“Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ (2023) received critical acclaim, but had a disappointing opening weekend, adding to a downward trend for Disney’s animation divisions. What caused this decline? The marketing for ‘Elemental’ was lackluster and confusing, despite a few trailers and promotional events. Reviews labeled it as a perfect immigrant story, causing confusion among fans. Anticipating a blend of ‘Zootopia’ (2016) and ‘Inside Out’ (2015) from the trailers, I expected a harmonious narrative.
Contrary to my expectations, watching ‘Elemental’ was both inspiring and engaging. It portrayed a tale of family love and sacrifice for a better life, addressing the balance between familial obligations and personal aspirations. Pixar succeeded in crafting a narrative that resonates with both children and adults, going beyond the central couple’s humor to provide deeper meaning.
While some critics asserted that ‘Zootopia’ held the crown as a superior immigration story due to its box office success, subsequent series, and upcoming sequel, time has dimmed its glow. Released four years before the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, the movie’s pro-police undertones in the character of Judy Hopps are unsettling in a society grappling with police violence fears.
‘Elemental’ tells a love story involving Ember Lumen, an immigrant shop owner’s daughter with fiery abilities, and Wade Ripple, a well-off city inspector. However, it encompasses much more. The couple navigates their differences, including Ember’s hesitance due to her family’s sacrifices and Wade’s privilege. Ember’s parents want her happiness, except with water, a group historically mistreating them.
Adapting to a city not designed for them, the Lumen family establishes a self-sustaining community despite prevailing animosity, all to protect their daughter. They realize her happiness is the true dream, overshadowing their shop’s stability. The film addresses generational trauma, exploring Ember’s father and grandfather’s strained relationship, and Wade’s contrastingly privileged life. It prompts us to comprehend each other better, acknowledging the complex pasts shaping us today.”
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