Masterpiece, across any genre

Rating: 9/10 (16 October 2018)

Despite the love I have for Toy Story, this is probably the best movie ever made by Pixar. Below are the key reasons why that is, in my view:

Visually it is stunning. Both from the creation of the ''other world'' to the portray of all details of Mexican heritage, I cannot speak for its accuracy but it is just very entertaining to watch
plotline is not obvious. The typical twist might actually come as a surprise, which is not the case for many animated movies
It raises a debate. It is impossible to watch this movie without spending the next half hour debating whether or not the possibility of its premises being actually truth (what makes people cross to the other side, why do they stay there, etc.). And it actually is an overall very moving premise, even for non-believers such as myself
The songs are very good. My girlfriend spent weeks singing Estoy un poquito loco and from time to time still does. Very good sounds and not catchy to produce an easy hit
Characters are very entertaining and well designed (their decisions make sense given their background / experiences). Hector is easily one of the mot likable characters that Pixar ever pulled off
It provides an emotional ride! I am not one to cry while watching movies very often, but this really made emotional towards the end. The story, the topic and the way it is conveyed is all very moving

Overall, for those who are sometimes sceptic about watching an animated movie, I would strongly recommend this one. It is an amazing movie despite of the genre and appropriate for all ages. Pixar delivered a masterpiece here which it will have a very hard time living up to.