By Edgar Allan E. Yu
Set in a magical, suburban world, where there are elves, unicorns, pixies, etc. The inhabitants have forgotten the use of magic due to advances in modern technology. It tells the story of two teenage elf brothers Barley and Ian Lightfoot who have lost their dad many years ago, even before Ian was born. On Ian's 16th birthday, their mom hands them a gift from their dad - a magic staff, with a gem and a spell which could bring back their dad for 24 hours. But things didn't turn out the way the wanted it on their first try - only the lower half of their dad came to be. So the brothers go on a quest to complete their mission.
Chris Pratt voiced the older brother Barley who is an avid RPG (Dungeons & Dragons) player, and knows everything about magic; while Tom Holland is Ian, the younger one who is the opposite of Barley, kinda awkward and unsure of himself. Both actors are excellent in conveying their roles. Pratt is the rowdy confident bro who knows the nitty-gritty of magic, yet cannot conjure it. Holland exudes the sweet charming teenager who is just beginning to unlock his potential. Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays their mom who is out to keep her sons' safety at all costs. Octavia Spencer as the Manticore (a lion/dragon/bat/scorpion hybrid) steals every scene she's in. She's hilarious !
The animation is wonderful and photo-realistic. The tape recorder, the cars, and the houses looked oh-so-real. It's a delight seeing the cartoonish leads blend in with their picturesque background. Where Disney has two sisters in Frozen, now Pixar has two brothers in Onward. This latest flick from the industry giants is filled with adventure, fantasy, magic, humor, and heart. It's the dynamic and perfect chemistry of the two brothers which keep it going forward and onward !
Director Dan Scanlon says the story is based on his relationship with his brother and their connection to their dad who passed away when he was about a year old. Rated PG. From Disney/Pixar. Highly Recommended !
(Photos c/o Walt Disney Philippines)
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