Elemental is a 2023 animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. It is directed by Peter Sohn, who previously directed The Good Dinosaur (2015), and written by Sohn, John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh. The film features the voices of Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Catherine O’Hara.

The film is set in a world where fire, water, earth, and air are living beings with human-like personalities and abilities. The story follows Ember Lumen (Lewis), a fire element who works at her father Bernie’s (Del Carmen) convenience store in Element City, and Wade Ripple (Athie), a water element who is a delivery driver for a water company. The two meet by chance and develop a friendship, despite their opposite natures and the prejudices of their society. Together, they embark on an adventure to save Bernie’s store from being shut down by a greedy land developer, while also discovering their true feelings for each other.

Elemental is a film that explores the themes of diversity, acceptance, and love, as well as the challenges and joys of being different. The film is inspired by Sohn’s own experiences as a child of immigrants in New York City, and by classic romantic comedies such as Moonstruck (1987) and Amélie (2001). The film also showcases the stunning animation and visual effects of Pixar, especially in creating the realistic and expressive characters of the four elements.

Elemental is a film that you should watch if you are looking for a fun, heartwarming, and original animated film that will make you laugh, cry, and think. It is a film that celebrates the beauty and diversity of life, and the power of love to overcome any obstacle.

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