And that it is our families, generation after generation, which keep their memories, lessons, and ideals alive inside us all.ĭeath is a taboo subject in the United States. But beyond this somber idea, Coco also reminds us that even those who may no longer be here with us today, like Dia de Muertos, their memories still live on within us all. A film for the whole family, in my mind, no other movie has elevated the value of a tradition that in its earnest reminds us all that death is a process of life one which we must all come face to face one day. But then along comes Coco came out and my beloved WALL-E immediately went down to 2nd place.Ĭoco is a very special film because it presents a very adult story (and a basic fact of life) that is all beautifully wrapped in the tradition that is Día de Muertos. (A robot-trash compactor was the main character for crying out loud). A great concept, a lesson for humanity and a set of characters that were unconventional in animated films. (The firsts 5 minutes of UP anyone?) For the longest, my all-time favorite Pixar movie was WALL-E. I have always been a avid fan of Pixar films because they have the ability to humanize computer characters with such an effectiveness that they even bring you to tears. Dedicated to my little ones on the day I sadly returned to work after my paternity time off. The aspiring 12 year old musician Miguel, played by Anthony Gonzalez, singing El Latido de mi Corazón in the film Coco.
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