![]() ![]() And, wouldn't you know it, but that's EXACTLY what the boy wants to become one day. Miguel is a nice little boy whose family, inexplicably, HATE music and insist he never can grow up to become a musician. The story is set around Día de Muertos, the Mexican Day of the Dead. I am very glad I saw "Coco" and understand exactly why it won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, as it's terrifically entertaining, fun to watch.and quite touching as well. But it also has powerful themes of perseverance, teamwork, and gratitude and encourages audiences to love and appreciate their family and always follow their dreams.Reviewed by MartinHafer 10 / 10 What's not to like?! There's also some drinking by adult characters (a shot, cocktails at a party) and a few uses of words like "stupid." While all is well in the end, the movie can be dark and sad (as with most Pixar films, it's likely some viewers will cry), especially for those who've lost beloved relatives. A few moments of life-or-death peril are fraught with tension, but none of the major characters die (at least, who aren't already dead). The Land of the Dead contains some potentially disturbing imagery, but most kids will probably get used to all of the skeletons quickly. Told from the point of view of Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez), a young boy who ends up in the Land of the Dead, the movie - which features an all-star Latino voice cast (including Gael García Bernal and Benjamin Bratt), as well as a Latino co-director and many Latino crew members - is a tribute to Mexican traditions and customs. ![]() Parents need to know that Coco is a vibrant Disney/Pixar film that explores the traditions of the Day of the Dead, a child's desire to become a musician despite his family's wishes, and the power of unconditional love. ![]()
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