COVID-19 Special: 'Onward' (U)

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Director: Dan Scanlon

Cast: (voices) Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer

Where can I watch?: You can currently stream from Amazon, but Onward will be available on Disney+ soon

Rating: 4/5

Review: Onward probably won't go down in history as one of the Pixar Greats - a release date in the middle of a global pandemic will do that for you - but that doesn't mean it's anything but a real gem of a movie. Based in a universe where magic was once prevalent but has now been cast aside in favour of cars, electricity and smartphones, this fairytale-esque parable once again proves that Pixar are masters of storytelling. When two brothers (Holland and Pratt) are given the opportunity to see their father again, they embark upon a humorous, action-packed quest involving Hell's Angels-inspired sprites, litter-eating unicorns and a driving lesson that honestly didn't look too dissimilar to my first time behind the wheel... Admittedly, it takes a little while to get going, but once it does, you're in for a real treat. Get ready for a proper sob at the end.

A COVID-19 Must-Watch?: Although it slightly fumbles the start, this is a heart-warming tearjerker that's pure magical escapism.

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