Coco

Name: Coco
Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy, Horror, Comedy
Released: November 22, 2017
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 81
Cast: Alanna Ubach, Alfonso Arau, Anthony Gonzalez, Benjamin Bratt, Cheech Marin

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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: November 22, 2017 | PG

Starring: Alanna Ubach, Alfonso Arau, Anthony Gonzalez, Benjamin Bratt, Cheech Marin, Edward James Olmos, Gabriel Iglesias, Gael García Bernal, Herbert Siguenza, Jaime Camil, John Ratzenberger, Lombardo Boyar, Natalia Cordova-Buckley, Renee Victor, Selene Luna, Sofía Espinosa

Summary: Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colourful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, heDespite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colourful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.… Expand

Director: Adrian Molina and Lee Unkrich

Genre(s): Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy, Horror, Comedy, Music, Animation, Family, Musical

Rating: PG

Runtime: 105 min

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Helen O'Hara

Jan 16, 2018

Pixar has raised the animation bar again, with its most musical — and arguably most magical — film yet. If this is the afterlife we’re all headed to, don’t fear the reaper. Read full review

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Oct 20, 2017

At every imaginative juncture, the filmmakers (the screenplay is credited to Pixar veteran Molina and Matthew Aldrich) create a richly woven tapestry of comprehensively researched storytelling, fully dimensional characters, clever touches both tender and amusingly macabre, and vivid, beautifully textured visuals. Read full review

Robert Abele

Oct 20, 2017

If an animated movie is going to offer children a way to process death, it’s hard to envision a more spirited, touching and breezily entertaining example than Coco. Read full review

Leah Greenblatt

Nov 21, 2017

The vividness of the narrative never quite matches the riotous swirl of color and culture on screen — and neither do the songs, sadly, for how central they are to the story. Instead, Coco settles into something gentler but still irrefutably sweet: a movie that plays safe with the status quo, even as it breaks with it. Read full review

A.O. Scott

Nov 21, 2017

If Coco doesn’t quite reach the highest level of Pixar masterpieces, it plays a time-tested tune with captivating originality and flair, and with roving, playful pop-culture erudition. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Nov 21, 2017

Too often Coco mistakes chaos and calamity for comedy, and it’s a little perverse to prevent this particular story from becoming a full-on animated musical. Read full review

Steve Persall

Nov 21, 2017

It’s so respectful that vibrancy suffers. Coco is a bright pinata of a movie that breaks and nothing falls out. Read full review

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dangers

Nov 22, 2017

Pixar's Coco is yet another perfect and oscar worthy piece of animation from the studio that first introduced us to computer-animation. The writing for the story and the characters is so well done, the animation is simply stunning, the music is out of this world and the movie is filled withPixar's Coco is yet another perfect and oscar worthy piece of animation from the studio that first introduced us to computer-animation. The writing for the story and the characters is so well done, the animation is simply stunning, the music is out of this world and the movie is filled with many funny and touching moments, making it a wonderful ride for viewers of all ages.… Expand

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thedudethatreve

Jan 2, 2018

Coco is simply breath taking in it's art style story telling and most surprisingly symbolism.

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

GabCap

Jan 6, 2018

This movie is probably the best animation that I ever saw, but unfortunately not all people can enjoy it entirely. It brings various messages, but the deepest one is about remembering the ones that we love and how time can affect our memories, Alzheimer is not directly shown but its presenceThis movie is probably the best animation that I ever saw, but unfortunately not all people can enjoy it entirely. It brings various messages, but the deepest one is about remembering the ones that we love and how time can affect our memories, Alzheimer is not directly shown but its presence is undeniable, the way that music brings back lost memories was so similar to my own experiences that I could tell it was someone expressing their own experiences, I felt some intense emotions in that scene.… Expand

4 of 4 users found this helpful40

SidneyN

Mar 11, 2018

A combination of eye-popping visuals, a great soundtrack, and an enjoyable story that was filled to the brim with Mexican tradition created a wonderful movie that further positions Pixar at the top of the animation game.

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Rupertvz

Dec 26, 2017

When Miguel, a 12 year old Spanish boy wants to follow his hearts' dream of becoming a musician, things turn for the worst as he finds himself trapped between his family with an apathy towards music and egocentric, sleazy characters in the afterlife. On a quest to find his Grandfather heWhen Miguel, a 12 year old Spanish boy wants to follow his hearts' dream of becoming a musician, things turn for the worst as he finds himself trapped between his family with an apathy towards music and egocentric, sleazy characters in the afterlife. On a quest to find his Grandfather he discovers a world never imagined.

What a fantastic film, rich of intrigues, emotion and mesmerizing scenes.

The warmth and Spanish undertone of the film, evoke your own family bonds, while fond memories and love for one’s Grandmother stirs your heart.

I lost myself in the movie to such an extent that I forgot I was watching an animated production.

Coco is not a musical, but there is a hint of music in the film, which builds on top of the superb storyline. The screenwriter manages to create a suspense in which one can’t wait for Miguel to play his next riff on his strum.

The film is heartwarming. It manages to show us a different side to the afterlife, a side which we never imagined, where the dead interacts with the living and skeletons are beautiful, emotional and lovable characters.

Miguel strikes a friendship with a trickster named Hector and together they discover the story about Miguel’s family, which eventually leads to making his dream become reality.

The animated 3D adventure encourages oneself to follow your dreams at all cost, but most importantly to put your loved ones first.

The movie has been produced by Disney and taken Gross Income of $457,925,760 from it’s opening on the 22nd of November until 22nd of December 2017.

Coco is a wonderful film for the whole family and a must see for everyone who loves music, beautiful scenes and awesome characters!… Expand

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BowLL

Nov 22, 2020

this is a piece i would likely want to rewatch because of the story taking place of like teaching you history, the story and the characters, the animation, the music, so much of them are done so well here, with no way of not liking this movie over that.

great masterpiece i would rewatch.

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Seriousrevweiw

Nov 28, 2017

Oh My Gawd! This blob is just a rippoff of book of Leaves. Why can't disney be original? Whuyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?

5 of 83 users found this helpful578

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