The themes and setting were very fun, but the plot was a bit of a predictable ride, even for a family movie. I did like the voice acting and how the characters were written, for the most part. Regardless, Coco is special for shining light on an undersung cultural story in a way that is appreciable by all.

I watched Priscilla before I saw this, which makes the elided background story of their controversial relationship a bit more suspect. Otherwise, to a non-Elvis-fanboy, the movie was a fun guided tour through his career and the parasitic relationship he had with his manager. The Academy loves a white savior so Elvis seems a natural choice for a biopic if you wanna do numbers. I wasn't particularly moved by any of the performances, but nothing fell apart, either.

A bit messy as far as "happily ever after," but a necessary watch for us, nonetheless. Nothing hits like Tim Burton clay in October