It’s a genuinely enjoyable film that I’d happily watch again and suggest to others. I have to say, going in, I assumed this would be another predictable effort from Disney, seemingly trying to push a progressive agenda—so my expectations were quite low. The movie turned out to be surprisingly wonderful and unexpectedly profound. The title suggests it deals with the human soul, so I anticipated something similar…

Soul, Disney Pixar’s newest movie, is a gorgeous film that prompts reflection on existence, its worth, and the wonder within it. The story centers around a man whose accidental fall results in his death. Refusing to accept this fate, he embarks on a journey through the afterlife, striving to return to his body, which remains in a coma back on Earth. Considering it’s geared toward children, Soul delves into sur…

Given the circumstances of this past year, the arrival of 'Soul' feels like it could be either fortunate or unfortunate. Some viewers will likely find comfort in it, a soothing experience that might even bring them to tears. Conversely, others may dismiss it as an unwelcome reflection of their anxieties, particularly those related to finding meaning in life during a time when the idea of purpose has felt challenging …

This Disney Pixar film is my top pick, even more so than Monster’s Inc.! From beginning to end, I found myself completely engaged; there's a really strong message here that children likely won’t fully grasp, and it seems to address issues relevant to teenagers and adults more directly than it does for kids—at least, more so than most animated films do. The film appears to be about anxiety, sadness, and the worr…

Several movies from my list of most anticipated films for 2020 were postponed because of the pandemic, so there weren't as many that I was truly excited about. Pixar consistently produces films I enjoy, and at the beginning of the year, it became clear they would release two original animated features—a relatively unusual occurrence in their history (it had previously happened only in 2015 and 2017). While Onward was…