
Reviews — Elemental
Audience write-ups from TMDB
Thulan Perera
"Elemental" proves itself to be an exceptional animated feature from Pixar, crafting a story that’s more than just a romantic comedy. It presents a strong narrative centered around characters who embody different elements, effectively exploring themes of human connection and societal division. The studio manages to use these elemental representations to deliver a truly engaging story with broad appeal. A key message …
CinemaSerf
A young woman named "Ember" and her grandfather travel to a large urban area where all residents are portrayed as representations of the four elements. Predictably, fire isn’t widely embraced, but they decide to start a business selling smoked, toasted, burnt, and fiery-red goods. The shop is located in an older structure, and when a pipe bursts, introducing "Wade," the local building inspector representing water, sh…
Manuel São Bento
The film Elemental might feel familiar and follow a conventional path, but its depth of themes and genuinely touching characters left me moved, even bringing tears to my eyes. It's a visually impressive romance between beings made of different elements, combined with a heartfelt exploration of finding yourself. The creation of the world is remarkable as always, and there are many striking visual cues that explain how…
NeoTechMovies
The film isn't really appropriate for children; it’s a romantic narrative resembling Romeo and Juliet, featuring some pleasant scenes. It brought to mind Inside, though without the elements that would make it suitable for younger viewers. The movie delves into mature themes and occasionally includes adult humor that kids might need help understanding. I think it’s fine if children see it—there's nothing concerning or…
garethmb
Navigating life's complexities proves especially tough when you’re a fire being prone to outbursts, as seen in Pixar’s latest offering, “Elemental.” The story introduces Ember (Leah Lewis), a young flame who resides with her parents within their business and home—a place that serves the community of fire beings. Living alongside other elements presents its own set of difficulties, particularly given the destructive p…


