Its more like 22's reason to live was being able to walk, smell, eat food, love, friendship and family. The small things in life make you want to live.
I like it because if the follow your dream message is nice and optimistic. Say that there is more in live that goals like succes in a job ir passion, all of That is important but you can still having a happy live even if you don't make reallity all your dreams, Is a more mature and in a way even More optimistic message
There are people born with talents who do things much easier and better than others... In life you should do things that are natural for you. That's not purpose, but very close to it.
You aren’t born to do anything. You’re born to live, and live however you want to. There is no purpose. The purpose, is to live, and experience everything you can.
I think it's better than soul because it has more of an emotional impact for me, and it's also more creative in my opinion. Soul is too generally relatable, without touching on something emotionally deep, it's more on an existential level, that it leaves a kind of emptiness in what it reflects upon, at least for me, but I love the overall message.
While it's obviously got a good message for kids, 'Soul' honestly feels like a film more geared towards adults who've felt let down by their aspirations for life. The film just speaks to me in a way that other Pixar films haven't so far. Having reached my 30s, I guess I just empathise with Joe's existential questions about his life choices and what they've amounted to.
@@thefriendlygamer2221 Very true. They've had stories about growing up, mid-life crises, art, mentoring, parenting, grief and moving on. Personally, I just feel like 'Soul' might be the first one where the balance *could* - for better or worse - be more towards adults for once. Maybe it's just the impression I get from reviewers saying it was a little bit less obviously kid-friendly (i.e. less obviously funny or flashy, I think) than past Pixar films; or that I see too much of myself in Joe and the journey he goes through (probably because for him it involves looking *back* on his life). Don't get me wrong, its central message - “Your passion is not your purpose” - is still one kids should be told too.
So did anyone notice there was no Title Card at the beginning of the film? That it only showed up at the end? That's because it was intentional. The END of the film, is the BEGINNING of their story. The story of life. To just.....live.
“He was waiting to live but he didn’t realize he was already doing it.” is one of the most powerful quotes I’ve ever heard. Thank you for sharing that.
"That's the danger of inspiration" As a person who's whole life has been nothing but inspirations ... That hit hard. 34 years and Im a "Jack of all trades," but a master to none. Inspiration is nothing without ambition and the sheer force of stubbornness to see it through.
I REALLY liked Soul-yeah, it was more heady and less of an emotional punch than inside out or Coco, but after my first viewing I felt I really needed it. SPOILER ALERT: at the climax we see 22 beating herself (themself?) up with the words of all her mentors, who were “great people” by most measures. She didn’t feel like she could live life on earth because she didn’t think she was worthy, special, or had some great purpose to live for and drive herself towards. As a kid in the 90s, raised by movies that featured special people and drilled into my head that I needed to follow my dreams, find my passion/purpose, and become SOMEBODY, I have a deep internalized need to fulfill some vague potential. Now that I’m 30, I’ve grown increasingly dissatisfied with my life. Thanks to struggles with ADHD, and some toxic habits I am nowhere near that Special SOMEONE I feel I have to become. Like 22, or even Joe, I beat myself up for not chasing a passion, pursuing my vague dreams, and living ‘the right way’ like Ghandi or Muhammad Ali or Abe Lincoln. 22 is in the same space I find myself in very often. Then Joe comes in, and shows her that to qualify for life on earth, you don’t need some purpose or calling, you just need to live. We all get that dignity and privilege. Walking, star gazing, and pizza aren’t purposes, they’re just regular old living, and that’s what we are hear on earth to do. This movie encourages me to not continue to beat myself up for not being somebody, but just to pursue LIFE, and enjoy its ups and downs, my connections to other people, good food, a good nap, the bird, trees, sky and everything in between. I think this movie is a healthy salve for a generation that was told to “be special, dammit”, and raised on too many heroes who taught us that life is about becoming Something special, rather than just... being. (^Copied from my response to another video)
I’m glad this movie helped. As a massive self-depricator, scene with Twenty-Two repeating how she (they?) isn’t worthy of enjoying life hit hard. It perfectly encapsulates that feeling of despair and anger, and it was validating seeing that shown in a Pixar film.
Great job on the intro. Don't know how many other people actually read the credits, but I love how "Production Babies" was renamed "You Seminar Graduates".
I always wait through the credits. It was a tradition of my Dad's late friend who used to do it all the time. So I do it now too. It's enabled me to see all kinds of cool credits and after credits scenes. Even when going with my friends, one time they didn't want to wait and they ended up missing a hilarious after credits scene from A-Team :P
They actually filmed one specific set of hands - the hands of John Batiste. You might know him as the band leader from Stephen Colbert's late night show, but he's a Julliard trained pianist from a long line of Jazz musicians and one of the nicest people on the planet. He helped write a lot of the jazz music you hear in the film.
@@iceman7757 May be. But that's also part of the message of the film. And some philosophies also deal with it. You don't have to change anything. Maybe just go with the flow through this world of wonder and just find things that are exciting and interesting is enough. What society, parents or teachers say, what one must achieve is only forced upon us. These are goals within an imagined system. How much material you surround yourself with, how much money you earn, status symbols, success. It's all relative. You are on a little blue ball full of life that races through infinite nothingness. Just find joy in the journey, the little things are the big miracles.
@@rgractor He also did "Up", which got me bawling with a story told entirely visually in the first ten minutes. Every time that damn "Stuff I'm Gonna Do"book came out with the leitmotif, I was tearing up.
this is a better up imo...hot take i know...that film had clear 90's cheese left over from old ideas...it tried but it kinda got muddled for the middle 3/5 of the film...soul is better than most pixar films and i might say the best besides coco since 2007....hot take
The message of one confusing having a specific purpose in life with having the passion for life itself is such a thought provoking idea for Pixar to bring up, it's cool that kids now are gonna grow up with movies like this in their minds.
For those interested, the Pianist from the Late Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jon Batiste conposed the jazz piano pieces for the movie! Also his fingers were meticulously animated for Joe's performances
This movie was a great time. The trailers made me feel like I was only going to enjoy the human half of this story, but I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it fully.
it does not feel like it was made to market merch to kids..rare for pixar this decade...like besides maybe a few figures of 22 what can they sell off this film?..thats how you know it was made to be pure pixar magic to tell a message and not made with bad intent...and it may get people into jazz and teaching...which is amazing
i really liked that they gave joe a second chance bc it gave him his second chance to not just spend his life chasing a purpose, but to actually just live. that part made me bawl like a baby lol
yeah iirc Aaron's the only one with a family and kids so i feel his perspective, especially in a movie like this that deals with heavy existential topics about life, would definitely be quite a bit different from that of the other guys
@@joshyan1458 Rick has a daughter and I'm sure Calvin and Eric have their own relationships too just no kids, but I completely agree with everything else you said
For me this had the perfect ending. The point was not what they went on to do with their lives. The point was just to live. I found it shared a lot of philosophical moments with existentialism, in that there is no grand design, no greater purpose. It's up to each individual to imbue their own meaning in to their life, and to live any other way is to live in 'bad faith'.
Damn, this film hit me more than I thought it would, especially that scene between Joe and his mother. As someone who was pressured into studying Law at university, and ultimately quitting it because I didn't want to sit the next 50-60 years stuck doing it, I got many of the disapproving, almost disappointed comments from family and friends. This film hit the chord when I finally realized what I wanted to do, and the passion spilled out of me. Good job, Pixar, another solid entry!
I love the message of the movie. You don't have to find your spark or your purpose in pursuing a dream. Your purpose is just to live. It's okay if you don't accomplish your dreams. You can still enjoy your life. Soul 22 is a literal catch-22. 22 doesn't see or understand the purpose or joys of life until she lives it. The movie does a nice job of showing a panic attack with 22 solely focused on everything that was negatively said to her.
Soul felt like a long Pixar short film, in my opinion. I felt that they should have put a bit more emphasis on Joe's purpose of being able to inspire people (see the band class scene and his scenes with his students), but overall I enjoyed the movie a lot. Glad you guys did too!
@@nicosanchez8261 no I read the whole comment, literally one of the main themes of the movie is that people don't have these set "purposes" in the way a lot of people think we do, Jerry basically says this outright
Ah man, this film made me full on ugly cry. Acknowledging that your passion doesn't have to be your purpose or the thing that keeps you going is something I personally and I know so many other people struggle (particularly in the creative world because at school you’re often classed as the ‘creative kid’ or ‘nonacademic type’). That when you are lost either through being consumed by your passion / work or even just lost from not knowing what to do just having the passion to live and be present can be enough to get you through that moment. There is so much pressure to measure your sense of purpose in life through your the success in your work. How far you get up the ladder, how much money you make, your lifestyle. So much so you overlook the journey and once you get there, after putting so much into it and dreaming of it for so long, it's not as fulfilling as you thought it would be. This movie hit hard. It's such a beautiful thing to see the world through the eyes of a child and it can help bring that enjoyment back. Seeing all the small amazing things we take for granted on a daily basis. Just do what you love doing, enjoy the time you've got and do what you can to live to the fullest no matter how small it may seem because even the small things will amount to something. I know this doesn't solve everything for everyone, but I remember being in a really bad place and I had a moment very similar to the scene when the seed falls into his hand. It's such a brilliant movie and I'm so glad that kids are watching this. They will pick up on these things, they are a lot smarter and more intuitive than people give them credit for. Please react to Inside Out, you'll enjoy it if you liked this!
Really enjoyed the reaction! Soul has definitely got a simple message, but it's important especially in a time like we're living in. I agree that characters could have been a bit more fleshed out, but still solid. That final piano scene with Joe is probably my favorite moment
Very important in the age of people becoming a commodity (based on personality, image or status). Rather than *having* an experience of life, there is so much encouragement (and pressure) to simply accumulate things just to *have* them in your life. (And then recieve validation for them). Really significant message to relay in a movie. 💙💜💚💗☮
First time noticing that you can spot Terry in the abstract art at 19:53 also she's voiced by the girl from Thor Ragnarok and other Taika Waititi movies, so glad she's getting work
I am honestly surprised that u guys haven't seen that many Pixar films. Movies like The Incredibles, Up, Inside Out, and Ratatouille are a must watch for u guys!
4:15 I like how they don’t even foreshadow his death with the music. They want all the little kids to know that any single human including mommy and daddy can die at any moment. Jk but yeah I like how they did that lil detail
To me, the movie was about the journey. It would ruin the message, in my opinion, if we got to see what Joe ended up doing and who 22 turned out to be. That's the reason we don't get to know her spark either, I think. It was about living in the moment, not fighting for the next big thing. "That's just regular old living" seems to be the overall message. 22 didn't want to live until she got to experience those small moments - a good meal after you've been starving (pizza), the love a family member (the spool), hearing good music and wanting to spread joy (the bagel). The ending reflects the message - it's not about where we end up, but about what we did along the way.
I love this movie but I get you Eric, I loved click to it really moved me. this movie had a similar message to just live in the moment and enjoy life not rush to the next one.
Holy shit I just watched this yesterday and after I did, I immediately went to youtube and look at this channel to see if they reacted to it. When I saw they didn't yet, I was kinda sad but they a day later I got a notification about this. It's already late here but to hell with sleep, this is more important lmao
It's not often I see Blind Wave react to Disney and Pixar content given that last month during the Disney Investors Day event they were ONLY interested in the Marvel and Star Wars content, especially on the trailers that came out during the event.
He wanted to live so bad he didn’t realize he was already doing it…. The fish was looking for the ocean in the ocean water so bad he didn’t release he was already in it….
Soul was fantastic! The animation was gorgeous, the voice acting was excellent, and the music was great. I love the lessons of experiencing life and death in the movie. In my opinion, it may be my favorite original Pixar film since Inside Out. (FYI: Eric you need to check that movie out sometime!) Hands down the best animated film of 2020. Thanks for reacting to it! 😁
I actually enjoyed onward a lil more than soul. Both are great but onward just hit me a lil different, i have a brother that ive never met, but we just found each other. Onward made me tear up and its sooo underrated. Nobody really talked about it when it came lol
@@EyeZayUhArt Soul for me, has more depth and was more impactful on me than Onward. Onward explained lessons of brotherhood and friendship. Soul explained lessons of life and death. Onward was good, but if I had to choose to give the Oscar for Best Animated Film to, it would be Soul. Soul would be the right choice for me.
1. I hate Disney trailer and ads, because they make all their films look for kids. Even the next movie Kaya and the last dragon doesn't really make me hyped to watch it, *But* 2. I love this movie. It's the exact type of movie with the right message so many of kids, teens and young adults (like me) need to hear and take to heart. Living life is enough. You can have passions, or not, it's your choice. You can make yourself great, or just live a nice humble life. You can do both, neither and that's all fine. I love that message. 3. This movie made me cry real tears. Not those quick tears you just wipe away, actual tears that kept flowing for a while.
Movies like this deeply remind me of what’s missing in my life. The great beyond to me is like a fresh start and exploring the world. Eventually we all pass on but the true meaning is to live to the fullest, explore and live however you choose to, that is the real purpose, the true meaning of life.
45:38 I actually wrote an article about how Star Wars is increasingly becoming more enjoyed at home in both TV and cartoon series. Add in the fact that most kids born after the 70s were introduced to Star Wars via VHS tapes and I personally think Star Wars, while a cinematic juggernaut, could be just as (or even more) effective at home / on TV.
5:07 Yes, that's the way things should be, that's why I never watch trailers, many times the trailers ruin everything. 4:24 just look and hear that surprise.
oh we need to add Inside Out to Patreon poll immediately! Great reaction and definitely felt the same as Eric did about the ending, totally thought Joe would decline and move on. I think a Pixar short showing us where 22 ended up would be a nice epilogue to this story but definitely do not want a sequel.
So how I interpreted the movie: There is no grand purpose for most of us, there is no grand meaning of life, most of us won't do something that will put us in history books. So many people wait for their grand purpose to be happy, they're always waiting for the next thing, for that dream job, that person, "I can't wait for the weekend! I can't wait for the trip! I'll sure be happy then!" Life is about living. Most of the time, it is in the most mundane things that we find joy. People are always wanting, the lost souls are the people so full of desire they get lost. There's a poem by Robert Frost called "Fire and Ice", it goes "some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice, but from what I've tasted of desire I stand with those who favor fire, but if I have to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate to say that for destruction ice is also great and would suffice." Desire is one of the most destructive forces on Earth, we want we want we want, so much, that we're never happy. Life isn't about finding "your thing" most of us won't have that, life is about being alive. There is a quote that you will recognize in the future if you read this comment, but it goes: "You should enjoy the little detours to the fullest. Because that's where you'll find the things more important than what you want."
This movie stars Jamie Foxx as Joel. A pianist teacher who has trouble with his students. He eventually gets invited to perform a gig for a famous saxophonist but falls down a manhole on his way to the audition making him comatose on his way to the afterlife. He is met by another soul played by Tina Fey
soul is one of the best animated movies ive seen in a long time, Tne characters are lovable funny and the concept is great at first I thought I was gonna hate him being blue and seeing other blue ghosts but boy was I wrong I just loved this movie
i really enjoyed this movie more than i thought i would. it was a fun ride. Rachel house who played terry is a great NZ actor. You guys should definitely watch hunt for the wilderpeople!
The intro was really well done! 😂 Guys you definitely need to watch Inside Out! And Eric if Coco made you cry, oh boy keep a box of tissues handy while watching Inside Out.
I just saw this movie a couple weeks ago! It definitely wasn't what I was expecting, haha - but it was still really freaking good!!! I should watch it again later....
I feel like you guys would enjoy Onward. There are several epic fantasy elements and I enjoyed it mainly because of that. They were able to somehow turn a junk van into a hero lol
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Can you please react to we can be heroes movie next
Its more like 22's reason to live was being able to walk, smell, eat food, love, friendship and family. The small things in life make you want to live.
@@claranguyen2738 ah ok 👌
@@johanahernandez4724 I wasn’t replying about your movie suggestion I was just talking about Soul.
@@claranguyen2738 oh sorry
“Your passion is not your purpose”
That was one of the most amazing messages
I like it because if the follow your dream message is nice and optimistic. Say that there is more in live that goals like succes in a job ir passion, all of That is important but you can still having a happy live even if you don't make reallity all your dreams, Is a more mature and in a way even More optimistic message
i love that bc some people can feel like they dont have that passion or talent and this just validated alot of feelings
There are people born with talents who do things much easier and better than others... In life you should do things that are natural for you. That's not purpose, but very close to it.
yep
You aren’t born to do anything. You’re born to live, and live however you want to. There is no purpose. The purpose, is to live, and experience everything you can.
Yes!! I think that is the best way to explain what the film is trying to say!
You! I like you.
PERIODDTTT
“Nobody exists on purpose. Nobody belongs anywhere. Everybody's gonna die. Come watch TV”
Or as Arjen Anthony Lucassen writes in one of his songs for the Ayreon project: "The meaning of life is to give life meaning"
They haven't seen Inside Out?! That's needs to be added to the poll immediately it's so good!
I like Inside Out, but I definitely prefer Soul.
Inside Out is so much better than Soul.
@@Jack-xs7jx you haven't seen many movies then
I think it's better than soul because it has more of an emotional impact for me, and it's also more creative in my opinion. Soul is too generally relatable, without touching on something emotionally deep, it's more on an existential level, that it leaves a kind of emptiness in what it reflects upon, at least for me, but I love the overall message.
@@Kevmaster2000 you are so wrong. But that's ok
While it's obviously got a good message for kids, 'Soul' honestly feels like a film more geared towards adults who've felt let down by their aspirations for life. The film just speaks to me in a way that other Pixar films haven't so far. Having reached my 30s, I guess I just empathise with Joe's existential questions about his life choices and what they've amounted to.
Well Pixar doesn't just write their movie for kids they write for everyone
@@thefriendlygamer2221 Very true. They've had stories about growing up, mid-life crises, art, mentoring, parenting, grief and moving on. Personally, I just feel like 'Soul' might be the first one where the balance *could* - for better or worse - be more towards adults for once. Maybe it's just the impression I get from reviewers saying it was a little bit less obviously kid-friendly (i.e. less obviously funny or flashy, I think) than past Pixar films; or that I see too much of myself in Joe and the journey he goes through (probably because for him it involves looking *back* on his life). Don't get me wrong, its central message -
“Your passion is not your purpose” - is still one kids should be told too.
Same, i cried so hard at the last 15 minutes. I related more to the lost souls than to joe, but still. It was gut wrenching to realize that
@@unicornhuntercg oh Disney has always known that lol
True. It was a good message for last year for sure.
So did anyone notice there was no Title Card at the beginning of the film? That it only showed up at the end?
That's because it was intentional. The END of the film, is the BEGINNING of their story. The story of life. To just.....live.
One thing I like about this movie is the ironic end credits “scene”. It’s just so evident it was supposed to be watched in a theater
right
What do you mean ironic?
@@akuma-shin4943 it’s like “why are you still here, movies over”
@@Shine28 LOL
@@Shine28 Haha forgot which scene was meant, thanks!
Guys its okay! The directors said the cat has 9 lives 😌
Omg 🤣 how could I forget this cardinal rule of the universe... lol ❤🐱!
Eric's face when Joe fell down the manhole was priceless
Very much like my own face
“Is this why this movie is called souls Bc he dies??? I thought it was ... SOULFOOD OR SOMETHING” fucking had me choking
That was great! 😆
He really really did not see the trailer I liked that so much
Deadass, that was my face when I saw the “dropping” trailer. Lost ALL hope in that moment. Thankful I got to watch it and was pleasantly surprised~
Yes, that WAS Lafayette from Hamilton. Eric has a damn good ear for that. Daveed Diggs is such a great musician, rapper, and actor.
he may only have one ear but it is a magic ear.
“He was waiting to live but he didn’t realize he was already doing it.” is one of the most powerful quotes I’ve ever heard. Thank you for sharing that.
This movie really moved me in a way I can’t explain!
I can relate 💜
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Obviously the movie is called Soul but I was surprised that they touched on such deep concepts. Especially since it is a kids movie.
"That's the danger of inspiration"
As a person who's whole life has been nothing but inspirations ... That hit hard. 34 years and Im a "Jack of all trades," but a master to none. Inspiration is nothing without ambition and the sheer force of stubbornness to see it through.
"but better than a master of one" :D
being a jack of all trades can be a good thing though
But as long as you're having fun and enjoying the fact that you're alive to experience them all, what's the harm?
As an artist, I can feel this in my bones.
The "we worked it out with Terry" gag is one of the best parts of the movie.
That and the cat soul and the "no processed foods" gag.
Yea lol
I REALLY liked Soul-yeah, it was more heady and less of an emotional punch than inside out or Coco, but after my first viewing I felt I really needed it. SPOILER ALERT: at the climax we see 22 beating herself (themself?) up with the words of all her mentors, who were “great people” by most measures. She didn’t feel like she could live life on earth because she didn’t think she was worthy, special, or had some great purpose to live for and drive herself towards.
As a kid in the 90s, raised by movies that featured special people and drilled into my head that I needed to follow my dreams, find my passion/purpose, and become SOMEBODY, I have a deep internalized need to fulfill some vague potential. Now that I’m 30, I’ve grown increasingly dissatisfied with my life. Thanks to struggles with ADHD, and some toxic habits I am nowhere near that Special SOMEONE I feel I have to become. Like 22, or even Joe, I beat myself up for not chasing a passion, pursuing my vague dreams, and living ‘the right way’ like Ghandi or Muhammad Ali or Abe Lincoln. 22 is in the same space I find myself in very often.
Then Joe comes in, and shows her that to qualify for life on earth, you don’t need some purpose or calling, you just need to live. We all get that dignity and privilege. Walking, star gazing, and pizza aren’t purposes, they’re just regular old living, and that’s what we are hear on earth to do. This movie encourages me to not continue to beat myself up for not being somebody, but just to pursue LIFE, and enjoy its ups and downs, my connections to other people, good food, a good nap, the bird, trees, sky and everything in between. I think this movie is a healthy salve for a generation that was told to “be special, dammit”, and raised on too many heroes who taught us that life is about becoming Something special, rather than just... being.
(^Copied from my response to another video)
I’m glad this movie helped. As a massive self-depricator, scene with Twenty-Two repeating how she (they?) isn’t worthy of enjoying life hit hard. It perfectly encapsulates that feeling of despair and anger, and it was validating seeing that shown in a Pixar film.
Well said
*Moonwind:* For a time, I was a lost soul myself
*Joe:* Really?
*Moonwind:* Tetris.
(Eric and Calvin both look at Rick.) O.O
I lost it at that one, you could tell he was kinda offended too
10:30
Great job on the intro.
Don't know how many other people actually read the credits, but I love how "Production Babies" was renamed "You Seminar Graduates".
I did watch it, and it's a really neat detail!
I did not catch that hahaha, awesome!
I think I would like to better if they just landed on the I because that’s where the lamp is supposed to be
I always wait through the credits. It was a tradition of my Dad's late friend who used to do it all the time. So I do it now too. It's enabled me to see all kinds of cool credits and after credits scenes. Even when going with my friends, one time they didn't want to wait and they ended up missing a hilarious after credits scene from A-Team :P
Thats really cool
Thanks
Joe: *Breaks down his entire life’s purpose and bares his soul through music
Connie: IM TWELVE 😭😭
They actually filmed one specific set of hands - the hands of John Batiste. You might know him as the band leader from Stephen Colbert's late night show, but he's a Julliard trained pianist from a long line of Jazz musicians and one of the nicest people on the planet. He helped write a lot of the jazz music you hear in the film.
This movie made me rethink my entire life
Me too except I'm too lazy to probably change anything
@@iceman7757 May be. But that's also part of the message of the film. And some philosophies also deal with it.
You don't have to change anything. Maybe just go with the flow through this world of wonder and just find things that are exciting and interesting is enough.
What society, parents or teachers say, what one must achieve is only forced upon us. These are goals within an imagined system. How much material you surround yourself with, how much money you earn, status symbols, success.
It's all relative.
You are on a little blue ball full of life that races through infinite nothingness. Just find joy in the journey, the little things are the big miracles.
@@rolanddeschain6089 yeah exactly I feel like the part of the message is just to live life. Go with the flow
They gotta watch Inside Out, it’s pretty damn good
Pete Doctor is the best storyteller Pixar has.
@@rgractor He also did "Up", which got me bawling with a story told entirely visually in the first ten minutes. Every time that damn "Stuff I'm Gonna Do"book came out with the leitmotif, I was tearing up.
My new favorite Pixar movie. It's so deep, emotional and hilarious at the same time. It's hard to describe.
(Palpatine voice) A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
You're under arrest
@Boba Fett (screeches in senate)
@@Mrsalt7500 So is it time to tell the tragedy of Darth Sidious, The Powerful?
yes
This was one of the most wholesome and incredibly moving movies I have ever seen. Pixar KILLED it with this one
this is a better up imo...hot take i know...that film had clear 90's cheese left over from old ideas...it tried but it kinda got muddled for the middle 3/5 of the film...soul is better than most pixar films and i might say the best besides coco since 2007....hot take
@@razkable honestly I forgot how much Up seemed to meander betweenthe stellar opening and excellent ending
"It's gonna be like a demon cat!"
So, a cat.
🤣🤣🤣
Yes, all cats are soulless monsters.
The message of one confusing having a specific purpose in life with having the passion for life itself is such a thought provoking idea for Pixar to bring up, it's cool that kids now are gonna grow up with movies like this in their minds.
Pixar doesn't make "kid" movies
Like when they write they dont write for children
Never did,never will
For those interested, the Pianist from the Late Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jon Batiste conposed the jazz piano pieces for the movie! Also his fingers were meticulously animated for Joe's performances
This movie was a great time. The trailers made me feel like I was only going to enjoy the human half of this story, but I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it fully.
I think the human bit is only about 1/3. The soul bit is 4/9 and the remaining 2/9 is cat
it does not feel like it was made to market merch to kids..rare for pixar this decade...like besides maybe a few figures of 22 what can they sell off this film?..thats how you know it was made to be pure pixar magic to tell a message and not made with bad intent...and it may get people into jazz and teaching...which is amazing
i really liked that they gave joe a second chance bc it gave him his second chance to not just spend his life chasing a purpose, but to actually just live. that part made me bawl like a baby lol
Bummer Aaron wasn't here, would have loved to hear his thoughts.
yeah iirc Aaron's the only one with a family and kids so i feel his perspective, especially in a movie like this that deals with heavy existential topics about life, would definitely be quite a bit different from that of the other guys
@@joshyan1458 pretty sure Rick also has a family and a kid too but yeah I agree with what you said here
Yep... though, his love of Redheads probably made the title "Soul" appear fairly offensive haha
@@joshyan1458 Rick has a daughter and I'm sure Calvin and Eric have their own relationships too just no kids, but I completely agree with everything else you said
Ugh! It made me sad.
Soul was really nice movie! Who cried?
I did.
I'm a Fish... I also cried
Honestly, I teared up a bit again watching this reaction!
What are you doing here citizen?
I didnt cry but I got a little emotional when they showed Joe as a kid experiencing life riding his bike
No, I'm a man.
For me this had the perfect ending. The point was not what they went on to do with their lives. The point was just to live. I found it shared a lot of philosophical moments with existentialism, in that there is no grand design, no greater purpose. It's up to each individual to imbue their own meaning in to their life, and to live any other way is to live in 'bad faith'.
Damn, this film hit me more than I thought it would, especially that scene between Joe and his mother. As someone who was pressured into studying Law at university, and ultimately quitting it because I didn't want to sit the next 50-60 years stuck doing it, I got many of the disapproving, almost disappointed comments from family and friends. This film hit the chord when I finally realized what I wanted to do, and the passion spilled out of me. Good job, Pixar, another solid entry!
Yassss!
So what are you doing now?
@@Commander_Shepard. studying cinematography / filmmaking , lots of ideas flowing in 2021!
@@kraazexjoker1874 Do you think you can make a living out of it in long term?
@@Commander_Shepard. absolutely , someone needs to film movies 👀
Terry (Rachel House) is the same actress that is Jeff Goldbum's right hand in Thor Ragnarok (the one who is constantly rude towards Valkyrie) :)
She also voices Moana's grandmother.
She's officially my favorite voice actress.
I thought it was familiar but didn't think much of it
Even more satisfying that you all didn't watch a trailer for this! I also had thought it was about soul music or similar before watching it.
Yes going into this movie blind is really worth it, I'm glad I did it too!
I know, right? The moment of pure disbelief when he drops through the manhole was great!
The crew does take the “Blind” part of their name seriously, lol. They really love going in blind with a lot of their reactions.
I love the message of the movie. You don't have to find your spark or your purpose in pursuing a dream. Your purpose is just to live. It's okay if you don't accomplish your dreams. You can still enjoy your life.
Soul 22 is a literal catch-22. 22 doesn't see or understand the purpose or joys of life until she lives it.
The movie does a nice job of showing a panic attack with 22 solely focused on everything that was negatively said to her.
Y'all haven't seen Inside Out?? It's a must watch!
Eric's face when fell into a manhole 😧
Just being honest here, I'd be terrified to go into the giant bug zapper in the sky too.
Soul felt like a long Pixar short film, in my opinion. I felt that they should have put a bit more emphasis on Joe's purpose of being able to inspire people (see the band class scene and his scenes with his students), but overall I enjoyed the movie a lot. Glad you guys did too!
I agree, it was still great, but it was missing something
if you think Joe has a "purpose of being able to inspire people", then you missed the whole point of the movie
so basic
@@i_so_late you missed the whole point of the comment.
@@nicosanchez8261 no I read the whole comment, literally one of the main themes of the movie is that people don't have these set "purposes" in the way a lot of people think we do, Jerry basically says this outright
they went to cartooney with it as usual...this film needed more time in the human world less time with him as a cat...thtas a big flaw
Ah man, this film made me full on ugly cry. Acknowledging that your passion doesn't have to be your purpose or the thing that keeps you going is something I personally and I know so many other people struggle (particularly in the creative world because at school you’re often classed as the ‘creative kid’ or ‘nonacademic type’). That when you are lost either through being consumed by your passion / work or even just lost from not knowing what to do just having the passion to live and be present can be enough to get you through that moment. There is so much pressure to measure your sense of purpose in life through your the success in your work. How far you get up the ladder, how much money you make, your lifestyle. So much so you overlook the journey and once you get there, after putting so much into it and dreaming of it for so long, it's not as fulfilling as you thought it would be. This movie hit hard. It's such a beautiful thing to see the world through the eyes of a child and it can help bring that enjoyment back. Seeing all the small amazing things we take for granted on a daily basis. Just do what you love doing, enjoy the time you've got and do what you can to live to the fullest no matter how small it may seem because even the small things will amount to something. I know this doesn't solve everything for everyone, but I remember being in a really bad place and I had a moment very similar to the scene when the seed falls into his hand. It's such a brilliant movie and I'm so glad that kids are watching this. They will pick up on these things, they are a lot smarter and more intuitive than people give them credit for.
Please react to Inside Out, you'll enjoy it if you liked this!
My dude said Soul because of Soul Food🤣 I’m weak😂
Really enjoyed the reaction! Soul has definitely got a simple message, but it's important especially in a time like we're living in. I agree that characters could have been a bit more fleshed out, but still solid. That final piano scene with Joe is probably my favorite moment
Very important in the age of people becoming a commodity (based on personality, image or status). Rather than *having* an experience of life, there is so much encouragement (and pressure) to simply accumulate things just to *have* them in your life. (And then recieve validation for them). Really significant message to relay in a movie. 💙💜💚💗☮
this was about joe..glad they did not flesh out others...thats not how you make a great film
First time noticing that you can spot Terry in the abstract art at 19:53 also she's voiced by the girl from Thor Ragnarok and other Taika Waititi movies, so glad she's getting work
The animation in this movie is breath taking. PIXAR went above and beyond on this one. And it's nice to see some original stuff by them.
I am honestly surprised that u guys haven't seen that many Pixar films. Movies like The Incredibles, Up, Inside Out, and Ratatouille are a must watch for u guys!
Inside out will make you cry harder
I believe the title has a double meaning: referring to jazz music and referring to the afterlife.
That intro was great. I hope they keep it. Also, as a musician I wish this movie had more music.
Cats have nine lives. Mr. Mittens is fine!
4:15 I like how they don’t even foreshadow his death with the music. They want all the little kids to know that any single human including mommy and daddy can die at any moment.
Jk but yeah I like how they did that lil detail
To me, the movie was about the journey. It would ruin the message, in my opinion, if we got to see what Joe ended up doing and who 22 turned out to be. That's the reason we don't get to know her spark either, I think. It was about living in the moment, not fighting for the next big thing. "That's just regular old living" seems to be the overall message. 22 didn't want to live until she got to experience those small moments - a good meal after you've been starving (pizza), the love a family member (the spool), hearing good music and wanting to spread joy (the bagel). The ending reflects the message - it's not about where we end up, but about what we did along the way.
10:30-10:40 wow best sequence in this video. Just how they looked at him and how was he shaking his head 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I love this movie but I get you Eric, I loved click to it really moved me. this movie had a similar message to just live in the moment and enjoy life not rush to the next one.
Holy shit I just watched this yesterday and after I did, I immediately went to youtube and look at this channel to see if they reacted to it. When I saw they didn't yet, I was kinda sad but they a day later I got a notification about this. It's already late here but to hell with sleep, this is more important lmao
Idk why, but if you look at this, Cocoa and Inside Out, you get as much of a lesson as the 4 seasons of The Good Place
I cant believe the lamp jumped on the "N" instead of the "I" 🙄
bliidwave
It's not often I see Blind Wave react to Disney and Pixar content given that last month during the Disney Investors Day event they were ONLY interested in the Marvel and Star Wars content, especially on the trailers that came out during the event.
He wanted to live so bad he didn’t realize he was already doing it….
The fish was looking for the ocean in the ocean water so bad he didn’t release he was already in it….
They used John Baptiste 's hands playing the piano from every angle. Mr. Baptiste is one of the musicians who wrote the soundtrack.
Yees
Blind Wave watching Pixar movies is something i didn’t know i needed in my life
10:33 The way you turned back and look at him is hilarious 😂😂😂
Soul was fantastic! The animation was gorgeous, the voice acting was excellent, and the music was great. I love the lessons of experiencing life and death in the movie. In my opinion, it may be my favorite original Pixar film since Inside Out. (FYI: Eric you need to check that movie out sometime!) Hands down the best animated film of 2020. Thanks for reacting to it! 😁
I actually enjoyed onward a lil more than soul. Both are great but onward just hit me a lil different, i have a brother that ive never met, but we just found each other. Onward made me tear up and its sooo underrated. Nobody really talked about it when it came lol
@@EyeZayUhArt Soul for me, has more depth and was more impactful on me than Onward. Onward explained lessons of brotherhood and friendship. Soul explained lessons of life and death. Onward was good, but if I had to choose to give the Oscar for Best Animated Film to, it would be Soul. Soul would be the right choice for me.
Soul won the Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Score!
1. I hate Disney trailer and ads, because they make all their films look for kids. Even the next movie Kaya and the last dragon doesn't really make me hyped to watch it, *But*
2. I love this movie. It's the exact type of movie with the right message so many of kids, teens and young adults (like me) need to hear and take to heart. Living life is enough. You can have passions, or not, it's your choice. You can make yourself great, or just live a nice humble life. You can do both, neither and that's all fine. I love that message.
3. This movie made me cry real tears. Not those quick tears you just wipe away, actual tears that kept flowing for a while.
Yeah
Just know Pixar never intends to make films for just kids but everyone
I love Inside Out. The music is amazing and the story is hitting you right in the heart. I recommend that you see it.
Movies like this deeply remind me of what’s missing in my life. The great beyond to me is like a fresh start and exploring the world. Eventually we all pass on but the true meaning is to live to the fullest, explore and live however you choose to, that is the real purpose, the true meaning of life.
Ur face wen Joe dropped dwn that manhole 😂😂😂😂 "I thought they meant soul music" 😂
My favorite Pixar movie. It released at the perfect time. Right at the early times of the pandemic. Perfect message. I enjoyed watching with you guys
45:38 I actually wrote an article about how Star Wars is increasingly becoming more enjoyed at home in both TV and cartoon series. Add in the fact that most kids born after the 70s were introduced to Star Wars via VHS tapes and I personally think Star Wars, while a cinematic juggernaut, could be just as (or even more) effective at home / on TV.
5:07 Yes, that's the way things should be, that's why I never watch trailers, many times the trailers ruin everything.
4:24 just look and hear that surprise.
oh we need to add Inside Out to Patreon poll immediately! Great reaction and definitely felt the same as Eric did about the ending, totally thought Joe would decline and move on.
I think a Pixar short showing us where 22 ended up would be a nice epilogue to this story but definitely do not want a sequel.
So how I interpreted the movie:
There is no grand purpose for most of us, there is no grand meaning of life, most of us won't do something that will put us in history books. So many people wait for their grand purpose to be happy, they're always waiting for the next thing, for that dream job, that person, "I can't wait for the weekend! I can't wait for the trip! I'll sure be happy then!"
Life is about living. Most of the time, it is in the most mundane things that we find joy. People are always wanting, the lost souls are the people so full of desire they get lost. There's a poem by Robert Frost called "Fire and Ice", it goes "some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice, but from what I've tasted of desire I stand with those who favor fire, but if I have to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate to say that for destruction ice is also great and would suffice." Desire is one of the most destructive forces on Earth, we want we want we want, so much, that we're never happy. Life isn't about finding "your thing" most of us won't have that, life is about being alive.
There is a quote that you will recognize in the future if you read this comment, but it goes:
"You should enjoy the little detours to the fullest. Because that's where you'll find the things more important than what you want."
The most unrealistic thing is everyone running across the streets in NEW YORK and not getting hit once.
This movie stars Jamie Foxx as Joel. A pianist teacher who has trouble with his students. He eventually gets invited to perform a gig for a famous saxophonist but falls down a manhole on his way to the audition making him comatose on his way to the afterlife. He is met by another soul played by Tina Fey
Yeas
the references to Whiplash were really apt, I think that movie and Soul are like, on two very different ends of one scale.
Random student: Teacher, you forgot to give us homework.
*All the class* : 10:33
soul is one of the best animated movies ive seen in a long time, Tne characters are lovable funny and the concept is great at first I thought I was gonna hate him being blue and seeing other blue ghosts but boy was I wrong I just loved this movie
Yes, but what happened to Soul 22? :( I'm still waiting for the sequel.
It’s about the little things in life don’t take for granted
0:24. I did not realize that Rick was such a tiny, tiny man.
I love forced perspective!
The animation is gorgeous
Did anyone notice that Pizza Rat got a cameo?
i really enjoyed this movie more than i thought i would. it was a fun ride. Rachel house who played terry is a great NZ actor. You guys should definitely watch hunt for the wilderpeople!
The intro was really well done! 😂 Guys you definitely need to watch Inside Out!
And Eric if Coco made you cry, oh boy keep a box of tissues handy while watching Inside Out.
Enjoy the little things because they are things that matter.
This movie always makes me cry, even watching people react to it makes me cry.
That Cap sweater is EVERYTHING I NEED IN LIFE RIGHT NOW!!
Inside out is great too, would reccomend
OMG Eric you havent seen inside out yet?! Put it on the poll! You guys have to do it, so good
"They killed Mr. Mittens!!" "He was such a good therapy cat!!"
Watching Terry in NYC feels like watching Roger Rabbit. Pixar wins animation.
Okay...that intro was awesome
I just saw this movie a couple weeks ago! It definitely wasn't what I was expecting, haha - but it was still really freaking good!!! I should watch it again later....
Also, Richard Ayoade is awesome. If you haven't watched IT Crowd, you definitely should. Even just his interviews and his film Submarine is great too.
If only we could overwhelm Eric with more jazz by having them watch La La Land next, ha
I can't believe you didn't cry after watching this movie. You guys are amazing.
"You are the greatest... pain in the BUTT!"
I'm sorry, but I always crack up when I hear that line. xD
10:29 I love this moment
most people think 22 is now the main character to pixars new movie Turning Red
I feel like you guys would enjoy Onward. There are several epic fantasy elements and I enjoyed it mainly because of that. They were able to somehow turn a junk van into a hero lol