Quick Vid: Onward (Review)

[@NightoftheLivingcookies10]

I appreciate how they didn't villainize the step-dad, it could have been so easy for them to do their "twist villain" trope that's gotten overused the last decade. So good on them for breaking away from that formula!

[@spicymilkshake6600]

Redgnome110 yeah the film didn't really need a major villain so it's good they didn't force one in

[@HandmadeGoose97]

Honestly he just came across as a cool dude trying to connect with his step sons, very wholesome

[@KingRandor82]

that was my second guess as to what they'd do; they went with what was literally my first guess. I only know this cause I watched the Pitch Meeting installment.

[@mariedillingham199]

Pixar in particular tends to shy away from the "obvious villian" or there even being a real villain at all tropes.

[@DU_hockeygirl40]

I would have liked to have seen him acknowledge Barley more though. You had the scene where the cops call him a screwup and we get Ian's resolution, but I have to wonder how they talk about him to each other on the job.

[@Melissa-wx4lu]

I appreciated that Barley didn't have any hang ups on his little brother being the one with the magic ability. From the first second, he was stoked and excited that HIS brother was a wizard.

[@nacnud2115]

i was worried about that too

[@grimvael4116]

I really think he prefer to be on a warrior side since he really likes dnd plus a wizard brother is a cool duo like a warrior and wizard really.

[@snoopdoggydogg94]

Spoilers* -> Just like a dad. If you have Disney plus? I strongly recommend watching inside Pixar’s last episode in season one. I mean I was near tears man.

[@edenography]

Me too, usually the brother/sibling/person will get jealous and it totally ruins the character. I like how they made him happy for his brother and not jealous like they do with everyone else.

[@pats3212]

@@edenography It doesnt necessarily ruin the character, it depends on the excecution tbh, it can be used as a plot device to spice up the plot and character development, like think Aang and Katara when they found out how much more talented he was than her despite he only beggining to learn water bending while Katara had been training on it her entire life

[@erenrodriguez8768]

I actually did remember at one point Barley said to his brother "I couldn't do it because the magic wasn't in me, but it is in you". So they did kind of straight-out say that you had to be born with the "gift" of magic.

[@reallynibba6795]

Yeah Barley explained that only certain people have the gift and Ian was that person atm

[@foxtatertot]

This was actually how the exchange went. Ian: "so we just do the spell again!" Barley: "you mean you have to! The only person who can do the spell is the one that has the magic gift! And my little brother has the magic gift!" Or something very close to this, I think I got a few words off.. but yeah, you're right.

[@lillowh6126]

Eren Rodriguez the problem is no one will remember a small conversation. It needs some kind of visual explanation or a full complete explanation about it.

[@reallynibba6795]

@@lillowh6126 Actually yes because people did remember that small conversation 🤣 It wasn't small, it was a big part of the plot it's what got them to start the quest. He had the gift so they were able to do it all

[@lillowh6126]

Sub 2 Maximillion shhh 🤫

[@DurtyDan]

This movie hit me hard, because I'm an older brother who's had to take care of multiple siblings growing up, and that scene where Ian is remembering all the times Barley was there for him... only the manliest tears were shed that day.

[@gossamergutz7321]

DITTO, being an older sibling that had to parent a younger sibling, it really hits different to see that representation and acknowledgement

[@DurtyDan]

@@gossamergutz7321 I still get choaked up when I watch it.

[@gossamergutz7321]

@@DurtyDan lmao I SOB

[@ScOut-jj7bt]

Literally all of us!

[@RealGamerKitten]

Same with here but instead being the young sibling losing father and can't remember anything about him and hits hard when both me and brother wants to see our father so badly. Even like for 24 hours

[@alexthetrash3378]

When barley told Ian “dad also told me to give you this” then hugged him I balled my eyes out

[@AGrayPhantom]

You forgot to mention the real hero of the movie: GUINEVERE!!

[@proteanprotege]

May she rest in Valhalla

[@huvang8329]

As a man who loves my van 😭

[@henry.lindholm]

o7 RIP Guinivere

[@Rex-zm7xb]

@@henry.lindholm And welcome Guinevere 2

[@cactusbuds2979]

Barley has a new daughter now.

[@RickRaptor105]

Saber's audio sounds like he's recording this from inside a giant bubble

[@SmokePudding]

Thought something was up with my phone

[@Hambo325]

Same

[@bassplayertaylor6983]

Didn't he say in his last video that he's using his laptop mic or something?

[@Torontoian007]

oH MY GOD IS THAT THE REAL RICKRAPTOR

[@mattwolf7698]

He's in the bubble to avoid the virus.

[@cadunkus]

(spoiler comment) "I didn't cry while watching this movie." What were you asleep when the van died? They made me cry over a VAN! It wasn't sentient or anything it was just a cruddy van!

[@Shiny_Rayz]

Same, all the symbolism all added up

[@ascendedcat260]

They made sure you could see what Barley was thinking in that scene and I think that's what made it so sad

[@ang3lmusic]

I cried during like the whole movie. This is actually my favorite 2020 movie

[@abigailsanchez4663]

I Cried A Lot With That, The second an the third act of the movie I Was Crying like a cloud!!! THE VAN!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@michelletran8242]

Guinevere.... 😔✊

[@RealJohnnyAngel]

Spoiler: When Barley talked about seeing his dad all hooked up to tubes and not the same as the person he knew until then. and not being able to say goodbye. that resonated with me personally because when i was 13 I watched my best friend of 8 years slowly pass away from cancer and at the end, i saw him, full of tubes and i didn't know that would be my last chance to say goodbye. and this movie broke me. i agree it's not quite as good as Coco, but it means much more to me personally.

[@izzywoods794]

JohnnyAngel im so sorry that happened. Movie talk: i thought it was better than Coco. I only really felt Coco when they sang the Remember Me song near the end. It was beautifully animated, but this movie hit me so much harder.

[@lillowh6126]

Izzy Woods if I’m being honest it’s about the same level as cocoa.

[@Mr.MixedMedia]

JohnnyAngel That’s worse than your pet dying but I had a dog that I’ve had since I was a baby we had her since she was a newborn she died when I was 8 or 9 years old I can’t remember but she died of old age at the age of 10 but in dog years she was 40 her name was Setiva and I miss her to this day she was buried in my backyard

[@cleverfoxstudios1786]

I know exactly that, only it was my dad back in '09.

[@ladyrevan7044]

Me too, my friends father had cancer and when i saw him like that i couldn't bear to look at him. Ever since I've just cried at the mere mention of his name because I felt like I'd abandoned him.

[@GrimSoulBanisher]

The brother dynamic culminating in the checklist hit me hard. It was a very personal film for me, seeing as how I have two brothers. It won't be so personal for a lot of people, but it was for me.

[@sinon7000]

My brother and I are as close you can be and we both loved it

[@thembo.rxghts]

Saber: I didn’t cry during this movie Me: *sobs aggressively*

[@carlopannone5281]

Miss P so you cried during the movie

[@Aldoz]

I cry just thinking about the ending lol

[@matsug5704]

I got emotional at the hugh part.

[@angiekaye130]

I got as far as the cassette tape, and it's all over for me. Cannot stop the tears.

[@wulf768]

Same

[@celerymanhandler1181]

Imagine being friends with one of these people, going to their house, and the time you walk in is the time they summon the half father thing.

[@lunafox5974]

Hi strawberry pimp

[@lobster5364]

@@lunafox5974 who is straw berr y pimp

[@kottonkandy0962]

Lobster In my wee wee - Alastor, the radio demon

[@lobster5364]

@@kottonkandy0962 sex?!

[@icecreamhero2375]

friend: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@toddd7573]

Coming soon to bargain bins near you: Forwards Backwards Upwards Downwards Wards

[@best_bud1]

Towards

[@lightyagami1058]

Cowards.

[@jasburger]

@@best_bud1 That movie will be going towards the toilet.

[@moominwithaknife4321]

Outwards

[@drageoksllechtim2078]

Cowards

[@stefan6347]

* When the movie has a stepfather is not evil and cares about his stepchildren * Most Disney movies: Uh, does not compute

[@payton_bagel8317]

I always get so mad when movies portray all step-parents as horrible people. My parents are divorced, but both of them have SO's that I love. I'm glad that the trope is starting to die now that more people are having step-parents. Now all we need is for people to stop thinking that porn = reality.

[@dvt1393]

@@payton_bagel8317 Wait... Hold up... Porn sex isn't like real-life sex? 😮

[@payton_bagel8317]

@@dvt1393•O•

[@aquadraco20]

"People in the world arent so quick to tear down history!" Me, thinking about all the book burning and destruction and intentional erasure of history: "HA"

[@neonthehybrid8047]

Fahrenheit 451 would like to know your location

[@voxlknight2155]

If you thought that the book burning was bad, wait till you realize whats happening over here in Belgrade, wooowie. Vincha? Whats that XD

[@Raptor_Ren]

VoxlKnight That’s pretty bad. Belize has a pretty bad one too: They tore down a Mayan Pyramid and used it to build roads.

[@LeonardGreenpaw]

-in america looking at religious native american land being defiled by things like oil pipelines- Oh ya, burning books is terrible isnt it?

[@maria.q99]

The burning of the library of Alexandria is a good example of that

[@chaoticneutral7976]

Best part is that Barley was never once jealous that Ian is able to control magic and is very supportive of him

[@HeilRay]

Felt like Barley should have been jealous but didn't have to take it out on his bro though.

[@Golemoid]

Barley is a fighter class

[@TheVanishing87]

It would have been only all too easy for Pixar to have made Barley envious of his younger bro. I praise the writers so much for not taking that path. But in all honesty if I were Barley and if I had a sibling that could do magic while I couldn’t no matter how hard I tried I would have been so jelly. Like how Petunia from Harry Potter was secretly jealous of Lily being a witch. Don’t get me wrong I’d still support the hell out of my sibling if I had one, but I’d still be like secretly jealous.

[@gotherella3963]

Barley can more than likely cast fist

[@atlasswiatek617]

"And my little brother has the magic giiift"

[@TheEnabledDisabled]

Saberspark mentions Coronavirus KZbin: so you have chosen demonetization

[@amanwithnoname2744]

Damn you China.

[@pattonramming1988]

Everyone was kung flu fighting

[@justsomefacts2118]

Sick and sour sicken

[@Hexapoda.Resident]

Sadly he said c0ronav1rus rather than the more correct Covid-19.

[@JudgementSkull]

@@pattonramming1988 bruh lmao

[@MiloKuroshiro]

Barley is such a sweetheart. I just want to hug him.

[@wafflemenulol6971]

Ian is a soft boi

[@Sopuliuli]

UGH SAME

[@ellielovegood6307]

Careful when you hug him

[@goblincat]

I wish I had a personal support Barley.

[@jasburger]

Ian is hotter

[@lisatheboywonder6744]

This was a really cute movie just came out at the worst possible time.

[@GrantDolanMusic]

The sad part is that there are going to be kids in 16 years that had this experience because of Covid19.

[@ScripulousFingore6133]

Wut? why? During an outbreak is the best time for a movie to come out. Because of it, we can watch the movie for cheap in our own homes

[@thegloriousmorious9755]

Adam Carlson from your vows, yes it’s good but for the company who made it, it’s not good at all. It can’t be released in cinemas so many can’t watch it high means it won’t do as well as if it was released before the outbreak in the box office :/

[@jo_nm9484]

@Noah Maldonado it's probably not doing well in box office, but it's probably making Disney big $$ for Disney+

[@mattwolf7698]

​@@ScripulousFingore6133 The original rental price was $20, that's way more expensive than one movie ticket, if two people wanted to watch it, it was probably cheaper as they probably would have bought concessions at the theater, if they didn't the rental was still probably more, if three people watched the rental, than it's saving money. The rental is $6 now which is cheaper though. Still, seeing stuff in theaters is more fun in my opinion.

[@zippy1289]

Chris Pratt plays a character in a movie associated with Disney where his character was too scared to say goodbye to his parental figure.

[@user-xb5bz4fu9o]

I felt so bad because I heard that line and I was like how did this happen twice, did no one check this

[@LeonardGreenpaw]

OH SHOOT How did I not catch this? This is some specific typecasting XD

[@draculaura_keyblade]

i went to see onward, and it actually resonated with me well as i am a child who never met their mother (died when i was born), i'm a teenager and i have an anxiety disorder, so i could really relate to ian, maybe a little too much

[@amaravega838]

We're almost one in the same on that. My dad died 8 months before I was born when a drunk driver hit him. I understand the anxiety.. I hope you heal and are able to find peace ❤️

[@EyeTry203]

Nice blog

[@paperchasindude6578]

Yeah same me too

[@kingzach74]

My mom left my dad when I was a year old and to this day I've never met him. Recently though I have been able to call him every once in awhile.

[@paperchasindude6578]

@@kingzach74 that's cool

[@colbymullenix9140]

I hope this film gets released immediately after its theatrical run. It's not perfect, but it sure deserved better.

[@davidbergmann8948]

Well, to run in theaters the movie has to be released. I guess some unreleased movies run at movie festivals or in sneak previews though. But otherwise if a movie is in theaters, it's officially released ಠωಠ

[@carltheincels6641]

Yeah its very unique. Or atleast more out of the box than this year/last year's films.

[@tinx713]

Sucks that this movie has to come out at the worst time possible.

[@sourstrawberryshortcake]

You can actually rent/ purchase this movie on some sites like Amazon Movies!

[@alexanderpayne7226]

Its available in VOD now and going to disney plus April 3rd I believe

[@Mysterynovus]

Having watched it twice now, this movie really got to me in account of being an older sibling and wondering if I've done enough for my younger sibling to be a positive influence on their life. It was so satisfying to see a movie like this which explores the impact a positive and supportive sibling can have on someone.

[@zephyrdian2408]

Agreed, I'm an older sibling as well

[@i.m.belter9100]

I did cry when Barley started talking about seeing his dad hooked up to tubes and how he couldnt say goodbye because he was scared, I went through almost the exact same thing with my mom, but i was older.

[@bluebunanimates6590]

I know exactly what you mean. Last time I saw my grandma alive was on Christmas a few years ago. She didn't even seem to know we were even there. She had this almost dead stare... She looked so weak. (I'd like to personally say "fuck you" to all kinds of cancer)

[@ahtziriramirez2597]

This movie made me realize how my siblings see me. My parents are alive, we all live together. But when they’re working, I always check on my siblings and they always talk to me because they see how open I am with them. The ending just made me ugly cry. Loved this movie. And i hope my siblings understand the message once they’re older and see this again

[@ALM-je2gv]

My little sister showed me this movie and said to me that she cried with it because she relate to the way Ian understood what Barley did for him, the way I stayed with her, I think your siblings Will grow to understand that too :)

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

It had bad timing when it comes to the theatrical release but I thought it was pretty good. The topic was relatable (especially for me) and I loved the animation. It was a good movie. Hoping they'll release it on Disney+ because of the current situation

[@wildethang93]

They did the same thing with Frozen II as far as moving up the on-demand release, so why not?

[@vacilated]

Oh I see someone clever. Ok could you tell me whether you hear poob or ploob or ploo in the episode titled Horville's hut of horrors in the Ewoks Star Wars show?

[@PeterGriffin11]

@@vacilated What does that have to do with anything???

[@vacilated]

@@PeterGriffin11 Life.

[@chunchunmaru5761]

I hope everything gets released on Disney+ (thats an exaggeration). I think becos theatres are failing, New Mutants shud be their priority I need to know if it can be released instreaming service

[@AlfredPennyworth2017]

Onward: exists Coronavirus: I'm about to end this whole mans career

[@Salchichas38]

Yes I know,I’m pretty despicable.

[@hpep9159]

This virus is taking everything from us

[@HeilRay]

@@hpep9159 Noo I'm still getting Animal Crossing Friday.

[@Sinful_Ariq]

@Khaki Shorts wait-

[@AlfredPennyworth2017]

@Khaki Shorts Thanks for the correction but isn't it Winnie the Fluh?

[@nugnug4728]

I guess im going to have to watch onward at home. Mom, go get homeward

[@xjazz3d256]

You messed up real bad

[@oliveoil2560]

@@xjazz3d256 how? Lmao

[@a-cheng3133]

@@xjazz3d256 ????????

[@heavybutternug5709]

We have homeward at home

[@mad_shadowling]

What a regular person see’s: Tom Holland and Chris Pratt What I see: *Peter and Peter*

[@KonnaroTaro]

Eddie Kaspbrak thats too true holy-

[@dumbtxh7174]

O_o

[@ertyboi944]

AHHHHHHHH

[@nickdorenkamp959]

That would actually make a really good sitcom. Heck you can even maybe call it Parker and Quill or Quill and Parker

[@eat0dirt495]

@@nickdorenkamp959 or, chris, chris, and chris

[@parker-boy98]

I seriously don't understand the flack against this film, they say "it doesn't hold up to Pixar standards" and they didn't elaborate.

[@RedfurredPikachu]

Honestly that was just adding insult to injury with the virus going on.

[@Evancore-u6v]

tba i'll elaborate on why i hated the movie. i said it before, but this is a different group of comments so its fine. Keep in mind this is just my opinion. I just want to elavberote on WHY I hated and not just say I HATED THIS MOVIE JUST BECAUSE *I hated Barleys Character. GOOD GOD WAS HE ANNOYING!!! * The Story Was weak, below what we expect from Pixar. *Most of the movie was either boring or hair tearingly irritating *The BEST Characters: The Mom and the mantacore get LESS Screentime because BARLEY was more important * I really liked Ian but its said he let Barley WALK ALL OVER HIM. He should've had the chance to see his father but NOPE Barley stolen that chance * I was disspointed it wasant the fairytale fantasy i THOUGHT i was gonna get from the premise. Its just Dungeon and Dragons the movie and it does not appeal to me i can go on and on but i wont because i dont wanna bore you guys XD but yeah i was seriously disappointed. i admire that people who had no father growing up look up to this but 1. I DO have a father so it doesn't really impact me 2. I have a little sister which is one of the reasons i relate to Frozen more (Frozen is SO MUCH BETTER) but the director has potential to do something great since he did a great job with Monsters Universety. I have faith he CAN DO SOMETHING GREAT. He just needs to get at it more. nobody's perfect with their first original film and practice makes perfect.

[@PizzaMadeMeFat]

@@Evancore-u6v Frozen is overrated tbh the story of onward is better than the story of frozen I loved Barley because he broke the stereotypical big bro that's a jock and total bully role that's really overused and his character was endearing but that's just my opinion The mother and the Manticore are just meh characters for me and if they got more screen time what exactly would they add to the story? How did you get "Barley was more important" from the fact that they got less screen time? Most of the time like about 80% of his screen time Barely was with Ian Barley didn't walk all over Ian Barley wanted to take the "path of peril" or whatever he called it and Ian said no Barley respected that and went on the expressway instead showing that he listens to his brother and doesn't walk all over him if anything Ian's the one who walked all over Barely by refusing to do things his way in the first place even though he knew more about magic than Ian did Barley didn't steal Ian's chance to see his father Ian realized that Barely needed to see him more than he did because Barley did for him all the things his dad would've done and Barely needed to say goodbye if Ian had went instead then it would've only left him feeling guilty about being the one to see their dad sorry for the rant I just finished watching the movie like 30 mins ago :)

[@DISTurbedwaffle918]

As for the movie, I thought the premise made perfect sense. It can be used as a metaphor for how technology and modernity replaced a lot of traditional cultures and values, and rendering many areas of craftsmanship almost extinct. Like, when's the last time you saw a hand-made vehicle? Or the last time you needed to call up a blacksmith to make you some nails for your shed? I think that's at least part of the inspiration in the movie, that a lot of these things, while amazing and beautiful, were abandoned in favor of advancing technology, which could do a lot of the same jobs more cheaply and efficiently. Whether that's good or bad is up to anyone to decide, but those who had potential to be great craftsmen are nevertheless left with no one to craft for. People like Ian, who have potential to be wizards, have no one to do magic for, and he almost had no one to teach him.

[@zerolayne8245]

Yeah, that's why I'm gonna be a horologist! Hand-made clocks for everyone!!

[@lilliegreenlaw]

While I can agree on some things you said, all of your examples are just one method of production replacing another. I can understand losing some sense of magic that is just as easy or more reliable to do with technology--like healing being replaced with hospitals, or something like that, but what modern day replacement is their for walking on air, growing/shrinking things, or raising people from the dead?

[@nancyhuerta5267]

Your comment sorta reminded me of how the knowledge and techniques of traditional animation are virtually lost today. Apparently, not a lot of animators know how to animate like that nowadays, and that naturally causes a lack of traditional animation teachers at art/animation schools.

[@Emoboy381]

And he knew the history behind it. Alot people celebrate Christmas or Halloween, but not many people know the history behind it. Alot of people like to celebrate things or represent where they're from, (California, or their City or even their Country) but don't know the history of the land or even their flag. Coco reminds me to know and celebrate family and home traditions. Onwards reminds me to know the history, to be grateful for what you have and have had. Alot of military personnel know the Birthday of the branch they serve, your more closer to it once you know the history, and that could be for whatever, military branch, animation, arts, traditions, home country, cultures and even Subcultures (Like Hip-hop, Rock, Goth, or even Emo).

[@Jay-fs2nw]

I was gonna watch it today, had it booked and everything and all the cinemas are shut

[@ChalkyLoki]

That sucks!

[@FantasticRiver1]

Jake Cotton damn, glad I watched it sooner

[@abandonedacc420]

OOF

[@TheDisney_Kidd]

I got to it yesterday

[@SoldierMan1557]

Well that's terrible

[@jevilchaos8975]

other KZbinrs: don't say the words guys Saberspark: corona virus

[@crunchy1547]

KZbinrs like that make me so glad I have adblock.

[@s0s2]

I loved the movie! I really liked that after having Frozen with two sisters we got a movie with two brothers. It felt necessary and refreshing~

[@CedarCritter]

Can I just say that their mom, Laurel, is so frickin cute and I'd die for her if she was real?

[@jaydenwest7426]

got it simp

[@CedarCritter]

@@jaydenwest7426 So I'm a simp for thinking a fictional character's cute? Gotcha

[@jaydenwest7426]

@@CedarCritter oh, sorry it was a joke, didn't mean for you to take it the wrong way

[@CedarCritter]

@@jaydenwest7426 Oh, sorry as well. Wasn't really in a joking mood at that time. If I was, I'd probably just ignore that. ^^;

[@grayjoestah1728]

She's got a fat ass

[@mangagoddessinu]

as a Dungeons and dragons fan I loved this movie. there were points that I feel you didn't really touch on also there was a small line about hoping that there is enough magic in Ian to use the spell that line was in the note with the staff. to me that was a way to address (along with Barley not being able to use the staff) that not only do you need to understand magic buy you have to have it in you to use it in the first place. Things that made me supper happy about this movie that you didn't touch on was the mother. She wasn't just a throw away side character as most mothers tend to be in coming of age type stories (like this kinda felt like to me) she rose up to help her boys and to save them. Her friendship with the mantacore was very organic and really a refreshing change of pace to see. In general the facial expressions and just over all body language of all the characters in the movie were so organic and so real. especially Barleys response to the rope coming untied. that hit me hard. sorry i got to rambling i just wanted to share my feelings on the movie too.

[@TheRealNormanBates]

Drawwithinu supper makes me happy too. Breakfast even more so. Lunch is okay. 😎

[@HandmadeGoose97]

@@TheRealNormanBates breakfast/ desert>lunch>dinner

[@mariedillingham199]

LOVED the mom in thjis one.

[@paanazmi8062]

The part where ian learn the magic is what i like about the movid..i wish moremagic in this movie

[@zephyrdian2408]

@@mariedillingham199 Nah the pixie bikers were better than everythinfg

[@sonarchy5158]

Whenever I look at the older brother, I see Jack Black for some reasons

[@cthulhu8079]

Whenever I look at your profile pic, I see Gamzee for some reason

[@ready4spaghetti64]

Sonarchy i thought i was the only one lol

[@treskyplesky1189]

I see Chris Pratt when he was still fat

[@crunchy1547]

Petition to get Jack Black as the older brother when the live action remake comes out in 15 years

[@patrickrivera8594]

Sonarchy yea probably bec of the van and music he’s playing. It’s very School of Rockish

[@ThatOneAccount931]

Humans remembering history isn’t always true. Until recently, modern humans did not know how the romans made concrete that could last thousands of years. It wasn’t until 2017 that the recipe was found. Tons of important knowledge from ancient times has been forgotten by modern humans. I could see if there was a low success rate, maybe due to a combination of an inherited aspect along with study and dedication, it could cause a species to reject that knowledge as only a handful would be potentially able to learn it. And if you’re in a feee society, you can’t make sine be a wizard if they don’t want to be even if they are the only person with the magical aptitude to be one.

[@oonooooooooo]

it specially makes sense when you think about how they wanted to erase magic from their history. when conquistadors came to America, they burned and destroyed as many traces of the cultures as they could.

[@Catherapt0r]

Saber: “I’m pretty sure that’s their last name” Me: *laughs in elvish*

[@wren5583]

*2d*

[@frostbitethebat]

Oh god this entire comment stripe is 2-D

[@Catherapt0r]

Frostbite The Bat My brethren

[@frostbitethebat]

@@Catherapt0r This is the best day of my life

[@crystal_flower]

I watched onward in theatres. While the virus was going on. It was a school trip to this movie. And I cried my eyeballs out in the end. In my opinion this movie was really. REALLY good. Again it's my opinion, you can have other opinions about this movie, but this is MY opinion. I have two siblings, a older brother and a little sister. Watching this movie makes you realize how important your siblings are in your life. Even the differences, and flaws, your sibling/s have they are still your family. And the memories you have with them are one of the precious things you have. They will always be there for you, sure you might fight a lot. But still. This just gives you important messages about life.

[@xhlcus88]

GachaElsa TV A school trip? Darn. That’s unfair tho At my school probably no one knows what Ownard is

[@LeonardGreenpaw]

I disagree It was not a really really good movie It was the goodest movie of all of 2020 at least! GREAT movie! 9.8 out of ten stars!

[@crystal_flower]

@@xhlcus88 😂

[@crystal_flower]

@@LeonardGreenpaw oh my god. I thought you were going to say something else for a second there 🤣

[@Sorcerer-SMC]

I don’t care what anyone says, I personally thought this was a good and very interesting movie. I mean, it wasn’t one of my most favorite Pixar movies, but I could relate to both Ian and Barley for so many reasons

[@jojonono2679]

I enjoyed the movie too :D

[@camer4459]

I 100% agree! Of course, it wasn't my favorite movie of all time, but I absolutely loved it and would definitely rewatch it!

[@SoldierMan1557]

I enjoyed this movie too

[@WorldofPickles]

Oh so your a wizard too and you summoned half your dad?

[@eleven-hopper]

I loved this movie so much and it's honestly my favorite pixar movie for sure. Honestly, what Saberspark said was true about you'll probably love it the more that you can relate. Which I can for sure. I've never related so much to a character before Ian. And my brother is legit just like Barley. The way they act is the way me and my older brother act with each other. I do have a dad in my life but he's never what I wanted in a father. I've never been close to him. I hardly ever talk to him anymore and there's nothing we have in common. It used to alright when I was younger but ever since I've changed things with him changed. My coming out definitely didn't help either. So even though I physically have a father, he has never been there for me emotionally

[@TheToonyloon]

If you ask me, Onward is a real good movie that couldn't have had a worse release date.

[@FlashQuatsch]

And really bad advertising too, I think I only saw one ad for it before watching it.

[@pca1987]

It could be worse if they released it a week later that when they did.

[@TheToonyloon]

@@pca1987 Honestly, if it was scheduled for release a week later, Disney probably would have seen the writing on the walls by that point and postponed its release at the last second.

[@pca1987]

@@TheToonyloon You're probably right, but the marketing was so attrocious that even at the first days they were making much less than expected. I think it was doomed anyway, but yeah, the virus is making it lose much more money.

[@CarbyGuuGuu]

Not to mention bad PR from Disney, they kept showing off with that “First LGBTQ character” act, which has been overdone at this point. Like, the characters they mention are just secondary and serve no purpose to the main story, plus they only show up for a few seconds but the officer in Onward stayed for a while longer.

[@dogjr2fast4u75]

I love how Officer Bronco is driving what's pretty much an old Ford Bronco.

[@TheVanishing87]

This fantasy setting of the world of Onward would make such a fun and interesting animated show. That said I hope Pixar decides to make an Onward T.V series sometime. Be awesome!

[@HOGSOOEY]

this is such a good idea... like literally they could totally expand the world and add other creatures such as orcs or something

[@Djsjfjdjwjrufjsjfhfhf]

That would be way better than the boss baby series

[@oonooooooooo]

idk I feel like it would ruin it to add sequels or a spin off show

[@gundhamisbestboy9401]

@@oonooooooooo tangled got a TV show and it was awesome so ya never know when it comes to pixar and Disney

[@Evancore-u6v]

i am SO AGAINST the idea because well i hated the movie but if they do it it'll prob be a Disney+ Original

[@Icagel0]

I hate that you call it an original story when it's so obviously a cheap ripoff trying to ride Homeward's momentum

[@calkestis4116]

Stuker nvm I was about to ruin the joke

[@Bicth97]

it is obviously trying to rip on fullmetal alchemist

[@Revanty]

But is there really such a thing as an original story?

[@emmarina3525]

Indeed how dare he. Homeward was a masterpiece

[@Monkeysantiago111]

Onward wants to be Onward sooo bad

[@mckenziemorris5414]

Went to see this the moment I realized Corona might shut the theaters down. The cheesepuff scene made me ugly cry hard. It's like they reached into my brain and unearthed a traumatic memory to absolutely BREAK me half way through the movie. So glad we were the only ones in the theater.

[@febefox5930]

I honestly love that all of the comments on the trailers are Fullmetal Alchemist references. That alone makes me wanna go see the movie.

[@geardog24]

Two brothers trying to resurrect a dead parent with supernatural arts using a magic stone.... So it's Disney's version of Fullmetal Alchemists?

[@blakericketts4662]

geardog24 That’s what I thought!

[@purplefern6010]

This was nearly my exact thought after watching the movie. It's a strong compliment to this movie that Ian and Barley reminded me of the Elric brothers.

[@TheHitsubasa]

HAHAHA

[@bassplayertaylor6983]

Bruh

[@cmsully1]

*spittake*

[@thefirebirdflock3440]

I’m just happy that we got something that isn’t a sequel or remake from Disney for once

[@Evancore-u6v]

we are still getting those which makes me happy (Im gonna support Mulan!!)

[@kalinjones3626]

@@Evancore-u6v eh

[@Evancore-u6v]

@@kalinjones3626 just my opinion but I prefer Disney’s remakes and sequels.

[@KermitTheGamer21]

Barley's memory of not being able to go in and see his dad for the last time hit me so hard. I lost my grandma in 2018 from pneumonia and other factors. She was a sweet lady who always cared for her kids and grandkids. Those last few days in the hospital were agonizing, especially since it looked like she was getting better and then suddenly took a turn for the worse. By the time I got to see her the last time, she was practically unresponsive. I saw my grandpa tightly clutching her hand and crying out about how much he loved her, and I broke and ran out of the room. Grandma died three hours later. I never got to say a proper goodbye. Even at the wake, I went up to see her once and the second I saw her peaceful face in the casket I broke again. Even writing this now I'm shaking through the tears, just as I did while watching that scene in the movie. Onward is one of my favorite movies ever now.

[@bottlecapjazz341]

At least we aren’t shoving up true pain up into Spark’s furry life.

[@GentlemanSlendy]

0:37 Oh no, he said the no-no word. KZbin GODS SPARE HIM, HE KNOWS NOT WHAT HE HAS DONE!

[@anormalguy9320]

The movie is actually pretty good. It's a shame it's not doing so well at the box office (damn you, coronavirus).

[@soraceant]

It was doing bad before corona.

[@vijaz5559]

Why dont you all admit it?? It was the ugly character design. Its not as attractive or interesting as other great pixar movie, thats why people dont bother to watch i

[@tjg-118]

Well, it's China's fault for making bats part of their expansive frenzy of meats. If they wouldn't have such a large variety of animals to eat, then none of this would've happened.

[@dezs.5202]

I never thought I’d ever see myself grieve over a fictional van. This movie was an emotional rollercoaster.

[@BloodiestMaria]

I felt like this movie was made for me, I’m the youngest of two girls with a bit of an age gap. And we two sisters love D&D, anyways my older sister got to spend her first few years with our father but I never really got to meet him due to him dying after I turned 4. I’m also socially anxious and unsure of myself and my sister refuses to be afraid. So we both really connected to this film. So I sobbed throughout the whole ending. My mother is even a lot like the mother in the movie. Kinda cool if I dare say so myself.

[@AnimeCreep141]

Soooooo, this movie had me sobbing in the theater when Barley was describing his fourth memory of his dad. When I was 7 my dad died of ALS, and my last memory of my dad was almost identical to his description. I thought I was being real sneaky with my quite sobbing cause I was holding my breath but my fiancee still reached over and grabbed my hand. He later said he didn't know I was crying tell he grabbed my hand and leaned in so I was still sneaky he just knew I was easily triggered by that 🤣.

[@Btm10000]

When you reviewed the knockoff before the actual movie.

[@Managable_Mayhem]

I think it has to be the virus/pandemic thing going on. I mean, the trailer seems high quality (as per usual), the story is incredibly interesting and seems funny and who doesn't love fantasy settings? So I'm pretty sure it has to be the pandemic's fault because I doubt people would dislike this movie based on the trailer or that there's a lack of advertizing for it. I for one am thrilled and love it already, so I'll watch it as soon as I have money!

[@matnat21]

MondayMayhem corona ruined everything

[@softbread2073]

teathers in my country were all shut down, i had scheduled to watch it with my friends :c

[@Managable_Mayhem]

@@softbread2073 That sucks, I hope you can watch it once this quarantine and virus stuff is over. :(

[@kittykazoo3293]

@@Tattooed_goldenretriever I was gonna reccomend the same thing lol. Yeah its one of the best free sites and I use it all the time

[@kayhood4017]

My dad passed away a few years back and there’s so much that was left unsaid. It really hit hard when Ian allowed Barley to have the last moments with their father, and I totally bawled my eyes out!

[@koidotjpeg9944]

Once my car gets out of the shop, I'm gonna put an O on the "D" in it like Barley. I just thought that was so cool

[@skinnychumpz007]

careful, saying the word "Corona" gets you demonitized

[@garfiel_d]

how bout covid-19?

[@vanessaaiselbrown3521]

are you serious!?

[@SoldierMan1557]

Yep saying the name of a deadly virus could get you demonize

[@avengeddisciple]

KZbin changed the rules, apparently it was a hiccup on their end.

[@shartytartysuprise000]

oOh NoOo

[@spazman2644]

My brother and I got a whole IMAX theater to ourselves when we went to see this

[@cintronproductions9430]

Normally that would be lucky but considering why it was empty, it's sad.

[@spazman2644]

@@cintronproductions9430 you see I was expecting at least 1 family to be there but unfortunately not the case

[@BugsyFoga]

Peter(Star Lord) and Peter's(Spiderman)Excellent Adventure

[@bananaoreo8083]

wilden (their father) made the “bring me back to life” spell himself, that’s why it’s not a very popular spell that people still use

[@maxinefishman5119]

it was so refreshing to see such a wonderful sibling dynamic in this movie! they could've easily made Barley an asshole and jealous of Ian's abilities but they didn't. Barley is genuinely happy for his brother the entire time. it reminds me of me and my sibling. it's nice to see a good sibling relationship on screen every once in a while, movie or tv show :)

[@RoriHeere]

I honestly hope they rerelease the movie after the Corona situation has gotten better so more people can see it in theatres

[@hpep9159]

It's probably going to disney plus so more people can watch it at home, this corona situation has cancelled everything I wanted do so far

[@noradennis4361]

@@hpep9159 But not everyone can afford Disney+.

[@DocHologram]

Except I watched it in theaters

[@Luis519RS]

Define better...

[@RoriHeere]

@@Luis519RS So when they find a cure and/or it stops spreading

[@13autumnmoon12]

I actually enjoyed the movie it was funny and heartfelt to me. My kids especially loved it.

[@georgerobertson7010]

1:59 it’s lightfoot not lightspinner.

[@pmester228]

* Laughs in She-Ra *

[@stevenbobbybills]

That was, in fact, the joke, as he establishes not ten seconds later.

[@princesskaylafaulkner]

"I didn't cry when I watched this movie." Meanwhile, I'm bawling my eyes out. Seriously, this movie was amazing. You make a good point with the magic, but I completely forgive that part and don't care much for that hiccup. I give this movie a 10/10, and it's now my 5th favorite Pixar movie.

[@caridadchang7895]

Saber: go for the Rock! Saber: picks the Rock's worse freaking photo

[@maskyarts1245]

last time i was this early saberspark was still doing the "what the hell is " series

[@HOGSOOEY]

I literally related SO much to barley. being that older sibling and the fact that their relationship isnt built on the negitivity but support for each other. like you could tell they genuinely care for each other without the movie bluntly pointing it out and i love that

[@donnellramsey7258]

I thought it was amazing! I was bummed when I bought my ticket, expecting a full theatre because that was the preview I was given when picking my seat, and then saw it was only me and two other people. Where I live, everyone is cancelling plans due to the virus. Sports, school, everything... But this movie was a highlight. I had high expectations, and personally, I found the film exceeded all of them. I actually cried a few times, but then again the actual content of the story and the way the characters fit together was very close to my heart and very relatable. You're right that it depends on personal attachment when you go into a story like this. I'm already excited for it to be released so I can watch it again!

[@lens_hunter]

This movie had me crying for like two hours. GREAT movie.

[@phillinsogood]

I thought it was a fun & beautiful film. I also like how Pixar is putting out new concepts instead of just making sequels to their bigger films (which I don’t mind)

[@ryanswaynow]

So basically it’s just a cross between “Bright” and “A Goofy Movie”?

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

And more heartfelt than either.

[@jackofhearts5542]

@@KeybladeMasterAndy A Goofy Movie was much more heartfelt than this tbh

[@ryanswaynow]

KeybladeMasterAndy That doesn’t make it OK to steal ideas, something Pixar has a long and sad history of doing. In fact THAT’S what saberspark should do a video about: Pixar’s long history of plagiarism.

[@debleb166]

Sprinkle in some Fullmetal Alchemist, too

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

@@ryanswaynow Well, you know what they say about great artists...

[@Sopuliuli]

I'm really really really nervous to watch this review because all the other youtube reviewers but one went hard on the movie and it's actually my favourite pixar movie to this date--- I loved it very much. Me and my sister went to see it together and related to the brothers so much and it touched me a lot. BUT OKAY EEK TIME TO WATCH THE VIDEO!! Edit: I FINISHED THE VIDEO AND I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID!!! Thanks for not going too hard on it!!😊

[@maui4270]

Me too, I watched it with my brother and we were really moved by it , we cried lol

[@darryl0745]

I hear you. Why does so many people dislike Onward? It's very good. It's not a masterpiece by any means, but it deserves far more credit that the one most reviwers in KZbin and many in IMDb give it.

[@invaderpez12]

Yeah its kinda strange how many people's complaints are that "its not as great as pixar's best". Like not only has Pixar not always been 100% perfect but judging a movie based on the best from the same studio seems bad. Saber at least acknowledged that its not as great as their best but still better than some of their more average films and still a good film

[@goblincat]

@@invaderpez12 This exactly bothers me so much. Pixar is cursed for making so many near masterpieces that when they make something more "basic", people are very harsh on it. I feel like Onward would be getting so much more praise if it was made by something like Sony or Illumination.

[@asleepyb0i400]

@@darryl0745 1. Cause Pixar raised it’s standards way too high when it made it’s earlier movies (Finding Nemo, Monsters INC, Toy Story), and now anything that isn’t a masterpiece made by Pixar is “bad”. If it was made by DreamWorks or Sony, it would be praised so much more. 2. Some people also disliked the movie and refuse to even watch it because of that one scene where a cop reveals she is gay/bi and has a girlfriend. These are mainly homophobes and prejudiced Karens who think it would “warp their children’s brains into thinking they should be following the gay agenda”, which isn’t what was being conveyed at all, not even close. I personally think it was a great move on the studio to be more open to non-traditional families and lgbt. People also thought she was ugly when beauty is subjective and Officer Specter is an absolute queen don’t @ me. They also thought it was bad representation when she qualified as a minor “antagonist”, when she’s just doing her job. Sorry for ranting a bit (you didn’t do anything wrong), Onward is my favorite Pixar movie to date (I grew up on the old Pixar movies like the Toy Story series and Finding Nemo), but I emotionally connect extremely well with Ian, with me having social anxiety, fear of trying new things like driving, and being very close in age to him. I am also a sucker for suburban fantasy themes, so I was excited for Onward when the first trailer came out. Overall, this movie was amazing in my eyes and I wished more people had the chance to see it.

[@KuraiKodoku16]

This movie made me cry so hard how they lost their father. I love how they spoke to their father with the foot tapping, I saw so much emotions with one simple action despite nothing being said I loved it ;w;

[@missiontobeaman3111]

*They barley advertised this movie. Didn’t even know it existed till it was already out.*

[@PussInBootsTheLastWishFan2003]

Was that a Barley joke?

[@phil2160]

When I want to go watch the movie in cinema : Onward When I can't go watch the movie because of Covid-19 : Backward

[@Golemoid]

You stay home and watch Homeward.

[@MaximizedAnimation]

If there are any drive-ins near you, you could go there. There's less risk of exposure when you're in the car the whole time.

[@phil2160]

@@MaximizedAnimation There's no drive-in cinemas in my country.

[@fantasticfish6399]

Disney +

[@mady0616]

I haven't even watched Onward, but I'm hopping they release it on Disney+ because I'm not able to go out and watch it in theaters. It looks really good, and I'm absolutely in love with the character designs! (especially their mom's character)

[@LindaOlives]

They did!!!

[@chonkyteef9478]

this movie made me sob. literally the first scene where Ian was mourning his dads death made me cry, how barley was terrified for Ian when he lost the rope, the point is, I sobbed for this entire movie. the animation made me cry, the story made me cry, the characters themself made me cry, ect.

[@MamaBird94]

I lost my dad 2 years ago and this movie.. I cried like 10x times. Hell just you talking about is making me cry,remembering all the heartfelt scenes.

[@sadlobster1]

Contrary to what the majority thinks, I thought this movie was wonderful

[@dizzee6089]

Not on the levels of homeward of course

[@sadlobster1]

@@dizzee6089 I liked it because of the characters, the story, the fantasy elements and the overall Old World vs. New World theme in the movie. Even in the real world, we've got people destroying ancient and historical landmarks for the sake of putting up "trendy" things in their place, like Starbucks or ANOTHER Amazon warehouse. Worse, people might turn ancient castles into something to what the Manticore's Tavern was; when we first see it in the movie

[@RBA0512]

sadlobster1 Same

[@iiDollieFluff]

Here in under 10 Minutes: NEAT. Comments: 94 Me: ... *I AM NOT HERE FIRST, BUT I AM HERE!!*

[@soltandvinegar]

This was legit the last movie I saw before my country went on lockdown.

[@amberknight2030]

The year this came out was the year after my dad's passing. I SOBBED hard honestly one of my favourite films for the emotional weight it held .

[@Lucyfer_Morningstxr]

I put this on while cleaning the house with my mum. We both actually really enjoyed it. It wasn’t so intense to the point where you had to sit down and watch, but neither was it so boring that you tuned it out. It was the perfect mix for a chill Sunday afternoon.

[@Cadian045]

As someone who lost a parental figure at a young age, me and my brothers could relate to the entire plot of the film and thus we enjoyed it very much

[@masterswordwielder]

I really like it. I like every main and side character, how the climax brought back so many elements (the mom and the manticore, every spell on the movie, the wand's splinter), the fact that Barley was like a father to Ian, and just how watching the movie and moments of their journey felt

[@ghostlycrab9879]

Am I the only one that thought Onward was an amazing movie? Especially with Guinevere’s sacrifice, like I thought that was clever. I thought the comedy was also good.

[@cassiev2479]

Same

[@gundhamisbestboy9401]

Omg same

[@Thinginator]

I just want to say that as someone who drives a somewhat beat-up classic car, I found Barley's relationship with his van extremely relatable. The way he loves it in spite of its flaws and knows all its quirks and how to make things work... Like, I felt that. That bond is something I understand completely, and the moment when Barley had to sacrifice the van so he and Ian could get away... That gave me the feels, man! I imagine some people watching that scene might've thought it was funny that he was so sad to send such a crappy van to its doom, but for me that was one of the most emotional parts of the movie. I would feel the same way if I had to do the same thing. I understand how big of a sacrifice that was, and that made the scene much more meaningful to me. I've never seen that kind of relationship portrayed so accurately in any other movie... Just goes to show how brilliant Pixar's writers are! I love this film :)

[@MrKlausbaudelaire]

something I enjoyed about this movie was, in the end, I realized it had NO VILLAIN. Actualy... no antagonist at all. Sure there were obstacles, but rather something to antagonize the main characters, even those like officer Bronco didn't do much aside care for their own safety and the pixies were just a fun nuisance. Pixar managed to be original enough to tell an adventure with action and drama without relying on an antagonist.

[@HeilRay]

The centaur lady was dummy thicc. Also the mom was thicc. Barley is also thicc. ...thats all.

[@peemonkey6892]

yeah why barley look like a fucking snack-

[@asleepyb0i400]

Centaur lady? Colt’s... a man- but I will agree with you on nearly everyone else

[@OutlawKING111]

Are yall okay?

[@HeilRay]

@@peemonkey6892 Barley look like a 4 for 4 combo meal.

[@asleepyb0i400]

@@OutlawKING111 We’re fine lmao, thank you for asking

[@KZoopam]

The last animated movie to get release in theaters this year.

[@gabrieljejomarpenaredondo4239]

True and false at the same time

[@bassplayertaylor6983]

Trolls 2 will release eventually this year probably. I think it's still slated for April but who knows.

[@EmbalmerEmi]

@@bassplayertaylor6983 it just got announced that they'll release it but only for streaming at home. So it's not going to be in theaters probably.

[@bigspaghetti7631]

Basic summary: Onward could've done better but it's not the worse

[@britishtwit5233]

7:27 jeez, I thought he was about to snap his brothers neck then

[@migaish_]

I think my personal favourite thing in this movie was the step father, he wasn't mean or cringey, he was kind and loving. Like an actual parent and that's something I took personally and was happy to see

[@PaleoSteno]

Onward? More like backward, am I right? Heheheheh... okay, that was bad.

[@francescagonzalezramos9442]

PaleoSteno Did you saw Christopher Robin in 2018?

[@chonkeyshonkey]

😂😂😂

[@nacnud2115]

saberspark: and we are getting soul in june me:hahahahha june

[@marcsebastians.acusar3431]

*cries in December 25*

[@marinacastellanorodriguez9304]

@@marcsebastians.acusar3431 *insert poor pirates's music*