Moving On

Have you ever noticed how Pixar movies always tend to make you cry? I guess that is because their stories are just so relatable.

Onward might be a fantasy movie, but its characters feel so real. I know I definitely related to both Chris Pratt’s and Tom Holland’s characters. I see so much of myself in them, even though I am not an elf.

This is one of those movies where the studio did not put that much thought into it, but they definitely put a lot of heart into it. Think of Inside Out, but instead of characters based on emotions, they use mystical creatures to get you into contact with your emotional side.

It is a fun emotional rollercoaster and it is definitely not just a movie to make you laugh. That is the thing about Pixar, the movies seem to be made for kids but they usually pick on the adults’ heartstrings.

It is a magical movie filled with wonder and beauty. It is not entirely flawless, but it is easy to look pass how inconsistent the plot and creatures are at times.  Pratt and Holland do an amazing job in bringing the main characters to life. You can truly feel that brotherly bond between the two.

The rest of the cast also does an amazing job, Pixar definitely has one of the best casting directors. The direction and story as a whole is simply brilliant. Most of the movie makes you feel like a teenager again and that is the beauty of it.

Two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot, go on an journey to discover if there is still a little magic left out there in order to spend one last day with their father, who died when they were too young to remember him.

My Verdict

Onward might not be flawless, but it is definitely a movie I can watch over and over again. It makes me appreciate what I have in life and that is why I so easily related with the characters. This is one of those movies that the whole family will enjoy. So get your tickets now and grab box of tissues while you are at the mall.

My Rating: 8.7 out of 10 – Love It!