Coco

I love a movie where I can be entertained and learn a little something too. Coco is that kind of movie!  You should know going in that this is a kid’s movie, so there isn’t any violence or romance to speak of.  You will  leave with a little tear in your eye though and you may even find yourself humming the main song, “Remember Me.”  Miguel dreams of becoming a musician.  The problem is music has been banned in his family ever since his great grandfather left his great grandmother and her daughter Coco in search of fame and fortune – as a musician!  While he tries to prove his talent, during the annual Dia de los Muertos celebration, Miguel is accidentally transported to the colorful and uniquely rendered Land of the Dead so that he can find his great grandfather and fulfill his destiny.  Along the way, he meets his relatives who have ‘gone to the other side,’ and finds the true story of what family is, and who his family really are. There is some catchy music along the way, and of course, a happy ending.  I learned a lot about the Mexican celebration of The Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos.  Some of the voices you may recognize include Benjamin Bratt, Edward James Olmos, and Cheech Marin.  The visuals of this movie are exquisite and inventive.  This is a fine movie to take your kids to and to be honest, you might just enjoy it too.