Review of Coco (2017) by Jontrae H — 10 May 2018

Pixar's 'Coco' pays tribute to Mexican culture by bringing forth a joyous colorful Day of the Dead story. With its cast of skeletons, Coco pushes into new territory adding a betrayal and suspenseful tone to the movie without neglecting the overall happiness to the movie.

Coco is a salute to the Mexican culture. The entire cast is latino which best suits the setting and vibe of the movie. The movie's main character is Miguel Rivera, a kid from a small town in Mexico who just wants to play and sing music. His family forbids him though because of their fear of betrayal. Miguel's great-great grandfather deserted his wife and daughter to hit the road and make it as a singer. Miguel's ambition to be like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz, the Mexican Elvis. He even believes his idol could be his great-great grandfather after a photo on his family ofrenda has his guitar in it.

The first plot loophole is introduced when MIguel steals De la Cruz guitar. This leaves him cursed and his only option is to enter the land of the dead, where he can get a blessing, and get a blessing from his family. The land of the dead is what brings Coco to life. It picks up a visual punch and colorful imagination. On the day of the dead, those who have passed to the other side can cross over to the land of the living as long as someone in the real world still remembers them. If not, there is nothing for them and they along with their spirits, disappear forever. Miguel finds a guide to the spirit world, Hector a scam artist who brings him to his idol Ernesto. What happens next is something you should see and enjoy for yourself.

Overall Coco was an excellent movie. Pixars 'Coco' entertains children viewers while adding suspense to the older folks who don't know what is about to hit them.