Here we are, another year, another Pixar movie. So after watching Elemental, I have quite mixed feelings about it. Let's start off with the positives. The animation. It is phenomenal. Every location be it Fire Town or Element City or the designs of the residents, from the realistic looking flames to the boiling water, all look beautiful and especially the date night scene between Wade and Ember which was one of the most beautiful animated sequence I've ever seen. Speaking of, Ember and Wade are really charming protagonists. I'll admit they start off a little annoying but gradually as you get to know them you start to like them more and more. You feel their love for each other and the struggles they both go through. And the World Building is absolutely stunning.
Speaking of the actual story, it more less might end up feeling somewhat familiar with Zootopia. Both tackles the theme of intercultural relationships, racial discrimination and how opposites attract but Zootopia excels in doing so. Not saying Elemental can't handle it but it is done in a way that feels too repetitive with a typical rebellion story about our protagonist and how she wants to do what she desires for and break free of the expectations. The romance between Wade and Ember is really cute and works for the most part. It does get a little cheesy at times as with every rom-com movie. The immigration part of the story could've been handled with a bit more nuance but it's okay. The father-daughter relationship between Ember and her dad, Bernie, is what works really well amidst all the other drama that's going on. Now just like what Pixar is known for, Elemental does provide some tear-inducing moments even if its not on the scale of Inside Out, Up or WALL E.
Overall, Elemental is a decent Pixar movie that shines through it's dazzling visuals and sweet character moments even if it never quite reaches the heights of Pixar's Masterpieces.
Animation and Voice Acting- 10/10
Characters- 8/10
Story and Pacing- 6.5/10
World Building- 7/10
Final Score-7.5/10.
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