Destiny starts out innocuous enough, average Joe wakes up to his alarm clock, makes a bit of breakfast, and heads out the door. Then—WHAM—normalcy fades and all hell breaks loose. The result? It’s Groundhog’s Day via Pixar–a time bending, frantic journey where our hero must save himself all while navigating the space time continuum.

And, what a polished journey it is! From smartly created environments to strong character animations, Destiny is truly a pleasure to watch. Little visual quirks and subtle details pack each frame. Morning light creeps into every environment, creating a comfortable, warm colour palette. Destiny is especially notable because it’s paced so brilliantly.

Starting slow, the film’s action unfolds like a roller coasting descending a hill. The ride isn’t out of control—it just feels like it is. As the momentum builds—the narrative’s inertia pushing the story forward—we find ourselves completely immersed in the chaos, a frenetic race to the finish that propels our protagonist’s actions as much as it keeps us glued to our screens. It isn’t until we reach the end, that we are finally given a chance to breath.

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