Review of Coco (2017) by Lewis M — 23 Jan 2018

This is easily the animated piece of 2017. On the surface, its visuals- both in its animation and its design- are flawless and awe inspiring, and its music is pleasing to even the most tone deaf of ears.

But, the further you dig into the story, the more your heart is gripped by this beautiful tale of family and ancestry. Never before have the dead felt so alive. You follow Coco- voiced by Anthony Gonzalez, in a tremendous film debut- through this beautifully spiritual and traditional piece into a land beyond our plane of existence, and through every twist and turn, you form a bond with the youngest of a shoemaking family and his adorable companion Dante.

This is not only the greatest animated piece, but possibly the greatest Pixar piece ever made.