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Certificate: PG Running time: 105 minutes  Directed by: Lee Unkrich & Adrian Molina. What’s it about: Miguel dreams of becoming a musician like his ultimate idol Ernesto de la Cruz. However, his family have a ban on music which has lasted for generations. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel ends up on a magical journey of discovery, in the colourful Land of the Dead.  The verdict: I was really looking forward to seeing Coco and when I saw that it had advance previews, I knew I had to go. The trailers had done a good job of making Coco look good, but without giving too much away. In fact, there is footage in the trailer that isn’t actually in the film - a rarity these days.  The characters are great, and Miguel makes a sweet and endearing lead as a boy who loves music with a passion. The supporting characters are also good, made up of members of Miguel’s family - they feel relatable and realistic. The animation is top notch, some of it brea...

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