We're Loco for COCO! (Movie Commentary)
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Coco is a sweet, heartfelt movie that we both really enjoyed making this movie commentary for. Whilst it makes a few fairly predictable story choices, it executes all of those choices super well and does a great job communicating the heart of it's story.
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Looking back on everything Hector said before the reveal, it all makes even more sense:
His disdain for remember me comes from the fact that a song he wrote for his daughter got turned into a Mexican pop song, and he's all on board with Un Poco Loco because that's actually a song he wrote as a crowd pleaser.
Also, it wasn't as popular so the memories related to it weren't ruined, since this was a duo he used to sing with Imelda (confirmed by the creators)
It's ironic that if Mama Emelda hadnt had such a strong reaction to cut off music, they would have heard the song. Probably got suspicious and asked questions. Then they would have found out what happened to him, and maybe have sued for royalties and sent De La Cruz to jail.
Never thought of that but absolutely!
Same! Then the family could’ve healed and each generation would be able to love, enjoy and honor Hector’s music
Imelda*
also since he had that death experience can he see all the dead people even if it's not the day of the dead?
Pepita being referred to as "this big b*tch" was amazing. I died. Tears were shed. Inhalers were needed.
"It doesn't matter how predictable the story is, as long as it's well-executed"
Never have truer words ever been said
As a Mexican, I can say that Coco is a movie that explains well the importance of family and the Day of the Dead. Dante can see Miguel because he is a Xoloitzcuintle dog, these dogs are said to guide the souls of the dead when they traveled to the Mictlan (underworld), they were considered sacred dogs.
I wish my culture put so much importance on family bonds.
oh i weep every time Miguel comes home to talk to Mama Coco and then sings to get her to remember. Like it's the best balance of "oh no, we're doomed. It's tragedy" with the immediate reversal that saves the day that I LOVE. Tears for days. Excellent music. 10/10 would cry/sing again.
I literally cried watching this
For the majority of the movie, Hector walks around barefoot, showing he's been cut off from the family.
A year later, he has shoes, to show he's been forgiven.
Oh my goodness I love this movie so much and I never noticed that!
That doesn't mean anything
Oh, that’s an interesting understanding. . .
@@omarvazquez4075 to you. It doesn't mean anything to you.
@@omarvazquez4075 do you REALLY think they'd include that detail for no reason?
the family makes shoes
hector left the family
hector has no shoes
at the end the family forgives him
hector has new shoes
where did he get those shoes? oh i know, maybe.... his family??
I especially love that moment when Hector holds the hands of his wife and daughter, and they walk across the bridge together, because you can see on his face how emotional this is for him because he couldn't even imagine that he would ever be accepted into his family, and just seeing that relief and happiness on his face as he walks with them is so powerful and emotional in more ways than one.
As a Latino I can confirm that Coco and Encanto both are VERY on point. We love our colorful houses, we have extremely complicated family dynamics and we love love LOVE our music and culture. Dia de Los Muertos is also an incredibly important holiday for us and one of my favorite times of year.
Something interesting about when Miguel finally gets his blessing:
1. It's from Hector, his great great grandfather, who he set out to get it from in the first place.
2. It didn't have any conditions attached to it. Because THAT'S what familial love is supposed to be. Unconditional. You can't force someone to live your way, because that would kill them in the long run. And here, that's taken literally.
I think what they were going for w/ the dog suddenly getting his powers was to give a parallel to Miguel, bcuz earlier in the film, he yells him that he's not a spirit guide, he's 'just a dumb dog.' The whole film, his family is telling him he's not a Musician. But it's only till right after he acknowledges Dante as a spirit guide, that Dante's able to unlock his full potential.
I saw this film in theaters with my two best friends, we’re all Mexican descent and the ending had us ugly crying that we stayed until after the credits to compose ourselves.
When this movie came out I couldn't get what it was about from the trailer...it looked silly and I couldn't figure out a plot and I eventually decided *not* to go to see it in theaters. A year later I decided to give it a chance and I watched it in streaming...I cried *3* times(when we find out the truth about Hector,when he was about to die and when Miguel sang to Mama Coco) and I said:"I WAS SO WRONG!!!!😭😭😭😭THIS MOVIE IS WONDERFUL,I UNDERESTIMATED IT SO MUCH!!!!💖💖💖💖"
@@Nicamon I started really balling when Miguel raced to Coco to tell her about hector. When she wasn’t moving I thought she was dead and it reminded me when my own grandmother passed away. I love this incredible film!
@Nicamon to be fair, Pixar is notorious for not getting enough o good rmarketing like Disney does
Didn't everyone in the room cry? I've seen this 3 times now and I cried every time. I wonder if there's anyone who wouldn't be moved to tears by this.
I love it when they’ve both seen the movie already, makes the insults so much better 😂
As one of the few people who has actually said they prefer it when we've both watched the movie, I want to say thank you ☺️ - Stef
49:01 P.S. the fact the loving dog caused him nothing but problems and the grumpy cat consistently saved him was hilarious to me 😆
Stef pronouncing the Spanish words with a hint of his Italian accent is so cute ☺️☺️ also, using shoes as a weapon isn't just a Riviera Family trait. All Mexican children fear the chancla!
I'm 3rd generation Mexican American (mixed ancestry), so Dia de Los Muertos wasn't really a part of my life growing up, but this movie makes me bawl everytime because I feel connected to the family/culture I'm cut off from and I recently lost my Abuela, so when they put Coco's picture on the ofrenda I know I'm gonna lose it
Sam's smile when he said "there it is" made me tear up again with this movie. The feelings this scene bring are truly unique
the attention to detail in this movie is incredible. it took me a few watches to realize that the petal doesn't glow when De La Cruz is holding it...because he's not actually Miguel's great-great grandfather. another one: the reason Hector walks so unsteadily is because he is already starting to be forgotten when Miguel meets him. I freaking love this movie! thanks for the commentary guys ❤
The ending with miguel singing to mama coco makes me cry every single time and I've watched this movie so many times now including all the reaction videos xD It's just so pure and beautiful
YES! Finally the Coco reaction. I remember being an absolute mess after watching this movie, because I am a caregiver for my own grandmother. I especially love the fact that they really drive home the point that even though we know Coco as the elderly woman who is slipping away, the most poignant part of the whole film is a moment of connection from the older generation to the younger. The idea of passing on traditions and memories is so strong in this culture and in this particular film. Yes Coco is on her way out, but at one point she was just a little girl missing her father. I don't remember another Pixar film ever hitting me quite this hard on the whole. Other films have moments that absolutely have stuck with me, but this movie truly spoke to me in a way I didn't expect.
Damn that last scene without fail makes me weep like a child. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Even in a reaction video haha
The scene at the end with Mama Coco broke me. Just like the beginning of 'Up'. 🥺
Sad fact: the inspiration for Mama Coco( Maria salud Ramírez caballero) was never compensated by Disney despite visiting her village and photographing her. She also sadly passed away last year❤
Something my brother pointed out, as we watched this for about the 200th time (His toddler was obsessed), all the technology they use throughout the land of the dead is itself obsolete, or 'dead' tech, which is just such a cool detail
I live in Michoacán, México, place where Coco was based on, and i can confirm everything in this movie is accurate, that’s really how we perceive and celebrate death.
It's an absolutely beautiful way to celebrate death. I'd love to adopt it into my own family.
I've learned about Día de los Muertos in my Spanish classes throughout high school and college, and I think it is such a beautiful celebration!
Coco was based in Santa Cecilia not Michoacán
@@celeste_xo Yeah, the town where the family lives in the movie is inspired on Santa Cecilia, but the way they portrayed the actual day of the death celebration is based on how we do it in Michoacán, that’s exactly how we do it here in Pátzcuaro.
I was born in Puruandiro, Michocán. I was 2 months old when my family migrated to California !!!! :D
39:16 I love the little detail of the music notes saying "tenderly". this is the first hint Remember Me was meant to be played more like a lullaby, not like a pop song
Even though you say the twist is predictable, I’ve watched enough reactions to this movie to know that a LOT of people do not see it coming 😂
I was one of those ppl😂 whenever I watch it with someone for the first time I’m always shocked how fast they get it😭
When I watched it on cinemas I didn’t see it coming either 😭
51:00 i work with alzheimers and dementia patients and most times theyll just stare not remembering anything including their own name but we have musicians come in and start playing and suddenly i see them mouthing the words or swaying with the music and can activate a cognitive response you dont see often. Its beautiful in the most heartbreaking way.
Watching this today was crazy as yesterday was my grandma Socorro (Coco)'s birthday and she passed away last June. It's nice to think that these traditions keep us connected to our loved ones even though they have passed❤
Yes, the Frida Kahlo jokes were on point; I think I was the only one laughing in the theater. She couldn't have children due to a tram accident, so she did a lot of self-portraits and painted her 'broken' body in a surrealism style to cope with the grief. It's kinda sad, but through the eyes of a 12-year-old boy, she just seems like a crazy person who's trying to make "art" happen.
It's so sad to think what would have happened if Miguel wouldn't have grab the guitar, because Héctor's been waiting for years to see Coco but at the moment she dies Hector would have fade and they would have never seen each other in any way 🥺
And now in Héctor's perspective, he last saw his daughter as a baby and then he sees her again but as an elderly woman that passed away, bruh that's heartbreaking 😞💔
Yay!!! So happy!! 🎉🎉 Thank y'all for working so hard on it!! ❤❤
I swear no matter how many times I see it the scene with coco always makes me bawl my eyes out
One detail I love is how for the entire movie Hector is barefoot and his clothes are torn and falling apart, but after he is welcomed back into his family, he not only gets new clothes, but he also get the shoes as he crosses over at the end of the film, with his entire family.
I read that the reason Dante was able to cross is that "Dante is a xoloitzcuintle and it is said that those dogs help the dead souls cross the Apanohuacalhuia river in the first level of the Mictlán (the land of the dead) so he can enter the land of the dead just because he is a xoloitzcuintle"
I love this movie
Miguel is vocally warming up yes... but he's doing it with a "grito" at 29:17. It's a Mexican expression/yell- from the soul- that is often done when excited, happy, celebrating or sometimes sorrowful (depending on time and place). It's often yelled by men at the beginning of a really good song you're vibing with. You'll hear it a lot in mariachi music.
Being Hispanic, (both sets of grandparents from Mexico) while watching a Disney movie set in Mexico with music, I was fully expecting to hear a grito. Glad they put it in🥰
I'm so happy you guys fixed the copyright issues 🙌🏻 It makes me so happy watching you guys react to a movie based on my country's culture, it's our way of celebrate the person's life and let them know that they're still in our minds and hearts ❤️
We Mexicans love celebrating life in any way, saludos desde México 🇲🇽❤️
My grandma died in Mexico and we couldn’t say goodbye to her because of immigration reasons. :(
This movie gets to my core for so many reasons.
I definitely sympathize with Mama Imelda and the family and the pain they went through from being left behind for music, but for all that family is so important, to ignore the needs and wants of someone in the family on the off chance that they’ll abandon you is messed up. Because if you instill family values and a love of family, that won’t happen. Meanwhile, if they had kept going down the road they were on, Miguel would have left regardless. And yeah, they could continue to blame music but the real problem is they made him feel unloved and unsupported.
I especially love seeing a commentary on musical films by actual musicians.
The two things I love about this movie the most: that even when they're being unreasonable all of the adults are just incredibly concerned for the kid among them. All of them. Even the strangers. And that the vitriol towards music is so strong in the family specifically because the event that made it taboo is actually within living memory. Abuelita grew up with the hurt her Grandmother and Mother felt because of Hector's abandonment so of COURSE it's a trigger for her.
Aaahh I love Coco! And yes the photos in the ofrenda don’t necessarily need to be family members, it can be anyone you want to honor and remember, which means that even if you have a falling out with your family there might be someone else who cares about you and puts you in their ofrenda. That being said, us Mexicans tend to be very family oriented so most of the pictures in our ofrendas are usually family members. And yes, the Frida part is very accurate. I don’t think she ever did performances of any kind, but if her painting style were to be translated into a performance it would probably look very much like what they have in this movie lol. She has a very particular painting style that came from her tragic life story. Anyway I really enjoyed your commentary as always! Hehe
I always assumed that Miguel entered the spirit world because he did desecrate Ernesto De La Cruz’s grave by stealing his guitar, and it being another hint indicating they weren’t family. But knowing now the guitar belonged to Hector, maybe he entered the spirit world because he did touch a forgotten artifact from his family.
I love how you guys were talking about how you saw the twists coming…meanwhile the first two times I watched the movie I missed all of them 😂
Proud Corazon might be the most underrated song of the movie - it makes me ugly cry every time!
I think the 'reason' for the magic happening was like a confluence of things, the thin veil of Dia de los Muertos, the magic of music and connection to ancestor, the place and the relic. Too much magical layering! something has to happen! So not like a reason but more so how it made sense to me? ^_^
ps: I think Mama Imelda never questioned if her ggrandson would obey, look at how her children react just a moment later eh!?
small detail i appreciate: when the grandma goes to smash the guitar, miguel's father reaches out try to stop her; he at least understood the pain that would cause. looks like his mother did, too, judging by her face. and i never noticed that temple, thing! cool!
Yeah she regretted for a slim second but the family loyalty won and she just pretended the guitar smashing didn't mean anything 😢
This movie was released about a year after my mom passed away. It was so relevant to me and later on for my grandpa, how much family and loved ones are important in your life. I feel so represented in this movie with the music, food, and characters. So glad you guys did this movie, I have been wanting you guys to do this movie since I found your channel. ❤❤❤
My husband fell asleep as we were watching this (it was late). He woke up at the end to just see me silently weeping, and was a bit alarmed, as I don't cry at films so much. I love Coco, though. 💖
The bit at 28:00 makes me laugh every single time.
Also, I love all the cameos of famous folks in this movie. Jorge Negrete, El Santo, Cantinflas, we even get an appearance by Diego Rivera at the art studio.
This movie always hits home for me specifically with the concept of remembering loved ones because the thought of forgetting those I love or them forgetting me is one of my biggest fears
I love this movie so much. The music, colors, effort put into showing cultural traditions, etc. this is definitely a comfort rewatch when I need a really good cry!
Another fact:
The world of the Death is inspired in Guanajuato city, wich is in my state.
The boy who makes Miguel's voice in Spanish is from my city!
I normally stop watching movie reviews when they have already seen the movie but these 2 vatos locos somehow made it work very well. My kids hauled me to the movie theatre when this came out and regretted going with them. This movie had me fighting tears and breaking down so I tried and failed. But I looked around and everybody was crying so I was able to finish the movie and immediately left the theatre. When my kids got to the car I had the music loud and they were still wiping their faces. My oldest daughter asked me how could I watch that movie and not cry, I said because men don’t cry.
Impossible not to cry with this movie! ♥
This movie always makes me so emotional no matter how many times I’ve watched it like I always have tears in eyes. I love everything about it to the how important family is especially since Miguel’s family reminds so much of my family, to the surprising reveal of Ernesto killing Hector like I did not see that coming the first time watching it and to being so happy that Coco remembered the song and started singing along with Miquel. This is such an amazing movie with great music in it and I’m so happy you guys reacted to it and can’t wait to see what you guys do next hopefully it’s another Pixer movie 😄😁😊😊😉😉❤️❤️❤️
I think Hector’s clothes are raggedy because that’s what he was murdered/buried in. So he was buried without care and just tossed away and his clothes reflect it.
33:45 I think this is why when Hector was dressed up as Frida the border patrol lady said sarcastically, "looks like no one put up your photo, FRIDA", cuz Frida is extremely beloved in Mexican culture, there is no way she wouldn't be on someone's ofrenda
My favorite Pixar movie to date. I have always adored Day of the Dead stuff. The Book of Life came out first and it was wonderful. But Coco really perfected everything about it. Story, world building, heartwarming moments, music, animation, of course. It’s just mesmerizing in every way. The ending always fills my heart with joy.
love this movie always enjoy your reactions
i never noticed this till i watch the video that one of Hector's teeth is gold like on the guitar lol been watching this movie a lot and just noticed
No matter how many times I watch Coco, i still cry at the end. Coco is honestly one of my favourite Disney films❤
This movie makes my heart warm up and all the colors and the time and effort ugh such a favorite for me
I think what makes Mexico special is the mix of indigenous and Spanish traditions.
Dante can cross between worlds because he is no ordinary dog; he is a Xoloitzcuintle. In Aztec mythology, Xoloitzcuintles guide souls to/through Mictlán (Land of the Dead). Their name actually come from Xolotl, the canine Aztec God of lightning, fire, and spirits-death. It is common knowledge in México, so that would explain why no one is surprised and why Frida Kahlo praised him.
My theory has always been that that family had two Alebrijes the cat which was the great great grandmothers and the dog which was the great great grandfathers. There was a reference where his grandmother threw a shoe at the dog like if she knew that same dog. She said about them lingering which to me implies that the dog was working to get the family mystery out for hector.
Also Ernesto never knew he’d have a run-in w/ Miguel someday; someone who was related to hector. That’s the thing about fame; you never know who’s watching you & has the potential to uncover your scandalous secrets to success.
I just had a thought watching your reaction, Mama Imelda probably said no music bc everything being played the popular music of the time was all music she heard her husband creating she was constantly hearing her husband's music and the reason he left her. Her reaction understandable, and that message becomes just all music by the granddaughter.
🌟generational trauma🌟
Love Coco, such a good movie. And no matter how many times I’ve watched it the end will always have me bawling.
Thanks for your reaction and commentary to an awesome movie!
Please remember that De la Cruz came from the same town as Miguel, and was basically a nobody when he broke into show business. That's how I take Miguel's meaning: If a small-town hick like De la Cruz could become a famous musician, then Miguel sees hope for himself to do the same.
Also, I agree with you that De la Cruz putting the poison scene in his movie is evidence of his narcissism -- especially since his narcissism is pretty much on full display everywhere at his party. However, I see another aspect to it: His lack of creativity. It's so difficult for de la Cruz to come up with anything original -- including music -- that he has to take actual events from his own life to make movies. Rewritten to make himself the hero, of course, instead of being the murderer.
Acoustic remember me is always gonna make me cry😭😭
The only inaccurate thing about this film is the class system. The point of dia de los muertos is that all our graves are the same size no matter how fancy your coffin is. The wealth disparity would not be dependent on being forgotten and we also dont believe souls stop existing. Still an amazing film though
Yay I’m so glad it’s out! I appreciate the effort you guys put into editing these!
What makes this a little darker is the possibility Ernesto was plotting to kill Hector before hand. Who casually walks around with poison in their pocket?
About your questions about how Dante can go to the World of the Death or see the spirits it's because he's a Xolotl the Mexicas thought that when you died you had to do a 1 year travel through the underworld (Mictlán) and the first thing was crossing a river, you were at one side of the river and at the other side there were this Xolotl dogs, if you were good with dogs they help you cross the river. If not, you would stay there.
Wow! Congratulations on your success in navigating the copyright issues, Budz!
Love your commentary during these types of movies
This movie makes me cry everytime 😢
Hooray! So glad you guys were able to finally post this one!
I so love when the budz talk at the end. Wish we got a
Ittle more of it.
The thing about only people who has photos put up can pass is just for the movie, I've seen pictureless ofrendas for those who don't have anyone, and chorizo is a type of sausage so yeah that's an adult joke lol
34:55 Beeing from México and hear Steff saying "Qué?" 😂❤
At 4:22, I think it's more about, if someone from my tiny village with a similar background as me can do it, so can I. Ties into the whole representation matters argument.
The dead family are willing to let their kid descendant die out of cowardice. Any one of them could have solved the problem in like 30 seconds if they had just taken it upon themselves to give the blessing. Then again if they had done that Hector would have been forgotten and Miguel's family would still ban music so it all worked out in the end.
Guys Xoloscuintle dogs (Dante's breed) served as guides to Mictlan (nahuatl afterworld) and Miguel was able to crossover because during dia de muertos it is said the limit between the world of the living and the dead is thinner
A lot of people (including myself) believe that animals can see spirits because their souls are pure which is why Miguel’s dog is able to cross over into the spirit world without being dead
I never not cry when I watch this movie
I think you guys would really enjoy 'Book Of Life', it's what coco was practically based on and it's a really good watch!, i've been binging your videos and I love how you can make a witty judgement and recognise a characters motifs, great video!
Being Mexican American, this movie perfectly captures my culture and preparations for El Dia De Los Muertos (The Day Of The Dead). How we decorate the altars, the music, the lore behind the celebration, everything. Also, Dante is a breed of dog called a Xoloitzcuintli (Zoh-loh-eats-QUEENT-ly) or a Xolo, for short. According to the lore of the Day Of The Dead, Xolos were guides to the underworld.
Also, a slap from a sandal or Chancla hurts, specifically on bare skin. That's why they're so feared in Mexican culture, especially when they're wielded by an elder.
What makes this movie so special to me is the concept of family. On my family's ofrenda, one of the pictures we put up is of my paternal grandfather Marcelino. He died when I was in the 8th grade (2005) and even now in 2023, it messes me up with emotion. Every day, I wish I could see him face-to-face with one last time, give him a big hug and tell him how much I love and miss him. 😢😢😢😢
Loved the reaction 🥰.
I'd recommend The Book of Life if you guys haven't seen it. It's really good as well.
Big fan of the channel, but you can't pay me enough to watch Coco again. It's amazing and makes me cry every single time. I'll pass on this one gents.
Fair nuff. Thanks for your support anyway 😊 - Sam
always appreciate your input on these types of movies! Thank you for sharing!
Yaaay! It’s free! 🎉🎉 I love Coco, glad the issue is resolved ☺️
2:51 the Toy Story pizza planet van went past the main character's house
SPOILER: my favorite part of this movie is that Hector is the ONLY one not wearing shoes, in the end when they walk over the bridge and he has been accepted in to his family HECTOR IS WEARING SHOES😭.
So glad you guys got this up!!! This is easily in my top five Pixar movies-maybe even top 3-and I’m convinced it has the most satisfying ending in Pixar history.
That Frida performance thing, that's EXACTLY ON BRAND for Frida.
In México we have the idea that the xolo (the dog) is a special breed, in the ancient times they usted to think that they were a Kind of spiritual guide:)
The Book of Life is also a good film. I’m pretty sure that’s where they got inspired from.
He believes he can play for the world like De La Cruz because they are from the same town and he started from simple roots. That's why he thinks that.
New detail i never noticed before:
The gold tooth on the guitar is Hectors gold tooth!
Crying so hard my eyes slid out of my head