Soul
20208.1movie
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Where to Watch
Disney PlusJoe 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.
Who would love this
- ♥Adults and older teens who appreciate philosophical and existential themes in their entertainment.
- ♥Fans of jazz music and African-American culture, given the film's authentic portrayal and celebration of these elements.
- ♥Viewers who enjoyed other Pixar films that explore complex emotions and ideas, such as "Inside Out".
- ♥Those seeking a film that prompts self-reflection on life's meaning and purpose.
Who might not
- ✗Young children who may find the abstract concepts and slower pacing difficult to engage with.
- ✗Viewers looking for a straightforward, action-packed narrative with a traditional, easily resolved plot, as "Soul" deviates from conventional storytelling structures.
- ✗Impatient viewers who prefer fast-paced entertainment.
