Beautiful, poignant film about family, dreams and Stunning Visuals!!!

Rating: 10/10 (26 November 2017)

Man, what a movie. Just blew my mind! Because I wasn't aware it was Disney-Pixar (because I am stupid), I sat through the Olaf bewildered and freaking out on what was happening, while people by my side were just enjoying it. And midway I got the wind of things and was finally calm. The movie began with something that always bothered me, why unnecessary 3D nowadays and it from the start itself made the statement it is a 3D movie. We get to see the story of a boy who loves music, but their family doesn't, which is totally preposterous and downright impossible to believe, but believe me, there's fun around these situations And movie does a good job in putting the Mexican tradition and customs out there subtly, but not letting what the movie wants to speak get in its way. That was a job well done. Then we get to the Land of Dead (because if you steal from the dead, you get transported there, which seems like most people must have gone there, but let's move on..) and oh my that scene where the shot spanned from the bridge to the place was beautiful! You might be wondering if all dead people live here how do they cramp in together, well they have built houses upwards and downwards and people who r not remembered die? from that place and it seems like a place for only Mexicans? No racism intended. But they let things that matter explain the mechanisms of the Land of Dead than just show how things work. Job well done there too! Here he meets his whole family but a series of situations meant he has to get to 'his great great grandfather' Ernesto DE la Cruz. Through these adventures we get to see cool stuff about this world and we finally see him play guitar here. Then you have to pull out your rabbit and other surprises in pocket but I got the wind of who was actually his great great grandfather and that twist was quite okay. Then there's the 3rd act of trying to get the photo, which could be the only possibly and very nit picky thing that could displease critics, though I enjoyed all the songs and fun. Then there's the final act and man that was so moving. I was desperately trying to hold back any tears and I heard some sniffling by some audience members. Midway many might have forgotten who Coco is, but it all gets there to the scene with all the family and it was so good, SO GOOD. A very emotional and strong finish. Sadly coco dies but it's a happy death. Loads to talk about, but some things should stay unsaid.
In the end it's a very stupendous and ambitious project and I can gladly say it's one among Pixar's best! I would put it up there with my favorite Pixar Ratatouille. GO SEE IT (preferably in 3D)