Rating: Overflowing

 

Cast: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Ranee Victor, Ana Ofelia Murguia and Edward James Olmos

 

Director: Lee Unkrich

 

Writers: Matthew Aldrich, Jason Katz, Adrian Molina and Lee Unkrich

 

Producer: Darla K. Anderson

 

Music by: Michael Giacchino

 

Rated: PG for thematic elements

 

Release Date: 11/21/17

 

Tagline: The celebration of a lifetime

 

Favorite Character: Miguel Rivera

 

Quote: “I have to sing. It’s not just *in* me… It *is* Me.”- Ernesto de la Cruz

 

Fun Facts: The other Pixar characters Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Mike Wazowski appeared as piñatas in the beginning of the movie.

 

In Brazil, the title name was changed to “Viva”, for the original title “Coco” could easily be mistaken by the Portuguese word “cocô”, which translates to a curse word.

 

Coco was the second Pixar film to not be accompanied by the short film made by Pixar (although, Olaf’s Frozen Adventure did get a limited release with the film).

 

The orchestra conductor for Ernesto de la Cruz’s musical show “Sunrise Spectacular” is a caricature of the film’s composer Michael Giacchino.

 

Summary: Despite his family has banned music for generations, a Mexican boy dreams of being a musician but it all changes when he accidentally crosses into the land of the dead.

 

The Review: Prepare to do the samba, cause this is 100% Mexican culture! This is the Pixar version of Spirited Away. And I mean beautiful images and great story! A must see!