Soul
Soul was delayed from a planned November theatrical release to Christmas Day on Disney Plus. The Pixar animated film was a much needed spark to end 2020 on a lighter note.
In Soul, Joe is a middle school music teacher who lands the gig of his dreams, when he suffers a terrible accident. Joe’s injuries leaves him in a coma, while his spirit travels to The Great Before. A nebulous place between life and death. He’s eventually paired up with Soul 22, a being who isn’t very excited about life on Earth. Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey lead a great voice cast as Joe and Soul 22.
The animation is a set up from Pixar’s Inside Out and the story’s twist sets up an emotional story that will stir even Scrooge’s soul. No ghosts required. The combination of animation, story and terrific jazz music results in the best Pixar film since Inside Out.
Soul’s status as the best animated film of the year makes it a no brainer for the best 2020 films list.
