By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Feb. 27, unless otherwise noted: Coco (Blu-ray + DVD + digital) Details: 2017, Pixar-Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Rated: PG, thematic elements The lowdown: Pixar’s latest feature, is a lively concoction of music, mirth and mariachi, told against the colorful backdrop of Mexican family traditions. Like most of Pixar’s output, the movie is up for a best animated feature Academy Award Young Miguel loves music; it’s in his genes. But for a reason unknown to the boy, his family has banned music for generations — instead, concentrating on their profession as shoemakers. But Miguel would rather cobble out songs than shoes. He dreams of becoming a great performer like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. A family curse lands Miguel in the Land of the Dead, where his deceased ancestors work to get him back to the land of the living, as well as unlock the truth behind the boy’s family history. Along the way, Miguel is helped by Hector, who also has a personal reason for seeing that Miguel succeeds in his journey. Because the film is centered on Miguel, you may ask why it is titled “Coco.” You’ll have to see it, to understand the significance of that decision. As with the majority of Pixar movies, “Coco” centers on an individual who must overcome many obstacles to fulfill his quest and heal his family’s wounds “Coco,” which earned an impressive 97 percent positive rating at Rottentomatoes.com, is made for home entertainment. The transfer to the home screen captures the vibrant colors and great sound that helped make the film such a delight.
New to View: Feb. 27
New to View: Feb. 27
New to View: Feb. 27
By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Feb. 27, unless otherwise noted: Coco (Blu-ray + DVD + digital) Details: 2017, Pixar-Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment Rated: PG, thematic elements The lowdown: Pixar’s latest feature, is a lively concoction of music, mirth and mariachi, told against the colorful backdrop of Mexican family traditions. Like most of Pixar’s output, the movie is up for a best animated feature Academy Award Young Miguel loves music; it’s in his genes. But for a reason unknown to the boy, his family has banned music for generations — instead, concentrating on their profession as shoemakers. But Miguel would rather cobble out songs than shoes. He dreams of becoming a great performer like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. A family curse lands Miguel in the Land of the Dead, where his deceased ancestors work to get him back to the land of the living, as well as unlock the truth behind the boy’s family history. Along the way, Miguel is helped by Hector, who also has a personal reason for seeing that Miguel succeeds in his journey. Because the film is centered on Miguel, you may ask why it is titled “Coco.” You’ll have to see it, to understand the significance of that decision. As with the majority of Pixar movies, “Coco” centers on an individual who must overcome many obstacles to fulfill his quest and heal his family’s wounds “Coco,” which earned an impressive 97 percent positive rating at Rottentomatoes.com, is made for home entertainment. The transfer to the home screen captures the vibrant colors and great sound that helped make the film such a delight.