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Coco (2017)
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Critic Consensus: Coco's rich visual pleasures are matched by a thoughtful narrative that takes a family-friendly -- and deeply affecting -- approach to questions of culture, family, life, and death.
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as Miguel
as Hector
as Ernesto de la Cruz
as Mamá Imelda
as Abuelita
as Papá
as Clerk
as Mamá Coco
as Chicharrón
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Of every Pixar film that deals with family, memory, and loss, ask, "Is there sufficient reason for the tears that will inevitably run down my face by the end?" Yes, thanks in no small part to the ingenious use of De La Cruz's hit song, "Remember Me."
Does Coco rise to the heights of Pixar's very best work? No. But it is a generous, heartfelt film, full of color and music, one that offers a timely Thanksgiving tribute to the intergenerational importance of family.
None of Coco's few flaws can fatally undermine the film because it is, most of all, a smart and enduring piece of storytelling with a satisfyingly twisting narrative and richly complex theme.
This engaging Pixar animation plays magnificently with elements of Mexican folklore and fine art.
Pixar rebounds nicely with Coco, a big, spangly animated fiesta with its fair share of "heart."
Enchanting and dazzling, Coco is a resplendent love letter to Mexico.
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Pixar, aside from a few weak entries with either Cars 2 or Brave, has always been the studio that places quality entertainment over making a quick buck. Coco is their latest outing, and I'd be absolutely lying to everyone if I didn't say that I loved every second of my viewing experience with this film. Coco is easily one of their best in years and possibly one of their best, period. Diving into themes that felt very risqué for this particular studio, I found that these particular elements only added to the overall story as a whole. Here is why I believe Coco is the must-see movie this year and why it will probably bring tears to many. Due to a tragic past that I won't discuss here, young Miguel (the main protagonist of the film) is forbidden to ever take up music as a profession. Looking up to the great Ernesto de la Cruz, he hopes to be like him one day (the greatest musician to ever live). As he borrows Ernesto's guitar to perform in a contest during the Mexican day of the dead celebration, he is sucked into the land of the dead, where he meets his ancestors. Discovering new things about life, death, and the importance of family, Coco is a film that will send you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Throughout the first act of this movie, you feel as though it will be a touching story about a boy who's able to connect with the family he was never able to have met, but the hidden secrets will shock even the smartest of viewers. I hope you'll be as shocked with some of the reveals as I was because the writers have really outdone themselves in terms of making you care for these characters. Yes, the plot itself may have familiar elements, but what film doesn't nowadays? I believe that Coco found a way to spin the clichés on their head, injecting some very dark aspects into this movie, which I found to be quite the risk but also worth it in the end. There are times when adults will feel as though they're watching a mature film due to how certain circumstances play out, and while kids can still enjoy the spectacle of this movie, this really is a children's movie for adults. That being said, the spectacle of it all is still worth the price of admission alone. Disney/Pixar continues to impress its audience in terms of how detailed the majority of their films have become, and Coco is no exception. Not only was I sucked up in the emotional journey that Miguel goes through, but the visuals only added a level of depth to the story, due to the fact that the animators have really made these people feel realistic, not in a true-to-life way, but in the way they move or speak to one another. This film is everything you could possibly ask for from Pixar. In the end, Coco is the reason we go to the cinema. We want to be transported to a unique world that makes us forget about reality, but that also reminds us how important reality still is. The core essence of this film's existence is to remind everyone that even the biggest of dreams will have their issues and that family really is the most important thing in life. Whether or not you choose to buy into that aspect will probably make or break your enjoyment of the movie, but I was moved to tears by it. Pixar has created another masterpiece in Coco and this may just be the best film I've seen all year. I can't recommend this beautiful piece of filmmaking enough.
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Pixar isn't gone. Pixar hasn't left us. Sure, they've had their ups and downs and the last few years has seen more downs, but when they release a film as warm, gorgeous, and respectful such as Coco, it seems foolish to say they will never be as good as they once were. Coco may not scale the heights of the Inside Outs or Toy Story 3s, but the film is thoroughly entrancing and filled with visual and emotional beauty. At times, its maturity in dealing with death is disarming and it achieves a kind of tribute to Mexico, while still making its story accessible and even educational to more Americanized audiences. It's simple to see why some might be nervous about the film's fate within the first twentyish minutes which tread out a long backstory and some groundwork that takes on much too much exposition. Once, the Land of the Dead is introduced, Coco becomes a Point A to Point B adventure which refuses to be super convincing. However, a mid-film twist nicely switches the focus on a more interesting character, and thus the film transforms into a wholly heartwarming and meaningful entertainment. Throw in some fun songs, and a rich atmosphere, and Coco becomes strong Pixar, if not masterpiece Pixar. Many of the emotional cues will seem familiar to fans of Inside Out, but they still hit hard. Pixar is crafty in how they sneak attack you with poignancy and this one hits you quite unexpectedly and culminates in a brief but tear-inducing moment near the end, that factors in the 'Coco' whom the film is titled after. Even if this moment isn't as potent as the ending of say Toy Story 3, it brings the film to a lovingly human finale. It's a lovely film, rather shockingly dark as well. But its love for family, music and culture is evident from frame one, and proves when Pixar focuses on new ideas, they resonate anew. One of the best films of the year and a lock for that animation Oscar. Rating: 91
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Compared to Pixar's previous original installment, Inside Out, this one's attempt to win best film of the year is extremely slim due to its huge difficulty attempting to keep up the hype from the get-go. While Inside Out may seem to be on something to win best film of the year and it literally worked, Coco, on the other hand, may seem to follow the same tracks that Inside Out went but it just can't find itself to win best film of the year. Although it won't win best film of the year in my opinion, Coco is definitely a solid film that definitely proves that Pixar is still the king of animation movies since the release of their first feature film, Toy Story, and no other animation studio can overtake the throne. If you can still find a way to ask them to see this movie, please do so right away because Coco is definitely worth watching since it's Pixar after all.
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