Elemental (Pixar - June 2023)

[TsWade2]

Looks like the Elemental review embargo has lifted following the debut at Cannes Film Festival.

‘Elemental’ Review: Pixar’s Timely High-Concept Bonanza Underwhelms

Director Peter Sohn ('The Good Dinosaur') tells the story of a fire family immigrating to a metropolis dominated by the opposing element of water, and the romance that ensues.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

‘Elemental’ Review: A Hothead and a Water-Boy Fall for One Another in Pixar’s Overcomplicated Rom-Com

Trying to bring the high-concept charm of 'Inside Out' to the world of incompatible natural elements, Pixar's 'Elemental' is a bit of a misfire.

variety.com

‘Elemental’ Review: New Pixar Animation Is Visually Splendid, But Swamped In Syrupy Sentiment – Cannes Film Festival

Read Deadline's review of Pixar's 'Elemental'

deadline.com

'Elemental' Review: A Rich and Vibrant Showcase of Studio Animation

Pixar's latest takes the conventional antagonists duo of fire and water from foils to friends to frustrated soul mates

www.thewrap.com

‘Elemental’ Review: Pixar’s Latest Offers Mixed Immigrant Metaphors and a Genuine Romance

Pixar’s newest animated feature gets lost down a rabbit hole of details, but re-emerges thanks to its uplifting use of music and light.

www.indiewire.com

"ELEMENTAL" - Review

THE STORY – In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common. THE CAST – Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey...

nextbestpicture.com

Hey, not bad! I guess there's hope for Elemental after all.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Expect the Cannes critics to be a bit less self indulgent than most other critics or the general populace.

Each of the posted reviews included a TED Talk analyzing Pixar's history for some reason.

 

[TsWade2]

Whee! There’s more hope of Elemental doing well at the box office!

 

[MisterPenguin]

Whee! There’s more hope of Elemental doing well at the box office!

Well... to discredit my Disney Shill cred... most Cannes films get long standing ovations. Some go on a really long time. So, six minutes is good, but not extraordinary. I think I remember reading that IJ-Dial of Disney *only* got 5 minutes and that was considered tepid.

My guess is that they're applauding movie making in general (as well as the film they just saw) and are encouraging film makers to keep producing good content more so than they are falling into flights of ecstasy brought on by that particular film.

Cannes has a history of LONG standing ovations, but what is it with the neverending clapping?

Standing ovations have become a classic Cannes cliche with perhaps the festival attendees just clapping and clapping out of peer pressure!

www.dailyo.in

 

[Ghost93]

Well... to discredit my Disney Shill cred... most Cannes films get long standing ovations. Some go on a really long time. So, six minutes is good, but not extraordinary. I think I remember reading that IJ-Dial of Disney *only* got 5 minutes and that was considered tepid.

My guess is that they're applauding movie making in general (as well as the film they just saw) and are encouraging film makers to keep producing good content more so than they are falling into flights of ecstasy brought on by that particular film.

Cannes has a history of LONG standing ovations, but what is it with the neverending clapping?

Standing ovations have become a classic Cannes cliche with perhaps the festival attendees just clapping and clapping out of peer pressure!

www.dailyo.in

I can't imagine clapping more than one minute. These 5-10 minute long standing ovations that often happen at Cannes would get boring pretty quick.

 

[doctornick]

I can't imagine clapping more than one minute. These 5-10 minute long standing ovations that often happen at Cannes would get boring pretty quick.

There’s nothing Hollywood loves more than celebrating movie making and the entertainment industry in general.

 

[TsWade2]

https://screenrant.com/elemental-movie-early-critics-reviews/ What? The reviews are Mixed? I thought it was well received! Dang! Sigh, I guess it’s going to be a flop after all.I guess they have to go back doing sequels for awhile.

Social Roundup: Pixar’s “Elemental” Gets Mostly Positive First Reactions from Fans and Critics

Disney-Pixar’s Elemental premiered last night at Cannes and the first reactions to the new film have been mostly very positive. While overall review

www.laughingplace.com

Oops! Never mind! There still hope.



Ugh! Then again!


Never mind again. My hope is back.

 

[TsWade2]

Elemental

Disney and Pixar's

www.rottentomatoes.com

I change my mind. It’s going to flop. I’m afraid Pixar will have to go back doing sequels a little more longer.

 

[TalkingHead]

This thread will want to know that Elemental was promoted during tonight’s Celtics-Heat Game 7. Not sure that’s the target audience or marketing dollar well spent but whatever.

 

[TsWade2]

Hey, at least I'm trying to avoid saying it's the end of Pixar or Disney.

 

[DCBaker]

New promo spot for for Elemental.

 

[Phroobar]

Expect the Cannes critics to be a bit less self indulgent than most other critics or the general populace.

Each of the posted reviews included a TED Talk analyzing Pixar's history for some reason.

Filler

 

[DCBaker]

A new clip from Elemental has been released.

 

[Twilight_Roxas]

Disneyland debuts ‘Elemental’ short before World of Color – One

Disneyland will debut a new "Elemental" short on June 2, 2023, before “World of Color – One” at California Adventure.

attractionsmagazine.com

 

[DCBaker]

The first Elemental featurette has been released.

 

[DCBaker]

Disney has released an original song written by Lauv, Steal The Show, from the film Elemental.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Disney has released an original song written by Lauv, Steal The Show, from the film Elemental.

Sounded nice except for the bridge that sounded like a kazoo, unfortunately.

 

[TsWade2]

I hate to be a negative Nancy like you guys, but I'm beginning to feel that Elemental might be a flop. I'm not going to say it's the end of Pixar, but I guess Pixar is in jeopardy. I blame the pandemic, Lightyear, and I hate to say this, but I blame Bob Chapek as well. At least Walt Disney Animation Studios has a glimmer of hope for Wish for making a box office success for Disney.

 

[Ghost93]

I hate to be a negative Nancy like you guys, but I'm beginning to feel that Elemental might be a flop. I'm not going to say it's the end of Pixar, but I guess Pixar is in jeopardy. I blame the pandemic, Lightyear, and I hate to say this, but I blame Bob Chapek as well. At least Walt Disney Animation Studios has a glimmer of hope for Wish for making a box office success for Disney.

I am certain it will flop. The mixed reviews could have maybe not been the end of the world if it had a less competitive release date, but it will totally get buried in the month of June.

I'm still rooting for the movie, but it doesn't look good.

 

[TsWade2]

I am certain it will flop. The mixed reviews could have maybe not been the end of the world if it had a less competitive release date, but it will totally get buried in the month of June.

I'm still rooting for the movie, but it doesn't look good.

I'm planning to see that movie as well, but I can't deny that it will flop. I hope Pixar has a better luck on Elio next year. Of course, if Elio flops too, then Pixar will have no choice, but do more sequels for the time being if they want to get back with box office.

But, as I said before, there is hope for WDAS with Wish for becoming a box office success.