Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago
Pixar's latest animated film Elio just dropped... and barely made a ripple. Is it worth seeing in theaters, or is this another sign that Pixar's best days are behind us? In this honest and funny review, I break down the good, the bad, and the baffling in Elio — including its bland art style, therapy-speak writing, and the increasingly familiar trend of Pixar making movies that feel more like AI prompts than heartfelt stories.
👨👩👧👦 Family-tested: I also sat down with my entire family (ages 5 to adult!) and gathered scores and reactions from everyone. Spoiler: not all of us were fans.
✅ Topics covered:
– Is Elio kid-friendly?
– What's up with the "Communiverse"?
– Did Pixar lose its storytelling magic?
– How does Elio compare to Turning Red or Elemental?
– Why are modern animated films all starting to look the same?
🧠 Hot takes, cold facts, and parental guidance all included.
👇 Share your thoughts:
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Pixar's latest animated film Elio just dropped... and barely made a ripple. Is it worth seeing in theaters, or is this another sign that Pixar's best days are behind us? In this honest and funny review, I break down the good, the bad, and the baffling in Elio — including its bland art style, therapy-speak writing, and the increasingly familiar trend of Pixar making movies that feel more like AI prompts than heartfelt stories.
👨👩👧👦 Family-tested: I also sat down with my entire family (ages 5 to adult!) and gathered scores and reactions from everyone. Spoiler: not all of us were fans.
✅ Topics covered:
– Is Elio kid-friendly?
– What's up with the "Communiverse"?
– Did Pixar lose its storytelling magic?
– How does Elio compare to Turning Red or Elemental?
– Why are modern animated films all starting to look the same?
🧠 Hot takes, cold facts, and parental guidance all included.
👇 Share your thoughts:
Were you excited for Elio? Did it live up to your expectations? Or are you also wondering what the original version looked like before Bob Iger stepped in?
🟢 Want a surprisingly great alternative? Check out K-Pop Demon Hunters — no, seriously.
🔔 Like & Subscribe if you love honest, funny reviews from a nerdy dad’s perspective on movies, media, and all things family-friendly.
#Pixar #ElioReview #FamilyMovieReview #Pixar2025 #IsPixarDead #AnimatedMovieReview #Parenting #MovieCritic #ElioMovie #KPopDemonHunters
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I learned C# programing with this one: click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ggV6gYqsOmM&offerid=1060092.3919714950147814191399887&type=2&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.udemy.com%2Fcourse%2Fcsharp-tutorial-for-beginners%2F
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