The resulting story is a strange mix of fantasy/action/romance, with good action and spectacular visuals that cover for its flaws.

Like its predecessors, it feels very similar to the stories that launched this universe, unfortunately lacking their sense of magic.

By the end, it was a little much; still, seeing the Looney Tunes doing their thing again almost made the onslaught of Warner IP worth it.

While it certainly belongs on the lower end of the studio’s filmography, it is still amusing and generally enjoyable.

Tom and Jerry are supporting acts in their movie, popping in occasionally to prop up the dull humans with their usual brand of shenanigans.

Soul uses some of the themes Pixar has dealt with before, but plays them using different notes; creating something that feels new.

An uneven production that has enjoyable high-points, but peaks in the middle, before building to a frustratingly dull final act.

It is an okay time-waster for little kids, occasionally amusing and inoffensive, if completely forgettable.

The premise of Onward makes it sound like a routine family movie. However, Pixar, as usual, spins it into something different.

The negatives will not matter to those for whom the phrase “cute movie dog” is a massive selling point. For the rest, it adds up to decent.