"Onward": A heroic journey like a board game with a moving brotherhood

Onward is an adventure cartoon produced in 2020. It is directed by Dan Scanlon and voiced by Tom Holland and Chris Pratt.

The story is set in a world where elves are no different from ordinary humans, living in modern technology. On the 16th birthday of Elf Ian, he brought his father back to life with the wand and spell left by his father, but he only changed his father's legs. Missing his father, Ian decided to embark on an adventure with his brother Barry. Within 24 hours, he found the legendary Phoenix Stone and completed the remaining half of the magic.

Used to technological convenience but forgotten magic

The elves in the story set magic, but because they are used to the convenience of technology, they forget the talent of using magic. The movie points out magic to solve the needs of life, such as lighting, drifting, zooming in, and walking in the air. It was originally the daily ability of the elves, but because it takes time to train, everyone has given up magic.

The movie gets rid of the mystery of magic, but integrates with life and adventure, and points out the principle of advancement and abolition. The elves are not incapable, but are too lazy to practice after years and months. They naturally become mortals who only rely on science and technology, completely encountering modern humans. The same problem.

Why is magic forgotten? The manticore in the story was a hero who broke the curse with a sword. After many years, he became a restaurant owner, dealing with customers and performance all day long. The capitalist world emphasizes efficiency. It is conceivable that the problem of livelihood has left her too late to practice. Fortunately, Ian’s mother asked for help. Manticore once again spread his wings and wielded a sword. Although he made a bunch of jokes, his unchanging gluttony and thoughtless nature, plus the anger that made the magic out of control, it also allowed the audience to see the magic. The double-sided blade can be used in the right place to make everyone happy. If you are not careful, you can overturn the boat in the gutter.

An adventure that tests cooperation and trust

Ian and Barry’s adventures are very interesting. The brothers are good, a pair of treasures. The brother is fascinated by board games. The key figures of the magic wand, the audience sees them as indispensable from disagreement to mutual assistance and cooperation. The great unity seems to be the cliche of adventure cartoons, but the film combines the magic of magic with self-defeating, affectionate comfort and the unknown of adventure, recreating the heroic journey like a board game, which makes people have a kind of tickle anticipation. .

To put it bluntly, for magic to succeed, it is just like family love. It depends on trust. If you believe it is true, it will be effective at critical moments; if you think it doesn’t work, it will naturally give you counterproductive effects, even if you believe it is true. Pay the price. A scene in which Ian walks in the bottomless pit is an excellent proof. He believes that Barry is pulling a rope. With confidence in magic, he naturally has the courage to move forward. He points out magic in addition to wands, spells, and postures. Belief from the heart is the core. In the beginning, it is normal to be unable to trust the legend of fantasy colors, but with the support of family affection, my heart becomes stronger, and the task of unlocking the hero is much easier.

Brotherhood beats father and son love

The reunion of father and son before sunset is of course the climax of the story. However, the film has turned a corner. Ian realizes that his eldest brother is like a father, and Barry’s companionship and education have long replaced his father’s role, always spurring the timid Ian. . The meaning of father-son reunion is completely different for the brothers. Ian's final choice has grown tremendously. He knows how to sacrifice without a trace of regret. The point is to become a lively teenager who can socialize normally and face his family. Finding yourself is the greatest reward of the adventure.

"Onward" has laughter and tears, a fusion of fantasy and adventure. In the seemingly ordinary heroic journey, it points out that everyone can play their instincts. As long as you are willing to train, the iron rod can also be ground into embroidery needles.