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Elemental

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2023 102 min ★ 7.6 (5,518) Released
Animation Comedy Family Romance

In a city where fire, water, land and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy will discover something elemental: how much they have in common.

Original title
Elemental
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$200,000,000
Revenue
$496,444,308
Reviews & Ratings 6
r96sk

r96sk

Jul 29, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

I'm yet to dislike a Disney/Pixar movie*, <em>'Elemental'</em> is another that is a pass in my books. Admittedly, their more recents works haven't had an exceptional impact on me personally; in seven releases since** the sensational <em>'Coco'</em>, I've only given <em>'Turning Red'</em> more (marginally) than 7/10. Still, I'm yet to give any of their movies less than that rating, so swings and roundabouts and all that. As for this 2023 film, I did enjoy it enough so that's all that really matters. The animation is as impressive as expected, it's pretty cool how the world is brought to life via all those different elements; namely water and fire. Leah Lewis and, particularly, Mamoudou Athie do good work in voice roles, I didn't totally click with their characters as a two but no complaints with the actors. On that note, Ronnie del Carmen is a plus, too. <em>* yes, I even like 'Cars 2'... <b>and what?!</b></em> <em>**yet to see 'Inside Out 2'.</em>

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Dark Jedi

Apr 1, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

This was a surprisingly good movie for being a Disney movie these days. It is a decent story without being filled with heavy handed far left preaching. Sure, the lefties can probably construe some message that suits them out of it and, as can be seen from the blurb, there are a message that you can exist together even if you are very different but it was not heavy handed, no preaching of certain sexual preferences or religious or political fanaticism and it is a message that I can get behind. My girlfriend and I have both different skin tone and religion after all. The story was good, plain and entertaining. Some adventure, action, suspense, romance and of course quite a bit of humour. It was a movie I could have let my kids watch when they were younger without having to explain the political bullshit and downright evilness of Disney’s woke script writers. The animation was nice. Especially the fire guys. The various jokes and comical moments in the movie was generally good. Overall it was movie that me as well as my (now adult) kids enjoyed.

Thulan Perera

Thulan Perera

Sep 22, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

"Elemental" is an outstanding Pixar movie that utilizes the medium of animation to tell a compelling story. It goes beyond being just a rom-com and instead offers a powerful narrative about people, even though the characters represent elements. Pixar effectively uses various elements to convey a captivating human story that resonates with viewers. The film highlights the idea that despite our differences, we can coexist in a society that often tries to separate us. "Elemental" stands out as one of the most visually colourful movies with excellent music, including a memorable end credits song. While children may not fully grasp the film's deep concepts, it leaves a lasting impact on their lives, and when they revisit it as adults, they will come to understand its profound message.

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Jul 21, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

"Ember" and her ailing grandfather arrive in the big city where everyone is personified as one of the four natural elements. Needless to say, fire is not the most popular but they resolve to open their shop selling all things smoked, toasted, burnt, and red hot! It's an old building, though, and when one day the pipes give birth to the local, watery, buildings inspector "Wade" she discovers that they have no planning permission for their business and that he is going to have to report them. What now ensues is, sadly, a rather unimaginative series of escapades as she must track him down and stop him - and the authorities - from closing down the family's flaming enterprise. The animation is characterful and top notch - and the story certainly had potential, but somehow the thing just becomes a bit of a cheesy romance all too quickly. A lot more fun could have been had demonstrating just how incompatible the four - air, earth, water and fire - can be when mixed together; or - indeed - how symbiotic they can be, but the emphasis and the dialogue focusses just a bit too much on "Ember" and "Wade" and I am afraid that I rather lost interest. It's colourful and vibrant, there is some entertaining action with plenty of pyrotechnics and is worth a watch, but it will look just as good on the television and doesn't live up to the hype, sorry

M

Manuel São Bento

Jul 20, 2023 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/review-elemental-is-a-thematically-rich-inter-element-love-story/ "Pixar's Elemental may be straightforward and predictable, but it's so thematically rich and features such emotionally relatable characters that, by the end, I found myself fighting back tears. It features a visually stunning inter-element love story mixed with a beautiful journey of self-discovery. The outstanding world-building is once again a highlight, as are the numerous exceptionally enlightening visual details about the interaction between the different elements. Emigration, discrimination, and family ideals are some of the many essential topics addressed. I don't understand the criticism surrounding the alleged "fall of Pixar" and this latest movie. I will continue to enjoy these stories, and I highly recommend that viewers try to do the same, without worrying about incessantly comparing to what came before." Rating: A-

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NeoTechMovies

Jun 28, 2023 · via TMDB

This movie it is not intended for kids, it is a nice love story, kind of Romeo and Juliet style, with nice moments, it reminds me of Inside, but without the part that makes it for kids. It is deep, and shows from time to time, inside adult jokes that will need explaining to kids. So I recommend that if kids watch it, **which is ok, nothing weird, it is safe for kids**, an adult will be present to answer questions and explain these jokes.

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Cast 16
Leah Lewis

Leah Lewis

Ember (voice)

Mamoudou Athie

Mamoudou Athie

Wade (voice)

Ronnie del Carmen

Ronnie del Carmen

Bernie (voice)

Shila Ommi

Shila Ommi

Cinder (voice)

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Gale (voice)

Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Brook (voice)

Mason Wertheimer

Mason Wertheimer

Clod (voice)

Ronobir Lahiri

Ronobir Lahiri

Harold (voice)

Wilma Bonet

Wilma Bonet

Flarrietta (voice)

Joe Pera

Joe Pera

Fern (voice)

Matthew Yang King

Matthew Yang King

Alan / Lutz / Earth Pruner (voice)

Reagan To

Reagan To

Big Kid Ember (voice)

Jeff Lapensee

Jeff Lapensee

Sparkler Customer (voice)

Jonathan Adams

Jonathan Adams

Flarry (voice)

Alex Kapp Horner

Alex Kapp Horner

Customer / Delivery Person / Earth Landlord (voice)

P.L. Brown

P.L. Brown

Doorman (voice)

Crew 35
Paul Abadilla

Paul Abadilla

Set Designer

Hyein Park

Hyein Park

Storyboard Artist

Jean-Claude Kalache

Jean-Claude Kalache

Director of Photography

Ralph Eggleston

Ralph Eggleston

In Memory Of

Peter Sohn

Peter Sohn

Director

Stephen Schaffer

Stephen Schaffer

Editor

Kenna Harris

Kenna Harris

Associate Producer

Kevin Reher

Kevin Reher

Casting

Pete Docter

Pete Docter

Executive Producer

Denise Ream

Denise Ream

Producer

Nathan Nance

Nathan Nance

Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Alisha Mullally

Alisha Mullally

ADR & Dubbing

Arif S. Kinchen

Arif S. Kinchen

ADR & Dubbing

Assaf Cohen

Assaf Cohen

ADR & Dubbing

Fred Tatasciore

Fred Tatasciore

ADR & Dubbing

Innocent Ekakitie

Innocent Ekakitie

ADR & Dubbing

Jessica DiCicco

Jessica DiCicco

ADR & Dubbing

Karen Huie

Karen Huie

ADR & Dubbing

Kari Wahlgren

Kari Wahlgren

ADR & Dubbing

Maya Tuttle

Maya Tuttle

ADR & Dubbing

Scott Menville

Scott Menville

ADR & Dubbing

Secunda Wood

Secunda Wood

ADR & Dubbing

Terri Douglas

Terri Douglas

ADR & Dubbing

Thomas Newman

Thomas Newman

Conductor

Heikki Kossi

Heikki Kossi

Foley Artist

Thomas Newman

Thomas Newman

Original Music Composer

Lauv

Lauv

Songs

Ren Klyce

Ren Klyce

Sound Designer

Benjamin A. Burtt

Benjamin A. Burtt

Sound Effects Editor

Ren Klyce

Ren Klyce

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Coya Elliott

Coya Elliott

Supervising Sound Editor

Ren Klyce

Ren Klyce

Supervising Sound Editor

Kureha Yokoo

Kureha Yokoo

Animation Supervisor

Peter Sohn

Peter Sohn

Story

Hyein Park

Hyein Park

Story Artist

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US Release Dates 5

Jun 10, 2023

Tribeca Festival

Premiere

Jun 16, 2023

PG Theatrical

Aug 15, 2023

PG Digital

Sep 13, 2023

Disney+

PG Digital

Sep 26, 2023

PG Physical

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