Just Watched: COCO - The best movie of 2017

When i watched the trailer for the very first time few months back, I was not at all impressed. It just looked as if someone just tried to copy Book of Life. Then i saw it's Disney Pixar, and I was kind of puzzled. The movie was released in Mexico almost a month before to coincide with Day of the Dead celebrations, and when i read the reviews I was amazed, that how could they make a such good movie from an OK looking trailer, but then it's Pixar right.

When i saw the movie in November end. I was speechless. The movie was more than amazing. It is like the best movie i saw this year. Just as good as Up and Wall-E. And just like them after some time you do not think it as an animation anymore. Miguel a 12 year old in Mexico love music, but sadly his shoemaker family doesn't, because his great-great grandmother was betrayed by her musician husband. Miguel goes against his family wishes and try to steal guitar of famous legend Ernesto Cruz, to participate in musical event.  This takes him to the land of the dead, where he meets his departed extended family and takes a journey to meet his idol Ernesto Cruz with help of Hector.

The best great grandmother ever

There are great visuals, and pretty good music too, but where Coco stood apart, was capturing the emotions and all what is good about a family. This movie could make a grown man emotional, and i have proof (me). You would love Miguel and his journey, and who you would fall for is his great grandmother CoCo. Yes, the movie is named after great grandmother, who does not have much screen time, but is a scene stealer. And she justifies why the movie is named after her.

I would say this is my best movie of the year. Yes, Ahead of Bahubali part 2, and much ahead of all the marvel movies. Coco is must watch movie for all ages. Just fantastic.