Movie

The Book of Life

2014 · 95 min

A vibrant, warm-hearted animated adventure that blends romance, humor, and Mexican folklore into a visually dazzling and emotionally satisfying ride.

Tagline: Two worlds. One love.
Overview: 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 fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.
How it feels: Warm, whimsical, romantic and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Love, identity, family, death
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: warmstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
identity
family
death
fate
Places: fantasy world
small town
Era: timeless
Audience: family
Form: animated
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none