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“To be honest, when I first heard about this movie, I can't say I was really excited but since I have always been a big fan of Pixar, I was still quite eager to check it out. Eventually, it turned out to be some kind of mix of 'The Good Dinosaur' with 'Coco' which somehow ended up more like 'Frozen' so I'm afraid it was slightly derivative. Above all, I think the whole story was just too elaborate. Concerning the 'Frozen'-like ending, Pixar managed to land some major emotional punches like no one else can in the animation business though. However, this development, the fact that the whole thing was eventually about the bond between the two brothers, did seem to come a little bit out of nowhere. As a result,ย even if it was quite powerful, it didn't feel really earned to be honest. Still, t” read more
"SCREENING: Advanced | XPlus Laser DATE: February 29th | March 9th CINEMA: Cineworld | Showcase Cinema de Lux LOCATION: The O2 | Bluewater SHORTS: Maggie Simpson in Playdate with Destiny (โ โ โ )"
"87% Certified Fresh Critics Consensus: It may suffer in comparison to Pixar's classics, but Onward makes effective use of the studio's formula -- and stands on its own merits as a funny, heartwarming, dazzlingly animated adventure."
"Tomatometer Guess: 80%. The first of two Pixar original films to be released in 2020, "Onward" stars Tom Holland and Chris Pratt as brothers trying to reunite with their deceased father. Actual Score: 86%. While not quite up there with earlier Pixar classics, "Onward" is nonetheless a fine addition to their pantheon. With gorgeous animation, solid performances, and plenty of adventure to make it worth watching. "