November 27, 2017

Boy, Pixar you have done it again! Your latest movie Coco was fantastic, or should I say it was fantasico! The Frozen short that aired before it? Not so much.

The Olaf short, witch is like 20 minutes, was okay and cute, but I think it would've been better as an ABC Christmas special. In fact, it was going to be I suspect. I feel bad for the people who didn't like it, and had to sit through it. But, Coco is well worth it. Or I guess if you don't like Frozen, wait half an hour after the movie is planned to begin at your theater. Or watch the movie online. I think ABC had too much on its agenda to air it, I don't know. But, if that was the case, it could've not air one of the other specials that it airs every year, or I guess its tradition for them, which is the theme of the short. And because of it, there wasn't a Pixar short this time. Now, to talk about what you came here for, Coco.

Before I talk more in depth, let me tell you, if you think it's a Book of Life rip-off, you are wrong. Sure, it's similar with its Day of the Dead theme, and the main character wanting to be a musician instead of what his family wants, but that's it. This movie is way much better. I liked Book of Life, but it's got nothing on this movie. Still unconvinced? Go see it yourself. You won't regret it.

This movie does a good job representing Mexico. More the Book of Life I think. That's probably why Mexico released Coco a month before we did. They were just too proud that a movie was representing them, and with good reason. They were lucky. Although we had to wait to get it here in the US, it was well worth it. I don't know if they did it for Book of Life. The scenery to Coco was breathtaking, full of life.

And like every Pixar movie, tears were shed. Hayley knew what we were getting into, so she brought Kleenexes for everyone (even me). Even Roger cried, and he didn't cry when the hunter shot Bambi's mom, or Mufasa's death, or any other sad movie scenes. It was very heartwarming. It really was about family.

After the movie, Francine wanted to live in Mexico. Stan said, and I quote, 'No way, Jose!' He did say we could visit though. I don't know if that included me, but I'm going anyway, do don't tell, okay?

I don't know if there were any more great animated movies that came out this year or coming, so, I don't really know what's the completion for the Oscars are going to be, but I'm pretty sure this will be one of them.