this big-hearted reworking of fantasy and emotional family bonds embodies the Pixar touch so well you can't help but root for its success and enjoy the ride
the studio's latest film is a sweet, inventive, and original story of two brothers growing up in a fantasy universe that's lost its edge; a warm, gentle film that doesn't try to merely dazzle the audience with wild fantasy visuals
it's a touching, lovingly crafted oddity; What makes this one pretty good, and sometimes inspired, is that despite the occasional canned sentiment or overly familiar conflict, all those emotions seem to spring naturally from the story's intricate roots
heart-pumping, resonant, and positively harmonious; it's a strong framework for some of Pixar's most elegant storytelling of recent years - a satisfying hum of adventure plotting, emotional arcs and comedy that all remain perfectly in sync