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I'm no critic, but Coco is close to movie perfection. It definitely deserved the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, no doubt, and is by far the best animated movie ever created. The visuals are stunning, the characters are fantastic, the twist is somewhat predictable but still great, and the story is so touching. This is the best film I have ever seen, over Shawshank, over The Godfather, over The Matrix; this film is a godlike creation from the very, very best of cinema. Do not be fooled by the haters who say it is a poor portrayal of a tradition; the tradition is likely far more beautiful in Coco than in real life. Fantastic, I am blown away.

Pixar has done it AGAIN! 'Coco' is a yet another delightful ride from the prolific animation studio, who's winning streak seems to never end. And that's good for all, since 'Coco' is all heart & soul, rewarding the moviegoer wholeheartedly.

'Coco' Synopsis: Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer.

'Coco' captures the themes of Life & Death, with genuine feeling. Themes of family, passion, defeat & redemption also are explored here, but with humor & real emotion. While I laughed for a good share of this winning story, I also found myself weeping in the film's final-act. This is a true fantasy-adventure, that gives life & death true meaning.

Adrian Molina & Matthew Aldrich's Screenplay is excellent. Lee Unkrich's Direction is colorful. And of course, the Animation is extraordinary. 'Coco' unfolds gorgeously & not for a second, does the pace drop.

Vocal-Performances are top-notch! Anthony Gonzalez as Miguel, the protagonist, is a joy, Gael García Bernal s Héctor Rivera, a charming trickster in the Land of the Dead, Benjamin Bratt as Ernesto de la Cruz, the most famous musician in the history of Mexico and Miguel's idol & Ana Ofelia Murguía as Mamá Socorro "Coco" Rivera, Miguel's great-grandmother, stand out. And yes, this is a Film made in America about Mexicans & their tradition. Take That, Mr. President!

On the whole, 'Coco' deserves all your time & money. Don't Miss It. Oscars, are you ready?

Pixar has come a long way. To them their creations have become a science into human emotion and I don't know any better company that has nearly perfected the craft. Soon they'll have 10's across the board from music to picture and from story to the characters. Never have I seen that more than in the movie WALL-E. This movie is up there. More than just its basic elements it dared to dive into a culture that very few in the world know about. It went above and beyond in research in getting those in Mexicos stamp of approval. It touches a deeper recess of the heart where the soul lies dormant and awakens it with hope and optimism. It takes the differences we often critique and judge upon another group only for Pixar to place a mirror right in front of us and stare at our own reflection. It takes the common elements so as to identify with the characters and stir a feeling of commonality. It's brilliant and ingenious. These things alone give it an 8. The 10 is because it was bold and dared to go places other won't. In this I found originality. Something you don't see often these days. Best part of all it unified. It takes ones thick skull (pun intended) and supplies human emotion as the medium to communicate the message so as to reach the heart. One may call that manipulation but due to its sincere true message and goodness I humbly give it a 10.

All my family waiting this movie all the year since we see the teaser and blow up...and more because was a Pixar movie and they all make right all the movies they make (at least the 80%).

And Jesus we all not disappointed at all...The music,the animation,the characters,the colors,the family...everything was just perfect.

Now being a Mexican born a was worried that Pixar takes so many liberties of the Mexican culture,people,music and more...But that didn't happen they took all the things i mention before and converted in one of the best animated pictures i ever see and make me even more proud to born Mexican.

I know you all the see the trailers and teasers and know how the movie it is but NO...the movie have a great twist and surprises that gonna make you love the movie even more...Like i say before everything in the movie is just perfect and one i have to say is that PIXAR portrait The day of the Death (dia de los muertos) very accurate and with a lot of respect.

Just see it...you gonna love it Pixar make another classic movie to they collection and Mexican people of all the world...You be pride to be what you are!

Coco is a movie with lots of joyfulness and emotion... I nearly cried when Miguel sang "Remember Me" to her great-grandma, that was so impressively touching!!! And the end of the movie, my heart filled with so much happiness and joy...

Everybody should see this Movie..!!!

An absolutely spectacular animation, story and message that's appropriate for all ages, persuasions, dogmas, societies and cultures - universal you might suggest. If you're looking to take ninety five minutes and turn it into what will feel like no time at all, then this delightful, endearing, engaging and sincerely beautiful story about a young boy trying to establish his direction in life amongst the backdrop of the Día de Muertos in Mexico is just for you, because its just for everybody! although dogs might love it too.

It was great. My favorite part was how the guitar playing was accurate.

An Outstanding movie made by Pixar. I never felt so much emotion since after watching Toy Story 3. A lot of creativity was put into this film and I love the Mexican culture brilliantly portrayed in the film.

Coco is about family and life. A well written story with a surprising twist at the end which interests the audience to watch what happens next.

Spectacular

This is a great movie because it has a lot of elements to make it good. So first off the animation is great. Second off the story line is really good and the journey the characters need to go through to get to their final goal is great. Also the characters are really good and feel realistic and have good interactions with each other. This story is also very unique because it has a whole new interesting world to explore and I have not seen anything like this world before. Last off the villain is kinda weak but they don't really focus on them instead they focus on the journey which is a good thing. So in the end this is a great movie and I recommend it to anyone.

I watched this November 2nd for day of the dead. I had heard good about it, but WOOOWIE! it was good. The twist honestly shocked me and the animation is just sooo pretty. Watch it, it's worth it.

So, all I know about Dias De Los Muertos is from Spanish class in high school, but from what I know, this movie was an imaginative and beautiful story using the Mexican culture in a positive and worthwhile way. I was actually enthralled and enjoyed every minute (and at 27, that says something). I think it's an excellent opportunity to expose kids to another culture, and look forward to having kids so I have an excuse to watch it again.

Disney Pixar. I must say its one of there best movies i've seen in the past few years. Great story, at first i was a bit worried about how the skulls and skeletons would look in such a movie. I must say, they did great and i immediately fell in love with the characters. The movie makes you feel you are really in it and ofcourse the end is always a happy end.

That is what I want from a Pixar film unique concept,touching,engaging. I always felt that Pixar is a bit overhyped with movies like Toy Story,incredibles but this is the movie that made me a fan of the studio Story is the absolute star here in the second half you can't take your eyes off filled with moments that will make you actually feel something. It might seem an average movie with a unique concept but as the story goes on it capitalises on its premise fully and deliver a movie to remember

FAVOURITE CHARACTER :: the grandfather FAVOURITE CHARACTER :: coco singing the song (just freaking beautiful)

"Coco" is unquestionably a movie about bridging gaps. In the film, a literal bridge of marigold petals links the Worlds of the Living and the Dead for a night. In the real world, Pixar has tended a symbolic bridge with this film to link Mexicans, Chicanos (U.S.-based Mexicans and their descendants), U.S. nationals and the world via one of our most difficult shared human experiences. This isn't a movie spearheaded by Mexican artists to introduce the world to one of our beloved idiosyncrasies, like the inevitably comparable "The Book of Life" (a movie that I like but have far more issues with as a film fan than "Coco", regardless of nationality) but to simplify it as "a culturally appropriative work by a non-Mexican" would be to not only miss the point of the story told in it but to miss the point in its creation as well.

Lee Unkrich and the team at Pixar clearly went at great lengths to not only understand the holiday itself but also how to best present it to those unfamiliar. There's also a clear effort to try and understand the culture(s) that originate, adapt and celebrate the holiday (or as much as one can "understand" Mexico in anything less than a lifetime). Why so much effort? What one can infer from interviews with Unkrich is that his decision to make the movie came from a place of genuine admiration and curiosity. Filtered through Pixar's famously thorough work ethic in the service of storytelling, you end up with a film fruit of both love and intelligent, hard work, clear in many of the filmmaking decisions.

For those in the know, Mexican Spanish expressions are uttered without subtitles, national celebrities (or at least their skeletal avatars) appear and are paid tribute, the cultural differences between regions of Mexico are alluded to, the movie is clearly set in the modern day and respect for the country, its people and sometimes complicated family dynamics is on display. Regarding our relatives north of the border and elsewhere, the cast of the film is more Chicano than Mexican-born and the more internationally-popular term "Día de LOS Muertos" is as common as our preferred "Día de Muertos". For those complete outsiders to the holiday, its emotionality and symbolism are explained just the right amount to follow the plot yet leaving some air of mystery while Santa Cecilia is not too far from that most-familiar depiction of small, dusty colonial towns as the face of Mexico. All these compromises show that the film is intended as a message of unity and understanding. Yes, some references will definitely fly over many audiences' heads, but the Pixar magic lies in that, making some parts of the film so specific, they've managed to turn the whole universal.

Mexicans, a people defined by a tug-of-war between indigenous, European, personal, global and other identities that work best when balance between them is achieved, are a prime example of the importance of finding what's universal. Our holiday dedicated to "let's turn mourning into joy" may seem incongruous but it comes from the observation of joy and death as being equally unifying. We're all united by knowing joy, some of it courtesy of those who've passed on. We're all united by and equal in death, to every being that's ever lived. The death of beloved ones brings us memories, their memories bring us joy, this is the essence of Día de Muertos. "Coco"'s noble essence, par for the course of the Pixar canon (perhaps not as bold as "Wall-E" or "Monsters University", but bold enough) is to bridge the relatively small gaps between personal passion and responsibility, Mexas and others, on the same level as those huge gaps between joy and mourning, death and life. Thanks to the respectful research and collaborations behind the film, its essence not only aligns with that of the holiday, but hopefully will complement and strenghten each other, for years to come, for every early November night that we remember... and smile.

I have seen a lot of films but only a few of them have touched me as much as coco. The story building was incredible, you really get to know Michuel and start to feel attached to his story. De colorfull atmosphere makes it enjoyable to watch and participates in delivering an excellent all-round movie with joy, tears and drama.

Pixar delivers yet another masterpiece with (in my opinion) the most powerfull story!

This movie is so heartwarming and emotional. I myself cried in the end and the story as well as the animation work is just perfect . Highly recommend people to see this movie.

What struck me the most was the scene in which great great grandmother Immedal accidentally fell into the rising stage and had to sing loudly, only to end up crashing into the four seats.

In fact, there's no delay in the main plot without it. Being forced by reality (raising children, taking care of parents, supporting a spouse's career, etc.) to give up one's dream, and finally having a successful career and having a happy family with a full generation of children will be looked up to and respected by others. Isn't that a perfect life? Isn't this the perfect ending to most episodes that encourage emphasis on family and affection?

However, in every quiet night, when his/her family sleeps soundly, will he/she miss his/her dream and miss the young self who fought for the dream? Or console yourself that there is no such thing as perfection, that when God opens a door, he must always close a window. Is that good enough? But touch their own heart, we do not deceive yourself, those regret really not burning people?

Pixar, instead of stopping at chicken soup, dared to tell the audience: one yard for every yard.

Success elsewhere is success elsewhere, and dreams lost there are only to be found again.

After giving up her singing dream to raise a child, Pixar rediscovers her dream on stage -- a complete, sparkling, fiery Imeldar.

At that moment, she was singing, her beloved husband was accompanying her, and the whole world was listening. This was the film's special fulfillment for her. I like the idea.

There are few movies you would cry like babies after watching them. After Up, it at coco who made me really cry. It's so well written and directed, nicely picturized movie. You would love everything about this movie. One must really watch this movie with their kids. If you haven't its time you should. Prepared to be cried.

This is easily one of Pixar's best movies. I was shocked how much I enjoyed it. The music is incredible and very memorable. Very original and deep story. Adults can enjoy the depth and emotion of the sorry, while kids can enjoy just the fun of it. It's beautiful looking. Amazing animation. The characters are great and the movie just has a very heavy emotional feel to it in a good way. I've always been a Pixar fan with Toy Story being the first movie I ever saw in theaters. Pixar definitely still has it and this movie is proof. I would highly recommend watching. It's up there with any others you could name.

It took me 7 years to get around to watching this movie and I'm so glad I did. I was a teen who thought "all these new Disney movies are terrible" - this was around when Cars 3 and Finding Dory came out (yawn).

Coco is in my book a perfect Disney movie - one that is both enjoyable and has nice comedic jabs for kids, as well as a good message that its older audience can relate to or empathize with.

Really needed a movie that could warm me up after watching Requiem for a Dream. I read a quote yesterday that said "a film should be like a rock in the shoe", and I guess time will tell if I continue to think about this one.

I dont even know where to begin with this movie. My family and I absolutely love and adore it. It was great to see my husband's culture honored in such a beautiful and creative story. This is a repeat watch in our house for sure.

Needless to say, we cried. Like most Disney Pixar films, it definitely succeeds in ripping your heart out at least once and stomping all over it before giving you the warm and fuzzies to make up for it.

Absolutely recommend this to anyone who wants a fun family friendly story. But also, bring kleenex.

Can't wait to share this film with my daughter when she gets older.

I never thought that Pixar had lost their touch necessarily, but I did think they'd left me behind. As a kid, seeing the original "Toy Story", I saw them make history with the first fully CGI film. I knew, then, that animation had changed forever, and that 3D animation was going to replace 2D. I also knew that this wasn't a bad thing, as Pixar proved everybody wrong who thought that CGI could never be as charming as traditional animation - or feature as much emotional impact.

I thought I'd go on loving Pixar flicks my whole life, and whereas it's true that I can still appreciate their quality, I found myself left out of the party with some of their more recent, celebrated movies like "Up" and "Inside Out". Those movies weren't bad at all, I just expected to love them and be moved by them as much as I was by the first two Toy Story movies, and I wasn't.

I didn't want to go on being disappointed by a company I loved, so I was wary of watching more of their flicks, until I read about "Coco", and saw that it is the most popular movie in Mexican history, despite being an entirely American production. I have always felt that the biggest test of a movie about a foreign culture is how people from that culture receive it. I don't care so much how an American movie about Mexico does in America, or even here in Australia: you know it succeeded in its mission if it takes off in Mexico, and it was phenomenally successful there.

Despite the problems the country has with crime, gang warfare and corrupt governments, the culture of Mexico is absolutely irrepressible, and is famous worldwide for that reason. "Coco" feels totally authentic in its tribute to this culture, and even in its depiction of Mexican family life. Pixar clearly went all-out, not only in securing legendary Mexican talents as voice actors such as Edward James Olmos and Cheech Marin (and found a typically fantastic newcomer to voice the protagonist, as they did with "Finding Nemo" and "Moana). They also went deep into Mexican culture to represent a loving and authentic portrait of it on the big screen.

This is not all, though, and I want anyone who reads this to pay attention to this bit: to me, "Coco" was also a return to form for Pixar's storytelling prowess, featuring some very impactful revelations, and the company's legendarily effective pathos.

"Coco" is a fantastic movie in a number of different ways, and a latter day classic from Pixar.

This film is one I would describe as a peek back into the years of childhood. Bright colours coupled with some beautiful cinematic sequences bring the film to life and jump out of the screen. The cinematic camera pans over the landscapes they enter encapture the perfect tone and meaning for the film, a crazy, lighthearted and adventurous film. The score for the film is amazing and play a crucial role in the film. They used the score as a devices to drive character development aswell as leave a lasting effect on the audience. However the message and the underlying themes of the film are one that has been seen many times in film, TV and books.

Highly recommended.

"Coco" is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful film that tells the story of a young boy named Miguel who dreams of becoming a musician, despite his family's generations-old ban on music. The film is a celebration of family, tradition, and the power of following one's dreams.

One of the standout features of the film is its breathtaking animation. The colors, textures, and details of the landscapes and characters are truly mesmerizing. The film's depiction of the Land of the Dead is particularly impressive, with its vibrant colors and intricate designs.

The voice acting is also top-notch, with newcomer Anthony Gonzalez delivering a heartfelt and endearing performance as Miguel. The film's supporting cast, which includes Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, and Renée Victor, also turns in strong performances. The chemistry between the characters is palpable and helps to make the emotional moments in the film all the more impactful.

However, the film is not without its flaws. The plot is predictable and the pacing is a bit slow at times. But these flaws are easy to overlook when considering the film's many strengths.

Overall, "Coco" is a beautifully crafted film that tells an emotionally resonant story with stunning visuals, great voice acting, and a powerful message.