'Soul' Movie Recap - Pixar Does it Again!

[@tyshuga]

Barbershop scene was my favorite. Sometimes we have to change our vantage point so we can see things from a different perspective.

[@ejknight88]

As a professional barber, I agree. That scene was great!

[@DatMuslimGuy]

Best scene got deep

[@xlightwave3780]

A young fish goes up to and old fish and says “My dream is to find the ocean”... the old fish says “you’re in the ocean”... the young fish replied “This? Oh this is just water”

[@MzBleuBunni]

The best line in the movie

[@spotisindabldg5563]

Man when he did the flash back of all the mundane things he overlooked in his life like eating pecan pie in diners and spending time with his parents as a kid.... I folded like an omelette

[@caylayoung7892]

Not like an omelette 😂😂

[@perriredd615]

😄😄😄😭😭😭

[@TheBiggTennReppa]

Tony with the BIG FACTS. Pixar was dope as a kid, but it hits waaayyyy different as an adult. Got me snifflin' around all my nieces n nephews 😂😂😂

[@SexyButCurious]

Yeah I was 8 years old when Toy Story came out(didn't see it in the theater)and I remember when I went to go see Inside out with my oldest daughter who was 5 at the time I was actually crying and let's not forget UP opening montage was probably one the saddest scene for besides the Lion king in the Disney spectrum

[@Reggie2kj]

Mannnnn what 💀😂.

[@CouchTfilms]

The kid knew where he lived because he was giving music lessons while he wasn't substituting. She was there for her weekly lesson. Good review though!

[@deonwilliams1210]

Man as soon as joe opened the door to fully live life the tears just burst out. This movie hit different!

[@caylayoung7892]

My favorite character was Terry. He was hilarious "Dont play dumb with me"

[@StayDawn4]

Voiced by a woman too! Moana’s grandma.

[@michelleaustin7322]

@@StayDawn4 I loved that she kept her New Zealand accent

[@SBzKillFrenzy]

@@michelleaustin7322 Had no choice lol

[@Kenrenb]

I know a Terry type lol so I enjoyed that character too

[@caylayoung7892]

@@StayDawn4 Oh yea I forgot about that! She did great!

[@HennyLeeLee]

Facts Tony that relationship between Joe and his mom was SO REAL! I’ve been doing art my whole life so that convo had me COMPLETELY 😭 No lie I broke a couple tears for that scene. Way too close to home for aspiring entertainers.

[@Gamervibes08]

I was gettin emotional just listening to the review. That dynamic is so real! Even with friends and randos as well! Ppl don’t always understand your vision which sucks but you know you gotta do it!

[@caylayoung7892]

The student knew because she was getting personal lessons

[@therealkwesi]

Yup

[@kgarrett107]

Lol came to the comments for the exact same reason...13:08

[@mattlocdproductions]

He never kneeeww

[@CStyles29044]

Yup

[@nii_amart]

I think you missed the joke behind the way he died. Leading up to that, he escaped like 5 near-death situations and they were more obvious but he died from the least obvious one which was falling into the sewer. At least that's what I thought.

[@Gamervibes08]

That is so funny! Gosh I really gotta see this movie!!

[@SexyButCurious]

Oh yeah remember that. Like getting almost getting hit by a car lol.

[@spritscarr8534]

I knew he was getting outta here once I saw him walk under a pallet of bricks

[@cookinmama412]

I think another funny thing about him dying is before he auditioned to play he said “I’ll die a happy man if I get to play with Dorothea Williams.” Then he died almost instantly afterwards but he wasn’t happy

[@paranormal_6lacktivity5.0]

You forgot about the barbershop scene where he realized that your dreams don't always work out and he find out more about his friends.

[@vladimirdarius4852]

That scene and the one when he went to ask his mom to fix his suit was the only part of the movie I liked

[@alli8863]

I expected Tony to talk about the barbershop scene, as well! You're absolutely right. Joe's eyes finally opened up to the dreams or deferred dreams of his friends.

[@taylormade9748]

Onward made me cry snotty Tears. I enjoyed Soul. It made me think about my life and happiness and that it really means

[@Ltheeverlasting]

Tony baker ..voice is just legendary..voice acting would be blessed to have him

[@after_twelve_]

Pixar being for kids but knowing how to get to adults too is so magical, I can’t wait till I find time to watch this 🥺

[@mimihiller1743]

Jon Batiste from the Late Show with Stephen Colbert wrote/played one of the piano pieces. He such a great musician!

[@HelloMsSongbird]

He played all of the piano pieces, and composed some of the movie score.

[@mimihiller1743]

@@HelloMsSongbird oh wow even better

[@kriscash2007]

I was wondering who played the music. I was wondering if it was Jamie.

[@frezerh]

"My eyeballs were jiggling!" 🤣

[@candidcami2158]

Just like that we are back 😎, I really liked this movie. It was a great representation of life and what we look like.

[@Garythelians]

Miss the fact that Joe goes through all the stages of grief

[@bptboy2]

How do we not get the soulful smooth jazz 'awwwwwwwwwwwww yeaaaaa' for the Soul review

[@MsKwesi]

No more squeaky chair. Look closely. It's just a regular armchair now. I miss the slow turn around, for real.

[@katrinaray643]

I loved Soul and so did my son...he has autism and is very interested in music...after watching it I believe it sparked an interest of piano for him. He has been in love with the drums since the age of one. It made me realize that I have to enjoy each day...wonderful movie!!!

[@cgreenwade2000]

Onward is a good time, man. Watch it and review it.

[@MsNetreia]

Honestly I teared up!

[@DeeDiamond2981]

I loved it as well..

[@ayannagradymba5959]

Loved Onward!!

[@bcpjw]

@@MsNetreia yeah me too and I wasn’t expecting it! Out of the blue flooding!

[@VellyVale435]

Toy Story 3 still Holds The Crown When Andy Leaves His Toys Behind

[@e_-aka_eh5754]

Soul was eye opening and life changing definitely puts life in perspective and makes you think about not taking the small things for granted

[@Kee163-l2b]

What I got from the movie was to not take your journey of life for granted. Joe was doing all these things in his life and wasn’t enjoying it because he thought he would feel fulfillment once he became a big musician so he wasn’t really living and appreciating his life prior to that. The little blob that went into his body was excited just to walk and eat pizza. Little things we take for granted because we are so worried about what we don’t have. Great movie. I teared up at the end.

[@LilGabe504]

YOU DIDN'T SEE MONSTERS UNIVERSITY? But the other ones, I get it. You ain't missed nothin'. 🤷🏾‍♂️ But you GOTTA see Monsters University!

[@jaquanwaller8937]

It's really underrated, it doesn't get talked about enough.

[@RiakeemKelley]

It's so good

[@Gamervibes08]

Oh Lawddd this another movie I gotta add to my list. 😂

[@DivaAP08]

It has gems in it too

[@Enygreatdane]

That New York pizza slice scene was it! Reminded me of my first slice I had in my life 😌

[@Ucey365]

This was another solid hit. Although to be honest, the ending was the saving grace for me. The film had the chance of derailing but thankfully it didn’t.

[@jayross8744]

I loved Soul i love how they depicted certain pieces of the black culture in it, like the barbershop scene, and how Joe expressed himself to his mom but never full disrespected her because he knew better lol. Just an all around feel good piece! But check out Brave definitely better than Frozen as far as the women hero stories.

[@buttahp]

That part when he tells 22 what he really needs to say to mom. 😭

[@shannonsage4486]

As a father, the Good Dinosaur and Onward are gonna hit you in the feels.

[@BeeMillah25]

Great review! My wife and I watched Soul with our 2 little girls and my grandmother. 3 different generations enjoyed it. It was good for the soul.

[@shanathompson5751]

Pixar's "Inside Out" was another great movie, for me it is on the same level as "Soul"...both movies really touch that cerebral side that makes it great for all ages 🧠 💡 🎥🍿

[@iamdanielwray8940]

Yes. Inside out was great made me think as well.

[@no1uknugamingchannel]

When you find out Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails worked on the score among others 🤯🤯🤯

[@gqhunt]

Even when you die, you need passes, badges; you still gotta fills out this paperwork! Man that has made my year already!!!

[@aaliyahamari100]

Wow! 4 out of 5? It was great, but it would have been bette if they let us know what happen with 22. That’s my only gripe, and I can’t let it go lol

[@Avamarie38]

it wasn't really 22s story

[@TheLovesnowangel]

Right! I was hoping we seen a baby in the end and some hint that it was 22 😁

[@rashadferrari3791]

I feel like based on 22s character development and back story i think she was based on an actual human being. She was mentored by some of the greatest people who ever lived. Carl jung, mother teresa, muhammud ali.... she was supposed to be paired with another psychiatrist when Joe came in the picture who was a musician. She never cared about living until she saw life from a musicians perspective. I think 22 was either micheal jackson or jesus lol

[@UKLeonie]

Catch 22 that's the point...

[@rashadferrari3791]

@@UKLeonie catch 22 is kind of like a lose lose situation. What are you referring to?

[@Koojoe89]

If folks saw past how long he was in his body, they could have caught the message behind this beautiful movie. Appreciate the small things. 💙

[@Virgoindigo]

Man quit holding back on that last saxophone 🎷 bro what you saving it for? If you don't give soul 5 what movie you gonna give it too. 😂😂

[@anthonyhelliott]

I enjoyed how you slide the Outkast line in there "You're only funky as your last cut"

[@jameswhearry1]

thanks for the warning for spoiler, I'm take my leave right here and go watch and come back for re-cap

[@Hephzibah_n_beulah]

Jamaican born Brooklyn, New Yorker here🇯🇲✊🏾✊🏿

[@bogyel3308]

I swear I felt the same way about teachers growing up 🤣🤣🤣. I use to be amazed seeing my teacher at a grocery store.

[@georgedonegan2456]

You know Tony is good at expressing his views to the point that you always guess the rating he will give everytime.

[@docm4544]

Yess!! I'm good at predicting his saxophone grading

[@BlackSwanSheila]

I did a double feature of coco and onward. Had me in my feelings for two days. Must watch

[@javierg.2938]

Yeah all parents love it when the child wants to be an doctor or a lawyer cus to them it means security no financial struggle. But for artist its much harder some parents will even go as far say to you "give up" or "stop wasting your time with that" I don't care what anyone says about me or my dreams but when parents say it its hurts deeper man

[@francinegray9346]

I was actually surprised that I would like it so much. Great message about enjoying your life while striving for your dream

[@envytalent6039]

Forgot how enjoyable the little music behind tony's voice is .... Glad to have you back in these review streets we out here

[@kylesharp8280]

Classic I just wanna kno wat happened to the soul in the end🤷🏽‍♂️

[@TheBrob1983]

She got a body, where and who in part 2

[@LexxBDrift]

Favorite part was the barbershop scene and how the conversation went so differently from the normal. Your review/recap great and some of these other comments on point!

[@kingmaseratii2330]

“ why have it on if you going to just rip my clothes off but thats neither here or there 😂😂😂😂”

[@jor-elpayne9272]

the more music critque was my thought EXACTLY! there was so much jazz (old and new) i thought i was gonna get from this, only let down tho. this was an incredible flick

[@angelawilliams2357]

I loved Soul! The character Joe reminds me of my late father-in-law who was a musician at heart.

[@AdrianLeeGT]

I dont know if you read the comments but here it goes. I loved Soul. My daughter did as well. And I had seen people say it wasn't too good but I enjoyed every piece. And the manhole death was funny. Before that he wasn't paying attention and so excited about the gig that he escaped death several times and once he snaps out of it he walks into a man hole lol

[@carolynfrink5569]

Loved the movie ( saw it twice, will see it again 🤣), and your review and recap was awesome. The part that did it for me was when the character Joe gets in his zone to rescue 22 from the destructive thoughts but has to reconcile with his own part he played in that process. As a therapist, I loved the whole search for meaning.

[@gentlespirit4]

Great review! I love that no matter who you are from around the world, there is some way for everyone to relate to and/or learn from this Pixar film. Thanks, Tony.

[@carolynnnnnnn]

lol the way my eyes close up like Uncle Charlie in Crossroads when movies are too childish for me 😂 I’ve sat with my nephew to watch Cars and Good Dinosaur (his favs) and every time it’s like I’m watching it the first time 😅

[@jolene81]

I missed these reviews but I especially miss the smooth jazz review and the squeaky chair turnaround. 😂🤣😂

[@migety111]

I like the movie! However my 7yr old who was excited about seeing the movie left because of the confusion in the beginning. So based off that, I would keep in mind that some kids will lose interest. Other than that I liked the movie and the message behind it. It definitely reflects on the year 2020

[@UKLeonie]

Watched 3 times since the release and my grown self was teary eyed. "Inside Out" is my fav Pixar followed by "Finding Nemo", I also need to watch "Outward" and you realllllllllly need to watch "Brave".

[@dtaylor1595]

Tony watch Brave, it's a good story and has a lot of funny bits among the action

[@pariscapri1594]

“My eyeballs were jiggling a little bit”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Also I to thought my teachers lived at school! 🤣🤣

[@BadWolve]

This is a great niche for you Tony B!

[@LadyZodiac76]

When you said the Teacher lived in the parking lot...reminded me of a teacher I once had who was homeless and she really did live at the school.

[@DeeDiamond2981]

Good dinosaur.. Onward and Brave is awesome.. u got to watch them.. Soul..was amazing.. I loved 22 .and related to her thoughts..

[@mrsbigmamayas3765]

Unrelated: I am going through these just to see your face superimposed in these posters!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@aaronwright8405]

Tony Baker's smooth jazz reviews are back with a vengeance! #Alright 🎶 🎥 Soul was a great movie! Great insightful movie review as usual!

[@trapslulu]

Thank you @TonyBaker for this review. I have heard so many negative things about it l, and was afraid to watch it for fear of disappointment. Your movie reviews are always spot on and so dang funny. Thank a million from a mom that was wondering if it was kid friendly.

[@kerinkellynerdcorner]

Agreed brother Tony, another Pixar 💎👊🏾Appreciate you brother 🤓

[@jccsnrs]

Man the good dinosaur will have you caught up in your feelings

[@IcHamza]

Soul is the best pixar movie for me, as a nyc dweller i felt it in many ways. The way they on describing the (before life) they navigated it and explained it in way that crosses cultures, religions and philosophies, which is a major feat. The cast was astronomical, Graham Norton, Jamie Foxx, Angela Bassett, their voices shined through.

[@Yelijah17]

He brought the movie reviews back!!! Yesssur!!!

[@bcg901]

Joe had to “Catch 22”

[@recreationalbliss]

Tony got those Hollywood teeth now! Very wise investment. Keep up the great work!

[@quanq8947]

Great shpill.. the barbershop banter!!! Would loved to hear you hit on that. But dope take man.. welcome back.. hurry up and get a special and so i can get tickets

[@robertawedge7185]

Terry, the one that counts the souls, is actually a woman from New Zealand. She was in Thor: Ragnarok on that loopy gladiator planet. Funny lady.

[@jordannaatilo5840]

I love the Terry character too, I thought Terry was supposed to be female. I know the actor is New Zealand actress.

[@safabe96]

Thats wat i thought too! She had a bun and errything

[@TheCSPretty]

Great review, thanks for the breakdown 😁👏🏾

[@carolynnnnnnn]

Lmao I cried with this one and Inside Out lol. Almost Inside Out 2 but my nephew was staring at me bc he knew the fold was coming

[@Panini529]

Looking forward to part two. Did he call his potential lady Lisa? Is he going to pursue music or take the full time teaching position? Will he continue music lessons for his talented students? Will he meet up with 22 on earth? What changes will he make to live a more fulfilling life? Soul is definitely top five. SOUL, Coco, brave, Monsters University & the incredible 2

[@wisenige]

*reaches towards the camera* "But that's neither here nor there!"

[@donavenperez4677]

Never mentions the barbershop scene! The best part!

[@whodissis1]

I’m here for a banter-y recap/rant from Tony from every movie review from now on 😂 get the smooth jazz saxs out the way early! Love it! 🤣

[@fishgrz125]

So glad TB movie reviews w/recap now is back!!

[@cj10109]

It was such a touching movie! It teaches you to appreciate the little things 💜

[@jdixon1922]

Don't sleep on UP my guy. Super dope. SOUL was great 👍 I am a huge fan Mr. Baker and think you would be dope in an animated film .

[@aaliyahamari100]

What if I turn around right now and 22 is sitting right there!? 🤣🤣❤️

[@nataliecraig6968]

We watched it on Christmas Day. Great movie and message!! 👍🏾

[@CatHarlem]

I’m glad you’re back to reviewing TV movies. Please review Netflix’s Extraction (Chris Hemsworth), although Bruce Willis Extraction movie was good too and The Old Guard.

[@kyronlewis6975]

I love this movie. In my opinion it’s a nice film for kids but I’m 20 and felt like only as an adult will you really appreciate this film.

[@ktaleb45]

This the most likes I’ve seen on a vid without a dislike, you simply can’t hate this man glad ur back Ton

[@Livingtoliveagain21]

Tony, as a New York, let me tell you: Peopllleee be fallin' in sewers here!! Sad, but true🤦🏾‍♀️🤣😂. I live in Brooklyn and there are "sudden sinkholes" due to all the construction. Also, remember they can't taste up there in the "Nethers". Anddd he just asked his mom to fix the suit and thennn, after 22 said what needed to be said to her, moms gave him his dad's auit.

[@marquishalsell]

I was imagining what our souls are like and wonder why we experience what we experience watching this movie but this movie is related to what i been experiencing lately fr fr

[@TheConsciousBeauty]

It's a kids movie lol. They had to kill him in a way that wasn't traumatic.

[@uncskorner7348]

Barbershop scene was top notch!

[@Day23J1k]

I haven't watch Soul yet. I been watching reviews on Soul. I think time for me get Disney. So I can watch it. Ever movie you miss I watch and they all good to me. I cry on few of then.

[@SimplyShae3]

My daughter watches this almost everyday! She loves it

[@loganjj6630]

Anytime i get a drink and get a buzzz i fell like im in between dimensions 😂😂😂

[@keketayv1111]

I love it. I watched it twice, maybe 3 times. 🤭🤫 But yeah, my take away was basically the same as you described it. Some people I know didn't get it. If you are not open-minded, a thinker with a good understanding of messages, you would be lost. I took all the messages in and started reevaluating my life, just to make sure that I am not a lost soul. I'm not, but see some things that I could improve on. Great movie! I'd watch it again.

[@qtruth9273]

Yo that other soul had met so many people over all that time it was crazy

[@MrJBraham1]

You only funky as ya last cut?! Dropping those OutKast gems ouchea

[@jasonvanderbilt3009]

Great review 👏 and i like how u broke it down to people in real life with a passion and the struggles they go through just for others to believe/see their vision on the same level.1 more thing.....i cant believe new york pizza is anywhwere close to as GREAT as Chicago deep dish....u lost me there lol

[@amanitaylor7280]

Luv the reviews, glad they're back