| Coco (2017),
				Director: Lee Unkrich, 
				rated PG 
						The 
						celebration of a lifetime 
				
		  Starring: 
(the voice talents of:) Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, 
Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor, Ana Ofelia Murguía, Edward James Olmos, Alfonso Arau, 
Selene Luna, Jaime Camil, Natalia Cordova-Buckley 
DML Rating: 
★★★★★★★★★☆ 
- near perfect "Our memories, they 
				have to be passed down by those who knew us in life - in the 
				stories they tell about us. But there's no one left alive to 
				pass down Cheech's stories... Hey, it happens to everyone 
				eventually." - Héctor Why watch this?
				A wonderful children's film about life, and death, and the 
				important in-between. 
				Plot Summary: A 
						young boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a musician, 
						despite his family's long-standing ban on music. On Día 
						de Muertos, a series of events leads him to the vibrant 
						Land of the Dead. There, he embarks on a journey to find 
						his deceased great-great-grandfather, a legendary 
						singer, and uncover the truth about his family's past. Dad's Preview: 
				Why are we so afraid of death? It is human nature and fear of 
				the unknown. This delightful, colorful Latino-based film 
				explores death, and many more very adult topics such as: the 
				impact a missing father can have, old grudges and the damage 
				they do, and the importance of pursuing your heart's dream, 
				regardless of the many naysayers. Yet, children will love it, 
				too. The Pixar animation, once again, out-does itself. The 
				choice to zip up and infuse brightness, and life, into the land 
				of the dead was brilliant. In many ways it is as creative as 
				Up (2009) or
				Inside Out 
				(2015). The concept of the hereafter is unique and 
				well-done. We all get to experience Miguel's arduous journey to 
				be himself, while honoring his family. This film is about as 
				good as it gets if you are looking for an experience to make you 
				feel really good inside.   
						 Pixar 
						Animation Studios; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
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