Coco : 3.5 ( 75 )
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Animated musical fantasy adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Based on an original idea by Lee Unkrich, it is directed by Unkrich, and co-directed and co-written by Adrian Molina.
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Animated musical fantasy adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Based on an original idea by Lee Unkrich, it is directed by Unkrich, and co-directed and co-written by Adrian Molina.
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The story follows a 12-year-old boy named Miguel who accidentally visits the land of the dead where he seeks the help of his musician great-great-grandfather to return him to his family among the living.The concept of the film is based on the Mexican holiday of Día de Muertos. The screenplay was penned by Adrian Molina and Matthew Aldrich, and the story by Unkrich, Molina, Jason Katz, and Aldrich. Pixar began developing animation in 2016. Unkrich and some of the film's crew members also visited Mexico for inspiration. Composer Michael Giacchino, who had worked on prior Pixar animated features, composed the score.
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'Coco' is colorful and vibrant, blending a number of unique personalities and vivid landscapes. Director Lee Unkrich keeps the narrative taut; throwing in a couple of twists along with some truly powerful moments that will invariably pull at your heartstrings. The voice acting from an all-Latino cast is top-notch, with Anthony Gonzalez's Miguel being endearing. Gael Garcia Bernal & Benjamin Bratt who play Hector and Ernesto de la Cruz respectively make each character unique. Renee Victor as the wisecracking, feisty Abuelita is a treat. Even Dante, Miguel's pet street dog who doesn't have any lines, is adorable and plays a vital role too.Going beyond the usual 'follow your dreams' mantra, 'Coco' has multiple messages to take home. It's also a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of being a celebrity, and more importantly an ode to family, especially the ones who aren't with us anymore. Even though it's primarily set in Mexico and steeped in their culture, anyone who values family, and music, will connect with it immediately. Expect guitar sales to spike as musically-inclined kids will be inspired to take up lessons. The fact that even some adults might be tempted to do the same, is a testament to why this film works so well. 'Coco' shows us what Disney-Pixar does best, and reminds us that it still hasn't lost its touch. Take your kids along for it, and if you don't have any, don't hesitate to go alone!
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'Coco' is colorful and vibrant, blending a number of unique personalities and vivid landscapes. Director Lee Unkrich keeps the narrative taut; throwing in a couple of twists along with some truly powerful moments that will invariably pull at your heartstrings. The voice acting from an all-Latino cast is top-notch, with Anthony Gonzalez's Miguel being endearing. Gael Garcia Bernal & Benjamin Bratt who play Hector and Ernesto de la Cruz respectively make each character unique. Renee Victor as the wisecracking, feisty Abuelita is a treat. Even Dante, Miguel's pet street dog who doesn't have any lines, is adorable and plays a vital role too.Going beyond the usual 'follow your dreams' mantra, 'Coco' has multiple messages to take home. It's also a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of being a celebrity, and more importantly an ode to family, especially the ones who aren't with us anymore. Even though it's primarily set in Mexico and steeped in their culture, anyone who values family, and music, will connect with it immediately. Expect guitar sales to spike as musically-inclined kids will be inspired to take up lessons. The fact that even some adults might be tempted to do the same, is a testament to why this film works so well. 'Coco' shows us what Disney-Pixar does best, and reminds us that it still hasn't lost its touch. Take your kids along for it, and if you don't have any, don't hesitate to go alone!
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