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Coco

24 November 2017English1h 45m
7.2
from 7 scored reviews · 3 not rated

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What critics are saying

Critical reception for Coco is overwhelmingly positive, with reviewers broadly recommending it as an essential theatrical experience for all ages.

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Lee Unkrich DirectorAdrian Molina ScreenplayLee Unkrich Story

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The discovery of a generations-old mystery leads to a most extraordinary and surprising family reunion.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for Coco is overwhelmingly positive, with reviewers broadly recommending it as an essential theatrical experience for all ages. Critics most frequently praised the film's emotionally resonant treatment of death, memory, and family, with several noting that its central ideas linger well after viewing. The visual richness and the film's ability to balance depth of theme with accessible, unponderous storytelling were also highlighted. Minor reservations were noted by a couple of reviewers but left largely unspecified, keeping the consensus firmly in the film's favour.

7 rated reviews · 7 positive

Praised: emotional depth on death and memoryCriticised: minor unspecified narrative drawbacks

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Critic Reviews (10)

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Shalini LangerTop Critic· Indian Express
7.0
Like many animations before it, Coco is about finding yourself while never losing sight of your family. Disney finds a way to tell this story differently, in an un-American setting.
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Rajeev MasandTop Critic· IBNLive
7.0
...the film's beautiful ideas of death and beyond will linger with you, long after you've left the cinema.
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Neil Soans· Times Of India
9.0
'Coco' shows us what Disney-Pixar does best, and reminds us that it still hasn't lost its touch. Take your kids along for it, and if you don't have any, don't hesitate to go alone!
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Umesh Punwani· KoiMoi
8.0
Go for Coco! It's a colorful treat to eyes, ears, and heart. Those who are not much into such movies, at a point you'll forget you're watching an animated movie. A satisfying experience for the soul.
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Hindustan Times· Hindustan Times
8.0
Coco's theme about the final death, when one fades from the memory of people, is a poignant one and yet the plot moves along at a steady clip. Nowhere, despite the depth of its ideas, does the film become ponderous. In fact, as unlikely as this may seem, you'll find yourself thinking of this movie long after it's ended.
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Critic· Firstpost
8.0
The surreal nature of the story needed a visual palette that walked the tightrope of magic realism, and director Unkrich made the right call by making this a children's film which is also for adults, rather than an adult film which is also for children. People of all ages, however, would be reaching out for their hankies during the finale where Miguel confronts the titular character, whose identity is best left for you to discover.
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Rucha Sharma· DNA India
7.0
It's a fun family entertainer not worth missing.
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Johnson Thomas· Mid-Day
Not rated
The few drawbacks notwithstanding, this is one of Disney-Pixar's better efforts of late!
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Not rated
After a steady stream of underwhelming sequels over the last couple of years, it looks like Pixar is ready to get back on track, and emerge stronger than ever. If you do one thing this weekend treat your heart, soul and eyes to Coco. You won't regret it.
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IANS· Sify
Not rated
Overall, Coco is a charming film that you should not miss.
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Release Date
24 November 2017
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English

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