Somewhat predictable but genuinely heartwarming

Rating: 7/10 (23 December 2017)

I wasn't sure what this movie was about at all when I started watching, but I definitely didn't leave disappointed. There was a lot of gorgeous and colorful moments, and all the characters look individual! It's pretty refreshing to see strong matriarchs in a Pixar movie. The storyline I found it a bit predictable and the way they changed between english and spanish a bit odd (it's not like they are supposed to be speaking english at any point? So what are the switches supposed to symbolize?) but a nice opportunity to learn a couple of new phrases of a new language. There's also some thrilling moments and just enough Though the biggest joy I found with Coco was how curious it made me to find out more after all it taught me about this wonderful holiday and the spirituality behind it!
I think there is a nice message about loving your family but also accepting their differences and individuality. Definitely a movie I could see being a big favourite, if it just got the promotion it deserved.