Soul
By Pete Docter
2020
Animation / Family
1h40
Synopsis
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.
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Soul captivates with its profound exploration of life's meaning, blending jazz themes with a philosophical journey through the afterlife. The animation is praised for its innovative style, effectively visualizing abstract concepts. While the film resonates deeply with adults, reflecting on life's simple pleasures and existential questions, some feel it may not fully engage younger audiences due to its complex themes. Overall, it's celebrated for its emotional depth and unique narrative that challenges conventional storytelling.
👍 Innovative animation and deep philosophical themes
👎 May not fully engage younger viewers
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66 reviews
la moooort 💕
Movie with a deep message
Recommended by Gabriela A. de Almeida Souza
la moooort 💕
Movie with a deep message
Recommended by Gabriela A. de Almeida Souza
