Soul

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Soul
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What does it feel like to live for just one thing throughout your life? More importantly, are you truly experiencing that moment, or are you just trying to reach it? This extraordinary work by Pixar is built precisely on these questions, and the answers are not as simple as you might think. Joe Gardner is a jazz musician who made a living as a teacher for many years, but truly believes he belongs on stage. For this man struggling to stay afloat in the noisy streets of New York, life has become a waiting room, waiting for the big opportunity. And when that door finally opens, an unexpected moment turns everything upside down. And the story begins to flow towards a much deeper, much more universal place. Director Pete Docter had previously managed to delve into the deepest layers of human emotion with films like Up and Inside Out. However, Soul stands out as the boldest step in his career. Instead of fitting concepts such as death and meaning into the mold of a children's film, the film follows the opposite path: it asks these big questions sincerely and does not force the answers. The question of what is the purpose of life has never been addressed with such a light touch and at the same time so profoundly. Jazz music is not just the backdrop of the film; it is its soul. Each note resonates with the character's inner world; the energy of New York is palpably reflected on the screen, even down to its streets. Joe, voiced by Jamie Foxx, captures the heart as both an ordinary and universal character. 22, which Tina Fey gives life to, offers a completely different perspective; from the eyes of this strange soul who looks at existence from the outside, it gradually becomes clear how precious things that are passed off as ordinary are. This film, built on the significance of small moments, leaves one pondering after watching it. While walking down the street, holding a cup of coffee, noticing how the sun sets in a corner... Soul reminds us that those moments of focused attention are actually life itself. And it does this reminder so elegantly that it takes a while even to notice the screen going black when the movie ends.

Rating: 8.1/10
Vote Count: 11,452
Release Date: December 25, 2020
Runtime: 1 hr 41 min
Original Name: Soul
Languages: English
Country:

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United States of America
Production Companies:

Pixar

Popularity:13.1046
Budget:150.000.000,00 $
Revenue:121.977.511,00 $

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Reviews

Manuel São Bento

December 15, 2020

9/10

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Out of my Top15: Most Anticipated Movies of 2020, eight were removed from this year's schedule due to the current global pandemic, so I didn't have that many films for which I felt incredibly excited. I love pretty much everything that Pixar puts out, and at the start of 2020, I noticed that the studio was releasing not one but two original animated movies, something quite uncommon in their histo...

rlaphoenix

December 26, 2020

10/10

This is my favorite Disney Pixar movie, even beating Monster's Inc! There wasn't a minute where I wasn't enjoying the movie, there's very powerful meaning to this movie (that will go over kids' heads) and for once, it (in my opinion) tackles an issue big with teens and adults more than kids (at least more than usually). The movie's message is (from what I understood it anyway) about anxiety, sadness, and fear of how you choose your life path. Even going as far as showing how you're so-call...

SWITCH.

SWITCH.

December 30, 2020

9/10

In a year where most of us have been trapped indoors, the timing of 'Soul's' release can be seen as either a blessing or a curse. For some, it will act as a calming balm for a tough year; the perfect vehicle for inducing a good cry. Others, on the other hand, may reject it as yet another unnecessary mirror held up to their biggest fears exacerbated by a year where living with perceived “purpose“ has been near impossible. No matter which side of this you fall on, 'Soul' implores you to find beaut...

Ricardo Oliveira

Ricardo Oliveira

January 07, 2021

/10

Soul is the latest effort by Disney Pixar, a beautiful and wonderful film that will leave anyone to ponder about life, its value and the magic inherent in existence. The film tells the story of a man who accidentally falls into a ditch and "dies". However, he does not accept his death and begins a journey into his own afterlife until he is able to reunite with his body, in a coma on earth. For a children's film, Soul is surprisingly deep, perhaps even too deep, especially for a child. Th...

Kamurai

Kamurai

January 12, 2021

7/10

Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. I'll have to admit, I went into this thinking it would be Disney's yearly racist progressive attempt, so the bar was pretty low. The movie is actually delightful, and shockingly deep. The title indicates it has to do with the human soul, so I was expecting something along the lines of "Inside" or having to do with jazz, and while it has a rather nice combination of those two things, the attempt on the deep inner workings of the univ...

r96sk

r96sk

January 12, 2021

7/10

Pleasant film. <em>'Soul'</em> didn't connect with me on any deep level, but it is an undoubtedly sweet film. It attempts a lot of heart and I respect that. Jamie Foxx has been in some of my favourite films and he is good as Joe here. I also like the casting of Graham Norton as Moonwind. One thing that probably stopped me thoroughly enjoying this is the animation and character design, particularly when in the "Great Beyond". It's not that it looks bad, or anything close, but I just found i...

Fox.red

Fox.red

January 28, 2021

9/10

I watched a cartoon with children. Kind and deep cartoon. I liked the humor, especially when the hero's soul moved into the cat. I recommend it for family viewing

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

December 07, 2023

7/10

Now this is not my favourite style of animation, I find it all a little unnatural to watch. That said, though, this is a charming story that follows the life of a music teacher who really just wants to play his beloved jazz. "Joe" finally gets an opportunity to tinkle the ivories with the band of the renowned "Dorothea". She like shim, he likes her - then an accident befalls and in best "Matter of Life and Death" tradition, he is on a conveyor belt to the afterlife. Determined not to follow the ...

Alunauwie

September 23, 2025

10/10

Soul is Pixar’s first film featuring a Black main character, marking a bold and important step in representation. It offers a thought-provoking narrative about life, death, and purpose, visualized through vivid colors that distinguish different realms of existence. While critically acclaimed for its animation and music, the film’s complex themes make it more suitable for adults than children. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Soul was released in 2020.

Soul has a runtime of 1 hr 41 min (101 minutes).

Soul belongs to the following genres: Animation, Family, Drama, Music, Fantasy.

Soul has a rating of 8.1/10 from 11,452 votes on TMDB.

In the United States, Soul is available to watch on: Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.