‘Onward’ and upward from here
“Onward” — the latest from renowned Pixar Animation Studios — offers audiences a typical film of the genre, packed with recognizable features such as gorgeous animation, tear-jerking moments and family-friendly themes. Coming from the studio behind gems such as the “Toy Story” saga, “Finding Nemo,” the “Cars” trilogy and “Up,” “Onward” seems poised to be a sure hit. Unfortunately, while “Onward” is a wonderful and perfectly enjoyable film, it never lives up to the likes of previous Pixar masterpieces, as it suffers from a bloated plot and overreliance on its star-studded cast.