Opposites react.|Jun. 14, 2023|USA|102 Min.|PG
Genre: Animation;Comedy;Family;Fantasy
Description: **Title: Elemental – 2023 Animated Film Overview**
**Storyline:**
“Elemental,” also known as “Forces of Nature” in some regions, is a 2023 American computer-animated romantic comedy-drama produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios. Directed by Peter Sohn and produced by Denise Ream, the film’s screenplay was crafted by Sohn alongside John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh, with Pete Docter serving as executive producer. This marks the studio’s 27th feature film, featuring voice performances by Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Catherine O’Hara.
The narrative unfolds in a world where anthropomorphic elements represent different aspects of nature. It follows Ember Lumen, a fire element, and Wade Ripple, a water element, whose paths cross when Wade answers a plumbing emergency at the convenience store owned by Ember’s father, Bernie. Their unique connection leads to an unexpected romance.
Peter Sohn proposed the idea of “Elemental” to Pixar, contemplating the potential bond between fire and water. Influenced by his upbringing as the son of immigrants in 1970s New York City, the film reflects the city’s rich cultural and ethnic diversity. It draws inspiration from classic romantic films including “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “Moonstruck,” and “Amélie.” The production team conducted extensive research, studying point-of-view city tours on YouTube for visual inspiration.
With a production duration of seven years, the project was developed in both studio environments and remotely from the filmmakers’ homes. The film’s original score was composed and conducted by Thomas Newman, featuring an original song by singer-songwriter Lauv. With a budget of $200 million, “Elemental” is recognized as one of the most expensive animated films to date. The film is dedicated to the memory of Ralph Eggleston, Thomas Gonzales, Amber Martorelli, and J. Garrett Sheldrew, who all passed away in 2022.
Cast director: Peter Sohn
Cast actor: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Catherine O’Hara, Mason Wertheimer, Ronobir Lahiri, Wilma Bonet, Joe Pera
Original name: Elemental