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michael1208Nov 6, 2014

The film combines life and death with heavy Halloween theme, Mexican culture and folklore might look a bit weird but overall a successful animation to draw the attention of family audiences. Its complexity offers a fresh potential to beThe film combines life and death with heavy Halloween theme, Mexican culture and folklore might look a bit weird but overall a successful animation to draw the attention of family audiences. Its complexity offers a fresh potential to be creative, but there is slight imbalance on the story development between the unnecessary slow-pace first half and the too-fast progression towards the end. Unexpectedly, the surprising good choice and entertaining musics, colorful visual stunning feast and delightful romance are more than sufficient to make the film to be beautiful and refreshing. This joyful and crowding story about love, family, honor and friendship delivers a strong message that learning to forgive and to be yourself, love will truly live.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerFeb 27, 2015

Mexican folklore is brought forth in a movie perfect for families. It's got comedy, romance, and action. It's lacking in any real morals and the romance is totally predictable, but it's funny and unique enough to be worth a watch. The worldMexican folklore is brought forth in a movie perfect for families. It's got comedy, romance, and action. It's lacking in any real morals and the romance is totally predictable, but it's funny and unique enough to be worth a watch. The world is gorgeous and the characters look like marionettes come to life.

While it may not be good enough to compete with the best Pixar and DreamWorks have to offer it's still good enough to be worth watching with the kids on a family movie night. The plot might not break new ground, but it's a memorable movie thanks to it's use of Mexican culture. One I recommend watching.… Expand

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WoodnessMar 7, 2015

The movie is a blast, loads of color, great music, bullfighters with a sense of humor! Overall it is a heartwarming movie with a lovely story about heroism and getting the girl no matter what.

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Brutus54Nov 5, 2014

Delightful, funny and visually innovative. Not too distant from the feel of Frozen and Tangled, but with a lovely Mexican ethos and Del Toro's customary startling mythological beasts and spectacular 3D. Loses a bit for average music and aDelightful, funny and visually innovative. Not too distant from the feel of Frozen and Tangled, but with a lovely Mexican ethos and Del Toro's customary startling mythological beasts and spectacular 3D. Loses a bit for average music and a bit too much go girl cliche, but makes up for it with some engaging support characters. A lot of fun, and ok for kids.… Expand

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lukechristianscFeb 8, 2015

Producer Guillermo del Toro and Writer/director Jorge R. Gutiérrez create a beautiful,stunning visuals of a virtual astonishing animation world. Zoe Saldana is stunning and nails it as Marie, Tatum is not the best characters of this movie.Producer Guillermo del Toro and Writer/director Jorge R. Gutiérrez create a beautiful,stunning visuals of a virtual astonishing animation world. Zoe Saldana is stunning and nails it as Marie, Tatum is not the best characters of this movie. But still.Diego Luna is one of best characters throughout he is kick ass playing Manolo. Here is the negatives: The movie is predicable and sometimes this movie sucks cause of the cliche's also the stupid humor. Grade A-… Expand

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ExtortionerJan 13, 2015

Beautiful visuals, lots of humor, excellent character definitions and an amazing soundtrack. There's nothing not to love about this movie! It doesn't exaggerate and provides you with a heartwarming tale.

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Parappafan1996Jan 13, 2015

It's not 2014's best offering... But it's really damn close! The animation is fantastic, the characters are highly memorable and the story ain't half bad either, a must watch Halloween classic indeed.

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DavidV293Mar 7, 2015

It has it's moments but the movie didn't deliver too much comedy. It's more action which that's what I like in a animated movie. The book of life is not perfect but it's definitely worth it. The designs were great too.

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FiftyfootgirlOct 17, 2014

A beautiful film from the inside out! Visually stunning, with tons of heart and humor, excellent character design and very strong female leads! A great celebration of the art and culture of Mexico, but also accessible and enjoyable forA beautiful film from the inside out! Visually stunning, with tons of heart and humor, excellent character design and very strong female leads! A great celebration of the art and culture of Mexico, but also accessible and enjoyable for everyone. A must-see.… Expand

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EliutOct 20, 2014

The movie might be perfect if these 3 points have been taken into account:

1.- The characters singing in a movie are always leftover and even more if it is covers are misunderstood. 2.- The scene of children at the museum is irrelevantThe movie might be perfect if these 3 points have been taken into account:

1.- The characters singing in a movie are always leftover and even more if it is covers are misunderstood.
2.- The scene of children at the museum is irrelevant and had no reason to be.
3.- The history should be focus more time on the land of the dead than of the living.

Everything else is perfect and the art of the characters are beautiful.… Expand

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googolendtimesNov 2, 2014

The Book of Life is charming, entertaining and lively, accessible for audiences, but disappoints slightly on the front it promises to be more than it is with a plot and moral message that's muddled. That said, the eye-popping visuals areThe Book of Life is charming, entertaining and lively, accessible for audiences, but disappoints slightly on the front it promises to be more than it is with a plot and moral message that's muddled. That said, the eye-popping visuals are overpowering enough to gloss over my complaints and the soundtrack and voice acting is fantastic. The way various different elements of Mexican arts and culture are interwoven into the storyline is clever and intriguing and puts a fresh spin on its all too familiar plot. A good movie overall - a shame it couldn't quite achieve the greatness a more solid story could have reached.… Expand

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chesaroOct 26, 2014

I didn't expected a lot from this movie, but there was something that saved the story for some reason, if you like children movies, you just have to watch it, if you don't, then you will probably not enjoy this one.
Aside from the story, theI didn't expected a lot from this movie, but there was something that saved the story for some reason, if you like children movies, you just have to watch it, if you don't, then you will probably not enjoy this one.
Aside from the story, the visuals reminded me a lot the game "Puppeteer", i loved the game... So i basically loved the movie too… Expand

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TSWOct 28, 2014

This is a breath of fresh air in kids films. Planes and earth to echo were dumb, stupid and teach kids nothing. This has great morals lovely characters and a genius plot. I recommend this film with all my heart!

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HimeCarimeDec 29, 2014

To the person who wrote that the museum children were pointless, thats not true! they were there so that someone would remember the dead so that they could continue to live in the land of remember! the visuals are beautiful, and the Female isTo the person who wrote that the museum children were pointless, thats not true! they were there so that someone would remember the dead so that they could continue to live in the land of remember! the visuals are beautiful, and the Female is not the lead, the boys are not the lead, but they together are the lead. (it makes sense to me!! lol). the songs are cover songs that make it easy to sing along and the movie originals are just as memorable! My fav is the toro song!… Expand

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ScribeHardOct 18, 2014

This is the first film to come from Reel FX Animation Studios, and as visuals go, they have come to play. But if there is anything we’ve learned while living in the Pixar Era, it’s that a film’s story is equally as important as itsThis is the first film to come from Reel FX Animation Studios, and as visuals go, they have come to play. But if there is anything we’ve learned while living in the Pixar Era, it’s that a film’s story is equally as important as its animation. It takes more than fancy imagery (and a famous person’s name on the poster) to make a quality animated film in 2014. Despite its gorgeous visuals and del Toro’s gravitas, The Book of Life is a disappointment.… Expand

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foxgroveNov 2, 2014

'I don't get it' states one un memorable character towards the end of this colourful but hysterical toon. This is a sentiment with which I can wholeheartedly concur. The in cohesive story set in Mexico is unengaging as well as being full of'I don't get it' states one un memorable character towards the end of this colourful but hysterical toon. This is a sentiment with which I can wholeheartedly concur. The in cohesive story set in Mexico is unengaging as well as being full of annoying and noisy wooden (literally!) characters. Two main protagonists come over like Glenn Close and John Malkovich in 'Dangerous Liaisons' and spark the occasional flame, but generally this is an unpalatable concoction living in no man's land. Too adult for kids and too boring for adults, I find it hard to believe that it could appeal to anyone.
The frenetic visuals are appropriately served by a score that is also all over the place changing its tone and mood so abruptly that it becomes fragmented and only serves to underline the chaos of the whole sorry mess. Events are also interrupted from time to time by a few less than memorable songs one of which is almost certainly a shoo in for an Oscar nomination.… Expand

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AoldpevertedmanOct 28, 2014

It the animation was good,the music was beautiful,it was very funny,
and it was a actually interesting story.Also the voice acting on
point and it really fit the character's look and personality I really
enjoyed it and recommend you watch it ^_^

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TVJerryOct 29, 2014

This fantasy travels between 3 mythical Mexican worlds on the Day of the Dead, as two men vie for the love of a woman. Toss in bull fighting, love songs, ghosts and a message about following your heart. Although the story complex for youngThis fantasy travels between 3 mythical Mexican worlds on the Day of the Dead, as two men vie for the love of a woman. Toss in bull fighting, love songs, ghosts and a message about following your heart. Although the story complex for young attention spans, the character design is absolutely fantastic (in both senses of the word). It's inventive style, vibrant colors and boundless energy combine to create a visually delightful experience.… Expand

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francisrgoOct 18, 2014

The animation is quite wonderful, vibrant colors and stunning imagery. The "Book of Life" is a story of, well, just like the title The Book of Life. However, it goes a little deeper than simply stating all things are living and have their ownThe animation is quite wonderful, vibrant colors and stunning imagery. The "Book of Life" is a story of, well, just like the title The Book of Life. However, it goes a little deeper than simply stating all things are living and have their own story. All things have "Life" because we provide love and everything that comes with it. The dead are still living because we, as people, hold on to their memories and love them endlessly. The only time we really go away is when we let it. The movie could get better dialogues or much fluid script but overall it is a great film to see. The soundtrack is also fantastic.… Expand

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BshopOct 21, 2014

Good family film, even adults will laugh at the jokes. Ice Cube even gives a great voice part!
Most of time it is really touching and heartfelt.
In summary, see if you want a funny, feelgood family film. Worth a rent and possibly a theaterGood family film, even adults will laugh at the jokes. Ice Cube even gives a great voice part!
Most of time it is really touching and heartfelt.
In summary, see if you want a funny, feelgood family film. Worth a rent and possibly a theater visit if not doing anything and need a change of scenery out of the house.… Expand

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parsa2000Jan 10, 2015

The most worst film that you can see entire of your life. Very bad charecters, boring story that make to wish ends soon. It was totaly a disaster and don't waste your time with this boring and very bad film.

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EludiumQ36Feb 1, 2015

Purely for kids, only the saturated colors of the animation will keep adults mildly interested. The film is steeped heavily in Mexican culture, too, so there's a narrowly defined demographic here.

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SebastopolQueenOct 18, 2014

This is not the great film,and critic reviews are lies saying that the movie is great.This is a okay movie.I prefer other movies like Rio 2 or stuff.so yeah.

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CherryxldApr 11, 2015

The Book Of Life es un film de animación que tiene una atmósfera colorida, pero no llega a ser muy relevante.

Esta película, si bien contiene una historia alegre y un tanto estimulante, no se siente tanto como una película de animaciónThe Book Of Life es un film de animación que tiene una atmósfera colorida, pero no llega a ser muy relevante.

Esta película, si bien contiene una historia alegre y un tanto estimulante, no se siente tanto como una película de animación para el disfrute familiar, si no más bien como una especie de publicidad a las distintas tradiciones, y eso quizá puede hacer decaer un poco su atractivo, aunque sin embargo, logra resultar entretenida y colorida en su trama abarcándose no de una manera potente, pero sí de una manera decente y admirable.… Expand

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JacobJun 8, 2015

The Book of Life’s story is nothing new but it is told and presented nicely. The characters are mostly likeable and the film doesn’t slap villain on characters that it easily could have and the film really comes alive when we go to the LandThe Book of Life’s story is nothing new but it is told and presented nicely. The characters are mostly likeable and the film doesn’t slap villain on characters that it easily could have and the film really comes alive when we go to the Land of the Remembered. Here the gorgeous animation becomes even more beautiful and I almost wish the story was written so more/most/all of the film was down here. The animation in this film alone makes this film a must watch. If you can get past the fact that you’ve heard this story a million times along with the occasional pop culture reference, you’ll probably enjoy this film.… Expand