Coco
Coco

Movie spotlight

Coco

2017
Movie
105 min
English

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

Insights

IMDb8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users95%
Director: Lee UnkrichGenres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Music, Mystery

Plot Summary

Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming a talented musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. When he accidentally stumbles into the vibrant Land of the Dead, Miguel must seek his ancestor's blessing to return home before he runs out of time. Along the way, he uncovers a deeper family mystery and learns that music can bridge the gap between generations.

Critical Reception

Coco was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its stunning animation, heartfelt story, musical score, and respectful portrayal of Mexican culture and the Day of the Dead traditions. Audiences were deeply moved by its emotional resonance and themes of family, memory, and legacy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually breathtaking with vibrant, imaginative animation.

  • A deeply emotional and culturally rich story that resonates with themes of family and remembrance.

  • The musical numbers are exceptional and integral to the narrative's success.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Coco, praising its beautiful animation, powerful emotional impact, and authentic celebration of Mexican culture. Many highlighted its moving story about family connections and remembering loved ones, with the music being a frequent point of appreciation.

Awards & Accolades

Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song ('Remember Me'). Nominated for Best Motion Picture – Animated or Multimedia at the Golden Globe Awards.

Fun Fact

The filmmakers consulted with numerous cultural experts, anthropologists, and musicians to ensure an authentic and respectful depiction of Mexican culture and the Day of the Dead.

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TMDB Reviews

5 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Budding guitarist "Miguel" is puzzled by his family's long-established ban on anything musical. To him it just doesn't make any sense at all especially as, generations ago, his family were at the top of that very game. Determined to get to ...

r96sk

r96sk

Sensational! <em>'Coco'</em> is straight into my top five of Disney animations. The whole 105 minutes are a joy to watch, thanks to its rich and highly meaningful story alongside the wonderful animation and sharp humour. Safe to say, I w...

priya_

priya_

I loved the movie starting from the characters, animation, colors, emotions, story everything. A good way to tell how important a family is. Happy it had a happy ending.

furious_iz

furious_iz

**Beautiful, colourful and sweet** This film has real heart, with great messages about what family can and should do for each other. Great voice acting, great songs without having the burden of exposition via song that you find in the m...

Gimly

Gimly

Spectacularly colourful with a sweet, (albeit predictable) path. Certainly not a misfire from Pixar, but also did not appeal to me personally in the way that many of their other films have. _Final rating:★★½ - Not quite for me, but I def...

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