Review: ONWARD is an Incredible and Moving Fantasy Adventure and One of My Favorite Pixar Films

Before I had a chance to see Disney/Pixar’s Onward, I was seeing a lot of mixed reviews from critics, some of which were saying that it was a disappointment in terms of Pixar films; that it didn’t live up to their standards. I was actually surprised that many critics didn’t really care for the film because I loved it! I must have watched a completely different movie because Onward might just be my favorite Pixar movie yet! 

Onward told a story that completely connected with me mostly because of the relationship of the two brothers that the movie centered around. My brothers and I have a very tight relationship with each other, and on top of that, we enjoy going on our own adventures together, where we go out and explore all kinds of cool places, and where we find all kinds of awesome stuff.

So, a movie that tells the story of two brothers embarking on a quest really resonated with me. There’s also the whole fantasy aspect of the story and how the world of magic was lost and rediscovered by these characters, with the help of their dad, who left them a magical staff and a spell to help bring him back from the dead for 24 hours to spend time with them. That is what initially sparks their journey.

When their mom suspects something is off with her boys and they are missing, she goes after them as any protective mother would. I was a big fan of how the mother of these two main characters was handled. They made her strong, courageous, and brave, and someone who will do anything to protect her boys. I think a lot of us can relate to having a mom like this.

Also, if you’re into fantasy games like Dungeons and Dragons and Magic The Gathering, you’ll be happy to learn that there is a game like these in the film that plays a key role In the story. As someone who enjoys these kinds of games, I thought it was great how the game was incorporated into the story.

The film is a departure from what we usually see Pixar do, and I loved that about it! It was a very different and unique film to come out of Pixar. Maybe that’s why some critics didn’t like it? Regardless, the story and script were top-notch work, and in my opinion, some of Pixar’s best storytelling work.

I don’t want to spoil any of the main story details for you, but the way the story played out between the two brothers and their relationship was my favorite part of the movie. Things went in a very unexpected direction and I really appreciated and loved how the ending of the film was handled. As you might expect from a Pixar movie, it was super freakin’ emotional! I was a complete mess by the end of the movie. I think it’s safe to say that the end of this movie and the adventure of these brothers, hit me harder than any other Pixar movie.

I have no idea if you’ll feel the same way I did about this movie, it seems like a story that will connect a lot more with people, especially those who have siblings. At least that’s one of the main reasons it connected with me so much.

I really hope that audiences like this movie as much as I did. I hope they see in it what I saw.