See what are the five productions of Pixar studios that appear to be for children, but their plots prove otherwise
Although the audience often associated animated features such as titles dedicated exclusively to the children’s universe, Pixar, over four decades of productions, has shown that while animations are visually attractive to children, vibrant colors and well-characterized characters, the plots of these stories can hide messages aimed at adults.
With deep narratives, the studio has been further consolidating its position in the market by addressing topics such as mourning, mental health, environmental preservation and complexities in family relationships in an innovative way.
Therefore, we have gathered 5 Pixar films that show the fine line between the age group, with the infantile of the animations and the adult of the plots. Check it out!
1. Fun Mind 2 (2024)
The sequence of 2015 success, ‘Fun Mind 2’, again presented to the public the importance of recognizing and accepting the complexity of every emotion that humans are able to feel, showing their vital role in development and personal relationships through the protagonist Riley.
Thus, the film directed by Kelsey Mannproduced by Mark Nielsen and scripted by Meg Lefauve, It addresses topics such as mental health, a consequence of the choices we take and how changes can affect our daily lives.
2. Wall-E (2008)
As a prediction of the environmental problems that humans currently face, “Wall-e”, animation released in 2008, reflects on the future of humanity and the responsibility we carry in every action that can cause degradation to the planet.
Thus, following the dear little robot Wall-E who has the function of compacting garbage on Earth in an attempt to clean the planet after people cause so much pollution. However, things change when he falls in love with Eva, a robot designated to assess whether the planet is already habitable again.
3. UP – High Adventures (2009)
Telling one of Pixar’s most emotional stories through the story of Carl Fredericksen and the Russel Boy Scout, ‘Up – Altas Adventures’ shows how to deal with mourning, showing that it is possible to move on even after a great loss, exemplifying this with the protagonist going to realize his deceased wife to get to know South America.
The plot also brings lessons by showing that different generations can teach each other, that we will never be too old to live and run after dreams and that often a family only needs love to be one, just as with Carl, Russell, Ellie, a wild bird, and the Golden Retriver, Dug.
4. Live: Life is a party (2017)
Standing out for putting the Mexican culture in evidence, ‘Live: Life is a party’ tells the story of Miguel, a little boy who has the dream of becoming a musician, but his family forbids this passion. Thus, the protagonist embarks on an adventure through the world of the dead of the “Día de Los Muertos”, which allows the plot of demystifying death, making it a lighter subject by arresting the importance of maintaining the memory of those we love and already departed.
The film also addresses oblivion, fear of leaving and forgiveness.
5. Soul (2020)
Bringing important guidelines in a way that only the studio would achieve, ‘Soul’ accompanies Joe Gardner, a middle -aged music teacher who has the great dream of following the same steps of his deceased father and becoming a professional musician. However, after he suffers an accident and almost losing his life, the protagonist falls into the “pre-life”, where new souls stay before they go to Earth. There he helps the soul 22 to find his vocation so that he can live on the planet.
The journey of the protagonists brings to the public reflectments such as: “What is our life purpose?”, “What happens before we are born?”, “At what time is our personality formed?” Beyond addressing death and what defines us as people.
Source: Recreio
