month later, being released on Disney + in the US and international markets in theatres -and to be streamed everywhere else, wink wink) for the holiday season. 

I have been interested to watch Soul since I found out that it was made by one of Pixar's critically acclaimed directors and writers, Peter Doctor who previously made UP and Inside Out (both of which won Academy Awards). Docter's film have constantly strummed heartstrings amongst youngsters and adults alike with his universal storytelling. Soul is somewhat different compared to those movies for that it has a much darker theme and I can guarantee that Soul is most definitely aimed towards adult audiences while also having the child-like elements even if they're foreshadowed this time around.

The existential parts of Soul is raw and dark and questions everything about what everyone wonders about when they're alive is executed very truthfully which is scary considering Disney always has always tried to fray away from themes like this in their candy cane filled animated films (BTW this is not a button I'm pushing against Wreck It Ralph) I deem it imperative that anyone, whether Pixar enthusiast or not, watch this film for it has a life lesson worth learning. 

Soul also is, in a sense, revolutionary being the first animated film to feature black actors voicing black characters (excluding Tina Fey and her character ,22, of course). The music in Soul was also great with the entire score was focused towards jazz which ultimately reminded me of La La Land. There is a even short rap track by Daveed Diggs from Hamilton who also voices a character in the film. 

Overall, Soul is a great movie to watch with the family whether it is Christmas or while ringing in the new year. Its a definite hit for Pixar and it might also earn Pete Docter's next Oscar if no other animated film beats this in the coming four months since the Oscars will be April in this upcoming year. 



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