A story full of heart, exuberance, and vitality, Pixar's Coco is a pleasant reminder of what the studio is capable of when they concentrate on original storytelling instead of franchise filmmaking, being the best film from the beloved studio in several years. Transversing the common thematic assertion in family films centered around the importance of family, Coco delivers a nuanced story exploring the fine-line between familial obligation & personal ambition, with our main protagonist, the young Miguel, struggling to fulfill his dream of becoming a musician due to his families' disdain for the profession, which is somewhat warranted due to a troubling family history. Miguel is a character whom is not allowed to pursue his aspirations in music due to the toxic perception of his great, great, great grandfather, a man whom essentially abandoned his family to pursue his passion for music. This distant relatives mistakes restrict Miguel's personal aspirations, with his family collectively viewing all aspirational musicians as potentially callous and single-sighted, perceived as individuals whom can't place anything above their pursuits in the art-form. Coco has many themes related to the connective nature of music, as well as the importance of family and tradition, but perhaps its most interesting aspect is its nuanced deconstruction of the importance of individualism, showcasing how fear of past individuals failures, slights, or mistakes, no matter how they are perceived, should ever dictate another individuals' aspirations, with Miguel as a character feeling restricted and slighted due to his relatives failures being unjustly placed onto him. From a technical perspective, Coco is simply stunning, featuring a vibrant and lively aesthetic which effectively transports the viewer to another world. The detail and time which goes into creating this world isn't lost on the viewer, as a film takes on a visceral nature of its own from its world-building alone. Featuring a tender message about the importance of family and remembrance, Pixar's Coco manages to be multilayered from a thematic perspective, appealing to both young and old both emotionally and intellectually, making it easily one of the best offerings from the studio over the past decade.
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June 2023
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