Midnight in the Garden of Coco and Evil

Rating: 8/10 (24 September 2018)

Probably the only thing preventing this from five stars status is overindulgence. C'mon guys, less is mostly always more.
Coco is absolutely one of the best Pixar movies to date. It's so incredibly creative, inventive and still rooted in all history. It's completely black and white and that's what life really is. Not to mention Death, as well.
When this movie began, I thought pleasant thoughts despite the normal story-telling and obvious outcomes & twists. But something told me: this was going somewhere I didn't predict and I was gonna love it. That spirit animal that led me was right.
It's hard to describe all of Coco without spoilers or things best left explored by new viewers. But, suffice to say, it's about a musical soul who is held back by family and must reveal the truth, come hell or living activities.
I love family and the bonds, but damn it, do NOT hold someone back from their dreams because of your own pasts. If you do, you're just as evil as the evil you're trying to conceal.
Additionally, while family is important, dreams matter. Remember that.
Coco is an ingenious and courageous film with a TON of heart. It doesn't solve the world's problems or show people need to be as creative as their souls want them to be, but it will blend the worlds and still show forgiveness is key to expanding your universe.
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Final thoughts: This is my friend's favorite Pixar movie. I agree that it's FANTASTIC and I loved almost every minute. No buts here. It's incredibly awesome and KRRRRR!