Vivo

Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, the film boasts the rich, professional look of first-rate computer animation, even if "Vivo" plays by a more conventional stylebook than the studio's recent breakthroughs "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" and "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." The character designs are fine, if not especially inspired (including that of Vivo, whose huge eyes would've been cuter without all that white space).

It's Miranda's Latin-centered music that gives the project much of its personality, but in scenes like these, the visuals really sing and "Vivo" truly comes alive.

My Rating : 8/10.

Liked the story line and loved the characters voices. The beautiful songs kept me engaged with the colorful animation. It had its sad part tugged at my heart and funny parts. Great to see the Cuban and American life with having the music in common. Really enjoyed Gabi's catchy rap song.

So, everything BUT the story is excellent... which is weird. The animation is beautiful. The voice acting is wonderful. Lin Manuel Miranda's music is sensational. If my kids wanted to watch this 100 times, i wouldn't mind listening to it while i read a magazine or did dishes or something. But the characters and story aren't very engaging. Neither of my kids got sucked in, and i definitely did it. Its a simple story and moves real slow. Jokes are repetitive. I'm writing this review while watching it. Cuz its kinda boring. I'm pretty bored. Oh wait, another song, hold on... .... Oh, that was beautiful! Yeah, songs are amazing. Watch the movie once and then just listen to soundtrack. But that soundtrack... is sensational.

I like the animation and the songs. The mission that the characters have to do is heart warming. It's great to have Gloria Estefan singing in it too.

Even when is not the best animated movie that I saw, my kid (5 years old) just love it. The story captured his attention from the beginning to the end. Is a lovely story.