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Rating: 10/10 (12 February 2019)

Finally saw Coco. Nobody was kidding about how good it is!
So what did I think of it (without giving major spoilers away): So at first I thought "Oh no, not that banning music plot again like in Ariel's Beginning and the hero shows he's right". However, I was amazed at how unlike that prequel the reason is very understandable and relatable. They don't just throw it in for a dumb reason, they back it up with a legit conflict and misunderstanding. Also all the characters are great, even the one that looked like a dumb comedic sidekick ends up being a lot more than I anticipated. Even the main character is not made to be an all perfect kid, he's being a legit kid; naive, eager, fast, and found his calling in the wrong direction ultimately leading him the right way. Even the villain's really good. He's no Frollo, but good grief, even though I got spoiled on who it was I was not prepared for how incredibly despicable he was! I hated him, and not in a way that I could like him! And of course the animation's terrific! That had to be some of Pixar's most difficult work, especially on the dead characters, Coco, and leaves. I read that this movie took 10 years to make and it really shows through the writing, animation, music, and even trying to capture the culture. I've never heard of a Disney film where there's actual research on a culture, or at least enough to take all the time they did to actually attempt to get it right (or at least I hope so - did they get it right?). And for the record, I didn't quiet cry, but certainly I was welling up with tears, I just held them back from falling. I probably would have cried harder if the ending was different, but I'm thankful it wasn't!!!!!
So I don't know if it's my all time favorite Pixar movie (which is still Inside Out) but it's right "Up" there with it as one of Pixar's greatest achievements. Round of applause for you and you definitely earned that Oscar!
Final Verdict: Go see it 10/10!