Aliens mistake a young boy for Earth’s leader in the animation studio’s latest adventure, a visually dazzling if not-quite-classic entry in its catalog.

The animation company's latest involves a lonely boy, his alien bestie, the need for communication over carnage and the saving graces of finding a friend. At least it's not 'Cars'

Pixar's 'Elio' has so much promise to be a fun intergalactic kids' movie. But it follows the same formula of past Pixar movies and plays it too safe.