When I first saw the previews for 'Onward', I had my doubts. It looked very confusing and I wasn't sure what was going on. Since I had some free time at home due to everything going on with the corona virus, I decided to give it a try (I mean I am paying my monthly fee for Disney plus, might as well use it). I should've known not to doubt the magic of Pixar.
'Onward' introduces us to a magical world that has lost its magic as society has learned to depend on technology and predicability over imagination and adventure. We meet Ian and Barley (voiced by Chris Pratt and Tom Holland), who are brothers with very different personalities and hobbies. On Ian's 16th birthday, he receives an unexpected gift from his deceased father. It turns out that the gift is a magical spell that could grant the two brothers one more precious day to spend with their father. However, in order to make that a possibility, the two must embark on an adventure of a lifetime.
Pixar delivers on its magic again, and I would highly recommend 'Onward' for everyone to watch during this time of social distancing.
Yong's rating- 4/5
IMDB-7.5/10
Rotten tomatoes- Audience-95% Critics- 87%
