SoulGJ 9.9· December 25, 2020FollowI’m mostly positive towards this film but I have mixed feelings about two aspects of the film - the body switching plot point and the heroic sacrifice at the end. These things have been in many Disney films before which made this film seem old hat to me but they were conduits to the more profound aspects of the movie. It is through the body-switch that 22 (played by Tina Fey) learns the value of life and in turn so does Joe. It’s not your passions that make life worth living but the little things - food, music, relationships etc. This isn’t new and has been touched upon by fiction before but perhaps because it was through the fresh eyes of 22 that it resonated louder than ever before. The heroic sacrifice scene was also impactful despite the fact that is a Disney cliche because Joe was helping 22 overcome her fears during the trip to earth and it was filled with joy and sadness as they say goodbye. The most powerful part of the film is when Joe has a revelation that all the experiences that make up his life were as powerful and profound as he thought playing his big show was. I was choosing shots from the film for my Instagram story and looking back at scenes from the film just made me tear up. The film despite the things that hold it back still pulls on my heartstrings. The score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross was amazing - they have never failed to amaze since social network. I always wanted to know what their score for a family film would be and it wasn’t exactly surprising (techno music and piano is what they usually do) but still it elevated the film especially during Joe’s epiphany. You know even though everyone hear did what was expected I still was really moved. It’s up their with Incredibles, Ratatouille, Toy Story 2, and the directors previous film Inside Out but I still have some reservations I need to fully explore.CommentsSign in to react and join the conversation.Sign inGet the app