Elemental

"Opposites react."

2023 1h 42m EN

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7.6

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★7.6TMDB · 5,573🍅73%Rotten Tomatoes●58Metacritic★7IMDB · 170,103

AnimationComedyFamilyRomance

Synopsis

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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.

“Opposites react.”

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Cast

Leah Lewis
Ember (voice)
Mamoudou Athie
Wade (voice)
Ronnie del Carmen
Bernie (voice)
Shila Ommi
Cinder (voice)
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Gale (voice)
Catherine O'Hara
Brook (voice)
Mason Wertheimer
Clod (voice)
Ronobir Lahiri
Harold (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Sohn
Writers: John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, Brenda Hsueh
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Budget of $200M — blockbuster tier. Only ~1% of films ever made reach this.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Sohn, shot by David Juan Bianchi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Thomas Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Stephen Schaffer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie and Ronnie del Carmen carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Opposites react.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt15789038 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Peter Sohn directs. David Juan Bianchi behind the camera. Thomas Newman scores. Stephen Schaffer cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Budget of $200M — blockbuster tier. Only ~1% of films ever made reach this.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Directed by Peter Sohn, shot by David Juan Bianchi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Thomas Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Stephen Schaffer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie and Ronnie del Carmen carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Opposites react.".
8IMDB entry: tt15789038 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 12 themes, including "fire", "earth", "computer animation", "duringcreditsstinger".
10Released under 22 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: David Juan Bianchi
Original score: Thomas Newman
Editing: Stephen Schaffer
Production design: Don Shank
VFX supervisor: Sanjay Bakshi
Sound: Ren Klyce
Runtime: 102 min · 1h 42m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $200,000,000
Box office: $496,444,308
Return: 248% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Elemental (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 73% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 58/100
IMDB rating: 7/10 · 170,103 votes
MPAA: PG

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 69 nominations total

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garethmb2023-06-09
Finding your way in the world can be very difficult and even more so when you are a fire element with an explosive temper. In the new Pixar film "Elemental" audiences are introduced to Ember (Leah Lewis), a young flame being who lives with her mother and father in their combination home and business that caters to other fire beings. In a city where the various elements live and work can have its challenges, especially to the destructive nature of fire which causes some prejudice against them as well as their natural distrust of water. Ember is preparing for the day that she will take over the family business however her inability to deal with customers leads to combustible outrage which in turn results in a flooding incident at their business. Further compounding matters is the fact that a city inspector named Wade (Mamoudou Athie), who is a water element has been sucked into the basement and promptly documents multiple violations that shut down the business. Desperate to undo the damage, Ember strikes a deal that she will work with Wade to locate and fix the source of the leak in a few days time which will result in the removal of the infractions against the family home and business. Along the Way, Wade and Ember start to grow close however the incompatibility of their two elements presents an obstacle as does the various elements of their respective societies. What follows is a charming and visually appealing adventure that tugs at the heartstrings the way that the best Pixar films can. There are multiple thematic elements at play and they're presented in a very matter-of-fact way that doesn't become overly preachy and can appeal to viewers of all age levels. Aside from the obstacles facing a mixed relationship, there are elements of finding your way in the world while trying to appease your parents, dealing with those who place limitations upon you, and finding your voice. The characters are charming and engaging on the visuals of the world comprised of elements is often quite charming and clever. It will be very interesting to see what the future holds for the characters as there are certainly opportunities to revisit them in the future which would be very welcome as "Elemental" is a very charming and engaging return to form for Pixar and the perfect summer film for the entire family.
NeoTechMovies2023-06-28
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.
Manuel São Bento2023-07-20
★ 8/10
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-