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

The first time I watched this movie, it had me ugly sobbing. As someone who has been struggling with depression for many years, I was so incredibly touched seeing a story about trying to find a reason to live. About realizing that maybe you don't need some grand purpose, some clear-cut goal, some defined meaning of life. That your spark is whatever gives you the strength to get up in the morning and face another day. That your spark is something you keep finding over and over, something that can be found anywhere. That your spark can simply be the appreciation of being alive. It's not an easy message to internalize and definitely not an easy one to convincingly put across, but I think this movie did it brilliantly. I understand why it wasn't very successful, but it will always hold a very special place in my heart.

This is one of my favorite Pixar movies!! I related to it so heavily during the pandemic while I was in grad school and very depressed. I really really needed the message.

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 so 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.

The spark is just wanting to live. The enjoy the moment of being alive. Just enjoy the breeze. The food you taste. The people you meet. The music you hear.

The ending really surprised me, I thought it would be the typical “I lived my life now it’s your turn” and Joe would die. I’m so happy they went the route they did, especially not explaining what Joe would do moving forward.

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.

I think that "the spark" is just the want of life; wanting to live... and not just being alive, but actually living. That's why they go to the hall of everything so they can experience everything in the hopes of finding the want of life. 😅

“looks like she’s landing in like…. Nepal” w the cut to bryce lmaooo they don’t even know how funny they are man😭😭

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

This was the last movie that my dad watched before passing away, he said that he realized what his mission in life was and that he was ready to go

One thing I've always thought about the spark, is that is actually just the will to live. Like what makes you want to try out. With 22 just living through the small daily stuff is what gives her the will to actually wanna try

This one is full of gems but my favorite is the story of the young fish 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. So 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. His job IS literally his dream - he is a professional, full-time musician. He just doesn't appreciate it.

"Enchanted?" When he fell down the manhole had me ROLLING 🤣

The last bit of the movie always gets to me, makes me cry every time

40:05 'Maybe regular old living IS just the purpose' Exactly!!!! You don't need a grand purpose to justify your existence! You existing is inherently enough!

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

well, the scene with the piano where he was seeing memories wasnt really about him realizing about being a teacher. it was about meaning and purpose of life - little things in life matter, not waiting for something big to come and change your life. noticing and appreciating simple, everyday stuff will change your life.

Our purpose is to live A “spark” is simply the desire to live. You can have your dreams, you can have your passions… but don’t confuse your passions with your purpose. That’s my interpretation anyway

Oh god. Y'all watching this movie and the latest update on Jamie Foxx is his family is preparing for the worst. Hope he makes a full recovery. Great reaction as always guys!

IM SEATED....omg this movie always makes me cry its so beautiful and whenever im feeling down i think about this movie

I was like why does Zuff look so different than I noticed he shaved, he looks so much younger hahah. Also I loved the message behind the movie, I didn’t think it was their best movie but it’s a good watch once in awhile

I didn't recognize ZUFF he shaved. Look at that Babyface !!!

One of my favorite Pixar movies!! Pete Doctor, who made Inside Out also made this one which is why there is similarities!

I went through the comments and didn’t see anybody who explained this, but the barbershop scene is such a quintessential part of black culture. The man in the shop was just roasting him, they didn’t have any real beef. This is my favorite scene of this movie because it fully encapsulates that culture.

Pixar just casually creating art that moves me never ceases to amaze me such a beautiful and impactful film to watch during the heights of the pandemic love the reaction

This is one of my favorite movies. It’s so beautiful ❤️❤️

Moonwind is played by Irish chat show host/actor Graham Norton who has a massive show on the BBC you've likely seen.

love how bryce looked back at sadness lol

How the hell y’all watch this and not get choked up? 💀

The movie is so deep for a kids film.

This film won 2 Oscar’s. It’s a masterpiece.

The concepts and worldbuilding of this movie is incredible. You guys wide eyed when first shown the otherside and as Joe is exploring really emphasized that. Oh and if you dont cry or get misty eyed from a pixar movie you know you aren’t watching a pixar movie

It really is a Catch 22...she never would have been ready if she didnt experience it fir real

So glad you guys reacted to this! Such a beautiful movie, I sobbed my eyes out when I first watched this. I do wonder how kids respond to this film. Such a great message and so important to remember. Thanks again for your video!

So happy you guys got to experience this movie. To see the shift in your awareness was beautiful. Just like 22 living thru Joe. I felt like I got to live thru you guys and experience this for the first time again. Loved everything you had to say. Love your reactions. Just love all around

In 24 hours you’ve dropped 6 videos. HOW!??

“Catch 22” is something that seems impossible 13:18

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

ive been going through a maraton of disney/pixar reactions cause it really helps me get over stuff, idrk if Tis like that for everyone or if im just that simple minded, but must times their movies just reach so deep and i feel like we're talking to each other, actual conversations inside of me. soul is definetely the greatest one of those, i only watch it when im really sinking and seeing you guys reaction i remembered how it felt to see it the first time, is a really silly way of healing, but its still healing.

Beautiful Reaction!!! Thank you for viewing this movie. Your insights were way beyond your years. I love that about you guys.

LOVE this movie so much!!! glad to see it being appreciated !!

when you watch this movie and identify with Joe... it gets impossible not to cry af

That timing though! I’ve been watching reactions to this all day (also because it’s my younger one Liana’s first birthday today!) and then refreshed and this was posted right after I came back from having somewhere to go! But loved this and well said, smart ones, and agreed and this movie is one of my favs! And agreed, hope 22 enjoys the life in Nepal or Bhutan or Tibet (or china or India) Have a good one, guys!(:

Idk if y'all have seen La La Land but I would die for that reaction

esse filme foi um grande consolo para mim no inicio de 2021, pois foi em um momento onde eu estava bem perdida e indecisa sobre a vida, questionando minhas escolhas e esse filme me abriu os olhos sobre "não se preocupar tanto e so deixar rolar" "só viva" e quando foi na hora da cena em que o Joe toca o piano com as coisas que a 22 coletou eu me debulhei em lágrimas. Enfim, um dos melhores filmes da pixar.

The design and animation is just gorgeous

i feel like yall would love The Good Place! Loved this reaction

Thats moss from IT crowd. Delightful show 😊

Absolutely love this movie. Have watched it at least 5-6 times.

Needed this today.❤❤

Awesome reaction guys! If you liked this you might like Claus as well, it's phenomenal 🥰

Some of the music in the afterlife areas really reminded me of the stuff from the game Tetris Effect. 22 sounding like a middle-aged white lady is a joke because she is voiced by Tina Fey lol

First, great reaction. Second, I love the idea/concept of this film, the animation is great as always, & the music is beautiful. That said, I’ve tried to watch this movie on 3 separate occasions & I’ve fallen asleep all 3 times. There’s something about it that doesn’t engage me thoroughly enough to keep my interest through out. I have finished it, but I’ve had to like go back, rewind to where I last remembered, & then finish it off. & it’s very hard for me to admit that considering how much of a Disney/Pixar fan I am. But this one just doesn’t do it for me like others have, & I’m not really sure why.

praying for jaime

Ooo this gone be good! I’m seated let me get a snack 😂

Coco will always be my favorite Pixar movie but Soul is very inspiring. You should find the meaning of your life and enjoy it

I can't tonight. Need to be at work tomorrow early

Thanks, Bryce! Thanks, Rob! Thanks, Zuff! 🎹 I knew y'all would love this... I do, as well. #ReelTime #PeteDocter #KempPowers #Soul

Me realizing how recent this is before freaking out about Jamie Foxx

44:58 😂😂

I was trying to figure out what was different Where is Zuffs beard😭😭

You should watch elements?

i connect with tina

pixar quite literally never misses

We want twilight 4& 5 😂🧡

Ahora sabemos quien provoco las muertes en la Saga de Destino Final , Terry es la muerte...😂 Nadie escapa de la muerte

Please watch Onward next

I’m gonna give my honest opinion and say I didn’t really enjoy Soul as much as I would’ve liked. However, I can still appreciate the craft and everything it took to make this movie. It is beautiful.

Good wishes to jamie foxx

Have you guys heard the theory that 22 became JackJack or something like that?

There’s a theory that 22 is Meilin from Turning Red.

A little fun fact : In Islam, it is believed that souls already exist before it was put into someone’s womb, we were shown by god what our life would be like and was asked 77x if we wanted to be alive and live in this world, and for that 77x we said yes over and over again, if we refused, we wouldn’t have been put into this body. So if you ever struggle in life, just remember.. your soul knew what could happen and there’s something about YOUR LIFE that matters so much we said yes 77x, it must’ve worth something somehow.

What do you all think of when he plays piano, what’s the thing that you get lost in?

Why did Zach’s face went to the past? He looks 14 all of the sudden!

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

This is random, but by chance, does the guy on the left have ADHD?

This one and cars 2 are the only pixar movies that couldnt get me to shed a tear.

Yall dont have to guess whats coming up next. You can just enjoy and comment in the present.

Pixar movies not disney movies ! People forget Pixar are the real artists! Not disney , they haven't made a good cartoon in decades !