‘COCO’: Stunningly animated poignant tribute to family and culture

‘COCO’ is produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is directed by Unkrich, and co-directed and co-written by Adrian Molina. The story follows a 12-year-old boy named Miguel who sets off a chain of events relating to a century-old mystery, leading to an extraordinary family reunion. 

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.

‘COCO’ has powerful themes of perseverance, teamwork, and gratitude and encourages audiences to love and appreciate their family and always follow their dreams.

‘COCO’ screens at Majestic Cineplex 10.15 1.15 4.15 7.15 Fri/Sat 10.15 pm. Empire Cineplex 1.15 4.15 7.15 Fri/Sat 10.15 pm Sat/Sun 10.15 am