The Book of Life

Tali: The Book of Life tells the story of a Mexican town, its quirky and loveable inhabitants, and the Mexican folklore and spirits who keep everything moving. I was hesitant to see this movie at first--I don't even really know why--but I'm glad I did. The team behind this movie is so incredible passionate about not just filmmaking, but also Mexican culture and history; even though there were moments of mainstream sensibilities in it (such as the use of pop songs), it still stay true to its roots. And, aside from that, it was just a cute kids movie, with little piggies and funny little quips and great one-liners. Monolo forever! 81/100.

Leo: Guillermo del Toro is one of my all time favourite directors, so this movie was instantly on my radar. He is known for his weird (like, very very weird) stylized characters and fantastical creatures, without slacking on the plot. This movie did not disappoint. While the story was fairly simple in relation to his other movies, it was after all, a kids movie. There were enough one-liners and "intentionally" cheesy moments that gave enough to laugh about and the characters were archetypes but usually with a twist. All in all, if you're a fan of Mexican culture and music and want it to be delivered in an action-packed visually spectacular way, you should see this movie. JOAQIIIIIIN! Leometer: 85/100.