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The concept is great, but the script is definitely flawed. The story feels very fragmented, with disconnected plot points. At first, I even thought someone was going to sabotage Fire Town, but that never happened. I can understand why foreign critics panned it; the main characters aren't well-developed, and their actions often lack a logical basis. The supporting characters also fail to stand out. Everyone feels like mere props serving the episodic plot, which pales in comparison to Zootopia's full-bodied main characters and memorable supporting cast. Overall, it was quite disappointing, but as a devoted Disney/Pixar fan, I'll still give it four stars. When the father tells his daughter, "You are my dream," I still teared up, though...

I really empathize with Ember; she has to choose between inheriting her father's shop and using her amazing skills to work at a big firm. Unlike me, I don't even have that problem because I have neither. She has to choose between her parents and the boyfriend she loves. Unlike me, I don't have that problem either because no one is mutually in love with me.

Can't help but be a sucker for such a romantic and idealistic movie. When Wade said, "What you've given me, some people never receive in their entire lives," I burst into tears. As East Asians, our lives revolve around finding ourselves and reconciling with our families. It's just a pity that not every little fire person can find their own water person to heal them 😢.

So Asian, so second-gen immigrant. Carrying the hopes and love of the previous generation, growing up conforming, internalizing filial piety into an unconscious instinct, afraid of disappointing others, yet accustomed to compromising... Thinking of this, even without mentioning that summer they missed (I always think of "Brokeback Mountain"), one can still cry with regret. It's still that forbidden love story trope: water and fire, fox and rabbit, mermaid and human, beauty and the beast/Tarzan/frog, prince and prince... Some conditions for resolving prejudice are that even more shocking events happen or even greater tragedies occur, which in itself is a tragedy. After all, too many people we care about find it difficult to open up in advance...

Elemental is a captivating film that blends vibrant storytelling with heartfelt moments, exploring the essence of connection and shared humanity. Don’t miss this charming adventure that will leave you inspired!