Soul

Synopsis

In the heartwarming and visually stunning animated movie 'Soul', Jamie Foxx lends his voice to Joe Gardner, a middle-school band teacher with a passion for jazz music. After a mishap lands him in The Great Before, a place where new souls get their personalities before going to Earth, Joe embarks on a soulful journey to reunite his passion with his purpose. Along the way, he meets 22, a skeptical soul-in-training, and together they discover the true essence of life, purpose, and the beautiful messiness that comes with it. 'Soul' is a poignant and soul-stirring tale that beautifully explores the meaning of life and the power of music in connecting our souls.

Cast

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  Jamie Foxx

  Joe Gardner (voice)

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  Tina Fey

  22 (voice)

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  Graham Norton

  Moonwind (voice)

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  Rachel House

  Terry (voice)

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  Alice Braga

  Counselor Jerry (voice)

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  Richard Ayoade

  Counselor Jerry (voice)

Reviews

Critics have universally praised 'Soul' for its touching storyline, dazzling animation, and thought-provoking themes. According to Peter Bradshaw from The Guardian, the film is 'a dazzling moral tale that breaks new ground for animation.' Variety's Peter Debruge called it 'a work of unerring generosity and conviction,' while Bilge Ebiri of New York Magazine complemented it as 'one of the most enthralling films from Pixar.' Critics have also highlighted the beautiful jazz-infused soundtrack and the exceptional voice acting, particularly by Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey. With an IMDb rating of 8.0/10, Rotten Tomatoes score of 95%, and Metacritic score of 83/100, 'Soul' has solidified its place as one of Pixar's most profound and creatively ambitious films.