Coco: A Magical Film to Remember
Photo by Disney/Pixar - ©2017 Disney/Pixar Sandwiched between two sequels ( Finding Dory and Cars 3 ) and another two sequels ( Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4 ) is a beautiful reassurance that Pixar has not lost the magic that put them on the map in 1995. Coco is a fast-paced, exciting, and emotionally draining animated epic worthy of any awards for which it is eligible. Pixar founded itself on the promise to avoid several common Disney tropes: no songs, no “I want” moments, no happy village, no love story. Love stories are once again absent but Coco ’s plot is simultaneously the most- and least-Pixar film yet. Songs, “I want” moments, and a large family which may as well be a happy village are riddled throughout. Moving away from the norm, however, proves a gamble that pays off. Miguel's family will stop at nothing to keep him away from music. ©2017 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved. Miguel Rivera (an adorable Anthony Gonzalez) wants nothing more than to be a...