Review | Elio: Pixar’s Take on E.T. Is a Rare Misfire, Despite Looking Great

Review: Pixar’s ‘Elio’ blasts off with heartfelt story of a lonely boy

Though not as groundbreaking as 'WALL-E,' 'Elio' serves up astonishing visuals with a fun and poignant space-based tale.

Review | Elio: Pixar’s take on E.T. is a rare misfire, despite looking great

The story of an orphaned boy and aliens who believe he is the leader of Earth, Elio paints a pretty picture but lacks the usual Pixar punch.

‘Elio' Review Embargo Lifts, 61 on Metacritic; Eyeing $30M Opening Against $300M Budget — World of Reel

Pixar’s critical comeback will have to wait. The toon company’s latest release, “Elio,” is more or less getting dumped, with little marketing, and a projected $30M opening (maybe less). Suffice it to say, the review embargo has lifted, and “Elio” has a 61 on Metacritic and 79% on Rotten Tomatoes. Honestly, that’s better than I expected, especially for a film that got completely overhauled last year. If these forecasts prove accurate, “Elio” woul…

'Elio' Review - Pixar's Latest is Gorgeous and Heartfelt, Yet Still Very Flawed

It’s poetic that after numerous production delays, director switches, and screenplay rewrites, Pixar’s latest animated feature, Elio (2025), is finally hitting theaters in the shadow of the massive success of Lilo & Stitch (2025), the live-action remake of the 2002 animated film. There’s no denying that Elio boasts plenty of visual flair, crafted by a [...] The post ‘Elio’ Review – Pixar’s Latest is Gorgeous and Heartfelt, Yet Still Very Flawed …