Pixar's latest film, Elemental, has been making a comeback against its initial Rotten Tomatoes score. The movie is a romantic comedy set in a world where each character is made up of a unique element, highlighting the love story between Ember (Leah Lewis) and Wade (Mamoudou Athie), who represent fire and water elements, respectively. Despite receiving a score of 57% based on 7 critic reviews upon its debut, the movie has now garnered a score of 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, as per 44 critic reviews. This is a significant 23% increase for the film, indicating that Elemental has managed to impress many critics despite its lukewarm reception earlier. See the comparison of scores from Daniel Richtman below:
What Elemental's Rotten Tomatoes Change Means For The Movie
Upon its premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival in May, the reception for Elemental was somewhat mixed. While some lauded the film's captivating visual aspects, others lamented the lack of exploration into its themes of the coexistence of various elements. Nevertheless, as more reviews roll in, recent positive reactions suggest that Pixar's latest venture could potentially become a critical success.
Moreover, these new reviews also highlight a growing level of anticipation for Elemental, providing a much-needed boost for Pixar after the underwhelming performance of Lightyear at the box office last year. However, with the film's release coinciding with The Flash and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny hitting theaters two weeks after its debut, it remains to be seen how well Elemental will fare against these blockbuster films.
Despite the possibility of Elemental not earning a significant amount at the box office, it could still potentially gain a large following and achieve success on Disney+ post-theatrical release. This trend has been seen before with Disney's animated film, Strange World, which became a top performer on the platform despite its box office failure. While it is currently too early to predict how Elemental will perform in theaters, the recent surge of positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes suggests a promising start for Pixar's latest release, despite facing strong competition.
