The Book of Life
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
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2014
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The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
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Cast:
Same Director
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Rated:
PG
Runtime:
95 min
Release date:
1 Oct 2014
Country:
MX, US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$50,000,000
Revenue:
$97,437,106
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 28 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
The Book of Life moves breezily from one scene to the next, keeping the pace brisk and rarely skipping a beat.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
16 Oct 2014
fresh:
Whether en ingles o en espanol, The Book of Life is a delight. In an animated universe cluttered with kung-fu pandas, ice princesses and video-game heroes, Gutierrez and del Toro have conjured up an original vision.
– Laura Emerick,
Chicago Sun-Times,
16 Oct 2014
fresh:
Without a doubt, it is one of 2014's best animated films; a holiday delight that exuberantly bursts at the seams with irresistible cultural pride.
– Randy Myers,
San Jose Mercury News,
17 Oct 2014
fresh:
Such a crowded, colorful, more-is-not-nearly-enough aesthetic could easily have felt garish and confusing. But for some reason, it doesn't.
– Bilge Ebiri,
New York Magazine/Vulture,
17 Oct 2014
fresh:
Not dissimilar in merrily ghoulish spirit to 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', it's hugely entertaining.
– Trevor Johnston,
Time Out,
21 Oct 2014