This Pixar film struck a chord with me in a way no other of their movies has before. It centers on Elio Solis, a young boy whose story explores the desire to find someone who truly understands him—a feeling I connected with strongly. In fact, I suspect he might be autistic, similar to myself. The visuals are vibrant and full of life, and there’s an offbeat sense of humor throughout that I appreciated. It's definitely…

Eleven-year-old Elio, still grieving the loss of his parents, lives with his aunt Olga, who works a demanding job involving orbital analysis. Feeling isolated and unwanted, he seeks solace in connecting with extraterrestrial life, becoming fixated on ham radios and hoping for abduction. Eventually, Elio’s wish comes true when aliens take him to an extraordinary realm populated by unfamiliar species. He's eager to …

Elio is a pleasant, space-themed story that reaffirms Pixar’s skill in creating movies for families that also contain more complex feelings. The actors do an excellent job; each one brings warmth and genuineness to their role, which helps people of any age relate to the lively personalities. As you might expect from this studio, the music is very important in shaping how viewers feel, subtly enhancing scenes of amaze…

After losing his parents, the adolescent “Elio” is raised by his aunt “Olga,” who works for the government assisting people with space debris management. He has developed his own unique language, "Elioese," and is intensely interested in establishing communication with extraterrestrial beings, firmly believing they exist. So, he’s quite taken aback when a possible reply to the Voyager mission, launched years earlier,…

It's hard to describe how amazing this film is, in a disturbing kind of way. Pixar consistently produces exceptional work.