#pixar elemental

[paperbagedhead]

Do you think the science side of tumblr could explain why we asexuals are fawning over an animated romantic comedy?

[philip-the-nickel]

Marketing did Elemental DIRTY

Just saw the movie, it was well worth the watch. The trailer made the movie look like some half assed race metaphor Zootopia ripoff with a canned, rehashed love story you've seen a million times.

Let me be clear, Elemental was none of the things the trailer made you believe it was.

First things first, The Romance:

There's a reason aro/ace people are flocking to this movie. The main couple falls in love without having to rely on any passionate kisses or hand holding; they fall for each other based on who they are, their personalities, their interests, their appreciation of the other's uniqueness. The central hand holding comes at a point in the movie well after the two are established as a couple, and have gone on many dates together. This movie makes their characters fall in love over mutual appreciation, not physical chemistry, and its such a genuine, sweet, wholesome romance to see play out

On top of that, this movie goes into a lot of aspects of immigrant life and the expectations that come with being a first born in a new country. The romance does not shy away from this or sweep it under the rug. The romance blossoms as the two learn more about each other, and come to understand and respect those differences.

Second, the movie isn't about romance, its about being an immigrant.

I came into this movie expecting zootopia 2: now with elements, and what I got was a heart-wrenching look into the life of a first generation child in a new land, born to immigrant parents. The movie absolutely does NOT sugar coat things, showing not only an ellis island moment of having your name changed, but also a number of topics ranging from having to navigate in a city made for people who are nothing like you, being denied housing, micro-aggressions, and straight up being denied entry to public places based on who you are.

The true heart of this movie is about the child of immigrants realizing the life she wants for herself, struggling with disappointing people who gave up everything they had so they could give you a better life, repaying that sacrifice and what a burden it feels like, and somehow facing the truth of who and what is staring back at you from the mirror.

Third, and lastly, the movie is absolutely beautiful

The trailers did this movie dirty. You never saw the refracting lights from firelight streaming through water, you didn't see the glassblowing, or how the fire dies down to barely a wisp when Ember is sad to burning like a wildfire when she's angry. You didn't see the scene underwater with the tree and |Spoilers|, you didn't see the world building or the character design that went into the background characters. This movie is absolutely beautiful, and uses light as both a visual treat and a metaphor for the movie's themes. Its absolutely gorgeous.

So, if you're wondering whether to skip this movie or watch it, I'm telling you now: ignore the trailers and go see this in theaters.

[dymitre]

I mean I'm not obsessed with them. Not at all, they're just so cute that I can't help but cry seeing them together 🥺🙏✨

[hibruh1001]

Him showing you his deflated gf

[shining-magically]

When I met you, I thought I was drowning. 🔥💧

[charseraph]

“Fundamental”

Components of reality living in an abstract space.

Barry Onic and his pal work at the reality assortment warehouse, dodging the physics between them.

[hollustrate]

I am obsessed with the deleted scene where they propose to each other AT THE SAME MOMENT 🥺💖

[abbytabbys]

Just thinking about what it looks like when they sleep together

[phuongdp0376]

S-sir!

[mue-se]

[ben-in-paintng]

I wouldn't mind If you steal the show.

[paperbagedhead]

It’s so hard to keep from spoiling anything when I have so many feelings I want share.  But I’ll do my damnedest for you guys.

[i-have-no-idea-for-name]

Finally! I finished their wedding portrait!❤️

(don't ask how long it took me)

and I'm very sad because I found out that this film will be released in Poland in July :'D AND I HAVE TO WAIT A MONTH FOR IT

[dymitre]

Finally.... it's the Day

[hibruh1001]

This end credit scene was so insane I have to draw it

[shining-magically]

I'm so lucky.