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We live in a harsh world where purism exists. While this should be applied to literal purism, it could also be applied to that the world has a general habit of making comparisons to a huge degree. And if there's one thing that certainly true to this kind of purism, is how no entities should blend at all. And this has certainly applied to Disney and Pixar. One recurrent criticism is how both studios have become homogeneous through thi Revival era, which is certainly understandable. Yet when both studios began exploring and intertwining the elements of each other, truly created outrage by purists and naysayers.
Yes, it's a challenge to go onward with a bodyless feet. That's why we're guiding it ;) |
Onward`s Trademarks, Placement, Non-Pixar Components and Reception
Having been released March 6t, 2020, Onward was Pixar's first original property since the non-Caucasian Coco in 2017. Which also was a film that was truly invigorating from Pixar and could easily be interpreted as the amalgam of Disney and Pixar (since it was Pixar's first true musical). But after two sequels of two of Pixar's biggest hits, it was nice to see an original property of Pixar for once. Which has also pleased the general public, since Pixar has been frequently criticized for delving into sequel territory fully. While Onward perhaps wassn't the true culmination of Disney's territory as aforementioned Brave did, at least both movies shares genres that have similar components. But genre-wise they're still different. While Brave was Pixar's first fairy tale with a period setting, Onward was pretty much Pixar's first fantasy entry. Which truly was first for the studio.
Yet in true Pixar fashion, it was a mesh of different elements. As it blended a modern setting with fantasy elements. A mash-up like that may seem like a headscratcher. But hey, Pixar has managed to pull off such blends before. Regardless of how naysayers will hate me for mentioning this, a fantasy or fairy tale concept from Pixar always yields promise. Cause hey, it's not as Disney are the only company who's entitled to explore those properties.
Regardless of my aforementioned rants about purism, at least the backlash of the un-Pixar settings by Pixar seems to have settled down from Pixar purists. At least compared to when Cars 2 changed Pixar's foolproof fate forever. So therefore there weren`t many complaints about Onward. Yet one should always wonder if Pixar managed to restore their glory again during Onward`s time. Considering that none of their films between 2015-20 have been slammed as Cars 2, Brave or The Good Dinosaur. Yet Onward didn't seemèd to be destined for that path, as it's been well received by critics. At least Onward marked Pixar's first March release ever, which was going to be only three months prior to their second entry of 2020, Soul. Which was originally going to be released on their annual Summer slot, but was postphoned to December due to a certain pandemic (being helmed by Pixar veteran Pete Docter, who's behind some of Pixar's most beloved and emotionally resonant films, as Inside Out, Up and Monsters, Inc.)
Onward`s Plotline, Characters, Genesis, Setting and Personal Inspirations
We'll give ya more weight, Ian, so you'll blend with us :) |
Being helmed by Monsters University helmer Dan Scanlon, Onward tells the story of two brothers Ian (Tom Holland) and Barley Lightfoot (Chris Pratt). In a fantastical world that has over time devolved into something more closely resembling ours. The brothers are pointy-eared blue elves and lives in houses which essentially are mushrooms that could've practically been taken from The Smurfs (the choice of mushrooms was due to the sheer fun of it, while the crew were originally considering trees as homes. Since the crew wanted a blend of suburban normalcy).
It's Harry Potter's broomstick :) |
This wasn't written by Bob Dylan ;) |
You can be Forest Gump regardless of having only feet :) |
At least we're not running with the Olympic Flame :) |
Yes, it can happen. After all, it's magic :) |
While the family saw photographs
of Stanlon's father, they've never heard him speak before. Scanlon
played the recording of his father to a sea of people, who sat in rapt
attention. You only hear his father say two Words: "Hi" and "bye". The project stood out because of the personal nature of it. Initially Scanlon never really thought that his origin could be a story, still he had pitched two ideas that were similar. While one rumors of the movie was it being about "a half-pants person is walking around", with no further explanation.
Behind the Scenes Information
It can't go onward without a driver ;) |
I'm not trying to mess your hair up :) I'm trying to fix it ;) On my terms :) |
I'm two shades of grey ;) |
I'm so adorable, despite that I've tasted your clothes :) |
Blazey, the dog-like dragon,
was added in order to have a doglike character and it made sense that
the doglike creatures in this world would be dragons (though he was a
difficult to animate). But he was based on Scanlon's dog, Carol and was added to create more chaos to the family. The
blue-skinned elves provided somewhat of a challenge to the lighting
team due to their cooler-toned skins. Overall, there were 85 animators on
the film. And there were 13 species of
elves, cyclops, sprites, satyrs, dragons, bugs, and more which were
created to populate 240 individual characters with an additional 100
variants of those characters to support the film.
Onward`s Tearjerking Moments, Premise, Trailers, Pixar Tropes, Sibling Relationship, Actors & Manticore Comics
We're more fish than humans :) So we'll become fish at the end, because of our fins on our ears :) |
I'm Papa Smurf in disguise :) |
This is what Following the Leader should've been like :) |
We're trying to have the "freeze" gaze :) But aren't we adorable? :) |
Onward had big names as Chris Pratt, making his first job for Disney Animation. Barley is so classically gung-ho in a way Pratt is known for. But that was the reason for casting Pratt, as someone who's wild, chaotic and out of control, but in a very charming and infectious way (still it took five years before Pratt was even assigned on the project). And the choice of Pratt was random, without the knowledge of his friendship to Holland. Holland, on the other hand, was cast because of his skills at being a little awkward. Yet having a genuine sweetness to make the audience really root for him. And also because of his ability to mumble.
Both actors recorded some sessions together. “They are clearly friends,” Scanlon says of Pratt and Holland. “They’ve worked together before and hung out together. It was fun to sit back and watch them make each other laugh. Their schedules were so insane that getting them to record at all was a challenge". Pratt says that Holland is like a little brother to him, and it’s great that they can play brothers together in a Pixar film. And Pratt called Holland to say "that he was his Brother" when he got the part. Even their reaction to the trailer was posted on YouTube in late October. Holland also recorded a little in London. But the idea of reuniting Pratt and Holland wasn't intentional by the creators. And Holland didn't see the movie until it's premiere, unlike Chris Pratt. Who brought 20 people, who mostly were children. And Pratt lost his voice several times during this movie.
I've been to much with the Hydra :) |
I'm trying to imitate the Hercules VHS cover :) |
Music & More Behind the Scenes Information
To talk about the music, Life of Pi, The Good Dinosaur and Sanjay's Super Team's composers Mychael and Jeff Danna were brought back to score. What they heard astonished them, having lost their father at a young age themselves. The composers had to design music that complemented the spells and effects. So their score featured folk and early music instruments, including folk guitars, the plucked-string psaltery, and a crumhorn. Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile wrote and performed Carried Me With You for the end credits. The soundtrack was been available digitally from Walt Disney Records on February. 28 2020.
Yes, we've taken too many cues from raccoons :) |
Just give it time... at least they won't smell yet :) |
This is for the Smurfs :) |
At least it's not Quest for Camelot :) |
At least I'm not a librarian :) |
The creators came up with a rule that things would be like 70% modern and 30% fantasy (a rule that was similar to Treasure Planet, just the opposite way). On the technical side, the story didn't demand the crew to do any groundbreaking new technology for the film. While a new simulation was challenged for the hair and cloth. The ending of the film was settled from the very beginning, from an screening in October 2016.
Controversy, Deleted Ideas, Visuals, Cameo Voices, LGBT Character, Easter Eggs & Simpsons Short
I'm trying to scare ya all off :) |
Take this item as gift. It's free, which is a rarity nowadays :) |
And yes, Onward also has the first openly LGBT character in Pixar history. In Officer Specter, and she’s a Cyclops cop voiced by openly gay screenwriter and actress Lena Waithe. “It’s a modern fantasy world and we want to represent the modern world.” has Scanlon said. Unsurprisingly, Russian distributors have censored Spencer from their viewings, swapped out the word “girlfriend” for “partner”. Even several Middle Eastern countries has banned the movie for same reasons. The crew didn’t want to make a big deal out of a lesbian character, yet it came late in the process, and there wasn’t a huge discussion about it.
We can be badass, regardless of being in pink :) |
This is just an disguise. This ain't the real me :) |
We had to stop to pose for this selfie :) |
Let's pretend that we're millionaires :) |
Epilogue
This wand can change the weather :) |
Pegasus would've been so proud :) |
Don't worry, it will be documented forever :) |
At least it's not backwards :) |
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuiEg19b0Ko (Tom Holland and Chris Pratt interview for ONWARD)
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