 102mins ★★★☆☆ THERE'S not much that can break just about any human heart. But Pixar certainly has over the years. 2 Elemental is a love story with moments of family-friendly fun Credit: PA With a back catalogue that includes the gut-wrenching story of love and loss in Up, and the strength of friendship in Toy Story , I watched this latest film from the studio with concern for my mascara. It is the story of Ember, (Leah Lewis) who is made of fire – one of the four elements that make up the populace of Element City (fire, air, water, earth). Her parents own the family store, Fire Town, and wish for her to take it over. But soon her fiery temper gets her in trouble and she meets weepy water guy Wade (Mamoudou Athie), who insists on reporting her wrongdoings to the council. Although initially she finds him frustrating, the pair soon form a precarious relationship – something that's unheard of in their world. This is because Ember could evaporate Wade, and Wade could distinguish Ember. Obviously there's wider meaning to this elemental love story, and moments of family-friendly fun. But while the story is sweet enough, the concept is overused and inconsistent. Your mascara will be safe. (12A) 92mins ★★★★☆ THEY were the unlikeliest of pals at Bushey Meads School in Hertfordshire in 1975. But what started out as a classroom friendship went on to become one of the greatest pop bands of all time – 2 Netflix's follows George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley on their journey from schoolmates to superstars Credit: © 2023 Netflix, Inc. And now a Netflix documentary follows George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley on their journey from schoolmates to superstars after being thrust into the spotlight wearing neon tracksuits and singing their debut track Wham Rap! in June 1982. In previously unseen interviews, George credits Andrew with turning him into a confident solo star. Andrew recalls how George took the r){kind=link}
(PG) 102mins
THERE’S not much that can break just about any human heart.
But Pixar certainly has over the years.
With a back catalogue that includes the gut-wrenching story of love and loss in Up, and the strength of friendship in Toy Story, I watched this latest film from the studio with concern for my mascara.
It is the story of Ember, (Leah Lewis) who is made of fire – one of the four elements that make up the populace of Element City (fire, air, water, earth).