Movie spotlight
Joe Gardner is a middle school teacher with a love for jazz music. After a successful audition at the Half Note Club, he suddenly gets into an accident that separates his soul from his body and is transported to the You Seminar, a center in which souls develop and gain passions before being transported to a newborn child. Joe must enlist help from the other souls-in-training, like 22, a soul who has spent eons in the You Seminar, in order to get back to Earth.
A middle school band teacher named Joe Gardner gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in New York City. However, an accident prevents him from reaching his goal and sends his soul to a fantastical place where he must help a new soul learn about life before returning to Earth. Along the way, Joe learns profound lessons about purpose and what it truly means to be alive.
Soul received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its animation, music, voice acting, emotional depth, and philosophical themes. It was lauded for its mature exploration of life, death, and purpose, resonating with both adult and younger audiences.
Visually stunning animation that pushes the boundaries of the medium.
A deeply moving and thought-provoking story that explores existential themes with nuance.
Exceptional jazz score and voice performances that elevate the emotional impact.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Soul, praising its beautiful animation, heartfelt story, and profound messages about appreciating life. Many found it to be a deeply emotional and inspiring film that offered a unique perspective on purpose and existence.
Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score. Nominated for Best Motion Picture of the Year at the Golden Globes and BAFTA Awards.
The filmmakers consulted with jazz musicians and historians to ensure the authenticity of the music and the portrayal of the jazz world.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources
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 diffe...
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 g...
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
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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,...
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) tac...
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 did...