Coco (2017)
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Synopsis
Coco follows a young boy named Miguel who aspires to be a musician, despite his family's prohibition of music. Through a series of events, he unexpectedly journeys to the vibrant Land of the Dead where he encounters a spirited character and begins to unravel his family’s past.
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Woke Score Breakdown
🎭 Race-swapped character
1The cast is predominantly of Mexican heritage, but the characters align with their established depictions within the narrative and cultural context, not a deliberate race swap.
🔃 Gender-swapped character
1The characters are consistent with their original portrayals and do not involve any gender swaps.
👥 Diverse casting
3The film's nearly all-Latino voice cast and focus on Mexican culture prominently foregrounds demographic representation; it goes beyond a simple reflection of the setting and feels deliberately assembled to celebrate Mexican heritage, rather than addressing any direct social issues.
✊ Racial messaging
1While the film celebrates Mexican culture, it doesn't present a message about systemic racism or white culpability. The celebration of culture is not inherently tied to a racial grievance narrative.
🛂 Immigrant themes
1The film does not directly portray immigration narratives or advocate for specific policies; its focus remains on familial connections and cultural traditions within a specific community.
🪶 Indigenous peoples
1While the Day of the Dead is a tradition deeply rooted in indigenous Mesoamerican culture, the film does not frame it within a narrative of dispossession or colonial exploitation. It is presented as a celebratory cultural practice.
🏳️🌈 LGBT characters
1While one of the directors is openly gay, there are no LGBT characters or explicit themes present within the film's narrative.
♀️ Feminist themes
2Imelda, as a matriarch, displays agency and strength in her familial relationships and resistance to her husband’s choices, but she is not positioned within a framework critiquing patriarchal structures or advocating for specific feminist ideals. Coco, the elder, also demonstrates respect from her family and a central role in familial stories.
🏢 Anti-capitalist themes
1The conflict is driven by personal ambition and artistic legacy, not a critique of capitalism or corporate greed.
🌱 Environmental issues
1No environmental or climate themes are present in the film.
Content Rating Breakdown
💋 Sex & Nudity
MildA brief scene depicts a skeleton posing for an artist, and the skeleton is unclothed, played for humor. There's also discussion of a married couple's romance and a kissing scene within a movie shown in the film.
🩸 Violence & Gore
ModerateCharacters are chased and pursued, leading to some tension and peril. A character falls from a great height. Another character is shown succumbing to poison. There are scenes of characters being crushed by a large bell, but these are played for humor. Skeletons frequently come apart; this is depicted with some detail but remains fantastical.
🤬 Profanity
MildInfrequent use of words including 'stupid,' 'dumb,' 'jerks,' 'hate,' and 'bum' is observed.
🍺 Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
MildAdult characters are shown drinking in a couple of scenes, including a shot and drinks at a party.
👻 Frightening & Intense Scenes
ModerateThe depiction of skeletons and the Land of the Dead can be frightening for some. A spirit guide animal, Pepita, is large and growling, which might be intimidating. A character dissolves into dust and another appears to fade, which could cause upset. A climactic sequence is tear-jerking and intense.