Why You Should Watch Onward: An Emotional Masterpiece Last updated on 06 April 2020 by Cooper Smith

Pixar's latest original film sadly unperformed at the box office. And with critics, it was enjoyed, but also pretty harshly criticized. However, I think Onward brings to the table what other Pixar movies don't. It is arguably one of the best animated movies (ever). Here's why.

Onward's Setting

No other Pixar movie, or movie in general, is set in a suburban fantasy world. Dan Scanlon and the other people behind this film perfectly blended modern day with pixies, elves, and unicorns. When you think of Pixar, what do you think of? Toys coming to life, talking cars, even monsters. But none are as unique and wild as Onward.

Onward's Humor

Onward's jokes are timed flawlessly. The bit with the mascot in the Manticore's Tavern was absolutely hilarious. Pixar managed to pull off pretty much every joke. These jokes are like gifts from the animation studio gods. The film will make you and your family crack up. Especially the dynamic between the two elf brothers. Chris Pratt's Barley is a barrel of laughs.

Onward's Animation

It's safe to say Pixar knows animation. They understand detail without making the world look exactly like ours. But they've set the bar so high for themselves, people are starting to forget to appreciate it. Onward tops every other Pixar movie in the animation styles and techniques. The details of fluffs in the air, turning on a stove, small details in faces. All on point.

Onward's Emotional Moments

It's the saddest animated movie. Especially the saddest Pixar movies. You might bristle at that. What about Up? What about Inside Out? They all have good moments, but nothing will pull on your heartstrings as much as Onward. There are three emotional beats (punches, if you will) that they manage to deliver near the end of the film. I won't spoil it for you, but you might want to bring tissues.

What the team behind Onward pulled off is amazing. Onward is a masterpiece. You should watch Onward. It's on digital now, and streaming on Disney Plus too. It's too bad COVID-19 spoiled its chance at a good box office run, but if you choose to watch this film, you'll remember it for years to come.

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