Elio Film Review — Pixar’s Surprisingly Human Story of an Alien-Obsessed Child
EARTH NEAR MONTEZ AIR FORCE BASE, JUN 17 – Elio, Pixar's first Latino lead, embarks on a cosmic journey after aliens mistake him for Earth's leader, with the film opening to a projected $30 million, critics say.
- Elio is Pixar's latest film that tells the story of an 11-year-old boy's quest to find belonging beyond Earth, inspired by the experiences of one of its filmmakers.
- The film features a unique multi-planet location called the Communiverse, and the boy is mistakenly believed to be Earth's leader after he is abducted by aliens.
- Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina, Elio emphasizes themes of belonging and finding one's tribe, appealing to both young and old audiences.
- The film is an energetic and fun experience, showcasing Pixar's signature emotional storytelling, despite not reaching the heights of its past classics.
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Pixar is back with a heartfelt sci-fi film. Elio is a story about loneliness, friendship, eccentricity, and fatherhood, all set in a universe where we too would love to spend a few hours with aliens.
Elio review: Pixar's latest will charm children more than it will entertain adults
Animation giant Pixar is back with Elio, a brand new original story that will likely charm children more than it will entertain adults.The story of an orphaned boy living on a military base, who desperately wants to make first contact with extra-terrestrials, it’s a Spielbergian tale of fantasy and wish-fulfilment that doesn’t quite have the emotional pull to turn this into a classic for all age groups.The story begins with 11-year-old Elio (voi…
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