Elemental

2023 • 101 minutes

About this movie

Disney and Pixar's "Elemental" is an original feature film set in Element City, where residents of Fire, Water, Earth and Air live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted and fiery young woman, whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in. Directed by Peter Sohn ("The Good Dinosaur," "Partly Cloudy" short), written by John Hoberg & Kat Likkel and Brenda Hsueh, produced by Denise Ream ("The Good Dinosaur," "Cars 2"), and featuring the voices of Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie as Ember and Wade.

Ratings and reviews

Elemental; a deep, emotional, daring film. It follows Ember, a fire girl set to take over her parents’ shop, and Wade, a water boy, love interest and answer to Ember’s battles. The two have a natural chemistry found in real relationships, depicted masterfully via a multi-layered story. Despite initial reception, the film is enjoyable for all audiences, but more importantly a medium for kids to learn about racism, self-esteem, and romance unlike before. (Arguably) Pixar's finest hour.

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