Movie Review
Review Coco
Coco is an animated film co-directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina. It is a story set in the fictitious Mexican town of Santa Cecilia, where young Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) embarks on a journey when his passion in life and dreams are called into question by his family. All Miguel wants from this life is emulating the great and famous singer Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt) but his abuela and relatives oppose. Miguel must come to terms with his family and return back home after he disrespects the "Dia De Los Muertos" tradition and a curse falls upon him, trapping him with the dead. He finds help from the deceased Hector (Gael Garcia) and members of his family like Mama Imelda (Alana Ubach) as he finds a way to express his talents and learns family history.
With a stellar cast of voices by Benjamin Bratt, Gael Garcia Bernal, Alanna Ubach, Edward James Olmos, and newcomer Anthony Gonzales as the main protagonist Miguel, all providing flawless characterizations along with magnificent singing voices.
With the very sure hand of directors, Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina we are transported to the very colorful and vibrant world of Mexican folklore, combining it with a modern aesthetic that is both appealing and mysterious.
Coco is a flawlessly crafted movie. It's a visual marvel, a musical phenomenon that has three-dimensional characters, great sense of humor, a wonderful, deep message and some really emotional moments that will surely make you cry. Coco is about death, life, love, music, and hope. It's also the best and most loyal representation of Mexican culture and the Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday I've ever seen. At the same time, it's very refreshing, creative and authentic, which will surprise those who think it's a carbon copy of "Book of Life". The music is such a treasure here and sparks a range from traditional Mexican songs to the very touching and moving song "Remember Me" which serves as the vital core of the entire movie. It now has a special place in my heart and it's yet another masterpiece from the studio that reinvented the animation genre. One of my favorite scenes is when Miguel first enters and gazes upon the world of the dead, that is among the most impresses shots visually that I have seen in quite some time.
With a few twists and turns, well-developed characters, dazzling visuals, and one epic journey, Coco is yet another solid entry into Disney/Pixar's long list of animated adventures. I cried a lot during this movie. For me, this is the best animation movie in 2017.
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