Moxie Flix: Coco (2017)
Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. (PG, 105 min.)
Showtimes
Saturday, October 14, 2023
(TBD)
These FREE screenings are part of MOXIE FLIX, a monthly series focusing on essential films for kids to see before they turn 13. This series was made possible by a grant from the Missouri Arts Council and the Springfield Regional Arts Council.
Synopsis: Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colourful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history. [Metacritic]
Starring: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt
Directors: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina
Genre(s): Animation, Adventure, Drama
A thorough, spoiler-filled Parent’s Guide can be found here.
"Coco is another triumph for Pixar."
— Geoffrey Macnab, Independent (UK)
"This engaging Pixar animation plays magnificently with elements of Mexican folklore and fine art."
— Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader
"Funny, irreverent and eye-popping. It will also make you want to cry at least once but possibly as many as three times."
— Charlotte O'Sullivan, London Evening Standard
"The film has a galloping rhythm, and the animation is scrupulous and ravishing, from its smallest details to its limitless landscapes."
— Ryan Gilbey, New Statesman
"A wonderful return to form for Pixar, who again deliver the emotional and creative goods while exploring other cultures with a genuine, tangible, love and respect."
— Linda Marric, HeyUGuys
"Pixar has raised the animation bar again, with its most musical - and arguably most magical - film yet. If this is the afterlife we're all headed to, don't fear the reaper."
— Helen O'Hara, Empire Magazine
"Funny and heart-tugging with some knockout tunes, the movie glows with warmth. And how many kids' cartoons would include a running Frida Kahlo gag? One to treasure."
— Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Metro Newspaper (UK)
"It's a whimsical, touching and heartfelt celebration of Mexican traditions and folklore, and it's one of the more original stories the acclaimed animation studio has told in years."
— Britton Peele, Dallas Morning News
"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."
— Victoria Luxford, BBC.com
"Pixar movies always look good, butCocois in a class by itself. Ablaze with eye-popping color, every widescreen frame is filled with richly detailed settings and appealing characters. This film is truly a celebration."
— Leonard Maltin, leonardmaltin.com
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