Elio (Pixar - June 2025)

[MisterPenguin]

Breaking even is not a marker for success. If it wasn't for south Korea, it would have been much worse. Turning Red wasn't a good movie either.

You need to define 'success.'

Because breaking even *at the box office* is a financial success because movies can be monetized past the theatrical window.

If by 'success' you mean widespread acclaim becoming a touchstone for a generation... then, no.

 

[mickEblu]

Anybody know the story behind Elio’s eye patch? It occurred to me that maybe it’s subconsciously a turn off for parents as it stirs up some of our worst fears. Not exactly escapism.

 

[Disney Irish]

Anybody know the story behind Elio’s eye patch? It occurred to me that maybe it’s subconsciously a turn off for parents as it stirs up some of our worst fears. Not exactly escapism.

I haven’t seen it explained yet, I assume it’s a “space pirate” type of play situation. It could also be a medical thing, such as a lazy eye situation. Either way it’s not a permanent thing as we see him without it during parts of the trailer in what appear to be later scenes from the movie.

 

[mickEblu]

I haven’t seen it explained yet, I assume it’s a “space pirate” type of play situation. It could also be a medical thing, such as a lazy eye situation. Either way it’s not a permanent thing as we see him without it during parts of the trailer in what appear to be later scenes from the movie.

Oh ok not being a permanent thing helps. But then again I’m not sure most parents know that. Of course im not 100% sure that parents might feel like me even on a subconscious level. I was just trying to figure out what about the movie or the character turns me off and I think the eye patch might have something to do with it. Or they could just be bad trailers. Or the story doesn’t seem engaging. Or the characters, character designs, and setting don’t seem interesting. Or all of the above.

 

[Disney Irish]

Oh ok not being a permanent thing helps. But then again I’m not sure most parents know that. Of course im not 100% sure that parents might feel like me even on a subconscious level. I was just trying to figure out what about the movie or the character turns me off and I think the eye patch might have something to do with it. Or they could just be bad trailers. Or the story doesn’t seem engaging. Or the characters, character designs, and setting don’t seem interesting. Or all of the above.

I can't speak for parents, but nothing negative jumps out at me with regards to the eye patch. So I don't see many immediately jumping to it being anything other than an example of an imaginative kid playing dress up.

On the flip side taping up an eye is a very common occurrence for many kids with medical conditions like a lazy eye in order to strengthen them. So if anything I think many would think of that rather than some harm having come to Elio or something else during the film.

As far as being turned off by the character I think like several here it might be the animation style. If you aren't a fan of this animation style that has been common at Pixar for awhile now it might be you picking up on that.

 

[DisneyWarrior27]

You need to define 'success.'

Because breaking even *at the box office* is a financial success because movies can be monetized past the theatrical window.

If by 'success' you mean widespread acclaim becoming a touchstone for a generation... then, no.

Yeah, tell him, Mister Penguin.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Yeah, tell him, Mister Penguin.

Thanks, but you could just tap "like" to register approval.

Please don't become like a certain someone who needs everyone to know how they feel about a post with memes and "me too"'s.

 

[Agent H]

That is why there should have been an extended sequence of Stitch being taken away from the grand council room only for Elio walking in next.

Beats my fanfic.

 

[Phroobar]

You need to define 'success.'

Because breaking even *at the box office* is a financial success because movies can be monetized past the theatrical window.

If by 'success' you mean widespread acclaim becoming a touchstone for a generation... then, no.

Oh yeah, I forgot about our "definition" of success. If it is released by Disney then it is a success because of "reasons".

 

[MisterPenguin]

Oh yeah, I forgot about our "definition" of success. If it is released by Disney then it is a success because of "reasons".

Your unreasonable snark has no power here. Snark doesn't make your point correct. In fact, the use of snark shows how weak your position is since you aren't discussing the actual topic and situation in favor of scoring points based off of vibes and aura.

I mentioned the condition of "break even" in the BO. That does absolutely lead to an over all profit margin on the movie thanks to post-theatrical. And that's financial success.

I also mentioned how a movie can be unsuccessful in that it wasn't widely popular and well received.

I didn't mention the situation of financial failure because the BO was so weak that the subsequent windows couldn't make up for the loss. These exist. Probably Snow White is in that category.

So, it does indeed depend on how one defines 'success.' It's not black and white, snark withstanding.

 

[Disney Irish]

Thanks, but you could just tap "like" to register approval.

Please don't become like a certain someone who needs everyone to know how they feel about a post with memes and "me too"'s.

I agree....

 

[Phroobar]

Your unreasonable snark has no power here. Snark doesn't make your point correct. In fact, the use of snark shows how weak your position is since you aren't discussing the actual topic and situation in favor of scoring points based off of vibes and aura.

I mentioned the condition of "break even" in the BO. That does absolutely lead to an over all profit margin on the movie thanks to post-theatrical. And that's financial success.

I also mentioned how a movie can be unsuccessful in that it wasn't widely popular and well received.

I didn't mention the situation of financial failure because the BO was so weak that the subsequent windows couldn't make up for the loss. These exist. Probably Snow White is in that category.

So, it does indeed depend on how one defines 'success.' It's not black and white, snark withstanding.

Did I forget to bring you a fish this morning?

 

[MisterPenguin]

Did I forget to bring you a fish this morning?

I asked for sardines and you gave me Atlantic Horse Mackerels.

The nerve.

 

[Figments Friend]

Has the ‘Elio’ makeover of that indoor seating area in Tomorrowland next to Autie Gravities been discussed here yet?

Noticed it today when passing through the Park….it was a pretty obvious marketing overlay and caught my eye walking by.

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[DisneyWarrior27]

Has the ‘Elio’ makeover of that indoor seating area in Tomorrowland next to Autie Gravities been discussed here yet?

Noticed it today when passing through the Park….it was a pretty obvious marketing overlay and caught my eye walking by.

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Nice.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

I'm curious to see how this does as I seem to have the opposite reaction to this film and the trailers to most people on here as it looks good to me.

I tend to feel with Pixar films it often becomes more an issue of hindsight rather than predicting great films based on the trailers as they have always struggled to produce good ones. Still, kind of surprised people seem so down on this one. Then again, my favourite of their most recent films was Luca and I get the impression that is often dismissed as one of their more disposable films on here.

 

[TsWade2]

I guess Elio is going to be a flop! Looks like it’s sequels and remakes forever! The end of the originals!

 

[DisneyWarrior27]

I guess Elio is going to be a flop! Looks like it’s sequels and remakes forever! The end of the originals!

I thought I told your deaf to quit with the doomposting, fear-mongering, and negativity.

You really need to stop.

It’s poisoning my mood and affecting my sanity.

P.S. The budget is not $300M. That Jordan Ruimy of World of Reel is a liar.

 

[TsWade2]

I thought I told your deaf to quit with the doomposting, fear-mongering, and negativity.

You really need to stop.

It’s poisoning my mood and affecting my sanity.

I’m sorry, but I have proof! Look:

 

[DisneyWarrior27]

Hey! That’s not very nice! And you can’t call people like that! I’m just worried, okay? Cut me some slack!

Then stop falling for unsourced clickbait like I’ve told you in the past to 9 THOUSAND [BLEEP]-ing times to.

Seriously, STOP.

Stop, like really, stop, it’s time to STAHP.