Elio

...opts for a more specific and personal worldview — one that might just leave parents and children alike looking up at the nighttime sky with a whole new perspective.

Schmaltzy yet sincere, “Elio,” the latest from Pixar, is as predictable as they come but as tender as they can get.

...will charm children more than it will entertain adults.

Despite its tight runtime, Elio also manages to take time to marvel at the very real wonder of space exploration.

Elio’s best trait is the one that permeates every truly great first-contact story.

Fun as it is, Elio just goes for the montage, eager to speak a universal language.