This animated drama takes place in Element City, where fire, water, earth and air live side-by-side, but not together. When a fire family immigrates to the city, Ember, the daughter, befriends a young water guy, Wade. This cultural conflict is a surprising plot for a Pixar film and it’s handled with sensitivity. Some of the typical animation elements are missing; no wacky sidekick, no elaborate musical numbers and only minimal action scenes. On the other side, the generation of the creatures with their constantly moving facets is continually beautiful and fascinating. This is primarily a sweet, heartfelt romance with lovely visuals. 
(3.5 / 5)
