Coco discussion questions and review published by the Elf.
Know before you watch Coco
Movie: Coco with Discussion questions and review
Rating: PG
Rating Suggestion: 5 year olds and up (There are a few scary images- like skeletons, and the concept of death is brought up throughout the entire movie which might bother sensitive little ones)
Warnings: Parents/ Guardians with children who have a complicated family history, have lost a parent or family member, and foster/adoptive families should read further reviews to see if this would be a positive movie watching experience for those specific kids.
Running Time: 105 minutes
Released by: Walt Disney Pictures; Pixar Animation Studios
Release Date: November 22, 2017
Themes: Family, Death, Loyalty, Love, Dreams, Day of the Dead, Transformation
Quick Summary of Coco:
This is a heartwarming movie about the importance of love and family! It is a great conversation starter about different holidays, traditions, and how we honor older relatives! Follow Miguel as he tries to follow his dreams and trips into the world of dead. Can he find his way back to his family? Sweet and fun, you’ll find yourself laughing, tearing up, and signing along!
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Brief explanation of Dia de Muertos:
Similar to the feast of All Hallows Day or All Saints Day, Dia de Muertos (Translated “Day of the Dead”) is a Mexican holiday used to celebrate loved ones who have died. This is not a holiday of sadness, but rather a grand celebration, as it is believed that for one night, your ancestors wake up and celebrate with you. This holiday’s decoration uses lots of beautiful skeleton imagery (specifically the skull). Celebrated on November 1st.
Keep reading for our Coco Parent Review and Coco discussion questions!
Parent Review of Coco
Contains Mild Spoilers
- This is Pixar so the animation is top notch. Music is by Michael Giacchino, who is a favorite. The City of the Dead was astounding. Also, it has been stated previously that one of the hardest things to animate is someone playing a guitar, this movie definitely rose to that challenge.
- Coco is all about transformation, which gives you some really good opportunities for discussion.
- I was worried, Halfway through the movie. I could not see how to get a satisfactory ending out of a 12 year old jerk who can only think of himself, his unworthy hero, and his rigid unbending family. In, what I thought were, some unexpected and well done plot twists we do indeed arrive at a happy ending.
- I love the importance of family in this movie. All the highs and lows that come with that. It shows the importance of working together through hard times and being there for each other.
- I think one of the most important things this movie accomplished was showing off the culture of Dia de los Muertos. There are so many great conversation points brought up by the movie.
Coco Discussion Questions
- What wrong things did Miguel do at the beginning of the movie? Have you done something that your family did not want you to do?
- What good things did Miguel do throughout the movie?
- (For Parents) Parents and their teen and preteen children certainly sometimes have issues over goals. Neither the parents nor the children handle it very well. What went wrong? Ask your kids, What can I (or we) do to help you to set and work on life goals?
- What do you know about our family history? Are there things you would like to know more about?
- For preteens and teens – did Coco help you understand any of your friends better?
- How do you honor your family members in your unit?
Thanks for checking out our Coco Discussion Questions. What to Check Out Next:
-Check out our other Pixar Reviews:
–Soul, Luca, Onward, Turning Red
– You might be interested in our review of
Dora, Descendants 3, Toy Story 4, Aladdin, Lion King or the Missing Link.
Also check out our blog about 10 questions to ask the people you live with besides “How was your day?” here.
–You can find Coco on Amazon here. And the soundtrack here.
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