Netflix’s New Pixar Rival Is An Instant Streaming Success (& It Should Come With A Warning)

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Pixar is famous for its incredibly moving animated stories. Since the studio began in 1986, and even after being bought by Disney in 2006, films like Big Hero 6, Coco, and Up have consistently touched our hearts – and often brought us to tears. Remarkably, only 7 out of all their films have received a rating lower than 80% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Netflix is making a push to create more compelling animated films, and their latest, In Your Dreams, is already gaining traction. Currently ranked #2 on Flixpatrol’s Top 10 list, the movie follows siblings Stevie and Elliot as they venture into a fantastical dream world. Their mission? To ask the Sandman for the perfect family. But their journey won’t be easy – they’ll have to battle spooky food, rogue toys, and the terrifying Queen of Nightmares along the way. It’s a film aiming for the same emotional impact as classics like WALL-E.

In Your Dreams Is Surprisingly Heartbreaking

Critics are calling this story funny, touching, and genuinely relatable, with many viewers likely to see parts of their own lives reflected in it. What starts as a simple wish sends the characters on an exciting journey that highlights the beauty and love found even in difficult times. Kristen Maldonado of Pop Culture Planet notes the film delivers a similar emotional impact to Pixar movies, particularly when it comes to its more heartbreaking moments. The movie honestly portrays the pain children experience when their parents divorce, which some viewers found unexpectedly intense. Collin Garabino of WORLD agreed, pointing out that the discussion of a potential divorce felt too heavy for a children’s film and wouldn’t likely leave kids feeling better, regardless of their family situation.

Audiences are loving In Your Dreams because it honestly portrays difficult emotions and complicated family relationships. The movie is visually impressive and delightfully funny, with a fantastic cast including Simu Liu, Criston Milloti, and Craig Robinson. However, it’s Jolie Hoang-Rappaport and Elias Jannsen who truly shine, making this kid-friendly take on Inception a big success.

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2025-11-16 21:10