Coco / Coco and the Big Secret (2017)

I caught a stream of it online earlier today. It’s a decent little flick—suitable for the kids, though I suppose some older kids might find it interesting too. 😳 😁

A 7/10 from me.

A perfect 10/10 from me.

Pixar hits it out of the park once again with another masterpiece. Everything is just right—the story, the score, the visuals, the emotional depth... It’s exactly what you expect from them, and usually, they deliver even more than that. Truly impressive work 👍

People seem to be showering this movie with praise, which I suppose is fine, but one thing keeps nagging at me... do they actually break into song in this one too?

Yes. 🎉 🎉

This is truly a beautiful, deeply moving family film that manages to tackle a heavy subject like death with incredible grace.

I’d highly recommend this for anyone aged 12 and up.

I was honestly on the verge of tears.

10/10

Richard Patel21 said:I’d highly recommend this for anyone over the age of 12.

Your age rating is off—my daughter is only 7, and she's already seen it twice.

I am seriously blown away by Coco.

The way they handle death, honoring those who passed, and the whole importance of family ties is just spot on 🙏

My only gripe is that I wish the soundtrack hit a bit harder, especially since the movie puts so much heart into the music 😁

Man, Pixar, I haven't felt this much of a rollercoaster—the good, the bad, and the ugly—since my old man decided, amidst a whole lot of laughing, that he definitely wasn't dropping the cash on some massive grand piano with a literal black stallion sitting on top of it. 😢

Honestly, who knows what kind of person I'd be if he actually had. 🤣

Just a beautiful, beautiful movie. 😍

Even if it might not be the absolute best from Pixar, it honestly holds its own against almost every other nominee mentioned here for an Oscar.

It’s just a fantastic movie, whether you're watching it with the kids or enjoying it on your own as an adult. 👍

vivideagle7 said:It might not be their absolute best—it's debatable—but it still edges out almost every other Oscar contender on this list.

So, which Pixar films actually rank higher for you? Personally, I’d only put "Inside Out" and "Toy Story 3" above it.

For me, Up, Toy Story 1, and Toy Story 3 are the absolute peak of Pixar. Then there's Coco, I guess, but honestly? I don't really get the massive obsession with Pixar. Personally, I think Studio Ghibli is king in this department.

Grave of the Fireflies, Totoro, Mononoke, Spirited Away, and Howl's Moving Castle—all of them are just better than anything Pixar has put out. Mind you, I have a soft spot for Asian cinema, so that probably biases me. At the end of the day, we're looking at the two best studios out there, but it's a bit grating how much Studio Ghibli gets sidelined lately, almost as if people act like Pixar is the undisputed champion.

I felt the same way. Honestly, you could basically view it as a massive tourism commercial for Mexico—it’s got Frida Kahlo, the Day of the Dead, Catrina... they even end up at the Cenotaph for a bit. It's all those little details meant to draw people in.
Personally, I still hold Inside Out as my number one when it comes to Pixar.

northerncrane4 said:Which Pixar movies do you think actually hold up better? If I had to pick, I’d probably just put "Up" and "Toy Story 3" at the very top of the list.

Those two, plus Finding Nemo. I mean, Finding Nemo doesn't quite hit that same level of intensity you get from those other two, or even with Coco, but man, it’s still such a heavy, powerful film.

Yeah, I mean, Coco is just really, really good. If I had to rank them, I’d honestly put it ahead of Up, Toy Story 1, and even WALL-E.

Kevin Turner4 said:Honestly, I feel like Grave of the Fireflies, Totoro, Mononoke, Spirited Away, and Howl's Moving Castle are just better than anything Pixar puts out. Don't get me wrong, I have a huge soft spot for Asian animation—it really fascinates me—but there's just something different about that style. In my book, we're looking at the two best studios in the business, but it kind of bugs me how little people talk about Studio Ghibli lately. It’s like everyone just assumes Pixar is the undisputed king of animation and moves on without a second thought.

I’ve gotta say, Studio Ghibli is right up my alley too, though it feels like they haven't quite hit that untouchable peak they used to hold back in the day. They were basically in a league of their own before. On the flip side, you can really see Pixar making a massive comeback lately—especially with how they handled films like Inside Out and Coco. They're definitely finding their groove again.

I don't know, maybe I'm just a softie, but man, that movie really hits you right in the feels...
It was honestly incredible, probably one of the best things Pixar has ever put out.

Nathan Turner3 said:I just wish the soundtrack had a bit more bite, because the movie honestly put its heart and soul into the story, yet the music feels a bit underwhelming😁

well,
that little tune is actually pretty great.

hollowowl15 said:I felt the same way! Honestly, you could almost view it as a giant tourism ad for Mexico—it’s got Frida Kahlo, Halloween vibes, even the Grim Reaper... they even end up at a Cenotaph for a bit. It's full of those cool cultural touches. For me, though, Inside Out is still my number one when it comes to Pixar.
Personally, I still think Inside Out takes the top spot for Pixar movies.

I definitely teared up—it was just such a beautiful, heartwarming experience—but once the dust settled, I couldn't shake the feeling that it leans a little too hard into that cozy, sentimental "fireside" vibe. So, yeah, I'm still putting Inside Out first.😁

Honestly, it was just a totally mid movie. Around the 30-minute mark, there’s this moment where Hector hints that maybe he ate something wrong before he passed away—and I kid you not, I spent the rest of the film spoiling the entire plot to the person sitting next to me. Like, "Yeah, he's actually his real dad, he's the one who killed him, blah blah blah." It felt like nothing new from Pixar this year, and I was basically dying of boredom from that point on.
The visuals? Calling them "beautiful" feels like an overstatement at this point—it's more like they just use pretty colors to manipulate your emotions and call it a day.

Nathan Turner3 said:I was actually quite moved by Coco.

The way they handled death, honoring those who passed, and the whole concept of family was pretty well done 🙏

I suppose I just wish the soundtrack had a bit more bite, since the story carries so much weight 😁

Ryan Hayes82 said:Man, that movie hits hard. Or maybe I'm just getting old...
A solid film, probably one of the best from Pixar

👍 Those two above pretty much said it all; there isn't much left for me to add 😁

I guess I should mention this is the first animated movie since The Lion King that actually made me cry—and I was just a kid back then🙂 That scene with the grandmother at the end gets me every time. 🙏

Ashley Grant66 said:I actually teared up—it felt so sweet and heartwarming at first—but once I had a chance to sit with my thoughts, I couldn't shake the feeling that it’s got a bit of a "folksy" vibe. So yeah, I'm still putting Inside Out first.😁

Folksy? 😁