“The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.” ― Alan Watts
@@trtrhr your dreams and all your achievements are going to end of up in the garbage when you die anyway, appreciating the moment is the only thing that’s real, doesn’t mean you shouldnt pursue your dreams but your dreams aren’t going to make you happy, being in the present moment appreciating what you have and valuing the right things in life will and you don’t need anything to do that right now this moment
@Dylan Sharp idk whether it’s good or not but I do know you sound like you just wanna argue the point just to argue the point. That’s a hard mindset to break but please try.. it’s annoying as hell
“I heard this story about a fish, he swims up to an older fish and says: ‘I’m trying to find this thing they call the ocean.’ ‘The ocean?’ the older fish says, ‘that’s what you’re in right now.’ ‘This’, says the young fish, ‘this is water. What I want is the ocean!’”
The pecan pie part is a nice callback. The last time he thought about that, we saw him sitting alone and then he said "my life was wasted". But then we get that scene here and it's not one of loneliness and regret. It's of him enjoying a good slice of pie in a diner.
Because, instead of looking at the scene from an outside perspective with 22, he sat and thought about exactly what he felt in the moment. Yeah, sure, seeing a middle aged man in a diner sitting alone eating pie may sound depressing and lonely... but no one ever seems to consider that he was just a guy enjoying some pie.
I once was working a hard product launch in another city away from my family alone. One evening after a long day...I struggled back to the hotel through an icy sleet storm...and went to dinner at a Cracker Barrel and was lucky enough to get a table by the fire. My God was that a memorably enjoyable meal. A good days work, a warm place to eat decent food...hot cider with cream. A decade later I still enjoy that memory.
I disagree, I think Joe talking to 22 and revealing what a spark is is the climax. It revealed to 22 and the audience the purpose of a spark, brought 22 out of heroic BSOD, and finally convinced her to go to earth. This scene is definitely the beginning of the rising action though.
I cried so hard. The message here is so simple yet so profound. It illustrates so well the beauty of being alive. It's not about the big dreams and achievements. It's about the little things that make you happy.
@@brennenjohnson6616 yeah dude, the atmosphere of this music was something else, I almost cried, I've never get this emotional from watching an animation movie, the music really sent like an unknown message that we don't even know (for me actually, Maybe it didn't happened to someone else), the music flows really well, it created a melody that makes your mind relaxed and also gives you "an addiction" (Idk, I'm so addicted of this music, i've been hearing it for like 11 times on this 2 days, this the 12th time).
This part got me crying so hard because I was so focussed on thinking I’m supposed to do better but I realize I’m living my life just fine what a great message
(In Their Theater) (Pause) Pumbaa: Timon are you crying? Timon: (Snorts) I’m Fine (Sniff) (Sobs) I… I just have something in my eye. Pumbaa: Here blow. Timon: Oh… (Blows Tissue) Here Pumbaa. Pumbaa: Gee Thanks. Timon: Okay I’m better.
Pretty sure the message of the film is that a person doesn't need some grand purpose to lead a fulfilling life. The message ain't "there's no need to better yourself, you're doing just fine."
@@sandrowagner9713 The small 'insignificant' things were stunningly beautiful when he viewed them in his own language, music. That's what it means to me, anyway
When I first watched this film, I was deep into depression, just past my lowest point. I genuinely think this scene was a turning point in it. It seems silly, that just a movie could have such an effect on me, but I think it did. I sobbed until I couldn't anymore when I first saw this scene, because it made me realize how wonderful, how amazing, how *beautiful* regular life can be. That despite all the bad things, there are some good things too that are worth living for. It wasn't immediate, but after I saw this movie - saw this scene - I started getting better. By summer, my depression was basically gone. And now, over a year later, I still cry until I cannot anymore when I see this scene, if only because of the memories it brings up.
Even before I saw this scene I believed in this deeper truth….I would often tell my friends and family that divinity isn’t found in our temples and churches, or scriptures or sermons of priests….it’s found in our every day lives….and like this scene shows most the time we fail to see it….divinity lies in the comforting embrace of a friend, in a warm smile on a stranger’s face,quiet time spent by a smooth swaying lake, the patter of raindrops on an autumn day, in the first born cries of a baby being born…of that £3 pizza you had to share because that’s all you had, in your generous feeding of the hungry and homeless,in a piece of music that warms your heart, in the rejoice of the sharing of other’s happiness around you, in your helping hand to a broken or heavy soul…..never take for granted the every day opportunity life gives you to be and experience that what we call divine…🙏🏻
I remember when this movie came out. I just got out of Major surgery. I was in the worst depression I have ever felt in my life. With riots, covid, my surgery, my abusive ex my anxiety, my disconnection from reality. I listened to this scene and I started crying. Two years later if people were to ask me what I what to do I say I want to live simple and be happy.
i feel what you're talking about. its not silly for movies to come at the right times of depression. for clearing my first wave, it was Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. for clearing the second wave, Soul was one of them
This is so relatable I had a similar experience and I recommend anyone who’s having a bad time in their life to watch this to appreciate the little things!
The older I am, the more this scene hit me. It's not about the destination that make you feel alive but the journey that you're making through. Sometimes we're only focusing to the goal while ignoring the process
“If you find yourself with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that you were made for another world” - C.S. Lewis
I love how he's reliving the sensations that 22 experienced while she was in his body, and he's also reliving her sense of wonder, amazement, and excitement... He's learning to LIVE again
I think what also really brings this scene home are the expressions on Joe's face as he realizes more and more what he was missing and how good his life really was. It wasn't a waste like he thought. When he got that phone call, he focused only on the fact that he may have a chance for the gig when he should have focused on Curly's words that his class was the only reason he went to school. He made a huge impact on a kid who didn't care to get an education and helped him through.
I’d be surprised if Pixar hadn’t seen Mr. Holland’s Opus before making this. The themes compliment each other well. Good movie if you’ve never seen it.
The part where he is playing the piano with his father next to him killed me, especially then the shot of the beach with his mother... I miss my old man a lot...
The things in Joe's pocket that 22 collected, while in his body, throughout the day were a samara leaf, a pizza crust, a piece of a bagel, a lollipop, a spool of thread and a bus pass card. Just those things alone show Joe that there's more to his life than music. Especially the samara leaf. As that's what made 22 wanna live on earth. As evidenced in the part when Joe and 22 are outside of The Half Note club and a samara leaf flies off a tree and lands in Joe's hand. And 22 looks at it with amazement.
This is one of the most emotional movie scenes i have ever seen. This also reminds me too much:" in the way you catch the dream, have you ever looked back to your life?"...
This movie didn’t need to be this. It could’ve gone the easy route. But it was, and it was because it needed to be. This movie will be shown in schools for philosophy and psychology classes in the future just you wait. When the next wave of hopelessness hits, this piano will play.
People will really say life is a mess and sob when this movie plays. Fire movie. Life is fucking wonderful. Even if some people act bad or are horrible to you, there are 10x more that are caring and kind. There’s a genuine goodness in most people
The second I saw this scene, I connected with it. I don’t know if it’s depression or what, but every day I find myself looking back on past moments just like this montage. Also similarly, as well as many others do I’m sure, I have certain songs that take me back to those moments, whether I heard said song during that moment, or it just reminds me of it. The thing is, these nostalgic instances that I go back to aren’t “important” at all, they’re all just regular old living instances. Whether it’s staring at the night sky, riding in the car with my mom, or going to a creek with my grandpa, I hear these songs and instantly get sad wishing for those moments again. I could never explain the feeling to anyone, but this scene manages to show it. While many people connect with this scene with joe realizing that there’s no true purpose in life, I connect in that 20 seconds of joe recalling the little moments, all for it to end with the galaxy, showing how small everything really is, and why we should cherish those tiny moments. I’d give anything to have them back.My favorite scene in any movie.
This scene does something to me every time, when the camera cuts to the city, and then the world, and then the stars in space. I can’t describe it. I have MDD/anxiety and struggle with mental health issues. I am constantly reminding myself that life isn’t about happiness or achieving some grand purpose or goal. Yes, those are worthwhile for many people. But the experience of life itself is beautiful beyond comprehension. We don’t exactly know why it is so. We are born, we live, and then we die. Who we are, how we treat others, the moments in time where we feel like it isn’t worth it is when we can find peace and strength through this realization: we are born of the stars. What else can we possibly ask for?
I know probably someone else said this before, but this movie has change my life, my perception of myself, but most of all, my self acceptance and love.
Epiphany, what a beautiful song. This reminded me my old man, he was an engineer but piano was his hoovie. I cried like hell with this. I missed you very much, love you pop, up to the sky 😢👍😘
This film really couldn't have come out at a better time. I promise you the effect it had wouldn't have been nearly as profound if I had been a year younger. Maybe a year younger, but I can't really see myself older with never seeing this film now. It's a coincidence, but surprisingly for 2020, a dam good coincidence
Something Cinema Therapy pointed out: earlier when Joe is at the diner eating the Pecan pie it’s lonely and sad, but in this scene he’s eating it and it’s delicious and warm. Perspective changes everything
This movie changed my life. I was weeping during this scene. I've always been depressive and felt like my time was wasted on things that weren't considered "productive". I had slightly snapped out of that mindset prior to seeing Soul and tried to learn that I don't need to feel shame for smelling the flowers, but seeing it in motion like this validated everything I'd been feeling. This movie is a game changer for anyone in a rut and more people need to see it.
I just watched this movie on the airplane a few weeks ago and I felt so overwhelmed. Spent the entire last year thinking I wasn’t pretty, smart, lovable, kind enough, a living blob, that I would die and I wouldn’t make a difference. And then I remembered all my “regular” memories. And they are much stronger than you think
Watched this about a month ago for the first time and haven’t stopped thinking about it/felt the same since. The overall message and impact this film has (at least on me) is unmatched and growing up I never would have thought Pixar films would still hit so hard and be so educational, valuable and entertaining even throughout adulthood. Toy Story has been my favorite film since I was a little baby, and although I wanted it to stay that way forever, I must admit this is by far Pixar’s best ever creation and outstanding filmmaking in general, not just for an animated film. Truly grateful to have been able to witness this and I recommend every single person to watch the film.
Even before I saw this scene I believed in this deeper truth….I would often tell my friends and family that divinity isn’t found in our temples and churches, or scriptures or sermons of priests….it’s found in our every day lives….and like this scene shows most the time we fail to see it….divinity lies in the comforting embrace of a friend, in a warm smile on a stranger’s face,quiet time spent by a smooth swaying lake, the patter of raindrops on an autumn day, in the first born cries of a baby being born…of that £3 pizza you had to share because that’s all you had, in your generous feeding of the hungry and homeless,in a piece of music that warms your heart, in the rejoice of the sharing of other’s happiness around you, in your helping hand to a broken or heavy soul…..never take for granted the every day opportunity life gives you to be and experience that what we call divine…🙏🏻
A few years ago, I was a studying in London for my degree, and those were some of the best years of my life, wholly because of the people I met and the places we went to. One day me and my boyfriend at the time went to a beach town w some friends and I remember so strongly the scene of the two of us just standing there, looking out at the sea together. When I saw this for the first time, I was blown away by how beautiful the little moments of Joe's life was, but that one shot of him at the beach broke me so much more than anything else in any movie I'd seen. I was so caught up in the job hunt and assignments and my career and all that and remembering all the little things, the moments I shared with my friends, it really showed me how wonderful a life I'd lived so far. I love this movie so much ❤
Life is so simple and beautiful, but we always insist on making it harder. I love how this movie makes you realize how amazing this gift of life can be, despite the hard times that might be in it. Pixar, you did amazing with this one and we applaud you❤
There are a lot of Pixar movies that I feel capture a sort of “magic” that comes with these kinds of movies, and this is absolutely no exception. It’s amazing to see Pixar be a studio that isn’t scared to make you connect with the story and think about your own life and experiences, and it’s incredible
this has become my favorite animated movie scene ever. It perfectly captures life and how music impacts it. I'm a piano player too and music really makes you zone out.
Just finished watching Soul. I wanted to see it in theaters, but obviously, Covid happened. I can't believe it took me so long to watch this movie. Everything about it is just amazing. I like how it's just the little things. Little things that even had me thinking "life's pretty neat," in the moment. Like watching the sky on a train (I've seen a couple of sun rises on my 1hr commute to work), seeing leaves fall, listening to music with someone you love, seeing just how big the ocean is, and merely enjoying a slice of pie. I'm trying to pass my Network+ Exam. And I keep thinking (and still do to an extent) that life will get better. That'll be my "I made it!" moment. All my problems solved, everything leading up to this moment. But I'm already in the ocean, aren't I?
I watched this film during my deep depression phase. I had a mental breakdown that resulted in driving away someone I was deeply in love with mostly because I was experiencing what Joe was experiencing. I believed I had no true purpose except for the things I wanted in life. I almost killed myself over the fact that I was unhappy. This scene alone got me thinking about how I was wasting time obsessing over one little thing when there was a whole world I was missing out on. This scene besides Shrek dying in Shrek Forever After or Carl and Ellie’s relationship at the beginning of Up is the only one to make me start tearing up. To see 22 finally find her spark after actually living through Joe’s view really struck a chord with me. I’m grateful for Peter Doctor for making me feel this way again
This scene is a masterpiece. It surpasses even the intro of Up and the Lake scene of Monster's University in my opinion. It's so beautiful, bold, powerful, and profound. The music is perfectly complimentary and gorgeous. Truly a scene and movie that speaks from the soul, to the soul.
It is sensational how each of Pixar's movies hold a really deep meaning. The imagination and the capability of delivering such philosophies through animations(mad generally for kids) is worth noting. Not just Soul, but Coco, Ratatouille and most of the others are conveying something way deeper than mere entertainment...
1:55 Just want to note that the current iteration of 'Soul' on Disney+ in the UK depicts Joe writing his name on the board rather than a time signature on a staff.
This movie changed my life. I remember watching it Christmas day when it came out in 2020. I remember crying after the movie ended because of how impactful it was to me this is the most thoughtful movie. This is definitely the best picture movie in my opinion by far, thank you Pixar
This scene and the very last scene in the movie touched me so deeply I started to tear up. One of Pixar’s most beautiful films in years. And the animation is some of their best.
Im 22 years old with a masters degree, at this age people would think wow you have a masters and ur only 22? The reality it I never felt more than a failure in my entire life, failed my dream job exam, rejections everywhere, this movie helped me so much. To live in the moment
Pixar and Disney have become synonymous recently- but…. This is Pixar. Disney lost its magic years ago… this… this isn’t magic. It’s a miracle. An experience. A reminder that every breath you take, you pulse, you grow, your spirit and body alike digest. A single moment is a lifetime well spent.
Growing up I’ve done nothing more than live the best moments of my life whether they were perfect or not because that’s all that matters in the first place
Literally It made me cry and happy at the same time. When did any animation movie did that. I watch this scene whenever I feel low. This puts so much positivity in me to live and be happy no mater what.
The best movie scene of all time. At least for me, and it will remain so for the rest of my life. I've never had such a feeling of appreciating a work as if it had been made for me, as if it were part of me. The message of this scene represents all my ambitions, my desires, my hopes, my life's purpose. It's incredible that people have done this, they've understood me. They understood.
Covid pandemic is one of the best thing that ever happened to me. I felt really content with my life and made me appreciate small things. I wasn't pressured or in a rush to achieve deadlines or target either by my employer or by myself. Life was slowing down in pace that I can keep up at that time.
Lovely movie, watched it in the cinema and nearly cried. I think as someone who loves art but barely did any for years because I was so stressed and anxious abt the things around me and my future, the best way to truly get into the zone is to immerse yourself in the moment. Let your worries wash away, at least for a little while, and allow yourself to (quite literally) breathe, to live; not in the future, but right here right now
When you live in New York, there's an expectation that "You make it here, you make it anywhere" where you feel flawed for being exceptional. As a New Yorker, this scene speaks to me so much.
Even before I saw this scene I believed in this deeper truth….I would often tell my friends and family that divinity isn’t found in our temples and churches, or scriptures or sermons of priests….it’s found in our every day lives….and like this scene shows most the time we fail to see it….divinity lies in the comforting embrace of a friend, in a warm smile on a stranger’s face,quiet time spent by a smooth swaying lake, the patter of raindrops on an autumn day, in the first born cries of a baby being born…of that £3 pizza you had to share because that’s all you had, in your generous feeding of the hungry and homeless,in a piece of music that warms your heart, in the rejoice of the sharing of other’s happiness around you, in your helping hand to a broken or heavy soul…..never take for granted the every day opportunity life gives you to be and experience that what we call divine…🙏🏻
I come here when i feel a bit sad...i think that this scene with this warm music can help us to redefine our focus. There is only one focus, to live the life in all his aspects and live all feelings while we remember that we can be happy only if we live our regular life❤️🩹
Pixar made it again, made me cry second time after Up in 2009. Now I can’t decide which film is better Up or Soul. Both of them hit so hard… can’t explain
This scene is so powerful to me soul is a beautiful movie the message is so simple yet beautiful I remember when this first dropped on disney plus when I got to this scene I sobbeb fantastic movie hope people some day talk about it more
I hope, I wish, I desire that we all, each one of us, can understand and remember everyday what he could understand in this scene. I wish that we all can enjoy being in the ocean instead of thinking we are just in the sea...
I consider the badge of earth that the souls get is the meaning that “you are ready and willing to enjoy the things that life will surround you.” That’s sort of my take on it.
