FIRST TIME WATCHING SOUL! and it made me grateful to be alive~ **Commentary/Reaction**

[@ANGELINAA]

Special thanks to my patrons

[@Awesomeman14]

Hello to the Beautiful Fallen Angel That just fell from Heaven into my arms, stole my Heart. Who has the most beautiful and Brightest smile that’s brighter than the morning Sun and eyes that sparkle n shine like the Moon N Stars Please when you get a chance Check this Song out it will tell you how I feel about u.Simple Plan: Boom

[@ayanamiayachanJ]

I still remember in grade school when my music teacher gave my class the flute and we all sucked at it

[@robloxrosie5929]

do forrest gump

[@saqualiousfinglenut5426]

Fun fact: The title of the movie never appeared in the beginning. It’s only at the end when joe finds his purpose that the title card appears. Truly a masterpiece.

[@kylemorello4787]

Best title choice since The Lion King

[@chickennoodlesoup3301]

Well again it’s not “purpose” it’s the fact that the title started because that was his beginning

[@videohistory722]

Neat little thing you could miss:
When Joe shows 22 his memories, there's one where he's sitting in a diner with a piece of pie, looking dejected, making you think it's a sad memory.
But when Joe's at the piano and we see that montage of memories, we see the diner scene again, and we find out it was actually a happy memory, despite not starting out ao great.
It's like the hockey memory in Inside Out. It started off sad, but because of her friends and the team, it turned happy.

[@saikohart3058]

omg i never realised that wow that's so beautiful

[@videohistory722]

Pixar somehow finally managed to answer the question "What is the meaning of life?"
To live.

[@Tranitosaur]

Luckily I found that out pretty quickly when I was a child. When my school gave us like a paper where the question was something like "what do you want to do in the future", I wrote "having fun". I read what my friends and other classmates wrote, and they wrote like jobs like nurse, scientist, police, etc. I still have no dream job or like a big goal, but I still enjoy and appreciate my life. Whenever people ask me what's the purpose of life I always answer "living". I hear a lot of people think it's to reproduce, which is really inconsiderate to those who can't lol. F no as if making a child is the only purpose of my life or anyone's.

[@thebluraycollector1327]

@@Tranitosaur thank you for sharing this! 😊

[@ryaneaston3487]

@@Tranitosaur Same. When I was a kid, I got conflicted over the question, so I just put what other people wanted to do. The world's so complicated nowadays that you can only spend a handful of minutes really contemplating that you are living and it is great before you're thrust back into the chaos.

[@videohistory722]

Another big thing:
Joe was in the zone when he was auditioning, but not when he was actually performing.
Meaning even though he was on point and didn't miss a single note, he wasn't actually enjoying himself.

[@realSimoneCherie]

There are so many nuggets in this movie but for me, the biggest one is the scene with Dorothea when she tells Joe the story about the young fish... The young fish is looking for "the ocean" because the idea of the ocean sounds so grand. But when you're actually in the ocean.... it's just water.
Joe thinks he's not living his dream but what he claims to be in love with is playing music. As a music teacher, he does play music - every, single day. Yet he's unfulfilled because "middle school music teacher" doesn't sound grand. But it is literally his dream - he is a professioinal, full-time musician. He just doesn't appreciate it.

[@EChacon]

Without a doubt Pixar’s most beautiful and impactful films and I love the message that the film and director Pete Docter conveys on the importance on valuing and enjoying life around you which is what Joe and soul 22, especially the former experienced and learn throughout the film. Thank you ANGELINA.
My favorite moments were the scene when 22 in Joe’s body asked the Barber on why he ended up taking this job as a Barber over a veterinarian which was the film's turning point for Joe to realize on appreciating life around you and being happy with what you love doing.
Another was when Joe was looking at the various items that 22 in Joe’s body collected from such as the seed, the lollipop and the various scenes of Joe’s life with the music playing had me in tears.

[@DanGamingFan2846]

This movie is absolutely beautiful. I love the creative ways it explains the afterlife, the "beforelife", and being in the zone. And more than that, I love the message of it all. Life isn't about what you were "born to do" or finding your purpose, because nobody really has one. Life is about living it to the fullest, really enjoying it, doing what makes you happy. And it's a beautiful message indeed.

[@beatrizmendes8431]

3:21 my father was geeking sooo hard in this scene ( the one with the piano too). He used to play Saxophone in a martial band when he was younger so he kept telling me how perfect her fingers placement looked, what kind of Sax it was, even how right her mouth was placed in the mouthpiece ( I laughed har on this) Like I'm pretty sure the animators made it like the real thing.

[@richardwu8371]

I really resonated with 22's story.
You don't need a purpose, a passion, a great calling or to be perfect to be worthy of life and to be worthy of living.
The thing about gifts is that you don't owe anything when receiving them. You are worthy because you are alive. 22 didn't have to prove anything, she just had to be ready and accepting of living. Life in the end is not a responsibility or a contract: It's a gift and a privilege. No matter what you do, or how you choose to live, you are alive, which means you are worthy. You always were, and you always will be.

[@videohistory722]

1:21 Fun fact: the IRL band is WORKING at sounding bad because they were actually too good!

[@louuu573]

I love this film more than anything.
I was sitting up in the middle of the night, and decided to watch it. I genuinely think that this film made me feel happy to be alive. I realised something and my life started looking up. I enjoy every part of this life, and my reactions match 22s. I just love this beautiful earth. I am grateful to be alive.

[@Little1Cave]

This movie was nominated the Oscar for Best Sound, and also won Best Animated Feature (Pete Docter also did Inside Out, Up, and Monsters Inc.) on top of winning Best Original Score. ❤ The credited composers were five-time Grammy-winner Jon Batiste who did the jazz compositions, and previous Oscar winners Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (who won for The Social Network) who did the more ethereal pieces. It’s amazing how well these two genres of music mesh together and help give the film a unique identity. ❤️
I love seeing you light up at the New York and Korean references. Hope you see more NY and Korean movies! Enjoy your pizza! ^-^

[@gigachad192]

Shout out to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
Anyone who hasn't listened to their band Nine Inch Nails should definitely check them out. One of the greatest bands of all time and Trent Reznor is one of the most important artists of this generation.

[@anakamarvelous]

This is absolutely the most marvelous movie they’ve done. Visually, the audio, the music! The story and message! 22 falling in love with life. It made me cry streaming tears. Second movie I’ve EVER cried to. the first funny enough was Meet the Robinsons❤

[@MarceloRBottaro]

This movie not only made me appreciate my years living, but it also made me appreciate how much I’ve done and how much I’m doing now with what I do. Great reaction

[@OhnnyTsunami]

This movie came at a time when I needed it, it actually changed my life. Love your reactions Ang🙏🏽♥️

[@videohistory722]

Love the little touch where they don't show the title card until the very end, to signify that's when his life finally starts

[@awareness007]

I forgot how good this movie is. Thanks for covering it and letting ride along for the re-experience.

[@obediahhinton1890]

I have huge amount of respect for Pixar. They genuinely focus on creating such an amazing stories since their dawn.

[@jabp1807]

SOUL made me appreciate everyhing in life, music, movies, people literally EVERYTHING

[@RedGamer155]

I watches Soul when I was in a really dark place. This movie made me bawl so many times and changed my perspective on life. A truly special movie.

[@pangcakesandsyrup]

One of my favourite Pixar films that made me rethink what's important in life! What a fantastic movie

[@KaineNiteStkr]

Yeah this movie just hits you. i remember I had no interest in seeing it but stayed in the room when it was put on by the family and it just wrecked me by the end

[@ajpreclaro1608]

“In my soul” good one, Ange 😉
I felt the exact same way when I first watched the movie. I was going through a tough time then like I am now, and this movie always reminds me to be grateful for being alive even on days when I don’t feel like I deserve to be. Definitely my favourite stand alone Pixar film

[@ioankou]

I loved Soul, such an underrated masterpiece. I understand it's not as adventurous or plot driven as other movies and that's probably why people didn't give it much of a chance when it came out, but the message and the way it's conveyed are extraordinary. I consider myself fortunate, because I'm able to chase my dreams, I'm healthy, I have a great family, loving friends. And every once in a while, it hits me how amazing having all that is.
A few weeks back I was laying on a field with my friends, it was a lovely sunny day, a bit windy nut the sun made up for it, the grass made for a perfect little bed, there was music coming out of one of my friend's speaker. And as I was sitting there I closed my eyes and I focused on everything that I could sense around me, the warm sun, the smell and texture of the grass, the music, the presence of my friends. And I felt so much happiness at that moment, I almost cried.
That's what Soul is about, it made me appreciate my life even more, it reminded me of that peaceful moment and all the other little moments in my life that made me feel happy. And it's all about those simple things, just like the movie showed. A lollipop, music, swimming, walking, running. The act of living is majestic. And we only get one chance, so we better make the best of it. I cried towards the end of the movie, and that hasn't happened with a Pixar movie ever since Coco, so I think that says a lot

[@akyah4131]

i like to imagine that later in life 22 and Joe would run into each other and feel a connection(even if they do or don't remember)

[@AmeliePoulain_01]

Dorothea is voiced by Angela Bassett. A freaking Queen!!

[@That_gloss_boss]

I DIDNT KNOW THAT!! Wow!🥰

[@anad6171]

I just watched this movie a few days ago as it was recommended before by someone. And boy, I wasn't expecting it to hit so hard. Sometimes we are so focus on chasing that one particular dream and we forgot how to live. The musical score is also great, the movie makes me feel calm when it needed to be. I recommend this movie to everyone I know now.

[@ashleighkay898]

Add Soul to the list of underrated masterpieces

[@phoenixdzk]

The animation for everyone playing their instruments is fantastic. On point

[@user-rc4jz9dy1i]

I'm so glad you got it. I kind of cheated, did alot of soul searching before I had the pleasure of experiencing Soul. But I see so many people who don't understand. It's just one of those things, you can't understand the wisdom until you seek it. The beautiful message of existence is experience, every moment of your life is beautiful and has meaning. We get so caught up in what we want our lives to be that we are never content with what is. But every moment we experience is life, and there's no right way to walk it; every path you take is the right path, and it has depth and meaning. You don't need to *be* anything, you *are*. Stories like these are so important, even if you don't understand, it plants the seeds of a fulfilling life. All it takes is to accept what is, and know that you are exactly who you need to be in this moment. Nobody knows where life will take us, but the destination doesn't matter. It's the journey

[@lillianbarbieri7771]

This movie is such an underrated masterpiece. It hits, it hits.

[@ashleyconner6266]

i watched SOUL last night and it wasn’t until this morning when i realised 22 is named after catch 22
which is perfect

[@tylerhackner9731]

Absolutely loved this movie!

[@vizer0424]

I think you would love to watch *Over the Hedge (2006)*
Please give it a try 😉

[@Eunjichoi05]

Watched this with all my classmates, had a blast lmao

[@TheUmbroDragon]

ANGELINA has earned an achievement. [Welcome to Pixar] : Cry from a pixar movie. (10 billion people have earned this achievement.)

[@gumiho3372]

I was crying from start to end non stop!!! Omg my eyessssss

[@ofthenearfuture]

Soul is such a good movie... and such a good commentary! I had a similar reaction to this movie, and it might be my favourite Disney movie (if it's even possible to pick just one haha)

[@MoonlitPhoenix0]

I always tell people that having a backup plan is just preparing for your failure. Only get one if you see obvious signs of things going bad
However, having a job while pursuing your dreams is a good idea.

[@Topcatrs88]

This was such a good movie.

[@anna.617]

ange i just want to thank you for doing what you do and making content. you truly bright up my day and i wanted to thank you that. i know youre probably not gonna see this but still, i wanted to get that out there. im so thankful for you. -ur biggest fan (probably)

[@jordancazzell5169]

At 15:07 Good one Angelina! Lol! Especially the ending was very emotional. Great commentary.

[@ThePixarDude]

In order to animate Joe Gardner playing the piano they actually had someone playing the piano and shot him from different angles.

[@ItsHaldun]

"I've never been so happy to be human"
I couldn't have said it better myself! I never considered feeling grateful to just exist before watching this move, it's beautiful.

[@videohistory722]

The score was done by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross from NIN

[@LordInsidious]

Omg my name is in the VIP list thingie! *Squeeeee*
I just came here to watch and learn and support however I can but now???
*Cue Batman meme of me standing on a rooftop, cape blowing in the wind*
Woot woot! Thanks Ange!

[@omarvazquez4075]

Number 1 most underrated pixar movie

[@paulweiler8967]

This is by far my favorite movie.
It is so so beautiful.
Be alive, and enjoy 💕 🙏

[@jerryfranke9745]

If you liked the message of Soul, may I recommend About Time as a companion to it?

[@Guesstv1]

Love the reaction and movie ! But can we talk about Angelina’s hair and top with the pearls ! Girl slay 😍

[@tjskeyblade]

You’re welcome Angela I really appreciate movie soul And your cometary😁💜

[@RyneMurray23]

Jon Batiste plays beautiful piano in this movie. 👍🏼

[@leafblade3T9]

14:57 That line gets me. I think about it a lot

[@efecoskunpnar6600]

this animation is wanderful. thanks to this movie I started listening to jazz music and now I love jazz music and more animated videos to continue.

[@frogsmith5640]

I shed a few tears during this film not gonna lie. First Pixar movie that made me cry

[@tracybush1753]

Watching Soul with you as commentary. I appreciate what you said about living and a lot of people don’t get it. I am glad you do!

[@mitachiuchiha1426]

This movie is so awesome. You're reaction made me tear up. But in an good way ~

[@anthonyfregala]

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen I was literally about to tear up again watching your reaction

[@clave965]

This is one of the best movies Disney/pixar has ever released in years and not that encanto or turning red sheet its good but not as good as soul imo

[@Augdemand]

ahhhhh the fit is amazing !!

[@tawanabrunson9391]

Love This Movie!!! This Was A Geeat Reaction!!!! 💜💜💜💜

[@davidevida5257]

19:28 I've never cried so much and laughed so suddenly in my life. I love Soul ❤

[@waltersky9655]

Your reactions are the reason I come to RUclips

[@ashleyconner6266]

also those colours when he is in “the zone” was a call back to ratatouille trying new food

[@Stardust_7273]

One thing I noticed is when they (him and 22) were in the hall looking at his life, there was a scene of him sitting eating a piece of pie, and he just looked lonely and depressed. But when he’s remembering it later, you see him just enjoying that piece of pie.

[@martingerlach8285]

I will admit to the Tetris. I was lost in it.!
The classic Tetris on my Old School first edition GameBoy... Still remember my record - 68.400 points.!

[@PsychoDiesel48]

They actually animated Jon Batuste's hands while he performed the songs here. That's why it is so smooth and accurate.

[@MoonlitPhoenix0]

I saw the first few seconds and thought "Did Ange go to some sort of special gala? Looking like she's at a high society event" I have to say, it looks great on you and pearls suit you more than I would've thought

[@drinvidal]

This is killing me too. You look so stunning while watching my favorite pixar movie. ❤️

[@alienclyde]

This is such an underrated movie

[@amethystb12345]

You are one of my favorite commentator's lol 😂 There is a movie I'm going to suggest; of course I don't know if you've watched it but I think it would be entertaining to watch you comment on it. It's called The New Guy; it came out in 2002

[@daniperotti1856]

This movie made me reevaluate my entire life and now I just feel sad and pathetic😭

[@anthonyalarcon4965]

Angelina you look awesome and beautiful!

[@nicolasrodriguez8571]

underrated masterpiece screenplay

[@Stardust_7273]

One thing I love is that when 22 falls to Earth, it seems she is falling somewhere in Asia, rather than the US or a more Western area 🌏

[@tjskeyblade]

I really appreciate your cometary And I have seen before but I want you to see it Angela I thought the animation was really stunning and the only movie die. Remember from watching him was inside out if you get a chance to watch it, I think you should definitely check out inside out for your RUclips channel I think you are right about I am not settling I love playing different video games I get so addicted with them I love listening to variety of music And I appreciate of the movie soul

[@elowaywhite477]

Ange, i love you. Thank you for this.

[@shanekeenaNYC]

Exposing the shoulders! Oh, the humanity! Next, you'll be telling me you have bare ankles!

[@batyabatbat]

This is my first time watching your reaction, and its great! 😆 btw, u look stunning ngl~

[@serenitytoepper]

That's what happens when you don't pay attention, but then again, we're not going to have it in our control, when it's times up its times up. Sure, it might seem unfair but that's not for us to decide all we have is to enjoy the time that is given to us. Life strikes when we least expect it to. But this movie truly is something it truly makes you think and look at life differently.

[@wizzodd]

I LOVE THIS MOVIE! Too much.

[@wizzodd]

But not enough.

[@jamiedavy_]

This was so good! I’m (excuse the pun) soul annoyed at myself that I hadn’t watched this movie more sooner, but again, that was such an amazing movie! Great job Pixar 👏🏻

[@wisdomplaysbtd6144]

hi, this might be a bit of a stretch, but if you have time, could you react to "The book of life"? its a movie from 2014 that isn't talked about too often even though it is among the best animated movies for me, I think the movie "coco" might have gotten some inspiration from that movie

[@maxdon2001]

Great reaction!

[@Alyzvettema]

Best Disney movie ever made ❤

[@LumenP1023]

0:00 there were nights when the wind was so cold.

[@rayfab1201]

Oh my I'm getting old what is my PURPOSE? What I'm gonna do ! I did nothing I don't have a PURPOSE !
Honey don't you worry okay because We are born to Live🤗, our PURPOSE on this beautiful world is just to Live ❤️ Just enjoy every moment of it.
If you spend so much time to Find your PURPOSE you forgot to Live and the PURPOSE of life is Living ❤️

[@tjskeyblade]

I did played The Trumpet 🎺

[@tjskeyblade]

And I crying 😢

[@mackb]

one of the best movies

[@charleslee8313]

Great reaction.

[@vincentpuccio3689]

Have you seen Robin Williams in what Dreams May Come? It’s about Heaven and the afterlife

[@Stardust_7273]

It’s very true that NYC pizza is the best! 🍕

[@tjskeyblade]

My voice is my instrument

[@JRush374]

You have to watch the This is Water speech by David Foster Wallace

[@rotten_hope]

I'm commenting this under every video, but I neeeeed you to watch The bad guys, it's also animated, and it's awesome

[@virlinehonore9767]

I love this movie

[@kapsi]

That's a great outfit

[@tjskeyblade]

I believe that you can do something with your life Angela