Hi my lil' fairies,
Two movie reviews within the space of two weeks, aren't I lucky? Well, in this case, I definitely am because I saw two very different but both as amazing films recently. The first one was obviously The Greatest Showman and feel free to have a look back at that review if you want. The second one, as shown in the title, was Disney's Coco and this was probably the first Disney film I've seen in the cinema for a long time and I went alone. I worry how weird it must've looked amongst the crowd of little kids, just one lone student - well I definitely wasn't the only adult there without children and that's testament to the amazing film
It's been a box office hit in the US and, since the release of it in the UK on Friday, it's become a big family favourite with viewers. Disney have definitely taken a different route from the normal Princess love story and found a beautiful and creative route: the story of dreams, and most importantly, family.
Set in Mexico on Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), young Miguel dreams of being a musician but, with a cursed past looming, his family are keen for him to forget these dreams and follow their footsteps in the shoe-making industry. However, on Miguel's journey to keep this dream alive, he finds himself in the Land of the Dead with his dead relatives. The story shows us Miguel's efforts to go home but to also his desire to be a musician and get the approval of his entire familia.
Enough of the storyline, because I don't want to spoil the story for anyone who wants to see it. The film is one of the most beautiful that Disney have created in a long time for so many reasons. For one, the effects and animation is true testament to how much Disney has grown and improved in it's creative department, The colours in every scene were bright and vivid and really stood out on the screen, so much so that it actually felt as if we were in a world full of colour and vibrancy. Each scene had so much detail that, even if you watched in a million times, you would still find something new and interesting in each of the intricate scenes. This detail comes through especially in the characters from the dead to the living, I mean at one point I swore that one of the faces was pretty much identical to a real human - it was that detailed and lifelike.
Secondly, it brings together all the essences of a Disney film. There is music, there is love, there is family and there is hope. It combines all of the best aspects of a film and shows it in such a gentle way. It's also carrying on bringing new cultures to the Disney World. Gone are the days with one kind of character, the Mexican Miguel really shows Disney's development with the world and the desire to educate children on different traditions and festivals. They're moving with the multi-cultural world and hopefully it encourages a new generation to embrace everyone's beliefs.
The most unique thing about this film was the ability to make someone feel so many emotions. I laughed, I cried and I felt inspired. It combined everything that Disney is famous for but put a completely new twist on it by dealing with some quite sombre subjects, like death, but making sure that it's nice and easy for children to watch without being sad or scared. Maybe it's more emotional for adults because we've witnessed death or the fears that come with being forgotten/
No matter what age, I just think that this is a film you've got to watch at some point! I was sceptical at first because of the rating and the fact I'm 21, yet this film proves that Disney hasn't lost its touch and I am still truly a Disney girl. Also, I'm excited that this film may take over Gran Fiesta Tour in Disney World, even though I do love that ride.
I can't wait to see what Disney has up its sleeve for the rest of the year!
That's all for now my dears
xx
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