Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Movie #2091 ........................."Soul" (Disney+)

 Movie #2091 (Disney +)   I loved the visuals and  the  music and some wonderful moments about creativity and  the  Carpe Deum philosophy.  But, I  have some negative's.  One is the story line --- it was all over the  place to me --- esp. in  a transitions like the one from  Greater Beyond to the Greater Before.  Someone likened that to a video game, and I thought  --- oh , that's why I didn't appreciate that --- I don't  play video  games so I was getting confused with what was going  on and thinking :   how can I kid navigate through this?  But the answer is easy--- the kid has some knowledge of video games, and I don't. I still hesitated recommend it  to kids because I am more a straight line thinker, and this was like I said "all  over" --- but then again, a film that is up with creativity would probably work best with an "all over" kind  of plot line --- So I don't fault it for that, as much  as that  the theme seemed "all over" too --- I thought there were moments that a theme would come out loud and strong (like the scene with  the teacher  on  the steps watching the little kid playing the trombone and getting a good feeling  that he had helped her).  By the end, though, we aren't sure that teaching is valued as much by him.... I probably missed an  important point, but I just was looking for more clarity there.  The voices are good --- there are too many Geralds!   3.5 because I wanted it to be better.  As far as recommending?  I have to think about this one  more --- but maybe that was what they were trying  to accomplishment here --- to make a think piece about music--- and like Jazz, it appears free and easy and calming, but it can be  complicated!  and make you think!


"SOUL"      1 hour 40     2020  

A musician who has lost his passion for music is transported out of his body and must find his way back with the help of an infant soul learning about herself.

Directors:

 Pete DocterKemp Powers (co-director) 

Writers:

 Pete Docter (story & screenplay by), Mike Jones (story & screenplay by)  | 1 more credit »

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