Review of Onward (2020) by Batmite — 11 Mar 2020

Disney and Pixar's Onward is a touching story about two brothers who get the power to bring back their late father for a day. But when things go awry and only the bottom half of dad returns, they set out on a journey to complete the spell before time runs out.

The film introduces Ian Lightfoot(Tom Holland), the younger of the brothers who is trying to figure out who he is in high school and does all he can to become more like his father whom he never met. And there is Barley Lightfoot(Chris Pratt) who sees everything around him as a quest of great bravery and seemingly lost in his own fantasy world within a fantasy world.

Set in a future fairy tale where elves and wizards and dragons exist but once technology was introduced the magic of the world is long-forgotten. It is definitely a fun take on the world of fantasy that Dan Scanlon builds this world that has that special Pixar touch for a story that might find itself a little too serious for a younger crowd.

There is plenty of heart and laughs for everyone with a few scenes that seems like the runtime could've been a little longer. The adults in the film also do great in their roles without ever falling into the "dumb parent" trope and gives them plenty to do as well.

The movie brings plenty of heart and comedy for all ages, this is another great addition to the Disney/Pixar library that will have you cheering, laughing, and tearful for some.