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Plot

Young Miguel, who aspires to be a great singer like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz, is stopped by the severe rules of his family, that severely prohibited any form of music. Miguel, eager to demonstrate his talent, finds himself in the unexpected and vibrant Land of the Afterlife as a result of a bizarre chain of circumstances. He meets the likable and opportunistic Hector along the way, and the two of them set off on an epic quest to learn the unknown tale of Miguel's family.

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Why you should watch it?

Being able to always carry a feeling with you is becoming more and more difficult despite technological advancements in a society that increasingly rejects the idea of time passing through the obsession with eternal youth as well as the ability to permanently crystallize an image thanks to mobile phones that constantly record every moment of our lives and turn them into an album of shared memories in real time. That particular touch, that timbre of voice, the scent of a loved one's hair are precious memories to be treasured as much as possible.
The everyday craziness frequently causes us to set them aside and store them in a secret, dark area of our memory, making place for things like job deadlines, new friendships, and minor irritations. However, they remain constantly present, ready to overwhelm us, as if the person who left us was still there, holding our hands and paying attention to our thoughts, when we pause for a moment, finally free of commotion and noise. Coco accomplishes this by skillfully manipulating colors and music. First, it intoxicates us with phosphorescent creatures, sparkling petals, and loud music before almost treacherously making us feel emotions (and tears). Little Miguel's voyage into the afterlife is an emotional experience that explores the value of the past, our roots, and the desire to achieve our goals no matter the cost.

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It is a movie about the value of family and how memories of loved ones can be a strong bond between the living and the dead. It accomplishes so with an audacious vision, providing a comforting "first afterlife" without the necessity for God or religion.

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Over the years, we've grown somewhat accustomed to the thought that, in a contest between the living and the dead, it's always the latter that prevails, proving to be more colorful and vibrant than anticipated. Many movie heroes, especially animated ones, come to realize how boring their lives really are after spending some time in the afterlife. Can this comparison, however, really be made when the country of departure is a vibrant one, like Mexico? Coco demonstrates that it is possible to build a scene that is more colorful, bright, and lively than the already brilliant reality. To gain a notion of what is waiting for the viewer on the other side, all one needs to do is glance at the marigold bridge, the enchanted tunnel that connects the two realms. The concept comes from a Mexican tradition in which families make marigold petal roads that run through the streets and terminate in front of the ofrendas, altars that are decorated with pictures of the family, favorite foods, and sentimental items of the departed. The spirits are led home through these routes, thus it makes sense that the portal between the two worlds was built using the same approach. The marigold bridge has a wonderful and exquisite quality to it that is reminiscent of a Mexican aqueduct, but it also highlights the incredible lighting design that has been done.

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The entire Pixar movie centers around realizing one's dreams and being determined to achieve one's goals, as is typical of works created by the Mickey Mouse company, but right alongside this race for self-affirmation flows the river of love and the courage of choice (success or family?) as well as a lovely reflection on art that magically withdraws from public view to become a straightforward form of private communication, the only way in which the artist can express themselves.

The stunning colour scheme and intricate lighting design of the movie combine seamlessly with the soundtrack, which is essential to the narrative value of Miguel's story. Several of the characters in Coco are musicians, while others have no interest in the art form. But regardless of whether they are living or dead, every single one of them manages to be incredibly likable and sympathetic, creating an unending web of well-balanced components that are all essential and equally crucial to the project's narrative and emotional success.

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And if you're still wondering why the movie is called Coco, well you just need to watch it 😉.

Conclusion

Coco is a romantic vial to reflect on existence, desires, and above all life after death and that wonderful and inconceivable legacy of ours that is the soul: the only true inheritance we possess.
I personally loved the movie both for the content and for the amazing animation. I absolutely recommend you to watch it an let me know if you liked it 😉.

Rating

My personal vote is:

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9.0/10

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