COCO Blu-ray Review
The Movie
Synopsis
In Disney/Pixar’s vibrant take of family, fun, and adventure, an aspiring young musician named Miguel (Anthony Gonzales) embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster Héctor (Gael García Bernal) becomes an unexpected friend who helps Miguel uncover the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions.
Directed By: Lee Unkrich & Adrian Molina
Written By: Lee Unkrich, Jason Katz, Matthew Aldrich, Adrian Molina, Adrian Molina, & Matthew Aldrich
Starring: Anthony Gonzalez (Miguel), Gael García Bernal (Héctor), Benjamin Bratt (Ernesto de la Cruz), Alanna Ubach (Mamá Imelda), Renee Victor (Abuelita), Alfonso Arau (Papá Julio), Herbert Siguenza (Tío Oscar/Tío Felipe), Gabriel Iglesias (Clerk), Lombardo Boyar (Plaza Mariachi/Gustavo), Ana Ofelia Murguía (Mamá Coco), Jaime Camil (Papá), Natalia Cordova-Buckley (Frida Kahlo), Selene Luna (Tía Rosita), and more.
Genre: Animation, Adventure, & Comedy
Rating: PG
Runtime: Approx. 105 minutes
Blu-ray Details
Audio
- English: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
- English: DTS-HD HR 5.1
- English: Dolby Digital 2.0
- French: Dolby Digital 5.1
- Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
Video
- Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
- Resolution: 1080p
- Aspect ratio: 2.39:1
- Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Special Features
- Commentary
- Deleted Scenes
- Paths to Pixar: Coco
- The Music of Coco
- and more
My Thoughts
I give the Coco Blu-ray an A.
First thought while watching this Blu-ray? A super colorful and positive film about never giving up on your dreams and the importance of family.
I rarely give Blu-ray’s an A but this one blew me away. The music, the animation, the colors, and the characters. Did I mention the music?
I never really liked animation but as I’ve gotten older I have found a few that I absolutely love including this one. It is interesting to see how much technology has evolved and the process it takes to create a film like this. Every scene was like a work of art with a plethora of colors. You couldn’t help but be in a good mood due to the ambiance of this film. My favorite part? The characters. I absolutely loved the Land of the Dead where Miguel meets Hector and the relationship between them that grows throughout the film with an added twist at the end. I can’t forget the Music. It definitely added to the film. Anthony Gonzalez who plays Miguel is a talented young man who also sang a few of the songs. The music definitely captured the soul of the film and added to the essence of the story, and the culture.
Catch Coco out on Blu-ray, DVD, & Digital HD February 27, 2018!