COCO
Directed by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina
Screenplay by Lee Unkrich; Jason Katz; Matthew Aldrich; and Adrian Molina
A story of a dreamer. A little boy named Miguel who wants to play music...even at risk of staying in the Land Of The Dead.
If you have been following my blog you know I am a big PIXAR fan. I was excited to see COCO.
It is a very strange film.
Positives:
-Just a gorgeous looking movie. The colors pop. With bright backgrounds and bright colorful creatures. PIXAR at its best.
-The score is great. The story revolves around music so the score beautifully puts you into a place and time. Has to be the front runner to win an Oscar. Tip of the hat to Michael Giacchino.
-Miguel is adorable. You cheer him on. He is a dreamer, which kind of makes him naive. He will learn the dangers of putting people on a pedestal without really knowing them.
Sadly there are negatives:
-It is kinda creepy. I mean...Miguel is stuck with dead people. Now PIXAR tried to make them funny, and often they are....still..."Johnny lets go watch a movie about a little boy stuck in the land of the dead...good times". There is an umbrella of creepiness. I am not sure if PIXAR, who used jokes and bright colors to distract us from the creepiness, was successful and relaxing the tone.
-AAAAHHHH the movie BOOK OF LIFE!! Yes not the same...but close. Look it up!!
3 1/2 stars out of 5. Yes maybe my PIXAR blinders are on...but even though it is kind of creepy it has a young boy with dreams you cheer for. A wonderful score setting the tone. Gorgeous color, popping off the screen....avoid 3D.
From the shadows as always thanks for your time
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