Coco (2017)

Starring: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renee Victor
Director: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina


Premise:
A boy finds himself in the Land of the Dead seeking help from his ancestors to lift a long time family ban on music.

My Take:
This is a fun and enjoyable movie for all that digs deep in the meaning behind the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead" and family bonds.

Rating: Instant Classic

Watched: Netflix DVD

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The Witches (1990)

Starring: Angelica Houston, Mai Zetterling, Rowan Atkinson, Brenda Blethyn
Director: Nicolas Roeg


Premise:
A young boy and his grandmother stay at a hotel where a group of witches happen to be staying as well. The boy discovers the witches plot to rid England of children.

My Take:
An amusing little tale catered towards children.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Amazon Prime

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A Monster Calls (2016)

Starring: Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell
Director: J.A. Boyana


Premise:
A young boy creates a monster as a way to help him deal with his mother's illness.

My Take:
A poignant movie about a kid coping with the death of his mother.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: HBO

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