Elio

Sickeningly incredible. Pixar never misses.

The geeky young Elio has been orphaned into the care of his military aunt Olga who works for Uncle Sam helping folks to navigate the debris thats floating around in outer space. He likes to speak his own language Elioese and is fascinated, obsessed even, with making contact with alien life. Hes convinced that there is intelligent life out there, so imagine his surprise when he hears of a possible response from the Voyager mission sent decades ago. Next thing, well he is transported to the kaleidoscopic communiverse where everyone share peace, knowledge and friendship. Well, nearly everyone. The nasty Grigon wants to join but when they politely decline he threatens them with obliteration - and a verifiable obliteration at that. Clever these ...

Elio is a heartwarming, intergalactic adventure that once again proves Pixar's mastery in crafting family-friendly stories layered with deeper emotional undercurrents. The voice cast is impeccable, with every performance radiating charm and sincerity, making it easy for viewers of all ages to connect with these vibrant characters. The score, as is typical for the studio, plays a pivotal role in guiding the emotional journey, gently elevating moments of wonder, sadness, and joy without ever feeling overbearing. There's an infectious sense of fun throughout, with plenty of space-faring antics to keep kids engaged, while older audiences will find value in the themes of loneliness, grief, and the universal desire for belonging.

However, Elio...

Elio (Yonas Kibreab) is an 11-year-old boy who has recently lost his parents. Hes been taken in by his aunt Olga (Zoe Saldana). Olga works in orbital analysis and is gone a lot. Feeling like he doesnt belong anywhere and nobody wants him, Elio finds comfort in interplanetary life. He takes on an obsession with ham radios and attempts to communicate with aliens while simultaneously trying to get abducted nightly.

One night, Elio is finally abducted by aliens. Hes introduced to an incredible new environment with alien species the likes of which the human eye has never seen or interacted with. He wants to stay forever until they reveal that they think hes the leader of Earth. Elio lies his way into the alien community, but to stay he must r...