Thursday, June 15, 2023
Elemental (3D RPX)
Pixar’s latest animated world focuses the elements of water, fire, earth, & air as its featured characters. Fiery Ember is the daughter of Bernie & Cindy Lumen, immigrants who settle in the Fire Town part of Element City & open a convenient store after facing discrimination from the other elements. Growing up, Ember aspires to take over running the store from her father. However, her uncontrolled explosive temper is always getting her into trouble. One day, her temper creates a problem & she meets free flow, sappy Wade Ripple, the building inspector. Thus begins this romantic comedy exploring how opposites like fire & water can coexist in the world. This is a cute & charming film, like “Inside Out”, as human personalities are assigned to other things to teach their lessons. Here, we learn that the parent’s dream of success isn’t necessarily their child’s. Everyone must follow their own path. This is a terrific family film, kind of a cartoon kids version of “Kim’s Convenience”.
Alien gives it 3 “The Fireplace” stars out of 4.
