"Regular old living" scene - Soul (2020)

[@BeatlesMatze]

“The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.” ― Alan Watts

[@jonahbruyere]

@@trtrhr well yes but it’s best not to lose yourself when you’re trying to achieve that dream, don’t get lost in it, live life at the same time.

[@oak8891]

@@trtrhr your dreams and all your achievements are going to end of up in the garbage when you die anyway, appreciating the moment is the only thing that’s real, doesn’t mean you shouldnt pursue your dreams but your dreams aren’t going to make you happy, being in the present moment appreciating what you have and valuing the right things in life will and you don’t need anything to do that right now this moment

[@scampi9588]

@@trtrhr Don’t get caught up in chasing a dream for the sake of chasing a dream

[@spotieotie]

PREACH

[@tremaineification]

So powerful

[@harmonicajay91]

The pecan pie part is a nice callback. The last time he thought about that, we saw him sitting alone and then he said "my life was wasted". But then we get that scene here and it's not one of loneliness and regret. It's of him enjoying a good slice of pie in a diner.

[@Bebe_ASMR]

Omg you just made me cry harder 😭❤️

[@gemtail3125]

Because, instead of looking at the scene from an outside perspective with 22, he sat and thought about exactly what he felt in the moment. Yeah, sure, seeing a middle aged man in a diner sitting alone eating pie may sound depressing and lonely... but no one ever seems to consider that he was just a guy enjoying some pie.

[@HeadHunter697]

And on top of that, the gentle snowfall outside the window just puts it all together

[@dclark142002]

I once was working a hard product launch in another city away from my family alone. One evening after a long day...I struggled back to the hotel through an icy sleet storm...and went to dinner at a Cracker Barrel and was lucky enough to get a table by the fire. My God was that a memorably enjoyable meal. A good days work, a warm place to eat decent food...hot cider with cream. A decade later I still enjoy that memory.

[@karishmachaudhary9953]

@@dclark142002 Reading your comment with this music in the background was an absolute delight!❤

[@LaVitaNouva]

This movie is a big slap in the face of many life gurus and motivational speakers.

[@primmsysjs2203]

@Dylan Sharp they never said it was trying to do that.... but it did

[@anujparihar123]

It also teaches us to be more inclusive and appreciate things the way they are

[@primmsysjs2203]

@Dylan Sharp idk whether it’s good or not but I do know you sound like you just wanna argue the point just to argue the point. That’s a hard mindset to break but please try.. it’s annoying as hell

[@samracker4558]

Forget about them, just enjoy every moment of life as the movie suggest 😇

[@Solarstar10]

@@primmsysjs2203 If anyone is trying to "argue the point just to argue the point", it's you.

[@foxtatertot]

“I heard this story about a fish, he swims up to an older fish and says: ‘I’m trying to find this thing they call the ocean.’ ‘The ocean?’ the older fish says, ‘that’s what you’re in right now.’ ‘This’, says the young fish, ‘this is water. What I want is the ocean!’”

[@jeffbrehove2614]

Man, I'm going through that feeling right now.

[@AndrewBonillaeuph]

That Greek mythology story

[@JimTheCurator]

Morning, boys. *How's the water?*

[@KingRidley]

Shoot that's pretty good.

[@chronomenter]

@@AndrewBonillaeuphwhat story?

[@chiclids]

This part got me crying so hard because I was so focussed on thinking I’m supposed to do better but I realize I’m living my life just fine what a great message

[@robelsac]

That’s really beautiful. I’m happy for you :)

[@isaacrodriguez4773]

(In Their Theater) (Pause) Pumbaa: Timon are you crying? Timon: (Snorts) I’m Fine (Sniff) (Sobs) I… I just have something in my eye. Pumbaa: Here blow. Timon: Oh… (Blows Tissue) Here Pumbaa. Pumbaa: Gee Thanks. Timon: Okay I’m better.

[@peterfagbemi]

Allow Jesus into your love of life

[@tobeornottobe5611]

Pretty sure the message of the film is that a person doesn't need some grand purpose to lead a fulfilling life. The message ain't "there's no need to better yourself, you're doing just fine."

[@kalvin187douglas]

Same. I’m a collage student and I’m always trying to do better but it’s good to know I’m living the moments once in a while

[@celinecling]

This is definitely the climax. This one hits so hard

[@generalalduin9548]

I disagree, I think Joe talking to 22 and revealing what a spark is is the climax. It revealed to 22 and the audience the purpose of a spark, brought 22 out of heroic BSOD, and finally convinced her to go to earth. This scene is definitely the beginning of the rising action though.

[@brennenjohnson6616]

I cried so hard. The message here is so simple yet so profound. It illustrates so well the beauty of being alive. It's not about the big dreams and achievements. It's about the little things that make you happy.

[@skyprolegend_gp3448]

@@brennenjohnson6616 yeah dude, the atmosphere of this music was something else, I almost cried, I've never get this emotional from watching an animation movie, the music really sent like an unknown message that we don't even know (for me actually, Maybe it didn't happened to someone else), the music flows really well, it created a melody that makes your mind relaxed and also gives you "an addiction" (Idk, I'm so addicted of this music, i've been hearing it for like 11 times on this 2 days, this the 12th time).

[@laythbarzangi8477]

I would make the argument that despite the strong competition, "Soul" is quite possibly Pixar's greatest movie.

[@celiabrown153]

I agree, def hits you right in the feels

[@glitteringdusk9651]

It made me realized that life isnt one path life is multi-dimensional ...no matter how big or how small we are

[@lejdelcorro4699]

Also possibly the one that relates to adults more than kids.

[@nekochan3231]

I'd argue that Ratatouille is better, but Soul is indeed great.

[@samtheoverthinker]

Fr

[@ryannixon4138]

I recall feeling actual terror right before this scene, because I too thought getting your dream job would make everything make sense

[@MyBoss1301]

Работа это просто занятие, всё не так на самом деле)

[@h3rvin418]

@@MyBoss1301I’m so happy translate exists, this msg is very important

[@Kitxi_Official]

Fun fact, I actually turned the movie off right before this scene cause it hit a little too close to home, man am i glad i'm seeing it now

[@embersatdusk]

When I first watched this film, I was deep into depression, just past my lowest point. I genuinely think this scene was a turning point in it. It seems silly, that just a movie could have such an effect on me, but I think it did. I sobbed until I couldn't anymore when I first saw this scene, because it made me realize how wonderful, how amazing, how *beautiful* regular life can be. That despite all the bad things, there are some good things too that are worth living for. It wasn't immediate, but after I saw this movie - saw this scene - I started getting better. By summer, my depression was basically gone. And now, over a year later, I still cry until I cannot anymore when I see this scene, if only because of the memories it brings up.

[@vijant1395]

Even before I saw this scene I believed in this deeper truth….I would often tell my friends and family that divinity isn’t found in our temples and churches, or scriptures or sermons of priests….it’s found in our every day lives….and like this scene shows most the time we fail to see it….divinity lies in the comforting embrace of a friend, in a warm smile on a stranger’s face,quiet time spent by a smooth swaying lake, the patter of raindrops on an autumn day, in the first born cries of a baby being born…of that £3 pizza you had to share because that’s all you had, in your generous feeding of the hungry and homeless,in a piece of music that warms your heart, in the rejoice of the sharing of other’s happiness around you, in your helping hand to a broken or heavy soul…..never take for granted the every day opportunity life gives you to be and experience that what we call divine…🙏🏻

[@babybug6462]

I remember when this movie came out. I just got out of Major surgery. I was in the worst depression I have ever felt in my life. With riots, covid, my surgery, my abusive ex my anxiety, my disconnection from reality. I listened to this scene and I started crying. Two years later if people were to ask me what I what to do I say I want to live simple and be happy.

[@marzzzuq]

i feel what you're talking about. its not silly for movies to come at the right times of depression. for clearing my first wave, it was Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. for clearing the second wave, Soul was one of them

[@elleroya1268]

This is so relatable I had a similar experience and I recommend anyone who’s having a bad time in their life to watch this to appreciate the little things!

[@zacharykubas4478]

What this movie taught me is you don't have to do great things to live a great life.

[@chrisburr2096]

Joe literally plays his life. I cried for 30 minutes after I realised this on my second viewing

[@sandrowagner9713]

what does that mean

[@chrisburr2096]

@@sandrowagner9713 The small 'insignificant' things were stunningly beautiful when he viewed them in his own language, music. That's what it means to me, anyway

[@localfriendlycloud7720]

Yessss this movie hits soo hard on a rewatch for some reason

[@pain17ification_Ray_Smith]

I love how he's reliving the sensations that 22 experienced while she was in his body, and he's also reliving her sense of wonder, amazement, and excitement... He's learning to LIVE again

[@donapachemagnanakawngbeat]

Easily one of the most powerful scenes in movies ever.

[@HaydrogenBomb]

Can't argue with that

[@rcguitarcovers8614]

The message of this scene is so powerful that it made me cry.

[@samtheoverthinker]

Why wouldn't it

[@nk2012]

Crybaby

[@brennenjohnson6616]

Same 🥲

[@pepcarboxylase3802]

Not a single word, but waves of emotions

[@crazybabuskaman3923]

The definition of 'show, don't tell' Soul is a masterpeice, and Pixars most underrated movie.

[@cincoosaan]

I’m so glad Pixar was able to make this scene. A powerful reminder to just live for you no matter what you go through.

[@ethanlculver]

Living for something bigger than yourself is better.

[@crazypato3752]

​@@ethanlculvercould you explain?

[@OnePunch-Juan]

The part where he is playing the piano with his father next to him killed me, especially then the shot of the beach with his mother... I miss my old man a lot...

[@dodik-kun618]

The older I am, the more this scene hit me. It's not about the destination that make you feel alive but the journey that you're making through. Sometimes we're only focusing to the goal while ignoring the process

[@MyBoss1301]

Agree

[@saifjassim6067]

As a guy watching this scene for the seccond time ever it hits hard

[@MrSharkSaver50]

When we realize we weren’t just passing time but we were actually living life

[@christianlemus44]

“If you find yourself with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that you were made for another world” - C.S. Lewis

[@thataintfalco7106]

People will really say life is a mess and sob when this movie plays. Fire movie. Life is fucking wonderful. Even if some people act bad or are horrible to you, there are 10x more that are caring and kind. There’s a genuine goodness in most people

[@mariusaggerholm2371]

This is one of the best scenes in cinematography ever.

[@farrellcityking1]

EVER

[@ryannixon4138]

Took me a while, but I finally found the song to play at my funeral

[@thatsanepicbmw]

Good choice, a very good choice.

[@ryannixon4138]

@@thatsanepicbmw Thanks

[@noahmeme2]

My grandma's was the old rugged cross. Her favorite hymn.

[@ryannixon4138]

@@noahmeme2 Aw that's sweet thanks for sharing

[@SikstepMusic]

Thanks man

[@MartinPramu]

you can come alive, if you feel alive. It hit me really hard

[@harmonicajay91]

I think what also really brings this scene home are the expressions on Joe's face as he realizes more and more what he was missing and how good his life really was. It wasn't a waste like he thought. When he got that phone call, he focused only on the fact that he may have a chance for the gig when he should have focused on Curly's words that his class was the only reason he went to school. He made a huge impact on a kid who didn't care to get an education and helped him through.

[@lohi172]

I’d be surprised if Pixar hadn’t seen Mr. Holland’s Opus before making this. The themes compliment each other well. Good movie if you’ve never seen it.

[@gemtail3125]

When he realizes that getting his dream gig was still just 'regular old living'.

[@jaadkins148]

This scene was so beautiful and I cried. Just seeing Joe take time to be reminded what made his life special and worth living really just spoke to me

[@eltonyescas5425]

The things in Joe's pocket that 22 collected, while in his body, throughout the day were a samara leaf, a pizza crust, a piece of a bagel, a lollipop, a spool of thread and a bus pass card. Just those things alone show Joe that there's more to his life than music. Especially the samara leaf. As that's what made 22 wanna live on earth. As evidenced in the part when Joe and 22 are outside of The Half Note club and a samara leaf flies off a tree and lands in Joe's hand. And 22 looks at it with amazement.

[@04lamquangbao65]

This is one of the most emotional movie scenes i have ever seen. This also reminds me too much:" in the way you catch the dream, have you ever looked back to your life?"...

[@robelsac]

That is a nice quote. Is it from a movie? I tried finding it through google lol

[@Bbodeudeuk]

I always cry watching this..

[@shintsukiwithalaptop372]

This movie didn’t need to be this. It could’ve gone the easy route. But it was, and it was because it needed to be. This movie will be shown in schools for philosophy and psychology classes in the future just you wait. When the next wave of hopelessness hits, this piano will play.

[@jesseoliver3673]

The second I saw this scene, I connected with it. I don’t know if it’s depression or what, but every day I find myself looking back on past moments just like this montage. Also similarly, as well as many others do I’m sure, I have certain songs that take me back to those moments, whether I heard said song during that moment, or it just reminds me of it. The thing is, these nostalgic instances that I go back to aren’t “important” at all, they’re all just regular old living instances. Whether it’s staring at the night sky, riding in the car with my mom, or going to a creek with my grandpa, I hear these songs and instantly get sad wishing for those moments again. I could never explain the feeling to anyone, but this scene manages to show it. While many people connect with this scene with joe realizing that there’s no true purpose in life, I connect in that 20 seconds of joe recalling the little moments, all for it to end with the galaxy, showing how small everything really is, and why we should cherish those tiny moments. I’d give anything to have them back.My favorite scene in any movie.

[@modesttriangle1022]

This scene does something to me every time, when the camera cuts to the city, and then the world, and then the stars in space. I can’t describe it. I have MDD/anxiety and struggle with mental health issues. I am constantly reminding myself that life isn’t about happiness or achieving some grand purpose or goal. Yes, those are worthwhile for many people. But the experience of life itself is beautiful beyond comprehension. We don’t exactly know why it is so. We are born, we live, and then we die. Who we are, how we treat others, the moments in time where we feel like it isn’t worth it is when we can find peace and strength through this realization: we are born of the stars. What else can we possibly ask for?

[@jcp1984again]

This scene is one of those moments in cinematic storytelling that... for moments like these I became a media worker and a content creator.

[@ryannixon4138]

Same

[@christianrey5312]

I know probably someone else said this before, but this movie has change my life, my perception of myself, but most of all, my self acceptance and love.

[@tranquiltotoro]

Something Cinema Therapy pointed out: earlier when Joe is at the diner eating the Pecan pie it’s lonely and sad, but in this scene he’s eating it and it’s delicious and warm. Perspective changes everything

[@asturianix9820]

This is good for every time you have an existential crisis about wasting your life.

[@ryannixon4138]

this scene makes me cry like a baby EVERY TIME

[@farrellcityking1]

EVERY TIME

[@Aleonspacestudios]

EVERY TIME

[@Ink_Wielder]

Damn it pixar. You've done it again.

[@ryannixon4138]

Good lord this gets me everytime

[@celiabrown153]

I know I'm such a crybaby lol

[@farrellcityking1]

This scene is one of the most beautiful scenes in movie history.

[@mariaisabelpiccoloto247]

I just watched this movie on the airplane a few weeks ago and I felt so overwhelmed. Spent the entire last year thinking I wasn’t pretty, smart, lovable, kind enough, a living blob, that I would die and I wouldn’t make a difference. And then I remembered all my “regular” memories. And they are much stronger than you think

[@noahwastakenlol]

Watched this about a month ago for the first time and haven’t stopped thinking about it/felt the same since. The overall message and impact this film has (at least on me) is unmatched and growing up I never would have thought Pixar films would still hit so hard and be so educational, valuable and entertaining even throughout adulthood. Toy Story has been my favorite film since I was a little baby, and although I wanted it to stay that way forever, I must admit this is by far Pixar’s best ever creation and outstanding filmmaking in general, not just for an animated film. Truly grateful to have been able to witness this and I recommend every single person to watch the film.

[@vijant1395]

Even before I saw this scene I believed in this deeper truth….I would often tell my friends and family that divinity isn’t found in our temples and churches, or scriptures or sermons of priests….it’s found in our every day lives….and like this scene shows most the time we fail to see it….divinity lies in the comforting embrace of a friend, in a warm smile on a stranger’s face,quiet time spent by a smooth swaying lake, the patter of raindrops on an autumn day, in the first born cries of a baby being born…of that £3 pizza you had to share because that’s all you had, in your generous feeding of the hungry and homeless,in a piece of music that warms your heart, in the rejoice of the sharing of other’s happiness around you, in your helping hand to a broken or heavy soul…..never take for granted the every day opportunity life gives you to be and experience that what we call divine…🙏🏻

[@interstellarsnow]

This movie looks beautiful, even now in 2024.

[@skrufff]

This movie changed my life. I was weeping during this scene. I've always been depressive and felt like my time was wasted on things that weren't considered "productive". I had slightly snapped out of that mindset prior to seeing Soul and tried to learn that I don't need to feel shame for smelling the flowers, but seeing it in motion like this validated everything I'd been feeling. This movie is a game changer for anyone in a rut and more people need to see it.

[@MagNetherton]

A few years ago, I was a studying in London for my degree, and those were some of the best years of my life, wholly because of the people I met and the places we went to. One day me and my boyfriend at the time went to a beach town w some friends and I remember so strongly the scene of the two of us just standing there, looking out at the sea together. When I saw this for the first time, I was blown away by how beautiful the little moments of Joe's life was, but that one shot of him at the beach broke me so much more than anything else in any movie I'd seen. I was so caught up in the job hunt and assignments and my career and all that and remembering all the little things, the moments I shared with my friends, it really showed me how wonderful a life I'd lived so far. I love this movie so much ❤

[@locodlr9461]

Epiphany, what a beautiful song. This reminded me my old man, he was an engineer but piano was his hoovie. I cried like hell with this. I missed you very much, love you pop, up to the sky 😢👍😘

[@eatass5627]

You’ll meet again

[@qthemerrybandofanons4481]

This is imo the greatest, most profound deep scene Pixar has ever made.

[@Butterism]

Just finished watching Soul. I wanted to see it in theaters, but obviously, Covid happened. I can't believe it took me so long to watch this movie. Everything about it is just amazing. I like how it's just the little things. Little things that even had me thinking "life's pretty neat," in the moment. Like watching the sky on a train (I've seen a couple of sun rises on my 1hr commute to work), seeing leaves fall, listening to music with someone you love, seeing just how big the ocean is, and merely enjoying a slice of pie. I'm trying to pass my Network+ Exam. And I keep thinking (and still do to an extent) that life will get better. That'll be my "I made it!" moment. All my problems solved, everything leading up to this moment. But I'm already in the ocean, aren't I?

[@jamwrightiam]

This film really couldn't have come out at a better time. I promise you the effect it had wouldn't have been nearly as profound if I had been a year younger. Maybe a year younger, but I can't really see myself older with never seeing this film now. It's a coincidence, but surprisingly for 2020, a dam good coincidence

[@ThatOnePaulGuy]

There are a lot of Pixar movies that I feel capture a sort of “magic” that comes with these kinds of movies, and this is absolutely no exception. It’s amazing to see Pixar be a studio that isn’t scared to make you connect with the story and think about your own life and experiences, and it’s incredible

[@hoodietuxeedo5063]

This movie changed my life. I remember watching it Christmas day when it came out in 2020. I remember crying after the movie ended because of how impactful it was to me this is the most thoughtful movie. This is definitely the best picture movie in my opinion by far, thank you Pixar

[@silvioviveros5468]

The best movie scene of all time. At least for me, and it will remain so for the rest of my life. I've never had such a feeling of appreciating a work as if it had been made for me, as if it were part of me. The message of this scene represents all my ambitions, my desires, my hopes, my life's purpose. It's incredible that people have done this, they've understood me. They understood.

[@samtheoverthinker]

Just the little things in life that make it such a fine memory to enjoy

[@FrankMontes24]

I watched this film during my deep depression phase. I had a mental breakdown that resulted in driving away someone I was deeply in love with mostly because I was experiencing what Joe was experiencing. I believed I had no true purpose except for the things I wanted in life. I almost killed myself over the fact that I was unhappy. This scene alone got me thinking about how I was wasting time obsessing over one little thing when there was a whole world I was missing out on. This scene besides Shrek dying in Shrek Forever After or Carl and Ellie’s relationship at the beginning of Up is the only one to make me start tearing up. To see 22 finally find her spark after actually living through Joe’s view really struck a chord with me. I’m grateful for Peter Doctor for making me feel this way again

[@DragonPhlegm]

One of the most important Pixar films ever. The message is simple, enjoy your life and stop worrying or focusing on the end goal if it requires you to miss all the action inbetween.

[@ud1402]

It is sensational how each of Pixar's movies hold a really deep meaning. The imagination and the capability of delivering such philosophies through animations(mad generally for kids) is worth noting. Not just Soul, but Coco, Ratatouille and most of the others are conveying something way deeper than mere entertainment...

why am i always crying while watch this huhu :cry:

[@shellybell2520]

Life is so simple and beautiful, but we always insist on making it harder. I love how this movie makes you realize how amazing this gift of life can be, despite the hard times that might be in it. Pixar, you did amazing with this one and we applaud you❤

[@RickyG93]

This scene is a masterpiece. It surpasses even the intro of Up and the Lake scene of Monster's University in my opinion. It's so beautiful, bold, powerful, and profound. The music is perfectly complimentary and gorgeous. Truly a scene and movie that speaks from the soul, to the soul.

[@dsrs219]

The main thing I got from the movie was that being alive in general existing in itself is something marvellous to begin with. That the small things mean a great deal and that the simple things open our eyes and mind towards true greatness and wonder.

[@NatReyes961]

This scene and the very last scene in the movie touched me so deeply I started to tear up. One of Pixar’s most beautiful films in years. And the animation is some of their best.

[@MeansofIntrigue]

1:55 Just want to note that the current iteration of 'Soul' on Disney+ in the UK depicts Joe writing his name on the board rather than a time signature on a staff.

[@brianwin]

I have it on Blu Ray in the US and it also says his name

[@MeansofIntrigue]

@@brianwin I've been meaning to investigate why this is. Thanks for reminding me.

[@db5094]

​@@MeansofIntrigueever find out?

[@MeansofIntrigue]

@@db5094 I didn't. Still seems an innocuous change.

[@DavisSchulz]

One of the best scenes ever made. Very powerful.

[@l0riz624]

this has become my favorite animated movie scene ever. It perfectly captures life and how music impacts it. I'm a piano player too and music really makes you zone out.

[@sheikahchick9861]

Don’t think there’s been a movie that’s genuinely had as great of an impact on me as this one. This scene alone makes me weep consistently.

[@colinbell2983]

This isnt my favourite Pixar Movie but this is my favourite scene in any of them

[@Bebe_ASMR]

Same!!!

[@myrinn_]

this movie brings me to tears every single time i watch it. super underrated and heart-warming.

[@hussainjeragh1412]

Im 22 years old with a masters degree, at this age people would think wow you have a masters and ur only 22? The reality it I never felt more than a failure in my entire life, failed my dream job exam, rejections everywhere, this movie helped me so much. To live in the moment

[@MillennialBro]

I was randomly real sick, real tired too. I put this on to fall asleep to, never having seen it, but I couldn’t stop watching and just cried instead…

[@dstorms]

"You should enjoy the little detours. To the fullest. It's there you will find things that are more important than what you were looking for."

[@robertolopez-montes1412]

Growing up I’ve done nothing more than live the best moments of my life whether they were perfect or not because that’s all that matters in the first place

[@eclectichandsproductions]

You know how there's certain movies that only need to be watched a small handful of times? The ones which have really deeper meanings to them? This movie is one of them. I watched this during the pandemic on Christmas Day, literally on the same day it was released on Disney+. I was blown away by the incredible score performed by Jon Batiste, when he was still the music director on the Late Show-Colbert. But just as much amazed at the storyline Soul presents, being on living your life to the fullest--enjoying even the most mundane things we take for granted. Fast forward less than a few years later, I was going through a rough patch (personally) for many reasons I won't say here. I will say that this clip had came up in my feed during mid-2023 and the one where he's outside talking with Dorothea after the show at the club. I remember thinking about the profound effect the message it had on me, which I'd talk about with my therapist at the time. She conquered and gave me some really productive tools to understanding how to interpret them for my own life. The answer? Living authentically, a recurring theme that played out during the several months that I went to those sessions Heck, from my therapy sessions, it helped me realize that I like the most mundane things that are just "normal." Simple things like sitting at my kitchen table with a cup of coffee, mowing the lawn, doing the dishes, vacuuming, etc., make me feel good. I know it might be just second nature to other folks but it's those moments that contribute to living authentically. Watching this scene with the bagel, pizza crust, leaf, yarn, paper, and lollipop while Joe is reflecting and improvising on the piano brought tears to my eyes. On one hand, melancholy, but on the other, sadness. Reflecting from when I first saw the movie, knowing how my life has changed. Experiencing both good and challenging times. The joy of playing my music, working, getting a new puppy, going back to school, buying my first house, awesome gigs, graduating, dating, etc. But the flip side of challenges at work/school, rejection, unsuccessful ventures in music, lack of sleep, family confrontations, losing four family members in the span of a year--which included losing my Aussie in a tragic hit-and-run accident, dealing with toxic individuals--school/work, etc. I know this is very long-winded but this is what comes to my mind after watching this in the middle of the day. I hope that this could be of interest to those reading this comment. Cheers!

[@dancaiman5551]

The more times I watch this scene, the more it makes me cry,

[@johnnyvargas1301]

This movie and song saved my life In so many ways! Im crying in literally joy right now. Thank you so much

[@DrFunk98]

I really love this movie. Particularly when it came out. Being cooped up due to quarantine, it helped to give a reminder of the little things in the outside world. The small things.

[@arjunpurty6590]

That zoom out from the jazz club to new york city to earth 🌎 to freaking galaxy is saying so much just in few seconds....😭...such an underrated movie .... every single person living on this earth should watch this movie .... specially people suffering from depression.

[@JoshSmith-ff8dw]

Yeah I love when movies do that

[@HaydrogenBomb]

One of the ONLY movie scenes to get me to tear up, which is about as close to crying as I get.

[@bloodbathy]

Literally It made me cry and happy at the same time. When did any animation movie did that. I watch this scene whenever I feel low. This puts so much positivity in me to live and be happy no mater what.

[@KingRidley]

I really appreciated that there wasn't some big stupid villain in this movie. It was all about the characters and that was kind of refreshing for a kid's movie.

[@linatwoones]

Lovely movie, watched it in the cinema and nearly cried. I think as someone who loves art but barely did any for years because I was so stressed and anxious abt the things around me and my future, the best way to truly get into the zone is to immerse yourself in the moment. Let your worries wash away, at least for a little while, and allow yourself to (quite literally) breathe, to live; not in the future, but right here right now

[@ThanhHoang-ch4cg]

You can always enjoy living!

[@robsycannonball414]

Joe se aferró a sus sueños de ser el mejor pianista, pero de olvido de lo más importante, disfrutar de la vida

[@the.kai.eros.experience]

This is so breathtakingly beautiful. The music and the animation is just perfect. *chef’s kiss*

[@kingwick]

The scene that basically saved me. This is Pixar Magum Opus

[@sunnylilacs]

I think this is the best Disney movie ever made.

[@nunoneves71]

one of the most underrated disney movies of the last years

[@Mig226]

This movie definitely hit me deep, and made me appreciate my life much more

[@VinnyOho]

I had the realization that existence being here at all is awe-inspiring 16 years ago and it changed my life.

[@bulatao195]

"Beware of your dreams." - Phil Vischer, VeggieTales

[@williamjarvis3159]

So cool, it’s like just finding something to be grateful for in each moment

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

Pixar and Disney have become synonymous recently- but…. This is Pixar. Disney lost its magic years ago… this… this isn’t magic. It’s a miracle. An experience. A reminder that every breath you take, you pulse, you grow, your spirit and body alike digest. A single moment is a lifetime well spent.

[@paul-simon1280]

I think this is one of the most beautiful and most emotional scenes I've ever seen

[@L2TProtocol]

It was last Pixar movie that had a real deep meaning to it.

[@JonathanTurnerTurner]

This movie changed my perspective on life. For a long time I felt like the lost souls, bogged down by work and expectations. And then I realized that for anyone who truly loved me, the only expectations to have would be for me to be happy.

[@Annabelleee7777]

I don’t cry at movies but this is an exception

[@daynacunningham4433]

This is the scene that won them the academy award for sure.

[@XKLOSANGELES]

This film has one of the best themes in Disney/Pixar history. Beautiful 🙏🏼

[@mirshodnarzullaev3774]

Pixar made it again, made me cry second time after Up in 2009. Now I can’t decide which film is better Up or Soul. Both of them hit so hard… can’t explain

[@13bellhop]

1:05 I love how joe the cat is looking at dez, he’s seeing him in a whole new way

[@PurpleStormProductions]

I bawled like a baby when I saw this scene for the first time, absolutely crushed me. Amazing film.