Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance [USA:PG, 1 h 35 min]
Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Ron Perlman
Director: Jorge R. Gutiérrez
IMDb rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ 7.3/10 (21,594 votes)
From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. THE BOOK OF LIFE is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, THE BOOK OF LIFE encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future. (IMDb)
Critical reception:
The Book of Life received positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a "Certified Fresh" rating of 82%, based on 101 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. The site's consensus reads "The Book of Life 's gorgeous animation is a treat, but it's a pity that its story lacks the same level of craft and detail that its thrilling visuals provide." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 67 out of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". (Wikipedia)
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