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Quickly becoming known as one of the greatest flops yet in the prestigious history of beloved animation studio Pixar, earning an extremely disappointing $153 million worldwide off a reported budget of $150-$200 million when it was released earlier in 2025, Elio may on paper have all the hallmarks of a quality Pixar outing but sadly this science fiction infused family adventure lacks the special charm and imagination that would've made this outing stand out.
Enlisting the support of three directors, including some of the brains behind Pixar outings Turning Red and The Good Dinosaur, Elio had a lot of chefs in the kitchen trying to manage all the ingredients going into this melting pot of many familiar and well-trodden tropes that are clearly inspired by the heydays of 80's adventure films and prime Steven Spielberg but the final dish that gets served up to us is one that never feels completely at peace with itself as its heartfelt moments, comical hijinks and coming of age elements come and go without much too hold onto.
Oddly marketed on its way to release, a very strange occurrence for a big screen Pixar outing, it seems as though even Disney wasn't sure on how to sell Elio to the masses and when watching this 98 minute film take place it's easy to see why as the story of alien loving boy Elio being taken on an intergalactic journey that takes a solid 40 - 50 minutes to take shape is a strangely uninvolving narrative that shows glimmer of wonder and comedic potential but fails to grasp any of its concepts confidently or intelligently.
Potentially too mature in story and concepts for young viewers and too tame and uneventful for those older children, it's also hard to see who Elio is aimed at with Pixar's frequent ability to be able to craft animated films that magically transcend age and backgrounds not on show here, giving Elio a tough task of trying to make up for its confused and messy identity and reason to exist.
Another flaw in this colourful and well-intentioned slice of forgettable animated pie is the animation itself.
In a climate where we've just had eye-capturing animated features such as Flow, The Wild Robot and Inside Out 2 hit big screens and streaming services in recent times, Elio stands out for the wrong reasons in the aesthetics department as while there's a lot happening in front of us, nothing stands out from the bland lifeless depiction of Elio himself through to the otherworldly surrounds of deep space, Elio fails to inspire in its creative endeavours, creating an overall feeling of blandness that was usually non-existent in prime Pixar worlds.
Final Say -
There's little chance that Elio makes up for its disastrous cinema run now it's available for viewers at home, as while it's all very inoffensive and harmless, there's little reason to encourage anyone to track down this forgettable outing when they'd be better off picking out their favourite Pixar classic instead.
2 1/2 eye patches out of 5.
Enlisting the support of three directors, including some of the brains behind Pixar outings Turning Red and The Good Dinosaur, Elio had a lot of chefs in the kitchen trying to manage all the ingredients going into this melting pot of many familiar and well-trodden tropes that are clearly inspired by the heydays of 80's adventure films and prime Steven Spielberg but the final dish that gets served up to us is one that never feels completely at peace with itself as its heartfelt moments, comical hijinks and coming of age elements come and go without much too hold onto.
Oddly marketed on its way to release, a very strange occurrence for a big screen Pixar outing, it seems as though even Disney wasn't sure on how to sell Elio to the masses and when watching this 98 minute film take place it's easy to see why as the story of alien loving boy Elio being taken on an intergalactic journey that takes a solid 40 - 50 minutes to take shape is a strangely uninvolving narrative that shows glimmer of wonder and comedic potential but fails to grasp any of its concepts confidently or intelligently.
Potentially too mature in story and concepts for young viewers and too tame and uneventful for those older children, it's also hard to see who Elio is aimed at with Pixar's frequent ability to be able to craft animated films that magically transcend age and backgrounds not on show here, giving Elio a tough task of trying to make up for its confused and messy identity and reason to exist.
Another flaw in this colourful and well-intentioned slice of forgettable animated pie is the animation itself.
In a climate where we've just had eye-capturing animated features such as Flow, The Wild Robot and Inside Out 2 hit big screens and streaming services in recent times, Elio stands out for the wrong reasons in the aesthetics department as while there's a lot happening in front of us, nothing stands out from the bland lifeless depiction of Elio himself through to the otherworldly surrounds of deep space, Elio fails to inspire in its creative endeavours, creating an overall feeling of blandness that was usually non-existent in prime Pixar worlds.
Final Say -
There's little chance that Elio makes up for its disastrous cinema run now it's available for viewers at home, as while it's all very inoffensive and harmless, there's little reason to encourage anyone to track down this forgettable outing when they'd be better off picking out their favourite Pixar classic instead.
2 1/2 eye patches out of 5.
Apple's latest collaboration with Ted Lasso and Shrinking star Brett Goldstein, William Bridges sci-fi founded romantic drama is a film with big ideas and lots of possibilities but after a relatively strong starting section, All of You fails to capitalise on its great concept and gives way to a tedious feeling pattern that fails to inspire.
Set in a near future where the world has embraced new technology that can identify one's soulmate too ensure romances and relationships are destined for great success, You has a world of potential at its fingertips as this foundation is laid for Goldstein's Simon and Imogen Poots Laura, two strongly tied university friends, to be a part of but this fantastic idea is left relatively unexplored as Simon and Laura's will they or won't they romance gets stuck in a repetitive loop.
A dialogue driven drama that asks a lot from Goldstein and Poots from an acting perspective, with both performers giving it their all, You struggles to allow its main characters to become truly likable figures and as the answer so clearly lays before them and they continue to make poor decision after poor decision, Bridge's film starts to suffer from the fact both Simon and Laura aren't exactly the most engaging of central characters and watching their back and forward becomes far less engaging as the films 90 minute runtime begins to drag.
It's a shame for the film and the audience that Simon and Laura's complicated relationship and emotional connection wasn't able to establish itself to a higher degree as there are signs of something special laying within the grasp of this undeniably high-concept offering, early on there feels like a whole world waiting to be explored through these two intelligent leads navigating a whole new universe where the mystery of love has been unlocked.
These early day signs however begin to slowly but surely give way to a far more generic and cookie-cutter experience that feels akin to any day time soapy one may have had the fortune (misfortune?) to come across and one can't help but escape the feeling Goldstein and Bridges collaboration had a chance to become something really special more so than something with mere glimmers of greatness.
Final Say -
All of you presents audiences with a fascinating concept that ends up feeling like more of a tease than anything else, making All of You an intriguing failed chance to become one of the year's special streaming releases as well as one of the year's top class romantic dramas.
2 1/2 head-rest free seats out of 5.
Set in a near future where the world has embraced new technology that can identify one's soulmate too ensure romances and relationships are destined for great success, You has a world of potential at its fingertips as this foundation is laid for Goldstein's Simon and Imogen Poots Laura, two strongly tied university friends, to be a part of but this fantastic idea is left relatively unexplored as Simon and Laura's will they or won't they romance gets stuck in a repetitive loop.
A dialogue driven drama that asks a lot from Goldstein and Poots from an acting perspective, with both performers giving it their all, You struggles to allow its main characters to become truly likable figures and as the answer so clearly lays before them and they continue to make poor decision after poor decision, Bridge's film starts to suffer from the fact both Simon and Laura aren't exactly the most engaging of central characters and watching their back and forward becomes far less engaging as the films 90 minute runtime begins to drag.
It's a shame for the film and the audience that Simon and Laura's complicated relationship and emotional connection wasn't able to establish itself to a higher degree as there are signs of something special laying within the grasp of this undeniably high-concept offering, early on there feels like a whole world waiting to be explored through these two intelligent leads navigating a whole new universe where the mystery of love has been unlocked.
These early day signs however begin to slowly but surely give way to a far more generic and cookie-cutter experience that feels akin to any day time soapy one may have had the fortune (misfortune?) to come across and one can't help but escape the feeling Goldstein and Bridges collaboration had a chance to become something really special more so than something with mere glimmers of greatness.
Final Say -
All of you presents audiences with a fascinating concept that ends up feeling like more of a tease than anything else, making All of You an intriguing failed chance to become one of the year's special streaming releases as well as one of the year's top class romantic dramas.
2 1/2 head-rest free seats out of 5.
Fresh off their collaboration that was the Oscar nominated prison drama Sing Sing, filmmakers Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar have struck dramatic gold once again with their profoundly moving and stunningly artistic adaptation of author Denis Johnson's novella Train Dreams.
Swapping roles this time around with Bentley moving in behind the camera and Kwedar sticking to joint scripting duties, the duos work on Dreams was duly recognised by Netflix after its lauded premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival with hopes now this beautifully realised slice of life tale can get just rewards at the upcoming awards season that is about to take over Hollywood.
As softly spoken as its centre of attention Robert Grainier, a hardworking logger who is brought to life here by what could be argued to be Joel Edgerton's career best performance, Dreams calls to mind past works of Terrence Malick and other etherical and artistically minded slice of life explorations, but this is more than a mere homage or tribute as Bentley and the Dreams team gift us a special film, which has a rare power infrequently found to such levels in most finished films.
Working alongside Will Patton's effective narration that never outstays its welcome or intrudes this otherwise introspective tale, Dreams takes place in the early 20th century in the American Pacific Northwest as we follow Grainer on a life-long journey full of love, laughter, loss and learnings all thoughtfully captured by Adolpho Veloso's cinematography work and accompanied by Bryce Dessner's unobtrusive but highly emotive score.
Transpiring over the course of a mere 100 minutes, there's an abundance of narrative and learnings to unpack from Dreams brief feeling runtime, all of which entails a collection of awards worthy performances with a scene stealing William H. Macey, making a case for best use of limited screentime this year as elderly logging worker Arn Peeples, a kind and considered soul who makes a lasting impression on the introverted Grainier.
It's not hyperbolic to say that Dreams is filled to the brim with notable elements, a finely tuned and considered exploration of the human condition that Bentley and Kwedar have gone to great lengths to form into this wonderfully thoughtful drama that just so happens to at the same time capture beauty in many a varied form, from felled trees through to those brief but life-affirming moments of childhood, it's a complete package of a film that is sure to touch the hearts of many who take the time to view it.
In turn unfortunate that many won't be able to watch on the big screen it deserves but at the same time heartening to know so many more viewers will discover this fine work of art at home thanks to its Netflix backed release, Dreams is an unassuming feature that has managed to do and give so much, creating one of 2025's most stunning cinematic offerings and a film destined to be highly regarded for the years and decades yet to come.
Final Say -
A lovingly crafted and beautifully realised work of art that strikes a deep and rich emotional core, Train Dreams is an awards worthy tale of all the little things that make life and our individual lives so full of the wonderous, the heart wrenching and the seemingly insignificant but grand, gifting us a feature film to be adored and cherished for the now and the years ahead.
5 pairs of nailed boots out of 5.
Swapping roles this time around with Bentley moving in behind the camera and Kwedar sticking to joint scripting duties, the duos work on Dreams was duly recognised by Netflix after its lauded premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival with hopes now this beautifully realised slice of life tale can get just rewards at the upcoming awards season that is about to take over Hollywood.
As softly spoken as its centre of attention Robert Grainier, a hardworking logger who is brought to life here by what could be argued to be Joel Edgerton's career best performance, Dreams calls to mind past works of Terrence Malick and other etherical and artistically minded slice of life explorations, but this is more than a mere homage or tribute as Bentley and the Dreams team gift us a special film, which has a rare power infrequently found to such levels in most finished films.
Working alongside Will Patton's effective narration that never outstays its welcome or intrudes this otherwise introspective tale, Dreams takes place in the early 20th century in the American Pacific Northwest as we follow Grainer on a life-long journey full of love, laughter, loss and learnings all thoughtfully captured by Adolpho Veloso's cinematography work and accompanied by Bryce Dessner's unobtrusive but highly emotive score.
Transpiring over the course of a mere 100 minutes, there's an abundance of narrative and learnings to unpack from Dreams brief feeling runtime, all of which entails a collection of awards worthy performances with a scene stealing William H. Macey, making a case for best use of limited screentime this year as elderly logging worker Arn Peeples, a kind and considered soul who makes a lasting impression on the introverted Grainier.
It's not hyperbolic to say that Dreams is filled to the brim with notable elements, a finely tuned and considered exploration of the human condition that Bentley and Kwedar have gone to great lengths to form into this wonderfully thoughtful drama that just so happens to at the same time capture beauty in many a varied form, from felled trees through to those brief but life-affirming moments of childhood, it's a complete package of a film that is sure to touch the hearts of many who take the time to view it.
In turn unfortunate that many won't be able to watch on the big screen it deserves but at the same time heartening to know so many more viewers will discover this fine work of art at home thanks to its Netflix backed release, Dreams is an unassuming feature that has managed to do and give so much, creating one of 2025's most stunning cinematic offerings and a film destined to be highly regarded for the years and decades yet to come.
Final Say -
A lovingly crafted and beautifully realised work of art that strikes a deep and rich emotional core, Train Dreams is an awards worthy tale of all the little things that make life and our individual lives so full of the wonderous, the heart wrenching and the seemingly insignificant but grand, gifting us a feature film to be adored and cherished for the now and the years ahead.
5 pairs of nailed boots out of 5.
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