Soul - Movie Review

[@marcia_elena]

I watched this a few hours ago and was absolutely blown away. The visuals are beautiful and the story is so moving. I think Soul might be my favorite Pixar movie of all time.

[@ChrisHartwell]

Yeah... I'm pretty sure it's now my favorite as well!

[@AbramPT]

Like the best Pixar movies, Soul is pure catharsis. Until tonight, I hadn't realized that it had been months since I last cried from being profoundly and emotionally moved - Soul provided exactly what I needed. What a hopeful note to end 2020 on. Thanks for the thoughts, Chris!

[@nicholasmasi9699]

How did I know you would be reviewing this! All it took was a brief trailer watch to KNOW it was in the realm of Up and Inside Out (of course before the trailers explicitly say from the creators of them lol) . Will be adding this to my Holiday must watch list.

[@qurantino3624]

I just watched the film after your review, and man... I got so invested both emotionally and spiritually! This might be my favorite movie of the year. It made me think, and really motivated me!

[@ChrisHartwell]

Aw! I'm _so_ glad that the film lived up!!

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

This movie was so cute, easy to watch and beautiful to look at. I loved that it was both fun, funny and had a meaningful message without being too sad like a lot of Disney Pixar movies. Definite recommend👍

[@ravfan123]

I found your channel a few years ago when you were reviewing The Leftovers. I always appreciate your in-depth reviews 👍

[@ChrisHartwell]

You've been around since basically the beginning! Thanks for sticking around :D Glad you're still enjoying the content!

[@christinasirignano9217]

I’m so happy you loved the film! I plan to watch it this weekend, and now I’m even more excited to do so!

[@ChrisHartwell]

I really hope you dig it!

[@starlord6433]

Please do a blu ray collection video

[@ChrisHartwell]

I've never actually considered it... but it does sound fun :) What do you think, everyone else? Should I do a *blu-ray collection video* ?

[@michaelmeyers7216]

@@ChrisHartwell I see your collection is one of focus instead of eternal magnitude. If your eventual video would be more than a mere list, then Yeah!. I'm all for it. I'm thinking you could say a few words about each one and why it is in your collection. edit: I just considered that it would actually be possible for you to have more than the single shelf on screen. I do recognize that my suggestion requires a bit of (unnessecary) work.

[@jespersichlau4343]

I really really liked this film, but at the same time there was something different from other great Pixar movies. In a way it felt like it was pieced together by things we've seen a lot before, either in Inside Out, Coco or in other movies. A lot of the rules of the World was made up on the go as a kind of visual exposition, that made it very easy to predict what would happen and how. Furthermore, at least to me (and bare in mind that I still think this was a great movie), there were times in the end where I think the storytelling was weak because it wasn't very clear what was going on internally in the character's mind. Overall a great film, but at least for me, a film without the awe and emotional wow-factor that I've experienced in many of the other Pixar gems.

[@jhc3115]

I loved it! Loved how the ending doesnt spell out the message for you. I dont know if a kid can enjoy this movie but i did. I wish that pixar can move away from that pursuit structure though. Always is hurry up, we have to go there, we have to find that. And mostly is a duo of main characters. I know that the family is the main target but i think they can tackle a different kind of structure at least once.If you separete it for the rest. If this is the first pixar movie that i saw maybe i will consider it the best. But after years of pixar films i dont know if i can put it up there. But is close

[@outlettered]

I absolutely LOVED this film. It may be the post-great-film-rush I'm feeling but I think this is one of the greatest films to come from Pixar. It was a wonder seeing how it spoke to you as well 🙂 I, as many others do, know how it feels to aspire sometimes a bit too hard to my work in entertainment and media so soul really hit home. *Spoiler* One minor nit-pick... How did he die from a fall into the sewer yet receive no visible injuries? 😂😂

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

I hope you do a ww84 spoiler review, oh boy.

[@straightedgeveganbel2453]

Hi Chris! I love Xmas music too and this year I found an incredible album with all original songs (which are usually not great) that are amazing. Check it out, it's Sia's Xmas album😄

[@ChrisHartwell]

Thanks so much for the rec!

[@chriselliswest]

Also, I wasn’t as surprised as you at the artistic representation of a pre-mortal life. My religious beliefs cause me to view that interpretation as...off. It didn’t distract from the movie for me, but it didn’t strike a chord either. Totally fine, just not as big of a connection with me as it did with you.

[@chriselliswest]

This move tilted over the line of being more adult friendly than a kid movie. It wasn’t balanced. My 4 kids (ages 8-12) actually told me they were bored and wanted to see something else! A Pixar film?! No way. Still, I liked it but it is clearly made for a different audience. My kids certainly won’t be asking for this during our next road trip.

[@hurley31]

A kids film that isn't accessible to children. Bit of a failure imo. It's good, but not fun for all the family like Pixar is supposed to be.