all i can say about this, is that its just OK
thats it, there is nothing really special too it, {and ill explain why}
id give this movie a 3 stars even though it deserves a 2, i gave it an extra star because of the songs, they where catchy, meaningful, well composed, why? because the songs where made by none other than Lin-Manuel, without a doubt his songs are always phenomenal and they do not disappoint
i cannot say the same for the rest of the film, there was nothing special about it,
(SPOILERS?)
okay, so when the old man died i thought it was a really dark turn for the story, later vivo meets this kid (sorry i forgot the names) at first she was just really really really annoying, later on, she was just ok, now my specific problem is that the story is too generic, i especially dislike the part in the rain forest, the tone was too dark. and i know movies like these would have a dark toning in a sad moment, but this was not a sad moment. it was in the middle of the movie the fighting scene if you will, it slightly ruins the main aesthetic of the film, in my opinion.
my main problem is that the ending was expected, i know i cant always ask for a dynamic story, especially in a kids movie, but the joy of having an amazing plot twist and a dynamic story for a kids show, is so that when those kids grow up and re-watch it they will appreciate it way more, when they understand. the ending was a happy one of course, theirs nothing wrong with one, but all endings need to feel accomplished, you may know what happens in the end but you just keep watching because you wanna see HOW the characters get to the ending,
my point: the main story was just boring and the ending didn't feel so accomplishing.
other than that, the characters are plain, story was generic, songs are amazing, that is all my opinion so check it out if you want!