Review of Coco (2017) by Freedomfighters — 19 Feb 2018

Even when Pixar comes out with the occasionally weaker film, they still manage to make something entertaining, and while they've definitely released some films recently that wouldn't rank alongside their best films (I'm looking directly at "The Good Dinosaur" when I say this), there's always some excitement going into their films that they are just gonna blow everyone away.

With "Coco," they've once again created something truly special. Beyond the beautiful, heart-wrenching storytelling, the lovable, well-written and hilarious characters, the absolutely breathtaking animation, and the wonderful songs, "Coco" succeeds for its incredibly respectful and wondrous portrayal of Mexican culture, and the way it handles the themes of family, life and death, and how these themes are interwoven so perfectly so as to create an adventure that is as entertaining as it is emotional.