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Coco Movie Review

Name: Coco Movie Review
Item: Coco
Rating: 4
Author: Pradip Bhat

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Review for the film " Coco"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 01 Hour 45 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 22-11-2017

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

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CAST & CREW

Benjamin Bratt

Cheech Marin

Edward James Olmos

Gael Garcia Bernal

Alanna Ubach

Michael Giacchino

John Lasseter

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Producer:

Darla K Anderson

John Lasseter

Music Director:

Michael Giacchino

Editor:

Lee Unkrich

Steve Bloom

Director:

Adrian Molina

Lee Unkrich

Supporting Actress:

Alanna Ubach

Director of Photography:

Matt Aspbury

Danielle Feinberg

Associate Producer:

Mary Alice Drumm

Casting Director:

Kevin Reher

Natalie Lyon

Animator:

Gwendelyn Robson

Eliza Ivanova

Dovi Anderson

Charles Larrieu

Sound Effects Editor:

JR Grubbs

empty:

Michael Semanick

Christopher Boyes

Visual Effects Supervisor:

Michael O Brien

Screenplay Writer:

Adrian Molina

Matthew Aldrich

Story Writer:

Adrian Molina

Jason Katz

Lee Unkrich

Matthew Aldrich

Music Editor:

Stephen M Davis

Production Designer:

Harley Jessup

Gleb Sanchez-Lobashov

Storyboard Artist:

Gleb Sanchez-Lobashov

Visual Effects Artist:

Shaun Galinak

Aaron Conover

Sound Mixer:

Blake Collins

Supporting Actor:

Benjamin Bratt

Gael Garcia Bernal

Cheech Marin

Edward James Olmos

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Disney Pixar’s Coco is an animated children’s fantasy film which is inspired by and based on the Celebration of ‘Dia De Los Muertos’ (Day of the Dead) traditionally rooted in Mexican Culture. The film produced by Darla Kay Anderson, is directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina. The attention to detail with Casting accords with the success of the film with talents like Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt Benjamin Bratt is one of the promising actors in t >> Read More... , Alanna Ubach Alanna Ubach is an American actress. She first app >> Read More... , Edward James Olmos Edward James Olmos, a renowned American actor, and >> Read More... , Renée Victor, Ana Ofelia Murguía voicing the characters of Coco.

Plot

The Film is based in the small town of Santa Cecilia in Mexico where the film’s little protagonist, Miguel, lives with his family who specialise in the shoemaking business. Miguel however, has always been inclined towards music and wants to be a great musician like his musical hero- Ernesto de la Cruz. Miguel’s Family is strictly against playing any music in the house let alone anyone pursuing it. Disheartened by the opposition he faces from his loved ones, Miguel discovers that his ancestors had a musical past. A loose end that makes him curious about Mama Coco’s (his great grandmother’s) Papa. After finding a possible connection with Ernesto de la Cruz, Miguel starts believing that he is perhaps related to the musical legend and runs away to participate in his first ever Music Competition. However, Miguel unaware of what's to come, accidentally crosses over to the land of the dead on the occasion of Dia De Los Muertos. Will Miguel Ever discover the truth behind his family’s hate for music? Will Miguel ever find out who was Mama Coco’s Musician Father? Is Miguel related to his idol Ernesto De La Cruz? Sit back and enjoy as Miguel finds out about his family’s past and his future on this emotional rollercoaster!

Star Performance

Anthony Gonzalez (playing Miguel) certainly puts on a star performance as a child artist. The complete package of singing and dancing along with the intense delivery of emotions is truly noteworthy. Alanna Ubach as (Mama Imelda) and Gael García Bernal as (Héctor) set the tone and truly justify both sides and their way of looking out for their family throughout the film. The All-Latino Cast worked their magic and brewed a respectable tribute to Mexican Culture acclaimed worldwide.

Analysis

A Film with Music and Family at its core would not be relatable without a warm, comforting, cosy sound score which is exactly what Michael Giacchino Michael Giacchino is a music composer from America >> Read More... (music composer) brought to Coco. Coco brings us to the tightly knitted yet loved family culture of Mexico and is a comfort watch. This Mexican Story is a treat to the eyes with its vibrant colours.

What’s there?

Coco brought Mexican Culture and its glorious values to the world.
The movie highlights important messages like ‘family comes first’ and how we must ‘remember our ancestors and pass down their memories’ so they may live on forever as we carry on their legacy.
The right sense of adventure, following your passion, emotional rollercoaster, and musical fiesta are all that make the movie a complete package.

What’s not there?

The film does not lack anything because it is one of the most thoughtfully crafted Disney movies ever.

Verdict

Coco is the perfect family watch to bring families together and fill us with love and belongingness. If you are looking forward to a light-hearted meaningful adventure animation film, Coco is the perfect movie. Highly recommend watching it.