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Onward
2020 102 min United States of America PG 6+
★7.9
Animation, Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Dan Scanlon
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Description
In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.
Budget:
$200M
US Gross:
$61.56M
Worldwide:
$141.89M
Starring
Tom Holland
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Chris Pratt
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
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Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 64 nominations total
Key opinion
Onward is generally viewed as an enjoyable, heartwarming adventure that successfully mines the emotional weight of sibling bonds and grief. However, it is frequently criticized for failing to reach the innovative heights of Pixar's best work, with many reviewers finding the worldbuilding and plot execution to be formulaic or underutilized.
| Acting | The chemistry between Tom Holland and Chris Pratt provides a grounded, resonant foundation for the central sibling relationship. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a heartfelt exploration of grief and the importance of familial bonding. | |
| Originality | The suburban fantasy setting is an intriguing concept that ultimately feels underutilized and lacking in true narrative magic. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the narrative structure are split: some find the quest-based adventure entertaining and well-paced, while others label the plot as repetitive and formulaic. |