A Beautiful Tribute to the People of Mexico

Rating: 8/10 (13 March 2018)

I'm a huge Disney fan, so I was excited going into it, but in all honesty, I didn't expect to like it as much as I did. However, I was COMPLETELY blown away by it, and it quickly became one of my favorite Pixar movies. There were so many aspects that when tied together, created a fun and lively film for the entire family.
Some things in particular stood out to me. First of all, the animations within Coco themselves were absolutely stunning. Everything was vibrant and full of color, which made it very engaging to the audience; it gave off a playful and happy vibe that was interesting to watch, if that makes sense.
Second of all, the plot was developed in a very interesting way that was easy to follow, but also had a lot of depth to it. Miguel's motives were very clear and I felt like I always understood what was happening, which made me feel like I was involved with the story throughout the entire movie. I was absolutely shocked by the revelation that Hector was actually Miguel's great great grandfather, which made it even more intriguing.
And lastly (and most importantly), Coco was authentically Mexican, and actually taught me more about the holiday of Dia De Los Muertos. It was educational in terms of learning about Mexican culture, which I really appreciated; I felt like I actually gained something from watching it. Already ready to watch it for a second time!