Pixar’s “Soul” is ranked by moviegoers, fans, streaming users and critics as the best animated film of 2020.
The fact that in 2021 he is awarded in the most important ceremonies in the film industry would not be a rarity. Its combination of real life, the value of our souls, our purpose on earth and our passion for music make “Soul” a perfect film for both adults and children.
Recently, the specialized site “Rotten Tomatoes”, in charge of evaluating the productions and always correcting its predictions of expensive galas, such as the Oscars, made its criticism of “Soul” and did not fall short in praise for the directed film. . by Pete Docter, starring actor Jamie Foxx as Joe Gardner.
“A beautiful film to watch. ‘Soul’ demonstrates that Pixar’s power to deliver exceptional entertainment for all ages remains intact,” was the general consensus of Rotten Tomatoes.
“By alternating the two worlds, ‘Soul’ finds an almost extraordinary visual and soundscape,” says Esther Zuckerman, a renowned film critic. His colleague Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times commented: “Music covers every frame, and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will definitely be nominated for another Oscar for their jazz score.”
“Movie of the Year” for people
After the streaming premiere, “Soul” was named by the prestigious People as “movie of the year”.
The premiere of Pixar coincided with that of “Wonder Woman 194” with Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, completely displacing him in his HBO Max premiere, which could not match the views of new users with the animated film.