animation – That Nerd Zach

Elio Review – Captures That Pixar Wonder, but Loses the Focus

The main character Elio stands on a colorful alien planet beside his friend Glordon, a tall, eyeless alien, as they both look up in awe in a scene from Pixar's Elio.

I liked Elio. It’s good Pixar that does what it needs to do, but it’s not hitting those top-tier heights we know the studio can reach. My review on why this enjoyable space adventure gets scattered trying to handle too many ideas at once.

Déjà Vu With Pixar’s Elio: Is Disney’s Marketing Problem Repeating Itself?

The main character from Pixar's Elio lies on the sand, looking up at the camera while wearing a homemade helmet made from a colander.

Despite great buzz, Pixar’s Elio is tracking for a box office flop. Is this a pattern? I explore Disney’s marketing failures and ask if Pixar can survive them.