Review of Coco (2017) by Serraios — 22 Nov 2017
"Coco" is Pixar's 19th film. It comes out exactly 22 years after the release of the studio's very first film, "Toy Story". Pixar reinvented the animation genre by using computer animation to tell smart, family friendly, beautiful and creative stories. Even though the studio has seen a drop in quality as of late, "Coco" is definitely a return to form.
It tells the story of Miguel Rivera, a young musician who lives in the village of Santa Cecilia in Mexico. His family has banned music though, so he is struggling to make his dreams come true. But everything will change once he transports to the Land of the Dead and tries to find his icon, Ernesto de la Cruz.
"Coco" faithfully presents the Mexican culture and people, making you not just want to visit the country, but want to live there. But not to the expense of the story. It's smart, beautifully told, filled with strong and complex characters, incredible music and a message that's powerful and though-provoking. "Coco" is a must see for families and fans of animation. It's a masterpiece and meets the high bar set by the studio's earlier works.
This review of Coco (2017) was written by Serraios on 22 Nov 2017.
Coco has generally received very positive reviews.
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