Soul

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Soul

PG

2024

1h 40m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz -- and he's good. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.

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Critics Consensus

A film as beautiful to contemplate as it is to behold, Soul proves Pixar's power to deliver outstanding all-ages entertainment remains undimmed.

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Whelan Barzey

Time Out

07/25/2023

3/5

If anything, Soul is guilty of over-ambition. The wizardry and wit are there, but it lacks Pixar’s usual deftness in making complex themes sing for youngsters.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

02/13/2021

4/5

What follows is an absolute delight. It will make any viewer cherish the life they have and want to live it more fully, every single day, ideally with lots of laughs along the way.

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Kambole Campbell

Hyperallergic

02/08/2021

It shortchanges itself at every turn by overextending itself.

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

12/10/2024

4/5

It is a little scattergun in its approach, and the ontology may be a bit much for kids, but even they will relate to its message about appreciating life’s smaller pleasures, which this year feels like a good one.

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Diana Tuova

Spotlight on Film

08/23/2024

4/5

A hectic, but wonderful celebration of life, and a moving animated ode to New York City’s jazz scene.

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Gautam Sunder

The Hindu

07/18/2024

The studio’s first feature to frontline black characters is a stunning work of animation, with an important message to kids and adults alike.

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P A T J

@RT05544441 7h

One of my fave Pixar movie.

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CHANDAN P

@RT84482657 1d

I've seen the film..and for some people..well..let's say they float above the surface. But this movie shows..life is deeper than you think. Your spark isn't your purpose..it's just something to fill in the last box... And one you've done that..that mean your ready to live...Disney made the movie really nicely. Ending made me cry. Just know that reviews depend from person to person. You have to watch it first...and after you do...slow down..and just..feel.. That's all I have to say... The rest is upto you

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Alecks K

@artemsol 2d

Helped ease my own crises regarding my life and career choices. I was not expecting that at all given I watched this movie on a whim and to see if it's really as bad as what people said it was due to first impressions.

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Johnwil B

@Johnwil123 Mar 22

nerve racking and it made me cry, it means this movie is beautiful and a perfect representation of how or what purpose of life gonna be.

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Rich L.

@turnerfan77 Mar 21

I don’t think I have revisited Pixar’s Soul since its release on Disney+ and I forgot just what a beautiful movie it is. This is Pixar’s mature theme film wrapped in beautiful animation. They handle the themes perfectly for kids and adults. A great voice cast. Unique and beautiful animation. This underrated film is a must see. By The Numbers breakdown: Cast-6 Acting-9 Trailer-10 Ending-10 Story-10 Visuals-10 Direction-10 Sound-10 Genre-10 Sub Genre-10 The Faces For Radio score - 95

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Blake G.

@BlakeGray Mar 20

I am impressed. What really stood out to me right away was how different it felt compared to a typical Pixar movie. It’s definitely not as action-packed or joke-heavy as something like Toy Story or The Incredibles. Instead, it leans more into big, philosophical ideas about life, purpose, and what actually makes living worthwhile. That might sound heavy, but the movie balances it surprisingly well with humor, especially through the character of 22. Their interactions with Joe were easily some of the best parts of the film. Overall pretty good.

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Synopsis

Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz -- and he's good. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.

Director: Pete Docter
Producer: Dana Leigh Murray
Screenwriter: Pete Docter, Mike Jones, Kemp Powers
Distributor: Disney/Pixar
Production Co: Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Some Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 12, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 25, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $870.6K
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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