Stars (Vocally) Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Alfonso Arau, with Gabriel Iglesias, and Edward James Olmos Directed by Lee Unkrich & Adrian Molina For some of us, chasing our passions often come with a price. it’s also not always with the support of family, particularly if that passion falls more into the artistic field where there may not be any monetary returns in the long run. Sometimes, keeping up with that passion comes with certain rewards, and the sacrifices can really get one down at times. For Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez), chasing that musical passion could mean losing his family, particularly a family of cobblers that has no love for music. It even leads to the destruction of his own homemade guitar. Eager to show off his skills and compete during the Day of the Dead festival, Miguel “borrows” a guitar on display in a crypt, and finds himself a journey of more than self-discovery. And that journey… Thanks to Pixar’s animation, the journey is a spectacle of colour; a visual feast of design. While your eyes are treated to some of the more spectacular vistas Pixar has created, your ears have Michael Giacchino’s amazing score to enjoy and that’s also accompanied by songs written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, and ironically, working on Coco kept them from contributing songs to the accompanying ‘short’ Olaf’s Frozen Adventure) with Germain Franco. The key song, “Remember Me” gets numerous renditions throughout the movie, working its way from a popular version to a personal version, and it carries much of the emotion for the movie as it goes on. As with some of Pixar’s best, the emotional journey is a strong one here, emphasising not just Miguel’s passion but the importance of family, familial support, and forgiveness. In a way, it’s exactly what you’d expect from a Pixar feature, and yet, it still works and well worth a repeated viewing. Rating: ****1/2 /5 Find the best online deals here. | Barnes and Noble | Google Play Store | Book Depository Discover more about the books here. Please Support.
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