Fans of heartwarming Pixar films are in for a delight this afternoon (Sun) as the fantasy comedy-drama Coco is set to air on BBC.
The film revolves around Miguel, a 12-year-old Mexican boy who accidentally finds himself in the Land of the Dead. He seeks the assistance of his deceased musician great-great-grandfather to return him to his family and overturn their ban on music.
While Pixar is renowned for producing top-notch films – remember Toy Story 1, 2, 3 and 4? – Coco stands out as one of their finest, boasting a near-perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes and widespread critical acclaim.
CinemaScore’s audience poll awarded the 2017 film an ‘A+’ grade – a distinction shared by fewer than 90 films in the service’s history and only the sixth Pixar film to earn such a rating, with Up in 2009 being the last. The film also bagged two Oscars – one for Best Animated Feature and another for Best Original Song, reports the Mirror.
This ‘incredible’ family film ‘brimming with emotion’ has received heaps of praise from a broad spectrum of viewers.
BBC film critic, Victoria Luxford, praised the movie, saying: « A fine addition to the Pixar legacy… a very sweet film about family, very thoughtfully put together. It has that unmistakable mixture of comedy and sentiment that you associate with a Pixar movie. Great fun. »
Meanwhile, Charlotte Harrison from Den of Geek described it as: « Tender, a tad macabre, fun-packed, and just plain beautiful. Coco is quite, quite brilliant. »
The film, featuring Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal and Benjamin Bratt, also received rave reviews from viewers.
One reviewer on Rotten Tomatoes said: « Coco is more than just an animated film – it’s an emotional journey that hit me straight in the heart. The movie beautifully blends music, family, and tradition. »
Another viewer added: « Amazing movie. Really makes you think what lies beyond once one passes on. It’s also great to show no matter the age or person you can always make a difference, along with giving second chances.
« The movie is full of surprises and wonderful for children and adults. »
A third reviewer said: « Coco is Pixar’s most human film. The movie delivers a compelling story centred around memorable characters that feel alive. »
Fans will be thrilled to hear that a sequel, Coco 2, is reportedly in the works. However, for now, they can enjoy the original on BBC One at 3:15pm this afternoon (Sun).
