Onward

Basically, if you have a family and want a wholesome, inoffensive evening, it’s perfect

Starting: Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Octavia Spencer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Directed by: Dan Scanlon

There’s no meanness, no pop culture references, not even any tongue-in-cheek jokes for the parents like Shrek has. Just simple, wholesome, occasionally goofy fun for the whole family. It’s also only an hour forty or so, so not too long. Hiring all the famous actors they did also made it fun and recognizable, so good job

Basically a missing-parent drama; scratches the itch Harry Potter did when it comes to wondering what your deceased parents were like and trying to reconnect with them post-mortem. If you had a good parent who passed away before you could meet them, you’ll probably like this. 

This really feels like a love letter to Dungeons and Dragons tabletop gaming. I assume the creators are old enough to have grown up with it in the ‘80’s, so the world full of quests and magic makes sense to them. It’s kind of like watching Hail, Caesar - if you know anything about the industry, the film’s great, ‘cause it’s dramatizing your experiences.

I’d give it a 3.5 out of 5. Available in Disney+, and if you’re in the demographic for Onward, you’re probably thinking about getting it if you don’t already have it. You’re probably gonna get it, man. Get it now and treat the kids to something fun.