BLU-RAY REVIEW: COCO
2/26/2018
OVERVIEW: Disney•Pixar’s “Coco”—the story of a 12-year-old aspiring musician’s extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors—won a 2018 Golden Globe Award® for Best Animated Motion Picture, topped the domestic box office Thanksgiving holiday weekend, became the highest grossing film of all time in Mexico, broke records in China and earned widespread praise, receiving 96 percent from critics and 97 percent from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. Now this vibrant tale filled with love and laughter arrives home Digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and on Movies Anywhere on Feb. 13, and on 4K Ultra HD,™ Blu-ray,™ DVD and On-Demand on Feb. 27.
Through fresh and
fascinating bonus material, adventurers of all ages will
tag along with filmmakers as they soak in Día de los
Muertos in Mexico; explore the essential role of music in
“Coco;” and learn how the cast and crew personally connect
with the film’s message. They’ll step behind the scenes to
discover the inspiration behind the film’s creative
costuming; Miguel’s beautifully complicated family; Dante
the loyal Xolo dog; and the stunning worlds of both the
dead and the living. Features also include deleted scenes,
insightful filmmaker commentary, the music of Coco and
more.
SYNOPSIS: In Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” Pixar Animation Studios’ 19th feature film, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt)—despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Héctor (voice of Gael García Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
BLU-RAY:
The film is
presented in widescreen in a 2.39:1 aspect ration preserving its
theatrical format. The picture is just flawless. Not only the
picture looks great in this release, also the sound it is good,
a 5.1 Master Audio in English that provides a good complement
to the picture. It also includes
English and Spanish subtitles.
VIDEO:
Widescreen (2.39:1) 16x9
AUDIO:
English 7.1 DTS-HDMA, English 5.1 DTS-HDHR, English 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks, English 2.0 Descriptive Audio;
Subtitles -
English, English SDH, French, Spanish
SPECIAL
FEATURES:
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Deleted Scenes with
Introductions - Director Lee Unkrich and
co-director Adrian Molina talk about the deleted scenes
and the part they played in the development of “Coco.”
Día de los Muertos - In
this musical extravaganza, the colors and excitement of
Día de los Muertos come to life as we meet superstar
Ernesto de la Cruz.
The Way of the Riveras -
A musical number in which Abuelita and Miguel prepare
their Día de los Muertos celebration while she teaches
him Rivera family history and traditions.
Celebrity Tour - Héctor,
a Land of the Dead tour bus guide, agrees to help Miguel,
revealed to be a living boy, on his quest to find de la
Cruz.
The Bus Escape - The
Rivera family catches up to Miguel and Héctor and
attempts to halt their mission to find de la Cruz.
Alebrije Attack - Miguel
and Héctor are interrupted on their journey to find de la
Cruz by a fierce alebrije.
The Family Fix - After de
la Cruz reveals his true colors, the Rivera family puts
their dismay aside and comes together to repair the
smashed guitar needed to send Miguel home.
To the Bridge - As the
Land of the Dead counts down to the end of Día de los
Muertos, Miguel and de la Cruz come head-to-head on the
marigold bridge.
Filmmaker Commentary –
Presented by Lee Unkrich (director), Adrian Molina
(co-director) and Darla K. Anderson (producer).
The Music of “Coco” -
Collaborating with musicians of Mexico and some unique
instrumentation, this documentary explores the beautiful
fusion of music essential to the story of “Coco.”
Paths to Pixar: “Coco” -
Explore how the film crew’s personal stories resonate with
the themes of the movie itself.
Welcome to the Fiesta - A
musical exploration of the skeletons that make the Land of
the Dead in “Coco” so wondrous and intriguing.
How to Draw a Skeleton -
Pixar artist Daniel Arriaga gives a lesson on the quick
and easy way to draw skeletons using simple shapes.
A Thousand Pictures a Day
- Join the “Coco” crew on an immersive travelogue through
Mexico, visiting families, artisans, cemeteries, and small
villages during the Día de los Muertos holiday.
Mi Familia - Developing
the Riveras was a labor of love that took the cast and
crew on a deep dive into the meaning of family.
Land of Our Ancestors –
Watch Pixar artists lovingly construct layer upon layer of
architecture from many eras of Mexican history, bringing
the Land of the Dead to life.
Fashion Through the Ages
– The cast of characters in “Coco” are from many different
eras, making for some magnificent costuming opportunities.
The Real Guitar – The
majestic guitar that spurs Miguel on his journey through
the Land of the Dead is a unique creation. Watch as it is
initially designed by a Pixar artist and ultimately
realized as a real instrument by a master luthier in this
poetic ode to craftsmanship.
Dante - How the crew fell
in love with the uniquely Mexican breed of Xoloitzcuintli
(or “Xolo”) dogs that inspired Dante.
How to Make Papel Picado
- Join Pixar artist Ana Ramírez González as we learn how
papel picado is made traditionally, and then try your own
approach to this beautiful art form.
Un Poco “Coco” - A
montage of original animated pieces used to promote
“Coco.”
“Coco Trailers” -
Trailers include “Feeling,” “Dante’s Lunch,” “Destiny,”
“Journey” and “Belong.”