Two different channels (pretty sure it was two different channels) last night had previews for Coco in primetime. I have seen it getting ramped up over the last week. This movie is getting more fanfare then some of you care to admit, relying on personal anecdotes. While some will say that, others, like myself, will say the opposite, where people I know are excited to see it.
Eh, this really could have gone either way. A big American studio making an animated film about Mexican traditions at a time when relations between the two countries are at rock bottom? They easily could have faced a huge backlash if they got it wrong. Disney almost did face a backlash when they very unwisely tried to trademark Día de los Muertos a few years back before changing the film's title to Coco amid protests. I saw ads for it in Mexico City stating "Para México con Amor" (To Mexico with Love), and it is quite remarkable that this seems to be exactly how it has been received: as a loving tribute to Mexican culture. It's really the best thing for US-Mexican relations in a while!
The book of life a film set in mexico about day of the dead did not receive or elicit the same response that Coco is getting in mexico. Simply put the praise being sung from there is a huge indicator on the quality of the film. It's not just that it was about mexican culture that is getting the film such praise. As for why disney released it there first there are several factors. The most important one being that day of the dead falls between oct31st and november second so having the film come out there anytime after would seem well insensitive at best.
Im sorry how does Frozen, Brave, or Tangled have any sort of resonating feel when it comes to the title lol If you watch Coco you will understand why the film is called Coco. As for the "dead" theme" there is no such thing in this film. It's not dead, it's about a boy finding out about why family ties and history are important on Dia de los muertos.
I thought it was more about being who you really want to be than about dying... the dead people and the land of the dead are just plot devices to move the "coming of age" story along...
After the stunt you pulled in the Lion King thread you’ll understand if I just ignore you from here out I’m sure.
While I do agree that a bad movie could be successful, that’s not the case for Coco. I do agree that it might not be Pixar’s most original work it’s so beautifully crafted and the way the story develops that it makes it a good movie, I could be biased based on the fact that it is based on my culture, and I’m incredibly proud of the way it is shown, we’re more than what tends to be shown in media. Believe when I say you should give it a chance, even when using the Pixar formula, I feel like it stands on its own, based on the way it represents te culture and how music is incorporated in the movie.
Stunt? Making a joke not directed at you and disagreeing with you politely is worthy of your ignore than hit away.
I hate that films are always released on thanksgiving.. there have been no good family movies out in months and once the holidays hit our weekends are monopolized. Too bad they can’t release them a few weeks early.
You know what they say -- fool me once...I'm just as curious. It's similar to trying to figure out why so many people will pay to see the musical, 'Cats' !
I sure hope they've also never seen Up, Nemo, Lion King, Princess and the Frog or Cinderella, too. Even though there's "skeletons and dead," it looks to be much more uplifting and a celebration of those who have lived before us, than a somber movie coping and overcoming death of a loved one.
Welcome to 'Merica.
