Get ready to cry: 5 heartwarming Pixar animated films
Pixar cartoons are not for the faint of heart. And the topics they address are not always childlike. Themes such as loneliness, death, cruelty, and violence are explored.
"All of this, of course," writes Movie Web, "is presented in a light 'cartoon' version, but it still evokes great emotions in the audience. What are the most remarkable works of the studio in this regard? Here are 5 of the most soulful Pixar films, according to Movie Web.
Soul (2020)
Joe thought he understood why he lived. But his death changed his perspective on everything. Forced to team up with a soul named "22" to return to life, Joe and "22" find themselves in the real world, with the latter gaining control of Joe's body and Joe gaining control of the body of a cat.
What evokes emotions?
The film raises the problem of human purpose and suggests that there is no need to set a far-fetched goal. You just need to live, enjoy yourself, and be happy. This is what makes life meaningful, not work or a career.
Turning Red (2022)
Turning Red is a true coming-of-age story. Mei is a charismatic girl. She has friends, she is confident. Everything is going well. And then comes adolescence. In Mei's case, this means realizing her second nature - a giant red panda. In general, the story touches on all the best and worst moments of growing up.
What evokes emotions?
"Turning Red" does not hold back on feelings, showing the generational conflict between Mei and her mother. When Mei feels embarrassed about something, it looks natural from the point of view of a teenage girl. And the accompanying range of emotions - happiness or sadness - is brilliantly and organically displayed.
Elemental (2023)
The main events of the movie take place in a strange place, the City of Elements, where all its inhabitants - the elements of fire, water, earth, and air - live side by side and are constantly at odds with each other. The protagonist, Amber, a fire girl with a hot temper, befriends Wade, a calm and friendly representative of the water element, challenging her ideas about the city of the Elements.
What evokes emotions?
Amber's self-discovery, connected with the realization that she has never asked herself what she wants for herself, makes her character ambiguous. And her fear that leaving the family business will lead to disaster makes the emotional background of the film even more vivid.
Monsters, Inc (2001)
By and large, Monsters, Inc. is one of Pixar's most lighthearted films, but when an emotional element appears in the movie, the plot holds on to it tightly. Sully's desire to protect and take care of Boo, a little child who accidentally fell into the monster universe, is unexpected even for him.
What evokes emotions?
Monsters know that all humans are deadly. Their task is to scare them, but not to touch them or come into contact with them. Boo is still too young to take care of herself, so she relies on Sally and Mike to get her home safely. Sally's farewell to Boo, when it becomes clear that they will never see each other again, is the most heartfelt scene in the movie.
Toy Story 3 (2010)
Toy Story 3 is a farewell to childhood at its best. While the toys don't age, Andy grows up. Leaving for college and not having played with his toys for many years, he wonders whether to send them to the attic, take them to college, or give them as a gift. As a result, the movie turns out to be a very worthy candidate for tears.
What evokes emotions?
The episode when Andy plays with his toys for the last time with Bonnie, allowing them to complete the story of his childhood, is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent.