SOUL
At first, I thought Soul was just another animated movie about music. It starts off with jazz and a guy who wants to be a musician, nothing too deep, I thought. But as I kept watching, I didn’t expect it to make me stop and think about my own life in such a real way.
The movie follows Joe Gardner, a band teacher who's passionate about jazz. All his life, he's been waiting for that one big break. And just when it finally happens, something unexpected takes him out of the real world and into a place called the "Great Before." That's where he meets 22, a soul who doesn't see the point of living and wants nothing to do with Earth.
Their journey together really hit me. It made me ask myself, "What if my purpose isn’t what I think it is?" Joe was so sure that performing jazz was the one thing that would make his life complete. But after he finally achieves it, he still feels empty. That part made me reflect. Sometimes, we think success means reaching one big goal, but then we get there and realize we still feel the same inside.
For me, that was such a strong message. I often think I'll only be happy once I've reached something like graduating, getting awards, or achieving certain goals. But the film made me realize that maybe I'm missing out on the small, beautiful things happening around me every day.
What I loved most was how the movie showed the beauty in ordinary moments, eating, walking, watching the sky, and laughing with someone. It reminded me that life isn't just about big accomplishments. It's about appreciating the things we usually don't notice. That message felt personal. I realized I don't always have to be chasing something big to feel alive.
22's story also taught me that it's okay to be unsure about what we want in life. Sometimes we don't have one clear passion, and that's fine. Just living, learning, and being present is already meaningful.
By the time the movie ended, I was honestly emotional. Not because it was sad, but because it made me realize I've been looking so far ahead that I've forgotten to enjoy the now. It made me want to slow down and pay attention to the little joyful things like spending time with family, enjoying food, or just being in the moment.
Soul isn't just a movie for kids. It's a film that makes you pause and think. It helped me understand that life doesn't need to be extraordinary to be valuable. It reminded me that I don't need to have everything figured out to appreciate what I already have.
Watching Soul felt like a quiet reminder to live fully, not just for the future, but for now.
Name: Rhex Jen Mae Taculog
Grade&Section: 11 Humss Castillo
Submitted to: Sir Bryan Ecija
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