Speaking of Pixar, while we all wait with hesitance due to the announcement of Cars 3 and The Incredibles 3, Disney and Pixar have dropped a trailer of a new movie called "Coco".
This movie has had a very rocky start. Back in 2013 Disney and Pixar had a movie in the works called, "Dia de los Muerots" after the traditional Mexican holiday that celebrates the spirits of those who have passed on. But, as many of you are aware another movie that had to do with the Mexican traditions and beliefs concerning the spirits of the dead. After a long struggle Disney and Pixar are now releasing the trailer for November's "Coco". And how does it hold up?..eh....
It has a very Ratatouille feeling to it as we start off with our protagonist watching a tape of his deceased movie/ music idol and attempting to play the guitar just like his hero. After touching the man's actual guitar in a museum he...and his dog I think... are sent to the spirit world. While I am extremely grateful that Disney and Pixar are introducing a (hopefully) unique story, there isn't anything in the trailer in regards to the story that has grabbed me and made me all that excited to see it yet. The visuals are a different story.
The colors and the visuals really seem to emphasize the creativity and passion that you would see in traditional Mexican festivals. Living in Texas, I've seen several "Dia de los Muertos" decorations and traditions and I think Disney and Pixar animations has managed to capture the culture as they have with many others.
Will this be a stand alone hit or will the previous "Day of the Dead" animated movie keep it from taking off. Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure the struggle is reel.
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