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By Mark Kermode (1,002) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 25 Oct 2014

It's refreshingly sparky fare, boasting eye-catching design (wooden toys inspire CG magic), musical weirdness (Radiohead will never sound the…

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By Mar Diestro-Dópido (6) for Sight and Sound (827) on 23 Oct 2014

Drawing on Mexican folklore and other Latin American traditions, Jorge R…

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By Donald Clarke (1,051) for Irish Times (1,391) on 23 Oct 2014

Fired up on Latin American myth, not afraid to ask children to engage with mortality, The Book of Life could work as a gateway drug to del…

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By Geoffrey Macnab (1,253) for Independent (UK) (2,026) on 22 Oct 2014

Gorgeous visuals, lively voice work and makes inventive use of Mexican history and culture - in particular, The Day of the Dead…

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By Brent Mcknight (80) for Paste Magazine (2,906) on 22 Oct 2014

The Book of Life carves out a stunning visual niche and a fantastic world full of memorable characters that provides a different perspective…

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By Allan Hunter (1,486) for Daily Express (UK) (2,141) on 22 Oct 2014

Imagine smashing open a giant Mexican pinata and watching the contents cascade to the ground in a riot of colour and tinsel…

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By Mike Mccahill (552) for Guardian (4,584) on 22 Oct 2014

Sports gorgeous, marionette-inspired character design - mucho love has gone into the matadors' bespoke jackets - and a palette so warm you…

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By Tim Robey (1,578) for Daily Telegraph (UK) (2,495) on 22 Oct 2014

The movie is one giant, family-friendly folk-art fiesta, and more that, really, than a saga whose ins and outs wildly captivate or make us care…

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By Stefan Pape (613) for HeyUGuys (1,461) on 22 Oct 2014

Gutierrez has done a commendable job, and one that should enlighten, educate and entrance a younger crowd, as we celebrate the deceased and…

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By Ken Hanke (2,234) for Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) (2,247) on 22 Oct 2014

If ever a movie could be said to have too much of everything, this outburst of hallucinatory psychedelia is it…

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By Andrew Lowry (88) for Total Film (3,532) on 21 Oct 2014

Not even duff songs can mar The Book Of Life's rich design, sterling performances and cheering loser-done-good plot…

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By Matthew Turner (2,508) for The List (2,018) on 21 Oct 2014

This is a highly entertaining, beautifully animated adventure that should prove a hit with both adults and children alike. A treat…

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By Stella Papamichael (611) for Digital Spy (1,161) on 20 Oct 2014

Gutierrez not only breaks taboos around death, he turns the pieces into confetti and throws a great big fun fiesta…

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By Trevor Johnston (624) for Time Out (7,510) on 20 Oct 2014

Not dissimilar in merrily ghoulish spirit to 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', it's hugely entertaining…

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By Christian Toto (897) for ColoradoParent.com (12) on 19 Oct 2014

A welcome celebration of Mexican lore isn't enough to bring this Book to Life…

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By Yvonne Condes (25) for Common Sense Media (4,943) on 19 Oct 2014

Beautifully animated film has some scary imagery…

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By Brian Orndorf (4,059) for Blu-ray.com (2,093) on 19 Oct 2014

Superbly designed and animated, but it's also a cluttered endeavor, spending too much time explaining what's going on instead of experiencing…

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By Olly Richards (291) for Empire (3,446) on 19 Oct 2014

The gleefully Gothic fingerprints of Guillermo del Toro are all over this zippy excursion into Mexico's myths and legends, although the gag-count…

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By Andrea Chase (1,182) for Killer Movie Reviews (1,182) on 16 Oct 2014

[P]ure magic. A fanciful animated tale told with wit and fast-paced action, it blends romance, adventure, and opinionated pigs…

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By Sandy Schaefer (333) for ScreenRant (1,013) on 16 Oct 2014

The Book of Life works as a visually dazzling celebration of Mexican culture, though its conventional kids' movie elements leave something…

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